Excellence Awards 2026
Five outstanding teams, five categories, and one shared commitment to excellence. Meet the colleagues making a difference across Montana Aerospace.
For the second year in a row, the Excellence Awards were officially presented during this year's Strategy Meeting in Traunkirchen, Austria.
The awards recognize teams that go the extra mile, make a real difference, and contribute to our shared success through their dedication, expertise, and collaboration.
“We created the Excellence Award because great work deserves to be seen, appreciated, and celebrated”
Vicky Welvaert, CHRO Montana Aerospace
On behalf of the Group Management Team, Michael Tojner, founder and Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors of Montana Aerospace, presented the awards to the respective CEOs, recognizing the winning teams’ outstanding achievements and thanking them for their dedication and commitment.
Meet Our Winning Teams!
And now, the celebrations continue across our locations, as the awards are personally handed over to the colleagues behind these outstanding achievements.
Our winning teams at ASCO Germany, UAC US, and UAC Vietnam have already received their awards, while the local celebrations at ASCO Belgium and UAC Europe are still to come.
Take a look at our winning teams and some of the first impressions from the award ceremonies. More photos will follow as the celebrations continue!
CRAFTSMANSHIP
For major quality improvements, strengthening processes and preventing defects.
Winner: Angel Sigala
Company: UAC US
Achievements:
Reduced the risk of marking-related errors
Implemented multiple layers of verification and accountability throughout the productions process
HEALTH & SAFETY
Photo coming soon -
award will be handed over November 26
For a proactive initiative/action or invention that significantly improved safety.
Winner: Arnaud Derode, Pietro Ingrao, Samir Lalouh, Lode Gielis, Ronny Geurs, Marc Oberbillig
Company: ASCO Belgium
Achievements:
Substantially improved ergonomics in paint booths through drop sections, working together as multidisciplinary team
COLLABORATION FOR SUCCESS
For individuals or teams who achieve outstanding results by working across functions, locations or companies.
Winning Team:
Dang Nguyen, Phap Nguyen, Thien Ngo, Hung Ho, Hai Ly Nguyen, Tuan Nguyen, Kha Tran
Company: UAC Vietnam
Achievements:
Successful Implementation of the
One-Piece-Flow concept to the Blocker Doors line (and other lines)Significant reduction of “Work in Progress” and non -value added time
Substantial reduction of space, equipment and operators required for the Assembly line
Increased production rate by 50%
FINANCIAL IMPACT
For financial excellence including cost savings, best contract, EBITDA impact or efficiency improvements.
Winning Team:
ASCO Germany: Philipp Nies, Sven Lux, Ann Katrin Hoffmann
Companies: ASCO Germany & UAC Europe
UAC Europe: Ionut Demian, Alexandru Trifoi, Florin Cadar
(Photo of the UAC Team comming soon)
Achievements:
Aluminum scrap generated at Asco Germany is now being transferred to UAC Europe, where it is melted in the new cast house and returned into the
Montana Aerospace value chain
Customer Impact
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award not handed over yet
For an outstanding delivery performance or exceptional customer recognition.
Winning Team:
Adrian Roman, Mihaela Vanea, Anamaria Timar, Cristian Opre, Monika Iordache
Company: UAC Europe
Achievements:
Improved delivery performance by 20% within one year.
Enabled full adherence to the recovery plan while successfully preventing any production disruptions at the customer.
Further strengthened UAC Europe’s reputation as a flexible, reliable and customer-focused partner
Thank you
Huge congratulations to all the winners — and to every single nominee!
Your commitment and hard work truly make a difference.
You Group Management Team - Namen