Date: Wednesday, May 28, 2003
Re: JF Hillebrand accepted into US Customs C-TPAT Program

Dear NASA Member,

We are extremely pleased to announce that our partner, JF Hillebrand, has been formally accepted by US Customs into the C-TPAT program. This further emphasizes the commitment of the JF Hillebrand Group to provide the best solutions in today’s environment for your logistics needs. Some of the benefits that membership in C-TPAT can afford are best outlined in a direct excerpt from the official letter sent by Customs to JF Hillebrand:

“Our (US Customs) commitment to you, consistent with our mission-critical objectives, is to provide an entry process marked by the efficient release of goods and the prompt resolution of any outstanding issues affecting Customs processing of shipments.”

NASA and JF Hillebrand fully support supply chain integrity and will continue to implement and redefine internal handling policies in accordance with US Customs’ guidelines and recommendations. If you have any questions regarding the overall C-TPAT program we urge you to look at the US Customs’ website at www.customs.ustreas.gov

Thank you for your continued support of NASA and JF Hillebrand.

Sincerely,

David J. Ferris
Vice President of Logistics