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At the time of writing this editorial, the S&P 500 is down more than 10% year-to-date, and nearly 19% from its February high.

Some indexes, like the Nasdaq and Russell 2000, have officially entered bear market territory—defined as a 20% decline. It’s a level of volatility we haven’t seen in our investment portfolios since December 2021, when markets were rattled by the RussiaUkraine war, surging inflation, and widespread supply shortages.

When President Trump entered the White House, he did so with the belief that he had a strong mandate to dramatically reshape American domestic and foreign policy—especially the role of the federal government. As we evaluate the first 100 or so days in office, it seems our current president subscribes to a philosophy called “chaos theory.” And yes, that’s a real thing.

Chaos theory, as it’s understood today, emerged in the 1960s, largely through the work of Edward Lorenz. He showed that even simple mathematical models could behave unpredictably—a concept that would reshape how we understand complex systems.

Interestingly, chaos isn’t always bad. In fact, it can be beneficial when it leads to fresh perspectives, innovative solutions, or personal growth. In business, a little disorder can sometimes be the spark that breaks rigid patterns and encourages flexibility and collaboration. Embracing chaos theory in leadership means accepting that outcomes are often unpredictable—and that meaningful change can emerge from disruption.

Some leaders have harnessed chaos to great effect: Richard Branson (Virgin Group) fosters a culture of experimentation and adaptability, encouraging his companies to explore new ideas and pivot quickly. It’s a strategy that thrives on uncertainty and drives innovation.

Elon Musk (Tesla, SpaceX) embraces risk and pushes boundaries across industries.

His chaotic style is often seen as a necessary ingredient for groundbreaking progress.

Adam Neumann (WeWork) took chaos to another level, fueling rapid growth without a clear direction. While it generated early buzz and expansion, the lack of structure ultimately led to the company’s downfall.

Satya Nadella (Microsoft) took a more mindful approach. Early in his tenure, he prioritized understanding customer needs and creating a culture rooted in sensemaking—a subtle but powerful shift in how Microsoft fostered innovation.

In the end, the effectiveness of chaos as a leadership tool depends on how it’s wielded. Leaders who embrace chaos understand that within uncertainty lies opportunity for growth and innovation. They view chaos not as a problem to be solved, but as a learning experience and a catalyst for change. By maintaining composure and purpose amidst unpredictable situations, these leaders can foster a more resilient and adaptable organization.

“The jury is still out,” as they say. Time will tell whether our current administration’s embrace of chaos theory will improve Americans’ standard of living or lead us down a more uncertain path.

Until next issue, I wish you continued success in 2025—and as always, God bless our troops.

Linda Daly,Publisher

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Basic Metals continues to support our customers, providing quality aluminum and stainless flat roll products processed to their requirements. Our inventory and industry expertise allow us to navigate these market conditions, including the challenges the tariffs are presenting. We have a reliable supply chain to stay competitively priced. Basic Metals remains dedicated to delivering the materials and support our partners and customers are looking for. Kevin Randall; Cell (602) 515-4341

2025 A2Z May/ June Arizona Tooling & Machining Association (ATMA) Update The NTMA/Arizona Chapter welcomed new NTMA Members, Bogue Machine and Phenx Products along with new ATMA Industry Partner, COUES Consulting. For information on membership benefits and discounts, please contact Barbe executivedirector@arizonatooling. org On March 13, ATMA Industry Partner, Phoenix Heat Treating, A2Z MANUFACTURING SW •

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in powder metallurgy, 3D printing, and sustainable manufacturing, the market is witnessing growth in demand for high-performance materials, including aluminum, titanium, and stainless steel powders.

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The Metal Powder Market is experiencing substantial growth due to its expanding applications in additive manufacturing (3D printing), automotive, aerospace, medical, and energy storage sectors. Metal powders, consisting of finely powdered metals like aluminum, iron, copper, titanium, and stainless steel, are widely used for manufacturing lightweight components, improving material efficiency, and reducing production waste.

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If you run a machine shop, you know how critical your equipment is to keeping jobs on schedule and customers happy. When machines are running, you’re making money; when they are not, everything grinds to a halt. Upgrading or replacing equipment is a must, but financing can be a headache, especially with today’s unpredictable interest rates. Thankfully, Banterra Bank’s Machine Tool Finance Team developed a new Future Proof Borrowing Program to ease these concerns.

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Deal value: Undisclosed Announcement date: Feb. 20 Details: The private equity group bought a majority stake in the family-owned compound solution manufacturer that serves healthcare, fiber, transportation and building sectors. Americhem has more than 1,500 customers globally and the deal is expected to close in Q1.

Aerospace and defense Novaria bought Bandy Manufacturing • Deal value: Undisclosed • Announcement date: Jan. 21 • Details: Novaria, which makes specialty components and hardware for the aerospace and defense industries, bought Bandy, which produces tight

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New report hints that a new chipmaking partnership between Intel and TSMC could be announced soon A new chipmaking effort by two electronics manufacturing powerhouses may be in the making. According to a report published by The Information last week—and widely covered by a range of media outlets—Intel and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) have been working on a preliminary agreement to form a joint venture to operate the U.S. chipmaker’s factories.

Citing the report, TechRepublic says TSMC, the world’s largest contract chipmaker, will take a 20% stake in the joint venture by contributing chipmaking expertise and staff training to Intel. “TSMC will hold a 20% stake in the joint venture, contributing not cash, but value through sharing its chipmaking practices and training Intel staff,” the publication reports.

It goes on to say that rumors of a possible takeover of Intel emerged in February, with TSMC and Broadcom considering splitting the U.S. company’s manufacturing and design arms between them. “The following month, TSMC reportedly offered a share in its proposed acquisition of the chip foundries to NVIDIA and AMD, as well as Broadcom,” TechRepublic explains.

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In “TSMC Just Made a Bold Move That Could Save Intel,” Yahoo! Finance positions the prospective alliance as a “lifeline coming from an unlikely partner,” and says TSMC is stepping in to co-run Intel’s chip factories in exchange for the 20% stake in the new venture.

“The deal, still in its early stages, follows months of pressure from the White House to get the two rivals on the same page,” Yahoo! Finance states. “If it moves forward, this could mark a major turning point not just for Intel, but for the U.S. semiconductor industry’s push to regain relevance in the global chip race.”

TSMC isn’t just doing Intel a favor, the publication adds, it’s doubling down on its U.S. expansion. “The Taiwanese giant recently unveiled a $100 billion plan to build five new fabs in the U.S., and this Intel JV would give it even deeper roots,” it adds. “If this deal locks in, and if Intel can finally start shipping on time with TSMC at the helm, we may be looking at the start of one of the more surprising tech turnarounds of the decade.” Bridget McCrea A2Z MANUFACTURING SW •

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However, the program leadership and engineering development remain based in Tucson, a Raytheon spokesperson told the Business Journal, adding that current rocket motor supply also comes from outside Arizona.

The spokesperson said the company is taking this step because its current supply base — particularly for rocket motors — isn’t sufficient to meet expected growth in demand.

As a result, Raytheon is looking to develop new sources. Developing a new supplier for rocket motors and propulsion systems can take three to five years, and the company takes a phased approach from concept to prototype to production readiness.

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Raytheon has awarded contracts to Norwegian company Nammo and Virginiabased Northrop Grumman, both of which have a major Arizona presence, to do initial phase work for development of the MK72 solid rocket motor.The contracts, whose terms and value were not disclosed, call for initial phase work in which the new contractors will verify design requirements and specifications and complete a systems requirement review.

Nammo and Northrop Grumman are among the Valley’s largest manufacturers, but the work they will be doing will not take place in Arizona, Raytheon said.

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Raytheon said both Nammo and Northrop Grumman have expertise and proven capabilities that Raytheon hopes to leverage to expand its solid rocket motor supplier base and fulfill customer needs.

Raytheon already works with both of the contractors. For instance, a rocket motor from Nammo has been used in an under-development extended-range missile from the Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile program.

In addition, Raytheon and Northrop Grumman have been working together on hypersonic systems for years. In September 2022, the two were awarded a contract of nearly $1 billion to develop the Hypersonic Attack Cruise Missile (HACM) for the U.S. Air Force. The two companies had already been working jointly since 2019 on a hypersonic weapon concept that integrates Northrop Grumman’s scramjet engines into Raytheon’s air-breathing hypersonic weapons.

By Jeff Gifford – Phoenix Business Journal

Intel Expands New Mexico Operations Intel Corp. has invested heavily in its Rio Rancho, New Mexico, facilities with the opening of Fab 9, a high-volume advanced packaging site.

The company’s New Mexico operations are key for Intel’s leadership in semiconductor packaging, specifically in the development and production of advanced 3D packaging technologies such as Foveros, which enable more powerful and efficient chips.

In early 2024, Intel Rio Rancho expanded into advanced packaging technology, which is essentially multiple chips combined into one unit, used for electronics ranging from appliances to vehicles.

On Nov. 26, 2024, the Biden-Harris Administration announced the U.S. Department of Commerce awarded Intel up to $7.865 billion in direct funding under the CHIPS Incentives Program’s Funding Opportunity for Commercial Fabrication Facilities.

The multibillion-dollar award from CHIPS Act will help with modernization of Intel’s semiconductor manufacturing capabilities across multiple U.S. locations, and includes ongoing modernization of Fab 9 in Rio Rancho, a $4 billion investment announced in 2021.

The CHIPS for America award will provide Intel New Mexico up to $500 million in total direct funding under the CHIPS and Science Act, supporting updates and helping to close a gap in the domestic semiconductor supply chain.

The funding is intended to support Intel’s expected U.S. investment of

nearly $90 billion by the end of the decade, part of the company’s overall $100 billion-plus expansion plan.

The company’s over-$100 billion expansion plan is intended to support the creation of about 10,000 manufacturing jobs and 20,000 construction jobs across four states including New Mexico, Arizona, Ohio and Oregon.

According to previous reporting from Albuquerque Business First, exports to China totaled almost $2 billion in 2024, a 652% increase over 2023’s total, and a 33% increase over the record set in 2021, and Intel’s exports of semiconductors could be a major contributing factor.

Based in Rio Rancho, Intel’s exports have largely gone to China over the last 15 years — an arrangement that took a big hit when the U.S. placed export controls on chip exports to China in 2022, which expired last year. By Molly Callaghan – Albuquerque Business First A2Z MANUFACTURING SW •

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Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. will invest as much as $100 billion to build three more computer chip factories, two advanced packaging centers and a research and development center that will create thousands of jobs in Arizona, the White House announced.

President Donald Trump and TSMC CEO C.C. Wei unveiled the company’s investment to spur domestic production of AI chips, building upon the company’s previously announced $65 billion investment in its north Phoenix fab site.

TSMC’s expanded investment is expected to support 40,000 construction jobs over the next four years and create tens of thousands of high-paying, permanent high-tech jobs in advanced chip manufacturing and R&D. “This will create hundreds of billions of dollars in economic activity and boost America’s dominance in artificial intelligence and beyond,” Trump said.

“Semiconductors are the backbone of the 21st century economy, and really, without the semiconductors, there is no economy powering everything from AI to automobiles to advanced manufacturing. And we must be able to build the chips and semiconductors that we need right here in American factories with American skill and American labor. And that’s exactly what we’re doing.”

TSMC, the world’s biggest semiconductor manufacturer, produces chips for companies including Apple, Intel and Nvidia. The company began mass production of 4- nanometer chips for Apple — its largest customer — in January. Last September, the Business Journal reported that TSMC’s Arizona factory, or fab, reached a trial production yield rate similar to the company’s yield rate at its Fab 18 in Tainan, Taiwan, which had put the fab ahead of schedule.

“In Phoenix, Arizona with 3,000 employees, we are producing the most advanced chips made on U.S. soil,” Wei said during the press conference. “With the success of our first fab, we are now very happy to announce we are going to invest additional $100 billion U.S. dollars in

addition to our current $65 billion U.S. dollar investment in Arizona … we are going to produce many chips to support AI progress and support smartphone progress.”

TSMC expects second Arizona factory to open in 2028 As the Business Journal reported in December, TSMC is on track to begin mass production at its Arizona fab site in Q1 of this year. Operations are expected to begin at TSMC’s second Phoenix factory in 2028. The company’s second fab will produce 2- and 3-nanometer process technologies for AMD, Apple, Nvidia and Qualcomm.

Last November, the White House finalized its award of a $6.6 billion CHIPS Act grant to TSMC with plans to disburse $1 billion to the chipmaker by the end of 2024 to support its Arizona fab.

TSMC’s investment comes just a week after Apple announced a $500 billion investment in the U.S., including plans to double the size of its the size of its U.S. Advanced Manufacturing Fund from $5 billion to $10 billion, which “includes a multibillion-dollar commitment from Apple to produce advanced silicon in TSMC’s Fab 21 facility in Arizona.”

Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego released a statement on the TSMC expansion, saying it positions the Phoenix region at the forefront of advanced manufacturing.“TSMC is

doubling down on its investment with an expansion in Phoenix testament to the U.S. semiconductor industry growth that will deliver a major win for American workers,” Gallego said in a statement. “This investment further strengthens domestic chip manufacturing, reduces reliance on foreign supply chains, and enhances national security.

Billions in investment and thousands of high-tech, highpaying jobs illustrate how TSMC is a partner in cementing Phoenix as a global leader in semiconductor production.”

By Amy Edelen – Phoenix Business Journal

ABB opens $40+ million manufacturing facility in New Mexico ABB Installation Products opens its new manufacturing facility in Albuquerque, New Mexico to meet increased demand for Elastimold® cable accessories and Fisher Pierce® circuit solutions used to help improve electrical reliability and safety for consumers, businesses and communities. The more than $40 million investment reinforces ABB’s focus on supporting critical utility projects and U.S. infrastructure improvements, where about 80% of the products will be installed. An additional $15 million was invested in equipment upgrades and automation.

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broader strategy to increase production capacity, drive innovation and shorten supply chains, with over $125 million invested in ABB Installation Products expansions and improvements across the U.S. in the last five years. The stateof-the-art, 90,000-square-foot greenfield facility further strengthens ABB’s manufacturing footprint with inventory for electric utility, renewable energy and distribution partners across the U.S. and in some countries globally.

“Utility companies and energy providers rely on ABB for advanced solutions that enable them to meet increasing electrical demand and help reliably, safely and sustainably power the communities they serve across the U.S. and around the world,” said Khalid Mandri, President, ABB Installation Products. “Opening our new Albuquerque facility builds on ABB’s more than half a century in the area and further expands our team, capabilities and availability of future-ready electrical solutions.”

Energy providers face unprecedented challenges, including aging infrastructure and equipment, growing power demand, and increasing frequency of severe weather events. ABB’s expanded production capabilities bring essential electrical products closer to customers and support electric power distribution, undergrounding, grid hardening and fire mitigation projects.

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for a broad range of applications and environments. The facility brings more than 150 new full-time jobs to the area and integrates ABB robotics technology, digital equipment, and areas for quality, testing and distribution, helping double production capacity. It also houses a dedicated Pioneering Innovation Center to support customer collaboration, job training and advanced research and development, while showcasing product installations.

Furthering the company’s strategic focus on electrification, an additional $15 million was invested in both buildings over the past year to add production shifts, equipment upgrades and automation technology, as well as continue to drive sustainability initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce waste and water usage. The ABB Albuquerque campus currently employs more than 565 full-time associates and aims to staff some 50 jobs in the coming months. Information about opportunities can be found on ABB’s career page.

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US manufacturers face uphill battle to attract, retain skilled workers W h e n w o o l m a n u f a c t u re r Faribault Mill reopened in 2011 after briefly shuttering its doors in 2009, company employees went door to door looking for people who still knew how to operate its machines.

“We started knowing on doors and asking ‘Do you know what these machines are?’ and ‘Do you know how to work them?’” said current CEO Ross Widmoyer. “Yes? You are hired.”

It’s an example of how tough hiring and retaining employees has become in the U.S. manufacturing industry.

The Minnesota-based mill, which has made woolen blankets and scarves since 1865, received a fresh infusion of capital in early 2020, with Widmoyer coming on as part of an investment team. One of the first things the team did was raise the mill’s starting pay from $12 to $16 an hour and revamp its recruitment process.

“If you post for a loom operator on Indeed, you are going to be waiting a long time waiting for people to respond,” he said.

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Faribault Mill is not the only manufacturer that’s faced challenges in its recruitment process. Its bid to transform itself from primarily a contract manufacturer for the Army to one focused on consumers and retailers — with an e-commerce arm, new products and new processes — required a new workforce.

“Everybody you talk to, the No. 1 issue you talk about is workforce,” said Widmoyer, who also chairs the Minnesota Manufacturers Association, a state-level division of the National Association of Manufacturers. “We are not an exception.”

So how does the company recruit younger workers? Part of it is pay, which the company has worked to raise, Widmoyer said. Another is investment in machines and processes so younger workers get the chance to work on stateof-the-art equipment. It also means tying their job to the overall product, with workers getting to help build a finished, tangible product.

And when younger workers like working there, they tell their friends, he said. When the mill reopened with around 50 workers, the average age was in the 60s, he said. In the decade-plus that followed, most of those workers have retired, and the average age has dropped to the 30s.

“It really comes down to good people hang out with good people,” Widmoyer said, adding the company asks its best workers if the people they know are interested in a job there. “If they are, we will train them and we will give them a career path that allows them to start in a particular part of the company.”

But the issue of an aging workforce and a lack of workers to replace them is an increasingly pressing one, according to Simon Kim, CEO and founder of manufacturer-software firm Glassdome.

“An entire generation of employees who’ve been with manufacturers for decades are about to retire or have already done so,” Kim said.

Recent research by Deloitte as part of its 2025 Manufacturing Industry Outlook found 1.9 million manufacturing jobs could go unfilled over the next 10 years if talent challenges are not addressed. That’s because the manufacturing jobs slated to grow the fastest in the coming years are ones that require a combination of digital, manufacturing and soft skills.

And while there’s been recent momentum, with some companies restoring operations and legislation such as the CHIPS Act leading to a surge in the semiconductor industry in the U.S., the national workforce issues remain largely unresolved.

“The revived excitement for jobs in manufacturing hasn’t yet bridged the substantial skills shortfall. We still have it, and it’s large,” said Tom Kohn, CEO of Premier Equipment.

By Andy Medici – The Playbook, The Business Journals

Ducommun Incorporated Reaffirms its Commitment to its U.S. Manufacturing Footprint with 95% of Revenues Derived from U.S. Operations Ducommun Incorporated, a global supplier of innovative solutions for the aerospace & defense industry reaffirms its commitment to American manufacturing with 95% of its revenue derived from operations based in the United States. The Company’s only international operation is located in Guaymas, Mexico with products manufactured at that facility being covered under the United States-MexicoCanada Agreement and accordingly, the tariffs announced Continued Next Page A2Z MANUFACTURING SW •

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are expected to have a minimal impact to its operations or supply base.

“Ducommun has long been committed to American manufacturing and we take great pride in producing highquality engineering solutions right here in the U.S.” said Stephen G. Oswald, chairman, president, and chief executive officer. “Our strong domestic footprint with both Company operations and the Ducommun supplier base allows us to be in a great position as we move forward under new US trade policies. As always, we also drive to maintain the highest standards of quality and on-time delivery while supporting our valued customers and the warfighter.”

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Manufacturer breaks ground on East Valley facility to triple footprint Komatsu took a step toward expanding its Mesa footprint when it broke ground on a 215,000-square-foot sales and A2Z MANUFACTURING SW •

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service facility.

Komatsu, a Japanese manufacturer of construction, mining, forestry and heavy industrial equipment, is investing $80 million into the facility and anticipates completing it by July 2026. The project sits adjacent to one end of the expanding Mesa Gateway Airport’s runway.

About a year ago, the Business Journal first reported Komatsu’s plans to expand and build its second facility on the 230-acre Mesa Ellsworth Business Park. Plans call for the new facility to be built on 25 acres near the southwest corner of Pecos and Crismon roads. Komatsu is working with Phoenix-based Cawley Architects to design the facility.

The project’s main weld and service building will take up 91,000 square feet, while a shop and warehouse will occupy about 100,000 square feet. The remaining space will be dedicated to an administration and employee building.

The facility’s primary function will be for “manufacturing,

re p a i r, a n d m a i n t e n a n c e o f large mining equipment that will be brought in from mines across Arizona and western New Mexico,” according to city of Mesa documents.

“It will have far more capabilities,” said Rod Bull, Komatsu America Corp.’s newly appointed CEO. “Our (new) facility, we’re going to have twice the fabrication footprint to work on major structures. … We’ll do electric motor rebuilds here, and we’ll expand that beyond our core electric motors that go in rope shovels. We think this facility is going beyond shovel, having a lot more capability for rebuilding components for wheel loaders, (electric drive mining trucks), bulldozers, motor graders — the entire product line will be capable of service out of this facility.”

Bull replaced Rod Schrader as the company’s North America chairman and CEO a few days before the groun dbre a kin g.

Schrader stepped down and is expected to retire in June after taking the position in 2012.

Upon opening, Komatsu is expected to create 100 additional jobs from the expansion in the first few years of operation, Bull said during the April 2 groundbreaking ceremony. Currently, Komatsu has 130 employees.

Currently, Komatsu operates another service center and warehousing facility located at 112 W. Iron Ave. in Mesa. The plan is to sell the original location after the completion of Komatsu’s soon-to-be-built new facility and make it the “primary” facility, Bull said.

Its current 75,000-square-foot facility’s size became one of the reasons for expansion.

“At our current (facility), we’re landlocked and we’re beyond capacity. It’s three times the size of our current facility,” Bull said.

The Japanese manufacturer purchased 25 acres from Sunbelt Investment Holdings Inc. in December for about $10.2 million, according to Maricopa County records. About a week earlier

Komatsu’s project zone change received approval by the Mesa City Council, according to city documents.

Over the last few years, Komatsu has built facilities — similar to its newest yet-to-be built Southeast Mesa facility — in Nevada and Canada. By Jorge Ramos – Phoenix Business Journal

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Santa Clara, California-based Advanced Micro Devices Inc. said that some of its CPUs – central processing units – aimed at the data center market would be produced at TSMC’s main factory in north Phoenix, known as Fab 21.

The company said in a statement that the chips to be made in Arizona in 2026 would be its most sophisticated to date, using 2 nm (nanometer) process technology, known internally as codename “Venice.”

The most significant part of the news, Barron’s reported, is that this will be the first time AMD has made these processors in North America, rather than at TSMC’s main global factory in Taiwan. According to Barron’s, TSMC said it will be able to make the 2 nm chips for all customers in Arizona in the second half of 2025.

“By working together, we are driving significant technology scaling resulting in better performance, power efficiency and yields for high-performance silicon,” said TSMC Chairman and CEO Dr. C.C. Wei, in a statement.

The AMD announcement comes as President Donald Trump ratchets up his tariff tiffs with China and the Far East and puts pressure on global chipmakers to push more manufacturing into the U.S. As Reuters reports, the administration is investigating whether chip imports could threaten national security, which could be a precursor to slapping tariffs on those products.

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Nvidia, also based in Santa Clara, jumped on the made-in-America bandwagon Monday, saying it would make a major investment in Texas with plans to manufacture AI supercomputers at sites in Dallas and Houston.

At the same time, the company reiterated that it had started production of its AI Blackwell chips at the TSMC Arizona factory, which the company had confirmed to the Phoenix Business Journal in March and was first reported by Reuters last December.

Other companies that have confirmed that their chips are being made by TSMC include Apple, Intel and Qualcomm.

TSMC in early March was among the first global chipmakers to announce a huge investment in the U.S., more than doubling its previous $65 billion direct foreign investment plan in Arizona to $165 billion.By Greg Barr – Phoenix Business Journal

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Where will tariff rates settle? 3 scenarios explained As tariffs continue to dominate headlines, including “big” progress with Japan and little progress with Europe , and market swings, we break down three tariff scenarios and what they could mean for your portfolio.

We believe changes in the U.S. effective tariff rate and its impact on global trade drive market volatility. Tariff announcements, retaliations, and delays have created a fluid environment, to say the least, impacting the chart above multiple times. In such markets, we think it’s prudent to remain humble and acknowledge that the tariff rate can remain fluid, influenced by unpredictable factors like policy shifts, potential exclusions or deals or substitution effects. No one can predict the final rate exactly. Nonetheless, we provide three tariff scenarios below and how we expect markets to perform in each.

Scenario 1 (our highest conviction case): We assume some deals are struck between the U.S. and its trading partners, and substitution effects dampen some statutory tariff rates. We think the effective tariff rate ultimately lands in the range of approximately 10-20%. Note that we started the year at an approximately 2% effective tariff rate, so this still represents a meaningful increase in import duties but lands within Wall Street estimates pre-”Liberation Day.” This scenario would still likely result in a meaningful hit to U.S. growth, higher unemployment and inflation. However, we believe the U.S. economy would avoid a recession, albeit narrowly. Market volatility would likely continue, and tariffs would hurt earnings. Monetizing volatility here can benefit portfolios.

To accomplish this, investors who qualify could consider structured notes in diversified portfolios. Structures can provide defensive equity exposure with a focus on delivering income through options premiums – these strategies can effectively monetize volatility to provide income while sacrificing a portion of the upside.

Scenario 2: Full tariff implementation and partial retaliation from trade partners. In our view, this is the worst-case scenario for markets. If the April 9 reciprocal tariffs are durable and fully implemented, we expect the U.S. effective tariff rate to exceed 20%.

In this scenario, the increase in tariffs could result in higher prices, reduced consumer spending, stifled business confidence, delayed investments, economic demand destruction, job losses and ultimately a U.S. and global recession.

We’d expect both the Fed and the European Central Bank to cut rates meaningfully, bond yields to fall, global stocks to tumble double-digits and the U.S. dollar to continue weakening. In that scenario, allocations to fixed income and gold can benefit investor portfolios. Core bonds can offer stability and income, providing a safe haven for investors seeking to preserve capital amid market uncertainty.

Scenario 3: A positive resolution with tariffs delayed or not as economically onerous as feared, allowing the administration to regain market confidence. In this scenario, we expect the U.S. effective tariff rate to fall to less than 10%.

We think this scenario is least likely but most positive for risk assets. It has the most potential upside for global stocks, with returns potentially exceeding 20%. Central banks may still cut rates a few times, while bond yields remain range-bound, and the dollar reverses some recent losses. Risk assets that suffered most during the tariff trade are likely beneficiaries Source: J.P. Morgan Wealth Management A2Z MANUFACTURING SW •

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Raytheon test fires upgraded aerial drone killer from helicopter for first time Tucson-based Raytheon, the missile manufacturing division of RTX Corp., says a new version of its Coyote battle products system designed to destroy drones has passed a key milestone.

The defense contractor put the updated variant to the test recently at Nine Mile Training Center in western Texas, marking the first time the Coyote was launched from a helicopter to also show off its reconnaissance uses. Coyote is an unmanned aerial system, part of a line called launched effects, that can be fired from air, ground or sea and perform different kinds of missions.

It already has been used in combat situations as a way to intercept drones — including drones in swarms.

The added reconnaissance capabilities of the new variant — called Coyote LE SR — allow it to perform surveillance and target acquisition functions, as well as electronic warfare, precision strikes and communications, Raytheon said.

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variant will provide a significant battlefield advantage,” said Tom Laliberty, president of Land and Air Defense Systems at Raytheon, in a statement. “The Coyote LE SR is a lowcost, flexible system that equips troops with a new tool to outpace constantly evolving threats.”

Raytheon is one of the largest defense contractors in Arizona, landing 192 Department of Defense awards in fiscal year 2024, according to Phoenix Business Journal research. In recent months it has landed a $333 million deal for Standard Missile-6 (SM-6) Block IA missiles and reached a test milestone for the eventual replacement for its Stinger surface-to-air missle.

The Coyote system works using what is called collaborative autonomy, connecting with nearby sensors and systems to adjust tactics as it gains insights in real time on the battlefield.

Raytheon said that further tests of the updated system are planned through the year. Other recent Raytheon deals: The Tucson missile manufacturer has also been awarded a series of contracts and contract modifications over the past month and a half. Here is a summary: On March 20, the U.S. Navy announced Raytheon was awarded a $141,050,000 contract modification to procure Standard Missile-2 spares. The deal includes purchases for

Japan, Australia, Netherlands, Spain and Germany. Work will be done in Tucson and elsewhere, with completion expected by June 2030.

O n M a rc h 1 4 , t h e N a v y announced Raytheon was awarded an $8,106,000 contract m o d i f i c a t i o n t o e x e rc i s e options for production and delivery of Evolved SeaSparrow Missile Block II Guided Missile Assembly spares kits. Work will take place in Tucson and at other locations, with completion set for September 2030.

Also on March 14, the Navy announced a $18,468,273 contract modification for Raytheon to exercise options for technical services in support of the Evolved SeaSparrow Missile for NATO Sea Sparrow Missile Systems. The bulk of the work will be done in Tucson and is expected to be completed by the end of this year.

On March 12, the U.S. Air Force said it awarded Raytheon a $91,951,339 contract go upgrade the processor to reduce the risks involved with integrating Advanced Medium Range Air missiles to Air Missile C8 and D3 variants. That work will include software and hardware modifications, test equipment preparation, lab hardware, facility requirements and more. The work will be done in Tucson and is set for completion by Aug. 6, 2027.

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announced Raytheon was awarded an $11,807,983 contract modification to add scope for procuring operational flight software 9.15Y development in support of AIM-9X missile systems improvements for Foreign Military Sales customers. Work will be performed in Tucson and is expected to be completed in January 2028.

On Feb. 21, the U.S. Army announced Raytheon was awarded a $322,500,000 contract modification for work on the Tube Launched Optically-Tracked Wireless Guided weapon system for the Army and Marine Corps. Work will be performed in Tucson with an estimated completion date of Sept. 30, 2026.

On Feb. 19, the U.S. Missile Defense Agency announced a $99 million contract for Raytheon to procure and deliver SM-3 Block IB parts that are manufactured, assembled, and tested in accordance with the SM-3 Block IB specifications. The work will be performed in Tucson and in Alabama with an expected completion date of March 31, 2026.By Jeff Gifford – Digital Editor, Phoenix Business Journal A2Z MANUFACTURING SW •

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US manufacturers face a pivotal year as tariffs, labor shortages reshape industry Minnesota-based blanket and scarf manufacturer Faribault Mill is not concerned about the tariff roller coaster that has defined much of 2025.

That’s because the textile manufacturer, which traces its beginnings to 1865, has survived the massive offshoring of American manufacturing in the 1980s and 1990s and a two-year shutdown of its operations before being brought back to life by a group of investors and relaunching in early 2020 — only to immediately hit the teeth of the Covid-19 pandemic.

“It really has come down to one simple thing, which is to invest,” CEO Ross Widmoyer said in an interview. “We will never be the cheapest blanket but we do believe we will be the absolute best blanket. And indeed, if we were not, we would have been out of business a long time ago.”

Faribault Mill views the fact that its products are 100% made in America as a source of strength at a time when there is bipartisan support for bolstering American manufacturing and President Donald Trump’s moves to impose broad tariffs on imported goods.

“It’s the one issue that has bipartisan support — for more manufacturing in America. I do think that’s good for business,” Widmoyer said. “As far as tariffs, I’m not too concerned about it.

Not only do we make our products here, but most of our supply chain is based here in the United States.”

The investment in Faribault Mill meant millions of dollars being spent on new machinery capable of producing a greater range of products. It also meant raising employees’ starting wage from $12 per hour to $16 per hour, and strengthening both the company’s e-commerce sales and its retail footprint. Faribault Mill also brought back retired workers to help launch old equipment while working hard to bring on a new generation of younger workers.

For American manufacturers, 2025 is shaping up to be a crucial time. It’s being buttressed by the tailwinds of massive investments from the CHIPS Act and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act but beset by uncertainty from both existing and planned tariffs and a growing trade war as the Trump administration seeks to bolster at least some domestic-manufacturing efforts.

It all added up to the company making a big bet on blankets, scarves and throws that can cost more than $200 at a time when Temu, Wish and Amazon have pushed increasingly cheaper products shipped from overseas.

“2025 is a pivotal year for the manufacturing industry in the U.S., with widespread repercussions for the rest of the world,” said Chirag Rathi, senior director of industry

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and solution strategy for manufacturing at software and services provider Infor.

“Manufacturing in 2025 is undergoing a period of great change, driven by a strategic combination of tariffs and incentives aimed at boosting competitiveness.”

Total construction spending on manufacturing projects has soared in recent years. It hovered around $80 billion on a monthly basis in the years leading up to the pandemic.

Since 2022, that sum has grown to $238 billion, where it has largely plateaued in recent months.

To t a l m a n u f a c t u r i n g employment stands at about 12.7 million — down slightly after reaching 12.9 million in 2023 following the depths of the Covid-19 pandemic, but still higher than at any time since the Great Recession pummeled manufacturing employment.

Recent industry signs are mixed, with the Institute for Supply Management’s Manufacturing Purchasing Mangers’ Index falling to 50.3 in February, down from 50.9 in January and slightly below forecasts. It does, however, mark a rebound from lows near 47 last summer.

The New Orders Index also has rebounded from 2024, growing to more than 55.1 in January before sliding back in February, to 48.6.

“The upside is the revival of domestic manufacturing through reshoring. The downside is the availability of labor: The U.S. will be short of 3 million workers in the next three years in a medium- to high-growth scenario,” Rathi said. “The risk is if the short-

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term supply chain challenges cascade into a full-blown recession. American consumer confidence is key. It will need to get us through the short-term tariff-related disruption period.”

That’s easier said than done, as the manufacturing industry is among the hardest-hit segments of the economy in the current tariff and trade climate, said Suzanne Grimes, vice president of solutions consulting at software venture Pros Holdings Inc.. That’s because increased volatility and higher input costs will challenge manufacturers’ ability to maintain revenue and margins, especially for companies with global supply chains reliant on imported materials or components.

“Companies that cannot quickly adapt — either by restructuring their supply chains, renegotiating vendor agreements or adjusting pricing strategies — will struggle to remain competitive,” Grimes said. “Shifting away from international suppliers is not a short-term fix. It requires significant time, investment and logistics restructuring.”By Andy Medici – The Business Journals A2Z MANUFACTURING SW •

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Department of Defense (DoD) Contracts Raytheon Co., Tucson, Arizona, is awarded a $141,050,000 firm-fixed-price modification to a previously awarded contract (N00024-21-C-5411) to procure Standard Missile-2 (SM-2) production spares. This contract combines purchases for the governments of Japan (57%), Australia (19%), Netherlands (13%), Spain (6%), and Germany (5%) under the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program. Work will be performed in East Camden, Arkansas (72%); and Tucson, Arizona (28%), and is expected to be completed by June 2030.

Foreign Military Sales (FMS) (Japan) funds in the amount of $80,535,000 (57%); FMS (Australia) funds in the amount of $27,300,000 (19%); FMS (Netherlands) funds in the amount of $18,200,000 (13%); FMS (Spain) funds in the amount of $8,645,000 (6%); and FMS (Germany) funds in the amount of $6,370,000 (5%), will be obligated at time of award. Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity.

X-Bow Launch Systems Inc., Albuquerque, New Mexico, has been awarded a $9,852,180 firm-fixed-price modification (P00008) to previously awarded (FA9300-23-C-6014) for changes to specifications for additive manufacturing solid rocket motor propellant. The modification brings the total cumulative face value of the contract to $28,679,891. Work will be performed in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and is expected to be completed by Sept. 13, 2026. The Air Force Test Center, Edwards Air Force Base, California, is the A2Z MANUFACTURING SW •

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contracting activity.

Raytheon Co., Tucson, Arizona, is awarded a $8,106,000 firm-fixed-price modification to a previously awarded contract (N00024-24-C-5408) to exercise options for the production and delivery of Evolved Seasparrow Missile Block II Guided Missile Assembly Spares Kits. Work will be performed in Tucson, Arizona (12%); Edinburgh, Australia (11%); Mississauga, Canada (10%); San Jose, California (9%); Raufoss, Norway (9%); Hengelo OV, Netherlands (5%); Ottobrunn, Denmark (5%); Cambridge, Canada (4%); Nashua, New Hampshire (4%); Koropi Attica, Greece (3%); Lystrup, Denmark (2%); Ankara, Turkey (2%); Andover, Massachusetts (2%); Torrance, California (2%); Westlake Village, California (2%); Grenaa, Denmark (2%); Eight Mile Plains Brisbane, Australia (2%); Canton, New York); and various other locations . Work is expected to be completed by September 2030. Fiscal 2025 weapon procurement (Navy) funds in the amount of $8,106,000 will be obligated at time of award and will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity.

Improve Group Inc.,* Albuquerque, New Mexico, was awarded a $10,333,859 stand-alone, firm-fixed-price contract for a modular vivarium laboratory. Work will be performed at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas, and is expected to be completed

by Sept. 1, 2026. The 502d Contracting Squadron, JBSA, Texas, is the contracting activity (FA3016-25-C-0009).

Raytheon Co., Tucson, Arizona, is awarded an $11,807,983 modification (P00039) to a previously awarded cost-plus-fixedfee contract (N0001920C0071). This modification adds scope to procure o p e r a t i o n a l f l i g h t s o f t w a re 9 . 1 5 Y development in support of AIM-9X missile systems improvement program efforts for Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customers.

Work will be performed in Tucson, Arizona, and is expected to be completed in January 2028. FMS customer funds in the amount of $11,807,983 will be obligated at time of award, none of which will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This modification was not competed. Naval Air

Systems Command, Patuxent River, Maryland, is the contracting activity.

Science, Engineering, Management Solutions LLC (Sem Sol)*, Albuquerque, New Mexico, was awarded a ceiling $15,000,000 indefinite-delivery/ indefinite-quantity contract for research and development on the High-Power Electromagnetic ( H P E M ) We a p o n S y s t e m s Transitions Program. This contract will focus on development, test, and integration of HPEM subsystems for airborne-based HPEM weapons. Work will be performed in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and is expected to be completed

by March 3, 2029. Fiscal 2025 research, development, test and evaluation funds in the amount of $131,989 are being obligated at the time of award. The Air Force Research Laboratory Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, is the contracting activity (FA9451-25D-X003).

Raytheon Co., Tucson, Arizona, is awarded a $18,468,273 costplus-fixed-fee modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-21-C-5434) to exercise options and provide incremental funding for engineering and technical services in support of the Evolved SeaSparrow Missile and NATO SeaSparrow Missile Systems programs. Work will be performed in Tucson, Arizona (73%); Portsmouth, Rhode Island (26%); and various other locations each less than 1% (1%), and is expected to be completed by December 2025. Fiscal 2025 other customer funds in the amount of $9,336,314 (48%); fiscal 2024 other customer funds in the amount of $5,275,344 (27%); fiscal 2025 weapons procurement (Navy) funds in the amount of $3,610,682 (18%); fiscal 2025 research, development, test, and evaluation (Navy) funds in the amount of $750,000 (4%); fiscal

2024 weapons procurement (Navy) funds in the amount of $369,857 (2%); fiscal 2021 other customer funds in the amount of $270,000 (1%); and fiscal 2021 other customer funds in the amount of $270,000 (1%), will be obligated at the time of award and will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity.

Raytheon Co., Tucson, Arizona, was awarded a $117,066,704 firm-fixed-price modification to a previously awarded contract (N00024-25-C-5409) to exercise an option and provide funding for manufacturing, assembly, test and delivery of Standard Missile-6 (SM-6) Tactical All-Up Rounds in support of full rate production requirements.

Work will be performed in Tucson, Arizona (35%); East Camden, Arkansas (35%); Wolverhampton, United Kingdom (8%); Elma, New York (3%); Middletown, Ohio (3%); Anniston, Alabama (2%); and various other locations each less than 2% (2%), and is expected to be completed by April 2029. Fiscal 2025 weapons procurement (Navy) funding in the amount of $117,066,704 was obligated at time of award. Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity.

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Prospect Machine Inc. Designs, Manufactures and Repairs Custom and Off-the-Shelf Machines For Pharmaceutical and Other Industries. All Proudly Made in the U.S.A.

Opportunity Knocks: A Machine Shop Owner’s Path to Diversification and Ownership Over the past two decades, many machine shop owners I’ve interviewed have shared a similar sentiment: “I wish I had my own product—not just to diversify, but to create a steady workflow in my shop.” On the other side, I’ve heard from talented young machinists, “I wish I had the opportunity (and the funding) to open my own shop.”

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A Legacy of Innovation: The Story of Prospect Machine Founded by Vasyl Stetsiouk, pictured above in a plaid shirt, Prospect Machine Inc. has been in business for thirty years.

What began as a job shop has evolved into a successful, highquality precision product manufacturer. Drawing on his years of experience working in aerospace machine shops, Vasyl saw an opportunity to serve customers who outsourced their machining needs—offering them higher quality products at competitive prices.

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In the early days, one customer brought a problem to Vasyl: a polisher machine built entirely from aluminum and manufactured in China that simply couldn’t meet the required quality standards. Vasyl knew he could design and manufacture a better solution, so he set to work creating a durable, stainless steel polisher. This marked the beginning of a new direction for the business.

Today, Prospect Machine’s Capsule Polisher PM2009 is sold to the pharmaceutical industry for under $10,000. With an F D A - a p p ro v e d nylon brush, this machine is used to clean and polish capsules, removing dust, excess powder, and debris to improve both the appearance and quality of the final product. Vasyl emphasizes, “Capsule polishers are essential equipment in pharmaceutical manufacturing to ensure the quality and appearance of capsules.”

Diversification Through Innovation In addition to the Capsule Polisher, Prospect Machine manufactures a variety of equipment, including the PM Universal Mill. This versatile machine is used in food and nutraceutical material processing.

It features a multifaceted milling wheel for grinding dry or moist ingredients and offers a quick, easy-to-clean setup. Its interchangeable mesh screens allow for adjustable particle sizes from coarse to ultra-fine.

Another key product is the Pin Mill 5B MK, an impact mill designed for grinding, sizing, de-agglomerating, and homogenizing materials across various industries, including food, chemical, pharmaceutical, and nutraceutical. This patented machine uses rotating pins or discs to grind and disperse materials, making it suitable for applications in the food industry (e.g., grinding spices and nuts), pharmaceuticals (e.g., producing fine powders for drug formulations), chemicals (e.g., pigment processing), and nutraceuticals (e.g., grinding ingredients for supplements).

Prospect Machine’s PM101 tablet and capsule inspection machine offers an efficient solution for small pharmaceutical and nutraceutical operations, guaranteeing high-quality products and customer satisfaction. It accommodates inspection of all sizes of capsules and all shapes of tablets (coated and uncoated) without any change parts, reducing downtime between product changeovers. Its stainless steel frame construction along with Lexan Rollers allows for easy-to-clean and disinfected surface areas (for FDA cleaning validation).

Prospect Machine additionally manufactures a number of conveyor products, including: Incline, Flat Top, Metal Detector and Rotary Accumulation.

They also manufacture replacement parts for all of their machines.

An Invitation for Partnership and Ownership Vasyl Stetsiouk’s journey to building Prospect Machine is an inspiring story of perseverance. Immigrating to

the U.S. with his wife and three young children over 35 years ago, Vasyl’s early career in Ukraine spanned a variety of fields—from geology to mechanics, army service to truck driving, and even church restoration. Upon arriving in the U.S., Vasyl started sweeping floors and cutting materials in a machine shop, where he found a mentor in Swez Vasyl, who taught him both manual and CNC machining.

With a strong mechanical aptitude and a passion for design, Vasyl eventually founded Prospect Machine in 1995.

Despite lacking formal programming experience, he taught himself the skills necessary to run the business, and over time, grew the company into the success it is today.

Now, as Vasyl approaches retirement, he’s looking for a new chapter. He is considering selling Prospect Machine outright or partnering with a talented machinist who can take over the business in the future. For those looking to own a thriving business or get involved in a partnership, this is an incredible opportunity.

For existing shop owners, this is your chance to add successful product lines to your portfolio. For talented machinists with dreams of starting your own business, this could be the opportunity of a lifetime.

Interested parties are encouraged to reach out to Vasyl directly at 602-369-4504 or via email at service@pmachine.us.

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Canadian company opens East Valley manufacturing facility; plus more deals to know Xnrgy Climate Systems has opened its new manufacturing facility and U.S. headquarters inside of the 270-acre mixed-use Gateway East park in Mesa. The Montreal-based company, which manufactures climate systems for hyperscale and module data centers among other key customer markets, plans to begin production on May 1.

The 275,00-square-foot facility is the first part of a larger plan to invest $300 million and eventually build out 1 million square feet across four structures and employ up to 2,000 workers, according to previous Business Journal reporting.

At the start of production, Xnrgy will staff 130 employees before eventually adding 300 new positions before the end of the year, according to a press release.

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Xnrgy’s new manufacturing facility was developed by The Boyer Company, the developers of the Gateway East park. The climate systems manufacturer is the first tenant at Gateway East. Xnrgry’s investment in Mesa is to position itself to provide cooling systems among other sustainable solutions for the Valley’s hot data center market.

“This new facility underscores Xnrgy’s dedication to innovation and our unwavering support for the rapidly expanding data center sector,” Xnrgy Vice President and COO Vincent Morin said in a statement. “By establishing this advanced manufacturing hub in Arizona, we are better positioned to deliver our high-efficiency, sustainable cooling solutions to data centers and other critical facilities across North America.”

Phoenix-based Wespac Construction is the general contractor of the Xnrgy facility.

San Francisco-based Gensler is the architect of the project while Dibble is the civil engineer, per previous Business Journal reporting.

Able Aerospace Service Inc., Mesa, Arizona, was awarded a $21,780,710 firm-fixed-price, requirements contract for TH-1H helicopter dynamic components.

This contract provides repair and overhaul services. Work will be performed in Mesa, Arizona, and is expected to be complete by April 20, 2030. This contract was a competitive acquisition, and two offers were received. No funds will be obligated at time of award.

The Air Force Sustainment Center, Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, is the contracting activity (FA852425-D-0002).

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Honeywell Aerospace survey finds travelers eager to catch an air taxi Honeywell Aerospace says a new survey it conducted shows the public is ready for the kind of air taxi service that the Phoenixbased operation has been working on for years.

The company this month said the survey of 1,000 airline passengers in the U.S. revealed that 98% were open to hopping into an electric vertical take-off and landing vehicle (an eVTOL, or air taxi) as part of their travel plans in the future.

Honeywell has been working on systems connected to eVTOL aircraft for the past several years. In 2022, it signed a deal with Archer Aviation Inc. to provide flight control actuation and thermal management technologies. The company also has worked with Japanese company Denso Corp. in support of an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing jet built by German company Lilium for use in urban centers — Honeywell has already been working with Lilium on cockpit technologies.

Experts have been saying that air taxis, classified as piloted advanced air mobility (AAM) aircraft, are just around the corner and may take many American cities by surprise when they are ready to be released into the market. They are poised to enter passenger service in select overseas locations before coming to the U.S Particularly attractive to the travelers surveyed is the idea of using the air taxis as a A2Z MANUFACTURING SW •

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way to get to and from an airport.

The survey found that 79% of them would travel more often if air taxis could take them to the airport.

Time savings was the main factor in that enthusiasm. For instance, 47% liked the idea of avoiding traffic on the way to the airport.

Another time-savings factor would be using the eVTOLs for travel between cities that are within 100 miles from each other — potentially turning a two- or three-hour trip into one that’s a fraction of that time.

"Anyone who travels regularly knows that the journey to and from the airport often adds unwelcome time, cost and hassle to the overall trip," said Dave Shilliday, vice president and general manager of Advanced Air Mobility at Honeywell Aerospace Technologies. "Air taxis can offer a safe, fast and innovative alternative to traditional transport methods. Our research indicates significant appetite for such services already exists – but like any new technology, consumers need to feel confident about safety, cost and reliability. Air taxis may sound like science fiction to some, but we're not far from a time when they could become a regular part of travel."

Honeywell Aerospace to be split off from parent Others like the idea of convenience and cost savings (61% for both factors). The novelty of the taxis attracted 44% of the respondents, and reducing environmental impact was also a motivator for 44% of them. And as might be expected, a concern for safety was registered by 65% of those surveyed.

Millennials and frequent air travelers proved to be the most interested in taking an air taxi.

The survey found 67% of those

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Phoenix-based Honeywell Aerospace Technologies is currently a division of Honeywell International Inc. (Nasdaq: HON), but the parent company announced earlier this year that its aerospace business and its automation unit would be split off into separate publicly traded companies. That followed calls late last year from an activist investor to make the move.

Honeywell Aerospace — which said it will remain headquartered in Phoenix after the split, expected in the second half of 2026 — is Arizona's second-largest defense contractor, with just under 2,000 contracts in fiscal year 2024 valued at a total of $657.58 million, according to Business Journal research. With 7,124 employees in the state in 2023, Honeywell Aerospace ranked as Arizona's 23rd largest employer last year. By Jeff Gifford – Phoenix Business Journal A Z MANUFACTURING SW • 50 • May / June 2020 2

Robotics company to establish global HQ in Phoenix Imagine a world where a team of robots could lend a helping hand to small businesses for repetitive tasks, or clean and prep a construction job site overnight, allowing human workers to get more done during the day.

Revobots aims to make that vision a reality with the company’s flagship AI-driven, 3D printed humanoid robot, Taskbot, which is equipped with dual arms, a dexterous “handlike” gripper, and an intelligent “face” packed with sensors.

“The Taskbot can be controlled through AI. You tell it what you want it to do, it will figure it out and complete the job,” said Andre Christian, cofounder and chief marketing officer for Revobots. “Or you can say, ‘Hey, I don’t have a Phillips screwdriver.’

Taskbot will print one and do the job for you. That’s going to be a game changer, and that, to us, is where civilization starts to change because everybody now has the means of production at their hands.”

The company plans to establish its global headquarters in the Valley.The Phoenix region has increasingly become a landing spot for high-tech companies.

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Most recently, industrial battery manufacturer Eternity Technologies Inc. detailed plans to invest $20 million into its new North America headquarters in Deer Valley.

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Revobots is also in the process of launching strategic pilots with notable undisclosed clients to use its robots for labor.

The company plans to launch its robots in the market within six to 12 months, Christian said.

By 2030, a global shortage of skilled labor is estimated to leave more than 85 million jobs unfilled, according to a Korn Ferry report.

Revobots, however does not intend to replace human workers. Instead, the company’s robots will assist them by undertaking jobs deemed “dangerous, dexterous, dirty or dull,” Christian said.

Revobots’ humanoid robots can be configured based upon client needs. Almost all of its structural components are 3D-printed, resulting in design iterations that take days instead of months to complete.

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The company claims the entire body of its robot can be produced for $1,000 worth of raw materials and is designed to be fully recyclable.

Taskbot runs on batteries and can autonomously recharge.

The high-performance robot uses onboard 3D vision and AI to understand its surroundings and is capable of lifting 150 pounds. Taskbot’s arms and end effectors are modular, allowing it to transition from a humanoid hand to a specialized tool in minutes.

To bring the robot to life, Revobots is developing a platform to leverage generative AI and large language models to accelerate how Taskbots understand instructions and learn complex tasks. Revobots will use a flexible subscription model with a monthly fee that covers hardware, maintenance, software updates and remote human-in-theloop pilot services.

Revobot’s human-in-the-loop model ensures that a human is always available as a pilot for the robot. Pilots are equipped with virtual reality headsets, motion controllers, and haptic feedback devices to remotely control the robot or access its cameras and microphones.

In 2023, Revobots’ founding team was inspired to create the company by building what they describe as the “most practical, cost-effective humanoid robot ever made.”

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TSMC, the world’s leading semiconductor maker, would take a 20% stake in the JV, The Information said, citing two people familiar with the deal. Intel and other U.S. chip companies would be majority owners.

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US manufacturers face uphill battle to attract, retain skilled workers When wool manufacturer Faribault Mill reopened in 2011 after briefly shuttering its doors in 2009, company employees went door to door looking for people who still knew how to operate its machines.

“We started knowing on doors and asking ‘Do you know what these machines are?’ and ‘Do you know how to work them?’” said current CEO Ross Widmoyer. “Yes? You are hired.”

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The Minnesota-based mill, which has made woolen blankets and scarves since 1865, received a fresh infusion of capital in early 2020, with W idmoyer coming on as part of an investment team. One of the first things the team did was raise the mill’s starting pay from $12 to $16 an hour and revamp its recruitment process.

“If you post for a loom operator on Indeed, you are going to be waiting a long time waiting for people to respond,” he said.

Faribault Mill is not the only manufacturer that’s faced challenges in its recruitment process. Its bid to transform itself from primarily a contract manufacturer for the Army to one focused on consumers and retailers — with an e-commerce arm, new products and new processes — required a new workforce.

“Everybody you talk to, the No. 1 issue you talk about is workforce,” said W i d m o y e r, w h o a l s o chairs the Minnesota Manufacturers Association, a state-level division of the National Association of Manufacturers. “We are not an exception.”

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And when younger workers like working there, they tell their friends, he said. When the mill reopened with around 50 workers, the average age was in the 60s, he said. In the decadeplus that followed, most of those workers have retired, and the average age has dropped to the 30s.

“It really comes down to good people hang out with good people,” Widmoyer said, adding the company asks its best workers if the people they know are interested in a job there. “If they are, we will train them and we will give them a career path that allows them to start in a particular part of the company.”

But the issue of an aging workforce and a lack of workers to replace them is an increasingly pressing one, according to Simon Kim, CEO and founder of manufacturer-software firm Glassdome.

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And while there’s been recent momentum, with some companies restoring operations and legislation such as the CHIPS Act leading to a surge in the semiconductor industry in the U.S., the national workforce issues remain largely unresolved.

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Despite the challenges of starting a business, Deras Precision has seen impressive growth since its inception, achieving double-digit growth every year. Ruben notes that the company’s first customers remain loyal to this day.

The Machines That Drive Success Deras Precision’s journey began with a used machine that wasn’t even operational when it was purchased. Ruben spent the first few months restoring it. Over time, as the company grew, he was able to acquire new machinery, including his first Haas machine – a Haas Mini Mill – four years ago.

According to Ben Schacht, Business Manager at Ellison Machinery, the Haas Mini Mill is a compact and economical CNC machining center ideal for small parts, prototypes, and projects requiring precision control. Ben adds, “The Mini Mill is incredibly versatile, making it perfect for startups and educational environments. It offers features typically seen in larger machines, all within a small footprint.”

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Before purchasing the TL-2, Ruben visited Ellison Machinery’s showroom, where he met Ben. Ruben was impressed by Ben’s non-pushy approach and the guidance he received in selecting the right machine and accessories for his needs.

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Deras Precision also upgraded their Quality Department with the recent purchase of the Mitutoyo CRYSTA Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM). As Ellison Machinery carries the fine Mitutoyo line, Ben comments on its benefits. “The Mitutoyo CRYSTA-Apex V series offers multi-sensor flexibility with vision, laser, surface finish and scanning probe technologies. In addition, the AV series also supports a wide range of measurements and variety of workpieces, improving overall productivity and reducing downtime.”

He adds, “The management team selected Mitutoyo as the CMM we wanted to represent because of their reputation and line of products. They are a major player in the Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) market, known for their wide range of CMMs and their focus on precision and quality.”

Commitment to Quality and Customer Service One key aspect that sets Deras Precision apart is its commitment to customer satisfaction. Ruben shares, “One of our customers had a supplier who messed up a job and scrapped a batch of parts. The supplier didn’t offer any support. At Deras Precision, if we make a mistake, we take responsibility, and we work to make things right.”

While Ruben’s wife was supportive of his decision to start the business, she now sees the long hours and weekend work it demands. “It’s tough. I’m often unavailable for family time, but this is the reality of running a business. I’m willing to put in the work to support my customers.”

One Deras Precision Customer Says It All “I’ve had the pleasure of working with Ruben at Deras Machining for many years. He consistently delivers some of the highest precision aerospace parts for our customers, including several Fortune 500 companies I often give Ruben some of the most challenging projects—those where the blueprint is outdated, and the original specifications are nearly impossible to machine. As an engineer, I work closely with other engineers to revise the design, and Ruben and I collaborate to find the best machining solution.

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Hyundai, Kia invest in Pajarito Powder's hydrogen tech Materials science company Pajarito Powder, based in Albuquerque, announced a new investment from Hyundai Motor Group to continue work on hydrogen transportation applications.

The startup’s final investments from Hyundai and Kia Corporation mark the end of the company’s B-3 funding round —basically a sub-level of the company’s series B investment round — following an investment by Ecovyst Catalyst Technologies.

The round was led by a $4.5 million commitment from Ecovyst Catalyst Technologies Inc. “There's no question that the investment commitment from Ecovyst had a very strong impact on Hyundai, because Hyundai likes to look for who are other people who are good, strong partners,” Stephenson said.

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Pajarito Powder specializes in catalysts for electrolyzers and fuel cells.

Hyundai Motor Company originally invested in Pajarito Powder in 2021, leading the company’s B-1 round at that time, and the South Korean automotive giant continues to look for strategic future technologies to support. “(Hyundai was) very interested and excited to see the continued support that we got, first in the form of the B-2 round from a company called Bekaert Corporation of Belgium, and now with the B-3 Round, led by Ecovyst,” Stephenson said.

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Stephenson explained it is still somewhat of a “nascent market” where players are developing their capabilities, progressing at a variety of paces.

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While clean energy is evolving in the United States now, there were previously “stringent rules” for people to be able to access some of the subsidies to be able to bring down the cost of hydrogen.

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Manned launches happen about once every quarter, sometimes further apart than that, but resupply launches require the same amount of detail, like the three-day fueling of the Dragon capsule the team recently supported.

The team, in supporting launches “from cradle to grave” is present when rockets are being manufactured. For example, Michaud explained the Pad Safety Team is present in Decatur, Alabama where Vulcan Centaur and Atlas V rockets are manufactured by United Launch Alliance (ULA), and they oversee installation of flight termination systems there.

“We’re there watching them install the flight termination system so that the government, if they do have to push the button to blow up the rocket, we know that system is going to work,” he said.

‘Mayor of the Cape,’ Metis guides companies through the red tape Metis’ Pad Safety Team supports all launches on Cape Canaveral, government launches on Kennedy Space Center and some NASA missions on Kennedy Space Center, said Thomas (Tom) Michaud, program manager for Metis’ Pad safety contract.

Metis’ work is funded by the pad safety contract which has existed for about 28 years, according to Michaud. It was newly won by Metis three years ago as a ten-year contract, worth over $50 million.

A small portion of that is directly billed to the government, and the other portion is funded by the launch service provider.“We’re kind of like the mayor of the Cape, because we have been there a long time, we know what the rules are. When new people come in and

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This means any launch service provider doing a hazardous operation that could cause other employees on the Cape or in the actual community to be injured, must involve the Pad Safety team to ensure procedures are followed and everything goes smoothly.

At Cape Canaveral, customers the group has engaged with include SpaceX, United Launch Alliance, LLC (ULA), (a joint venture between Lockheed Martin Space and Boeing Defense, Space & Security), Blue Origin, Relativity, Stoke, Firefly and Astra.

The team also does work for the Navy — helping them offload retrieved torpedoes, and with submarine missile testing — at Vandenberg Space Force Base (formerly Vandenberg Air Force Base) inspecting missiles and rockets, and supports the U.S. Coast Guard, specifically when there are drug interdictions in off the coast of Mexico, when guns and ammunition are intercepted on a boat, brought to Cape Canaveral, and placed in an armory. By Molly Callaghan – Albuquerque Business First A2Z MANUFACTURING SW •

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dominance in the mining sector. Their mining division drives innovation across the industry, optimizing resources and enhancing safety.

This unit was established in 2007 through the acquisition of Jigsaw Technologies in Tucson, Arizona.

Jigsaw initially focused on software for fleet management, a major segment of machine control technologies in mining. Their solutions are primarily used in open-pit coal and mineral mining operations.

If you work in the manufacturing industry, you’re likely familiar with Hexagon. With over 24,000 employees worldwide, Hexagon’s technology is found in 90% of airplanes, 95% of commercial vehicles, and 75% of smartphones—it even plays a crucial role in the Mars Rover!

In manufacturing, Hexagon offers a comprehensive range of Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs) and advanced software, including bridge, gantry, and shopfloor CMMs. These solutions are renowned for their accuracy and versatility across industries, with PC-DMIS standing out as a leading CMM software.

If you work in the manufacturing industry, you’re likely familiar with Hexagon. With over 24,000 employees worldwide, Hexagon’s technology is found in 90% of airplanes, 95% of commercial vehicles, and 75% of smartphones—it even plays a crucial role in the Mars Rover!

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Five years ago, Hexagon expanded its capabilities by acquiring ESPRIT, a well-known CAM software entity previously part of DP Technology.

Lawren Chen, Regional Sales Manager, highlights its unique offerings: “ESPRIT is the only CAM software on the market that supports milling, mill-turn, Swiss, and wire EDM. Our ProfitMilling toolpath optimization strategy increases tool life, and ensures consistent chip load, chip thickness, and engagement angles, while our post-processors generate the highest quality, edit-free NC code in the world.”

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“The acquisition of Jigsaw is a strategic step in Hexagon’s global expansion within measurement technologies and mining machine control,” stated now former CEO and President of Hexagon, Ola Rollén, at the time.

H e x a g o n ’s i n f l u e n c e i n m i n i n g i s substantial—54% of the world’s copper supply comes from operations using Hexagon products. They also lead in safety solutions, with 65,000 collision avoidance systems deployed across more than 100 open-pit and underground mine sites worldwide, representing the largest global installed base.

Stephen Boamah, Safety and Occupational Hygiene Manager at Gold Fields Ghana, shares his experience: “Bringing Hexagon on board has strengthened our mining operations.

There are other products, but they don’t bring us the safety and security that Hexagon brings to the table. They have real-time reporting, and the fatigue management is superb … the collision avoidance is a state-of-the-art product, and then the support from Hexagon is top-notch.”.”

Until last year, Hexagon’s Mining division designed software and hardware but outsourced manufacturing to various machine shops, mainly in Mexico and California. Jessica Aguirre, Quality Manager for the Mining division, explains: “We knew our suppliers weren’t always meeting product specifications, but we lacked the tools to provide precise

feedback. That changed when we acquired the Hexagon CMM GLOBAL S BLUE 7.10.7, which expanded our ability to inspect parts. Accurate measurements allowed us to address discrepancies and ultimately improve product quality and time to market by bringing manufacturing in-house.”

Jace Studdard, Manufacturing Process Designer for the Mining division, adds, “The Hexagon CMM GLOBAL S BLUE 7.10.7 comes with PCDMIS, the world’s leading metrology software for CMMs. It has significantly boosted our measurement and inspection productivity.”

The turning point came when the management team at Hexagon visited a local machine shop who was using an Okuma 5-axis vertical machining center. Jace recalls, “As soon as we learned about the machine’s capabilities, our director wanted one for our business. We reached out to Arizona CNC Equipment, Okuma’s distributor in Arizona, to learn more. Despite having no previous machining experience—let alone 5-axis experience—AZCNC reviewed our specific challenges and helped us with the decision to purchase the Okuma GENOS M460V-5AX, along with an Okuma GENOS M560V, a 3-axis vertical machining center. Both machines fit our needs perfectly.”

Jeff Currie, Senior Sales Engineer at Arizona CNC, explains the benefits: “The Okuma GENOS M460V-5AX, provides outstanding accuracy, speed, rigidity, and ease of use, all at an exceptional price. Okuma’s high-powered, high-speed spindle, minimizes vibration, delivering outstanding surface finishes while maximizing metal removal rates.”

He continues, “Okuma designs and manufactures all hardware and software in-house, which allows them to provide superior performance and unmatched support. Their ‘Partners in Technology’ program, which includes over 45 collaborating companies, ensures integrated manufacturing solutions, specialized products, and expert knowledge.

This program enabled seamless integration of Hexagon’s ESPRIT CAM software with our Okuma machines.”

Jeff also highlights the Okuma GENOS M560V’s advantages: “This highly rigid, thermally stable vertical machining center minimizes thermal deformation, enhancing machining performance. It handles a wide range of materials, from titanium to aluminum, without compromising finish quality or productivity. Designed with the Thermo-Friendly Concept and controlled by Okuma’s open-architecture OSP-P300 CNC system, it offers

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Jace emphasizes that training, both on-site and at AZ CNC, helped Hexagon’s new mining machine shop get up and running quickly. The company hired their first machinist, Oscar, after purchasing the machines. Although experienced, Oscar had never worked with Okuma machines before.

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Today, over 80% of Hexagon’s mining parts are manufactured in-house, improving quality and turnaround times for customers. Their success is driven by their Hexagon CMM, ESPRIT CAM software, and Okuma machine tools. To explore Hexagon’s full product lineup, visit Hexagon. com/mining.

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cost-cutting capability its rivals have been slower to match, making the company a key vendor for the Pentagon, which is also increasingly reliant on the company for satellitebased military intelligence.

Not all of the certification requirements must be met at one time, and a company can be certified for “a subset of missions” while working toward the ability to service the broader range of missions, she added.

Blue Origin’s proposal included a credible plan to certify its New Glenn rocket and to launch from both ranges by Oct. 1, 2026, Pentecost noted.

Since ULA is not yet certified to fly the Vulcan from the West Coast, it was ineligible for launch service contracts for missions in the first batch of nine Phase 3 Lane 2 payloads that are required to fly from Vandenberg, she added.

Meanwhile, ULA is preparing for its first Vulcan NSSL missions from Cape Canaveral, under the Phase 2 program, this summer. The payloads are ready and “waiting for those missions,” Panzenhagen said. By Joey Roulette/Marisa Taylor

2025 Economic Outlook: Weaker Growth Expected as Tariffs, Uncertainty Complicate Business Climate After starting 2025 in a generally solid position, the U.S. economic outlook has worsened amid sharp declines in consumer and business sentiment, rapidly rising inflation expectations, and sky-high policy uncertainty. As a result, the Q2 update of the 2025 Equipment Leasing & Finance U.S. Economic Outlook has revised its 2025 equipment and software investment forecast to 2.8% (down from 4.7%) and its U.S. GDP forecast to 1.2% (down from 2.7%).

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Leigh Lytle, President of the Foundation, and President & CEO of the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association, said, “Extraordinarily high economic uncertainty related to U.S. trade policy has sent shockwaves through the economy, prompting large swings in financial markets and a sharp reduction in equipment finance industry confidence.

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Production slowed last year for Boeing as it navigated the fallout of a January 2024 incident in which a 737 Max lost a door-plug panel minutes after takeoff, leaving a hole in the side of the plane. A Boeing machinists strike halted work on the 737 Max in 2024, slowing down deliveries.

Boeing delivered 83 airplanes in the first quarter of 2024, which concluded a few months after the Alaska Airlines 737 Max blowout. Boeing delivered a total of 348 jets to customers in 2024, down from 528 in 2023.

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Boeing delivered 130 commercial jets to customers in the first three months of the year, signaling production is picking up again after slowing significantly during a challenging year for the aerospace giant.

Apple sent shockwaves through the tech world when it announced the massive investment — the largest such capital outlay in the tech behemoth’s history. The plan calls for Apple to double the size of its U.S. Advanced Manufacturing Fund from $5 billion to $10 billion, which includes a multibillion-dollar commitment from Apple to produce advanced silicon in TSMC’s Fab 21 facility in Arizona.

Of the 130 deliveries in the first financial quarter, 105 were 737 Max jets, Boeing said Tuesday. Boeing’s deliveries are up significantly from the previous quarter — Boeing delivered 57 commercial jets in the fourth quarter of 2024, including 36 of the best-selling 737 Max jets, which are assembled in Renton.

The tech giant described itself as “the largest customer at this state-of-the-art facility” in north Phoenix, where mass production of Apple chips began last month.

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Apple expects to hire 20,000 new employees over the next four years as part of its U.S. growth spurt. Thousands of those jobs are expected to be located in Houston, where the company is planning a 250,000-square-foot server manufacturing facility that will support Apple Intelligence, its personal intelligence system.

But Arizona is also expected to be a focal point for Apple’s growth — it’s planning to “continue expanding data center capacity” in Arizona and other states including North Carolina, Iowa, Oregon and Nevada, according to the announcement.

The company already operates a data center in Mesa, which it opened in 2018.

Steve Zylstra, president and CEO of the Arizona Technology C o u n c i l , s a i d A p p l e ’s commitment could have a profound impact on the state’s economic landscape.

“This move is poised to bolster the high-tech sector in Arizona, particularly in areas like silicon engineering and advanced manufacturing, which are already strengths of our state’s technology ecosystem,” he said.

Zylstra noted the company’s decision to double down on its investment at TSMC’s rising Arizona fab is “particularly notable,” as it could “catalyze further growth in high-skilled manufacturing jobs and attract a slew of ancillary businesses, from suppliers to startups, that want to be near such an advanced operation.”

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Mack Real Estate Group is already planning a $7 billion, 2,300-acre mixed-use development surrounding the campus dubbed Halo Vista, which could become one of the largest employment corridors in Arizona with thousands of jobs. At full buildout Halo Vista is estimated to feature 30 million square feet of commercial building space — including huge manufacturing and engineering hubs — along with 9,000 residential units.

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Bystronic Inc. Magnum Precision Mach __ 505-345-8389 2200 West Central Road Hoffman Estates, IL 60192 Magnetic Drills/Cutters USA T 847 214 0300 F 847 214 0299 ACC Machinery ________602-258-7330 bystronic.com Adams Machinery _______ 480-968-3711 Manual Lathes & Mills Cory Jensen National Marketing and Communications Lead ACC Machinery ________602-258-7330 Mobile 224 806 0109 cory.jensen@bystronic.com Adams Machinery _______ 480-968-3711 Adams Machinery ______ 480-968-3711 Arizona CNC Equip______ 480-615-6353 Automation & Controls Arizona CNC Equip______ 480-615-6353 D & R Machinery _______480-775-6462 DMG Mori __________ 480-276-7019 Bystronic Inc __________847-214-0300 D & R Machinery ______ 480-775-6462 Haas Factory Outlet ______480-968-5877 Lang-Technik_________ 262-446-9850 Landmark Solutions _____ 714-393-3783 DCM Tech __________ 800-533-5339 Magnum Precision Mach ___602-431-8300 Productivity Inc. _______ 505-415-2004 Mesa Mach Sales ______ 480-545-0275 S&S Machinery Sales ____ 602-368-8542 FABRICATION DMG Mori __________ 480-276-7019 Magnum Precision Mach __ 505-345-8389 5-Axis Cutting Laser Machines Sterling Fab Tech ______ 855-222-7084 Magnum Precision Mach __ 602-431-8300 TSM Machinery ________602-233-3757 BLM Group__________ 248-560-0080 Totten Tubes _________ 602-278-7502 Magnum Precision Mach __ 505-345-8389 Sawing Machines Plasma/Gas Cutting Systems CNC Punching Centers North-South Machinery ___ 602-391-4696 ACC Machinery ________602-258-7330 ACC Machinery _______ 602-258-7330 Productivity Inc. _______ 505-415-2004 Adams Machinery _______ 480-968-3711 ACC Machinery _______ 602-258-7330 Bystronic Inc __________847-214-0300 Latitude Machinery ______602-517-7153 Sonoran Machinery _____ 480-826-5283 D & R Machinery _______480-775-6462 Magnum Precision Mach __ 602-431-8300 Landmark Solutions _____ 714-393-3783 Grinding Machines, OD/ID Echols Saw & Supply _____ 602-278-3918 S&S Machinery Sales ____ 602-368-8542 Mesa Mach Sales ______ 480-545-0275 Adams Machinery ______ 480-968-3711 Mesa Mach Sales _______480-545-0275 Sterling Fab Tech ______ 855-222-7084 Sterling Fab Tech ______ 855-222-7084 D & R Machinery ______ 480-775-6462 Pipe & Tube Cold Saw Machines Haas Factory Outlet _____ 480-968-5877 Sonoran Machinery _____ 480-826-5283 Swiss Screw Machines Benders/Notchers BLM Group__________ 248-560-0080 Magnum Precision Mach __ 602-431-8300 D & R Machinery ______ 480-775-6462 ACC Machinery _______ 602-258-7330 Gantry Systems, CNC Magnum Precision Mach __ 505-345-8389 QualityMTS _________ 847-776-0073 ACC Machinery _______ 602-258-7330 S&S Machinery Sales ____ 602-368-8542 Grinding Machines, Rotary Surface Sterling Fab Tech ______ 855-222-7084 Iron Workers DCM Tech __________ 800-533-5339 Schenk Intertech________ 949-360-1512 Tapping Machines Power Tools ACC Machinery _______ 602-258-7330 Grinding Machines, Tool ACC Machinery ________602-258-7330 Adams Machinery _______480-968-3711 Copper State Bolt & Nut ___ 800-603-6887 Adams Machinery ______ 480-968-3711 Adams Machinery _______ 480-968-3711 Magnum Precision Mach ___602-431-8300 Press Brakes D & R Machinery ______ 480-775-6462 D & R Machinery ______ 480-775-6462 ACC Machinery _______ 602-258-7330 Mesa Mach Sales _______480-545-0275 Sonoran Machinery _____ 480-826-5283 MANUFACTURING EQUIPAdams Machinery _______480-968-3711 S&S Machinery Sales ____ 602-368-8542 Honing Machines MENT BLM Group__________ 248-560-0080 Laser Cutting/Proc. Center Adams Machinery ______ 480-968-3711 Magnum Precision Mach __ 602-431-8300 Lang-Technik_________ 262-446-9850 ACC Machinery _______ 602-258-7330 Landmark Solutions _____ 714-393-3783

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Haas Factory Outlet A Division of Ellison Machinery Company

patrick ellison president 1610 s. priest Dr., suite 101 tempe, arizona 85281 Telephone: 480-968-5877 Cell: 480-298-9782 Fax: 480-968-0522 Email: pellison@ellisonaz.com

www.haascnc.com

AMERICAN TOOLS & METALS INC. Cutting Tools, Lubricants & Abrasives WALTER PENA O: 480-689-5493 • C: 480-622-9348 PO Box 26508 • Tucson, AZ 85726 947 S. 48th St, #125 • Tempe, AZ 85281 AmericanToolsandMetals.com TSM Machinery & Equipment Sales, LLC New - Used - Auctions

Michael Manning Associate

(714) 713-0006 tsmmachine@hotmail.com

www.tsmachine.com

Jeremy George Regional Sales Manager, USA - UT, CO, AZ, NM, WY

ROBB POWELL

j.george@blmgroupusa.com

SALES ENGINEER

BUSINESS: 602-431-8300 4848 S. 35TH STREET FAX: 602-431-8301 PHOENIX, AZ 85040 CELL: 623-399-0169 www.magnumprecisionmachines.com EMAIL: rpowell@magnumaz.com

BLM GROUP USA Corporation • 46850 Cartier Drive, Novi, MI 48377 phone (248) 560-0080 • cell (801) 834-0768 • fax (248) 560-0083 www.blmgroup.com

Latitude Machinery ______ 602-517-7153 Mitutoyo America _______ 520-709-1261 Total Quality Systems __ 480-377-6422 Welding Equipment Magnum Precision Mach ___ 602-431-8300 ACC Machinery ________602-258-7330 Total Quality Systems _____480-377-6422 Washington Calibration _ 480-820-0506 Magnum Precision Mach ___ 505-345-8389 Washington Calibration ____480-820-0506 METAL FINISHING EQUIPVideo Measuring Systems Mesa Mach Sales _______ 480-545-0275 MENT Magnetic Particle (NDT) Machines Ellison Machinery _____ 480-968-5335 Productivity Inc. _______ 505-415-2004 Anodizing, Plating, Passivation DCM Tech __________ 800-533-5339 Klontech Industrial Sales __480-948-1871 Equipment S&S Machinery Sales _____ 602-368-8542 Metrology Instruments Mitutoyo America _______ 520-709-1261 Sterling Fab Tech _______ 855-222-7084 Americhem Engineering____602-437-1188 Advanced Coordinate Tech __480-921-3370 WaterJet: Filtration/Chillers INjJECTION MOLDING EQUIP Ellison Machinery _______480-968-5335 Ebbco Inc ___________ 800-809-3901 Punch Presses Adams Machinery _______ 480-968-3711 3D Laser Scanners Hexagon ____________ 303-859-7159 USED MACHINERY Bystronic Inc __________ 847-214-0300 Hexagon ____________ 303-859-7159 Klontech Industrial Sales ___ 480-948-1871 ACC Machinery ________ 602-258-7330 Landmark Solutions ______ 714-393-3783 INSPECTION EQUIP Latitude Machinery ______ 602-517-7153 EDM Network _________ 480-836-1782 Latitude Machinery ______ 602-517-7153 3D Measurement Systems Mitutoyo America _______ 520-709-1261 K D Capital___________ 480-922-1674 Shearing Machines Ellison Machinery _______480-968-5335 Renishaw ___________847-286-9953 Latitude Machinery ______ 602-517-7153 ACC Machinery ________ 602-258-7330 Hexagon ____________ 303-859-7159 Total Quality Systems ___ 480-377-6422 Methods West _________ 602-437-2220 Adams Machinery _______ 480-968-3711 Mitutoyo America _______ 520-709-1261 Washington Calibration _ 480-820-0506 Perfection ___________ 847-545-6906 Latitude Machinery ______ 602-517-7153 Zeiss Ind. Metrology ______ 800-327-9735 Zeiss Ind. Metrology ___ 800-327-9735 S&S Machinery Sales _____ 602-368-8542 Magnum Precision Mach ___ 602-431-8300 Coordinate Measuring Mach.

Optical Comparators TSM Machinery ________ 602-233-3757 Sterling Fab Tech _______ 855-222-7084 Advanced Coordinate Tech __ 480-921-3370 Advanced Coordinate Tech 480-921-3370 Zachman Machinery _____ 602-908-3447 D & R Machinery _______480-775-6462 D & R Machinery _____480-775-6462 WaterJet: Filtration/Chillers ACCESSORIES Ebbco Inc ___________ 800-809-3901 Ellison Machinery _______480-968-5335 Ellison Machinery _____ 480-968-5335 Abrasives Hexagon ____________ 303-859-7159 Hexagon __________ 303-859-7159 Copper State Bolt & Nut ____ 800-603-6887 WaterJet Cutting Systems D & R Machinery ______ 480-775-6462 Klontech Industrial Sales ___ 480-948-1871 Mitutoyo America _____ 480-294-7631 Global Superabrasives ____ 888-586-8783 Landmark Solutions ______ 714-393-3783 Mitutoyo America _______ 520-709-1261 Klontech Industrial Sales _ 480-948-1871 S.L. Fusco ___________ 602-276-0077 North-South Machinery ____ 602-391-4696 Renishaw ___________ 847-286-9953 Magnum Precision Mach _ 602-431-8300 Stellar Industrial________ 480-251-6888 Sterling Fab Tech _______ 855-222-7084 Total Quality Systems _____480-377-6422 Renishaw _________ 847-286-9953 Adhesives Sheet Laser Cutting Machines Zeiss Ind. Metrology ______ 800-327-9735 Total Quality Systems __ 480-377-6422 S.L. Fusco ___________ 602-276-0077 BLM Group___________ 248-560-0080 Gauging Equipment Zeiss Ind. Metrology ___ 800-327-9735 Stellar Industrial________ 480-251-6888 Advanced Coordinate Tech __ 480-921-3370 Tube Benders Rapid Optical Inspection Air Blast Cabinets, Blast Rooms BLM Group___________ 248-560-0080 Ellison Machinery _______480-968-5335 Mesa Mach Sales _____ 480-545-0275 Lone Arrow __________ 480-507-8074 Hexagon ____________ 303-859-7159 Tube Laser Cutting Machines Repair & Certification Air Distribution Systems BLM Group___________ 248-560-0080 Klontech Industrial Sales ___ 480-948-1871 Advanced Coordinate Tech 480-921-3370 Magnum Precision Mach ___ 602-431-8300 A2Z MANUFACTURING SW •

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JIM SWARTZBAUGH

PRESIDENT js@northsouthmachinery.com

M: (562) 755-3690 P: (480) 382-4880 F:: (562) 690-1420 2412 W Huntington Dr Tempe, AZ 85282 www.northsouthmachinery.com

Eric Winkelmann

MIKE HAHN

Marketing Manager

V.P./CMTSE

BUSINESS: 505-345-8389 FAX: 505-344-7167 CELL: 505-328-4279

8448 WASHINGTON PLACE NE. ALBUQUERQUE, NM. 87113 www.magnumprecisionmachines.com

EMAIL: mhahn@magnumabq.com

Division of Curran Manufacturing Corporation

200 Oser Avenue Hauppauge, NY 11788 U.S.A.

Tel:

1-631-273-1010 1-800-645-4174 Fax: 1-631-273-1066 1-800-424-2082

www.royalprod.com

orders@royalprod.com

2550 Arthur Avenue Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 USA www.perfectionglobal.com

+1.847.427.3333 main office +1.847.545.6906 direct +1.630.853.5408 mobile eric@perfectionglobal.com

CUING TOOLS Cutting Tools ARNO USA ___________ 815-236-8118 Copper State Bolt & Nut ____ 800-603-6887 Don Loveless Tel: 800-686-1679 181 Business Park Dr. Fax: 860-409-2552 Cutting Tools Consultants ___ 602-277-1342 Bristol, CT. 06010 Email: dloveless@gmnusa.com www.gmnusa.com Haydale ____________ 530-598-8774 Lang-Technik_________ 262-446-9850 Chuck Jaws Arizona CNC Equip ______ 480-615-6353 PH Horn ___________ 602-489-0096 Ellison Machinery _____ 480-968-5335 S.L. Fusco ___________602-276-0077 Stellar Industrial_______ 480-251-6888 Chucks Adams Machinery ______ 480-968-3711 Drillling/ Gear Cutting/ Reaming Tools Arizona CNC Equip ______ 480-615-6353 PH Horn ___________ 602-489-0096 BISON ____________ 714-931-1327 Grooving Tools Ellison Machinery ______ 480-968-5335 ARNO USA ___________ 815-236-8118 Clamping

Band Saw/ Blades Fasteners D & R Machinery ______ 480-775-6462 Copper State Bolt & Nut ___ 800-603-6887 Live Tool Holders Echols Saw & Supply _____ 602-278-3918 SCHUNK ____________ 919-452-4535 Filtration Equip.

BISON _____________ 714-931-1327 CNC Collet Chucks S.L. Fusco ___________ 602-276-0077 Ebbco Inc __________ 800-809-3901 Sonoran Machinery _____ 480-826-5283 SCHUNK ____________ 919-452-4535 Bar Feeders Qualichem, Inc. _______ 480-320-0308 Spindle Tooling Arizona CNC Equip_______ 480-615-6353 Royal Products_________ 800-645-4174 Star Metal Fluids ______ 800-367-9966 Collet Fixtures BISON _____________ 714-931-1327 D & R Machinery ______ 480-775-6462 Filtermist Mist Collectors Static Tool Holders Edge Technologies _______ 951-440-1574 Sonoran Machinery _____ 480-826-5283 Royal Products_________ 800-645-4174 BISON _____________ 714-931-1327 Royal Products________ 800-645-4174 Ellison Machinery _______ 480-968-5335 Fixtures Coolant Systems SCHUNK ____________ 919-452-4535 BISON _____________714-931-1327 Magnum Precision Mach ___ 602-431-8300 Castrol Industrial _______ 602-921-7634 Swiss CuttingTools Bellows Lang-Technik_________ 262-446-9850 Ebbco Inc ___________ 800-809-3901 Tooling Columns Hennig______________909-420-5796 Grinding Wheels MP Systems __________ 909-282-7463 ARNO USA ___________ 815-236-8118 Global Superabrasives ___ 888-586-8783 Cabinets, Custom Star Metal Fluids _______ 800-367-9966 Digital Readout Units Grippers Lone Arrow __________ 480-507-8074 Stellar Industrial________ 480-251-6888 Adams Machinery _______ 480-968-3711 SCHUNK ____________919-452-4535 Chip Conveyors Coolant Systems: Chillers Hennig_____________909-420-5796 MP Systems __________ 909-282-7463 D & R Machinery _______ 480-775-6462 Guard & Vacuum Pedestals For Lone Arrow __________ 480-507-8074 Grinders Chip Management AUTOMATION COMPONENTS Magnum Precision Mach ___ 602-431-8300 Arizona CNC Equip_______ 480-615-6353 Lockouts Midaco Corporation _____ 847-593-8420 EDM Tooling Systems Live Centers Ellison Machinery________480-968-5335 Welker Engineered Products _800-229-0890 EDM Network _________ 480-836-1782 Royal Products________ 800-645-4174 New Linear Slides Hennig_____________909-420-5796 Welker Engineered Products _800-229-0890 EDM Performance ______ 800-336-2946 Chip Removal Lubricants / Systems Shot Pins S.L. Fusco ___________602-276-0077 Enclosures fo Machine Tools Arizona CNC Equip_______ 480-615-6353 Ellison Machinery ______ 480-968-5335 Welker Engineered Products _800-229-0890 Hennig ____________ 909-420-5796 Star Metal Fluids ______ 800-367-9966

Scot Bigelow

Sales & Marketing Manager 1401 Piedmont Troy, MI 48083 welkerproducts.com

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Office: (800) 229-0890 Cell: (586) 404-1885 sbigelow@ewelker.com

Spindles Qualichem, Inc ________ 480-320-0308 GMN USA ___________ 800-686-1679 Star Metal Fluids _______ 800-367-9966 Vibratory Equipment Solvents & Degreasing Agents Adams Machinery ______ 480-968-3711 Castrol Industrial _______ 602-921-7634 D & R Machinery ______ 480-775-6462 Qualichem, Inc ________ 480-320-0308 Vises and Vise Jaws Star Metal Fluids _______ 800-367-9966 Arizona CNC Equip ______ 480-615-6353 HARDWARE MATERIAL Alloys: High Temperature Lang-Technik ________ 262-446-9850 Stevens Engineering _____ 602-272-6766 Aerodyne Alloys ________ 860-289-3820 Western States Metals _____ 801-978-0562 Waterjet Abrasives Alloys: Specialty Lone Arrow __________ 480-507-8074 Aerodyne Alloys ________ 860-289-3820 Waterjet Accessories Sierra Alloys TSI ________ 800-423-1897 Lone Arrow __________ 480-507-8074 Aluminum Waterjet Replacement Parts AZ Metals ___________ 602-688-8003 Equip Arizona CNC Equip_______480-615-6353 Basic Metals _________ 262- 255-9034 Wipers Bralco Metals Phoenix_____ 602-252-1918 Hennig_____________909-420-5796 Ind. Metal Supply _______ 602-454-1500 KYLE EDGAR SALES Work Holding Coast Aluminum ________ 877-977-6061 BUSINESS: 602-431-8300 4848 S. 35TH STREET FAX: 602-431-8301 PHOENIX, AZ 85040 Ellison Machinery _______ 480-968-5335 New Mexico Metals ______ 505-717-1900 CELL: 505-362-6959 EMAIL: kedgar@magnumaz.com Kurt Manufacturing ______ 763-574-8320 Samuel, Son & Co _______ 602-721-0176 Lang-Technik_________ 262-446-9850 Tube Service Company ____ 602-267-9865 New Way Covers & Repair Stevens Engineering ______ 602-272-6766 Aluminum Extrusions Hennig______________909-420-5796 CONSUMMABLES Bralco Metals Phoenix_____ 602-252-1918 Pallet Systems Cutting Fluids & Oils Bralco Metals Albuquerque __ 505-345-0959 Adams Machinery _______ 480-968-3711 (Coolants) Ind. Metal Supply _______ 602-454-1500 Arizona CNC Equip_______480-615-6353 Castrol Industrial _______ 602-921-7634 Coast Aluminum ________ 877-977-6061 D & R Machinery _______480-775-6462 Echols Saw & Supply _____ 602-278-3918 Samuel, Son & Co _______ 602-721-0176 Ellison Machinery _______480-968-5335 Pioneer Distributing Co. ____ 602-278-2693 Bar: Large Diameter S.L. Fusco ___________ 602-276-0077 Bralco Metals Phoenix_____ 602-252-1918 Parts Washing Equipment D & R Machinery ______ 480-775-6462 Star Metal Fluids _______ 800-367-9966 Bralco Metals Albuquerque __ 505-345-0959 Stellar Industrial________ 480-251-6888 Coastal Metals _________ 800-811-7466 Qualichem, Inc ________480-320-0308 EDM Materials & Supplies Samuel, Son & Co _______ 602-721-0176 S.L. Fusco ___________602-276-0077 Adams Machinery _______480-968-3711 TW Metals ___________ 800-203-8000 Star Metal Fluids _______ 800-367-996 D & R Machinery _______ 480-775-6462 Brass Power Tools EDM Network _________ 480-836-1782 AZ Metals ___________ 602-688-8003 Stellar Industrial________800-562-8258 EDM Performance accʼs ____ 800-336-2946 Bralco Metals Phoenix_____ 602-252-1918 R8 Quick-Change Tool System Qualichem Inc _________ 480-320-0308 Bralco Metals Albuquerque __ 505-345-0959 Royal Products_________ 800-645-4174 Single Source Technologies __ 602-686-0895 Coast Aluminum ________ 877-977-6061 Robot Accessories Star Metal Fluids _______ 800-367-9966 Coastal Metals _________ 800-811-7466 SCHUNK ____________919-452-4535 Impression Materials Ind. Metal Supply _______ 602-454-1500 Rota-Rack Parts Accumulator Roydent ____________ 480-607-1876 New Mexico Metals ______ 505-717-1900 Royal Products_________ 800-645-4174 Machine Tool Cool. Filtration Western States Metals _____ 801-978-0562 Sealants Castrol Industrial _______ 602-921-7634 Bronze S.L. Fusco ___________602-276-0077 D & R Machinery _______ 480-775-6462 AZ Metals ___________ 602-688-8003 www.magnumprecisionmachines.com

Jeff Klimowicz Regional Sales Manager 480.320.0308 mobile jklimowicz@qualichem.com qualichem.com ISO 9001:2015 | All products proudly made in the USA.

SERVICE GROUP

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. OFFICE:505-345-8389 EL PASO,TX. OFFICE:915-856-7900 PHOENIX, AZ. OFFICE:602-431-8300 www.magnumprecisionmachines.com

EMAIL: magnumservice@magnumaz.com

Coastal Metals _________ 800-811-7466 Ind. Metal Supply _______602-454-1500 New Mexico Metals ______505-717-1900 Western States Metals _____801-978-0562 Carbon AZ Metals __________ 602-688-8003 Coastal Metals _________ 800-811-7466 Ind. Metal Supply _______602-454-1500 New Mexico Metals ______505-717-1900 Cast Iron Western States Metals _____801-978-0562 Castings Ind. Metal Supply _______602-454-1500 Chrome Rod Western States Metals _____801-978-0562 Copper AZ Metals __________ 602-688-8003 Ind. Metal Supply _______602-454-1500 Coast Aluminum ________877-977-6061 New Mexico Metals ______505-717-1900 Western States Metals _____801-978-0562 Lead Ind. Metal Supply _______602-454-1500

Bill Bowen Sr. Manufacturer's Rep

10811 Alstot Ct. Tustin, CA 92782 www.bison-america.com

Cell: 714.931.1327 Office: 513.713.0513 billbowensr@hotmail.com

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Kevin Randall

Sales@CoastalMetals.com

General Manager

15635 W Illini St Goodyear, AZ 85338

krandall@basicmetals.com Cell: 602-515-4341 www.basicmetals.com

Metals Global Superabrasives ____ 888-586-8783 Globa Tool Steel AZ Metals ___________602-688-8003 _____________ 800-THINBIT THINBIT AZ Tool & Steel ________480-784-1600 Davis Salvage Co _______ 602-267-7208 Measuring Tools Titanium & Hastelloy Bralco Metals Phoenix_____ 602-252-1918 _______ 928-258-2101 Industrial Supply Coast Aluminum ________ 877-977-6061 Sierra Alloys TSI ________ 800-423-1897 Reamers & Drills, PCD Tubing & Pipe Davis Salvage Co _______602-267-7208 Coast Aluminum Sales ____ 480-797-5162 Ind. Metal Supply _______602-454-1500 AZ Metals ___________ 602-688-8003 ____ 888-586-8783 Global Superabrasives New Mexico Metals ______ 505-717-1900 Ind. Metal Supply _______ 602-454-1500 Fullerton Tool _________720-273-0846 Power Tools Samuel, Son & Co _______ 602-721-0176 New Mexico Metals ______ 505-717-1900 LRW Cutting Tools _______ 602-269-1775 Sierra Alloys TSI ________800-423-1897 Samuel, Son & Co _______ 602-721-0176 Sulli Tool & Supply ______ 714-863-6019 Industrial Supply _______ 928-258-2101 Precision Toolholding Tube Service Company ____602-267-9865 Totten Tubes __________ 602-278-7502 THINBIT _____________ 800-THINBIT Tube Service Company ____ 602-267-9865 Products Western States Metals _____ 801-978-0562 Drills Fullerton Tool _________ 720-273-0846 Metals-Bar & Plate Cutting Tools Consultants ___ 602-277-1342 TUBING: Round, Square, AZ Metals ___________602-688-8003 SCHUNK ____________ 919-452-4535 Fullerton Tool _________720-273-0846 Rectangular AZ Tool & Steel ________480-784-1600 Totten Tubes __________ 602-278-7502 LRW Cutting Tools ______ 602-269-1775 Sulli Tool & Supply ______ 714-863-6019 Bralco Metals Phoenix_____ 602-252-1918 The Tool Crib Inc. _______ 602-978-3130 INDUSTRIAL HARDWARE Socketsl& bits Coast Aluminum ________ 877-977-6061 Industrial Supply _______ 928-258-2101 End Mills Abrasives Davis Salvage Co _______602-267-7208 Coast Aluminum Sales ____ 480-797-5162 Thread Mills Industrial Supply _______ 928-258-2101 Ind. Metal Supply _______602-454-1500 Cutting Tools Consultants ___ 602-277-1342 Coast Aluminum Sales ____ 480-797-5162 Boring Tools Samuel, Son & Co _______ 602-721-0176 THINBIT _____________ 800-THINBIT Fullerton Tool _________720-273-0846 Global Superabrasives ____ 888-586-8783 Plastics- Acrylic/PVC, Tubing, Global Superabrasives ____888-586-8783 Tooling Columns/ Tombstones Carbide Titanium LRW Cutting Tools _______ 602-269-1775 Ellison Machinery _______ 480-968-5335 Cutting Tools Consultants ___ 602-277-1342 Samuel, Son & Co _______ 602-721-0176 LRW Cutting Tools _______ 602-269-1775 The Tool Crib Inc. _______ 602-978-3130 Stevens Engineering ______ 602-272-6766 STEEL Tooling Systems THINBIT _____________ 800-THINBIT Form Tools Abrasion Resistant Steels Ellison Machinery _______ 480-968-5335 Chucks & Collets Coast Aluminum Sales ____ 480-797-5162 Steel Warehouse________800-348-2529 Sulli Tool & Supply ______ 714-863-6019 Cutting Tools Consultants ___ 602-277-1342 Workholding Floor Plate Steels Clamping & Gripping Hainbuch America _______ 818-970-7874 Fullerton Tool _________720-273-0846 Steel Warehouse________800-348-2529 Hainbuch America _______ 818-970-7874 Lang-Technik _________ 262-446-9850 Global Superabrasives ____888-586-8783 High Strength Steels SCHUNK ____________ 919-452-4535 LRW Cutting Tools _______ 602-269-1775 Sulli Tool & Supply ______ 714-863-6019 Steel Warehouse________800-348-2529 Cutting Tools PACKAGING Sulli Tool & Supply ______ 714-863-6019 HRPO Steel B&T Tool & Engineering ____ 602-267-1481 Cleanroom Packaging THINBIT _____________ 800-THINBIT Steel Warehouse________800-348-2529 Cutting Tools Consultants ___ 602-277-1342 Foam Packaging Specialties__ 480-966-6889 Inserts, Indexable Military Grade Steels LRW Cutting Tools _______ 602-269-1775 Corrugated Paper & Plastic Boxes Steel Warehouse________800-348-2529 Sulli Tool & Supply ______ 714-863-6019 Coast Aluminum Sales ____ 480-797-5162 Foam Packaging Specialties__ 480-966-6889 Stainless Steel The Tool Crib Inc. _______ 602-978-3130 Global Superabrasives ____888-586-8783 Crating Basic Metals _________ 262- 255-9034 THINBIT _____________ 800-THINBIT THINBIT _____________ 800-THINBIT Foam Packaging Specialties__ 480-966-6889 Samuel, Son & Co _______ 602-721-0176 Inserts, PCD/CBN Foam Packaging Cutting Tools: Custom Sierra Alloys TSI ________800-423-1897 B&T Tool & Engineering ____ 602-267-1481 Coast Aluminum Sales ____ 480-797-5162 Foam Packaging Specialties__ 480-966-6889

Carlos Melendez SALES

BUSINESS: 602-431-8300 4848 S. 35TH STREET FAX: 602-431-8301 PHOENIX, AZ 85040 www.magnumprecisionmachines.com CELL: 520-869-3240 EMAIL: cmelendez@magnumaz.com

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Edward Merkle

General Manager

THE TOOL CRIB INC.

For AZ, CA, NV and UT, Contact

Travis Tillotson

Jason Schmid

Cell Phone 253-219-1235 jschmid@hainbuchamerica.com

+1 (800) 348-2529 steelwarehouse.com 14 domestic locations, 2 international

Hard Cas Cases Foam Packaging Specialties__480-966-6889 PALLET SYSTEMS Manual & Automatic Pallet Systems Midaco Corporation ______847-593-8420 MECHANICAL Seasonal Preventative Maintenance Geiger Mechanical_______623-773-1787 Process Piping: Compressed Air, Oxygen, Nitrogen Geiger Mechanical_______623-773-1787 Dust / Fume Collection Geiger Mechanical_______623-773-1787 Repairs / Breakdowns Geiger Mechanical_______623-773-1787 Unit Replacements / Installs Geiger Mechanical_______623-773-1787 Evaporative Coolers Geiger Mechanical_______623-773-1787 PRODUCTS Safety Glasses Midaco Corporation ______847-593-8420 Part Loading Systems Midaco Corporation _____ 847-593-8420 CAD/CAM Adams Machinery _______ 480-968-3711 Arizona CNC Equip_______ 480-615-6353 Feature Cam __________602-502-9654 MLC CAD (MasterCAM) ____480-696-6056 MLC CAD (SolidWorks) ____480-696-6056 Turul Engineering _______ 480-420-7117 Vero Software _________602-359-2530

CHRIS WINDSOR

ttctime2@gmail.com www.ttcroundcutters.com 21640 N 19th Ave, # C-103,Phoenix, AZ

For WA, OR, ID, MT and WY Contact

When and Where You Need It

YOUR PARTNER IN CUSTOM TOOLING SOLUTIONS

The MACHINE SHOP PIT STOP

Cell Phone 661-299-8935 ttillotson@hainbuchamerica.com

THE RIGHT STEEL

602-978-3130 1-800-689-8665

Director of Business Operations

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Fusco..................................................67 Accu-traq........................................................73 DMG Mori...................................................65,66 Lone Arrow............................................68 Samuel, Son & CO.................................70 Adams Machinery..........................45,65,88 Dynamic Machine..................................22,78 LRW Cutting Tools...............................71 Sav-On Plating........................................82 Advanced Precision...................................72 East Valley Precision......................................81 LTM Plastics..........................................78 Schenk Intertech.....................................66 AEI Fabrication............................................83 Ebbco Inc...............................................66 LV Swiss..................................................82 SCHUNK.................................................71 Aero Spring & Mfg.....................................76 Echols Saw & Supply..........................65 Lynch Brothers...........................74,78,79 Scriven Precision Fab............................74 Air Gear..........................................................78 Edge Technologies..............................68 Magnum Prec........................11,65-70,87 Service & Sales........................................83 AllFab Engineering.....................................77 EDM Network.....................................69 Makino....................................................65 Shaw Precision........................................78 Alpha Machine.............................................83 EDM Perform Access........................70 MarZee.........................................20,77,83 Single Source Technologies.................65 Alpha Mfg Solutions (AMS)............... 79 EDM Tech.............................................76 MASIC Industries.......................... 48,83 Sonic Aerospace.....................................76 American Tools & Metals...................66,67 Ellison Machinery.....................5,64,65,67,69 Matrix Machine.............................. 74,75 Sonoran Machinery.........................27,66 Americhem Engineering..........................67 Empire Precision Mach..................... 81 Matsuura.................................................65 SW Waterjet & Laser..........................41,83 APS Machining...........................................79 Enterprise Manufacturing................82 Mesa Machinery................................... 67 Specialty Turn Products (STP).......16,82 Arizona CNC.........................7,65-68,70,85 Evans Precision Mach’g...................... 77 Metalcraft Inc........................................79 SPRINGWORKS Utah........................83 Arizona Iron Supply..................................62 Flex-Pro.................................................. 81 Metals Eng & Testing Labs................75 StarRex Precision. . ..................................80 Arizona MEP..............................14,54,57,73 Foam Packaging Specialties.............. 71 Methods Machine.......................... 19,66 Arizona Tool Steel.......................................70 Foresight Finishing.............................82 Metzfab.........................................29,82,83 Star Metal Fluids...........................3,68-72 Arizona Wire & Tool.................... .............85 Frontier Group.....................................83 Midaco Corp.........................................75 Steel Warehouse......................................71 ARNO USA..................................................68 Geiger Electric Inc......................... 50,66 Milco........................................................75 Stellar Industrial......................................67 AT&D..............................................................75 Geiger Mechanical 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Machining.......................................80 AZ Metals................................................12,68 Gladhill Assoc................................ 61,79 National Grinding & Mfg.................. 77 T.S.M. Mach. ................................33,65,67 AZMF Precision..........................................83 Global Superabrasives (GSA).......... 71 Nelson Engineering....................... 34,76 Takashi Sato..............................................80 B&T Tool & Engineering.........................71 GMN USA............................................68 New Mexico Metals.............................70 Tech Five Machining.............................79 Bank of Herrin.......................................35,73 Grindworks...........................................75 Nexus Manufacturing................... 36,78 TechMark..................................................77 Banterra Bank..................................2,73 GRPM....................................................83 NFP Property & Casualty..................72 The Tool Crib Inc....................................71 Basic Metals............................................28,70 Hainbuch America............................. 71 North-South .............................23,65-68 The Werks C&C......................................70 Beau’s Crates.................................................72 HarschCo...............................................69 Northwest Machine LLC.....................82 Thermal Vac.......................................44,84 BEL Machining...........................................76 Haydale...................................................68 Osborn Products.............................75,77 Thinbit................................................71 ,86 Big O Metals.................................................76 Heller.......................................................65 P4 Swiss Lindel................................ 79,83 Thompson Machine..............................76 BISON............................................................69 Hennig....................................................68 Paragon Machining & Design...........81 Total Quality Sys.....................................69 Blaze Precision..............................................75 Hexagon.....................................58-59,67 Perfection Industrial Finishing....39,82 Total Seal Piston Rings..........................65 BLM Group.............................................66,67 Hi-Tech Machining & Welding......76 Perfection Industrial Sales..................68 Totten Tubes.......................................71,72 Blue Streak Grinding...........................49,77 HK Machining.....................................80 Performance Grinding & Mfg..........83 Tram-Tek Inc...........................................80 BMSC..................................................47,70,75 Hunter Machine Moving............ 34,72 PH Horn.................................................68 Tube Service.............................................69 Bralco Metals.........................................68,69 Ind. Metal Supply..........................61,70 Phoenix Fab & Design........................79 Turul Engineering............................73,75 Bystronic..................................................17,66 Ind.Tool Die..........................................79 Phoenix Grinding................................75 TVT Die Casting....................................77 C&M Rigging...........................................6,73 Industrial Electric Inc.........................66 Phoenix Heat Treat........................ 37,78 United Pacific Electronics....................60 Capital Metal Finishing.............................83 Industrial Solutions.............................73 Pioneer Distributing Co.....................75 United Performance Electronics............83 Castrol Industrial........................................68 Industrial Supply.................................. 71 Platinum Registration.........................72 Universal CNC Repair..........................73 Challenger Aerospace...............................79 Infinisys............................................ 75,79 Powill Mfg..............................................78 Valley Machine Works.................... 51,77 ChemResearch(CRC)........................32,79 IPG..........................................................78 PPE Engineering..................................85 CIS....................................................................74 ITDE.......................................................79 Praxis Precision.....................................78 Washington Calibration.......................66 Cleveland Electric Labs.............................83 J&R Precision.......................................78 Precision Aerospace.............................83 Welker Engineered Products..............31 Coast Aluminum..................................38,69 J B’s Prec Ind............................. ............79 Precision Die & Stamping............ 30,74 Western Cast Parts.................................74 Coastal Metals............................................8,70 JJaguar Precision Machine................82 Productivity....................... ...............21,65 Western Sintering Co............................83 Coating Tech.................................... ........3,85 JDB Ltd...................................................78 Prospect Machine....................... 1,42-43 Western State Bank................................71 Collins Metal Finishing.............................75 Jemelco Inc.............................................72 PRO-TEK...............................................75 Western States Metal........................56,72 Consolidated Resources.....................40,72 K D Capital............................................65 Qualichem, Inc.......................................69 White’s Niche Products.........................67 Continental Machining...................................80 K-2 Manufacturing.............................83 Quality Improvement Consulting.........73 Whitley Machine ........................ 18,77 Continental Precision..........................78,79 KALOS Certifications.........................73 Quality Measurement Services...............85 Wrico....................................................55,76 Crating Technology.....................................72 KLK Inc..................................................80 Quality Mold..........................................77 Xavier Metal Spinning..........................76 Craters & Feighters......................................72 KTR Machine................................. 25,66 QualityMTS.......................................13,66 Zeis Metrology........................................66 Creedbilt Inc.................................................83 Kurt Manufacturing Co.....................70 R&D Gage................................................26 Zyon Machining.....................................79 A Z MANUFACTURING SW • 73 • May / June 2025 2

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Continental Machining ___ 800-777-2483 Creedbilt Inc _________ 623-939-8119 Dayton Lamina _______ 248-489-9122 Desert Precision Mfg ____ 520-887-4433 Dynamic Machine & Fabrication 602-437-0339 Gilbert Metal Stamping ___ 480-503-1283 K-2 Manufacturing ______ 602-455-9575 Milco _____________ 714-373-0098 LEI Machining _________ 928-310-7110 Powill Manufacturing_____ 623-780-4100 Lynch Brothers Mfg ______ 602-267-7575 Pro-Tek ____________ 928-759-9494 Magnum Companies _____ 602.272.3600 Quality Mold__________480-892-5480 Metzfab ____________ 602- 539-9591 Thompson Machine ______ 505-823-1453 Nelson Engineering ______ 602-273-7114 Whitley Machine _______ 602-323-5550 Precise Metal Products ____ 602-272-2625 Blaze Precision ________ 480-584-5227 Wrico _____________480-892-7800 Reiterʼs Custom Welding ___ 623-847-4028 Dynamic Machine & Fabrication_ 602-437-0339 EDM Tech ___________ 602-278-6666 Fry Fabrications _________602-454-0701 ENGINEERING/ Scriven Precision________ 480-961-9775 Liberty Precision Works ____ 480-584-5227 Magnum Companies _____ 602.272.3600 PROGRAMMING Milco _____________ 714-373-0098 K-2 Manufacturing ______ 602-455-9575 Stewart Precision Mfg _____ 623-492-9400 Metzfab ____________ 602- 539-9591 TMM Precision ________ 800-448-9448 Precise Metal Products ____ 602-272-2625 Pro-Tek_____________ 928-759-9494 Pro-Tek_____________ 928-759-9494 Valley Machine Works _____ 602-254-4173 Precision Metalworks _____ 602-455-9575 Quality Mold__________ 480-892-5480 Turul Engineering _______ 480-420-7117 Whitley Machine________ 602-323-5550 Valley Machine Works ______602-254-4173 Tram-Tek ____________ 602-305-8100 Engineering Analysis Wrico _____________ 480-892-7800 Southwest Waterjet-Laser ____480-306-7748 EDM: Dialectric Systems Turul Engineering _______ 480-420-7117 /Filtration Fabrication: Stewart Precision Mfg _____ 623-492-9400 Manufacturing Optimization Ebbco Inc ___________ 800-809-3901 Custom Metal Turul Engineering _______ 480-420-7117 AEI Fabrication ________ 480-733-6694 TMM Precision ________ 800-448-9448 EDM: Wire High Production Precision Product Development 3D Machine LLC ________ 480-239-8254 AZMF Precision ________ 602-476-7477 Stamping AAE ______________ 928-772-9887 Turul Engineering _______ 480-420-7117 Allfab Engineering_______ 602-437-0497 Allied Tool & Die_________602-429-2514 FAA REPAIR STATION ANEWCO ____________ 520-751-1222 K-2 Mfg ____________ 602-455-9575 Precision Die & Stamping ___ 480-967-2038 Sonic Aerospace ________ 480-777-1789 Precise Metal Products ____ 602-272-2625 Thompson Machine _______505-823-1453 Arizona Wire & Tool ______ 480-813-1002 Auer Precision _________ 480-834-4637 FABRICATION: SHEET METAL Fabrication: Industrial Repair & Fabrication: Abrams Airborne Mfg _____ 520-887-1727 Medium & Large LEI Machining __________ 928-310-7110 Blaze Precision ________ 480-584-5227 Metal Forming Continental Machining ____ 800-777-2483 AEI Fabrication ________ 480-733-6694 Abrams Airborne Mfg _____ 520-887-1727 AERO Spring & Mfg Co ____ 602-243-4329 AEI Fabrication ________ 480-733-6694 Allfab Engineering________602-437-0497 EDM Tech ___________ 602-278-6666 East Valley Precision______ 480-288-6601 Allfab Engineering_______ 602-437-0497 ANEWCO ____________ 520-751-1222 AZMF Precision __________602-476-747 Gilbert Metal Stamping ____ 480-503-1283 AZMF Precision ________ 602-476-7477 BEL Machining_________ 480-445-9881 Big O Metals ___________480-477-9182 LEI Machining _________ 928-310-7110 BEL Machining_________ 480-445-9881 Big O Metals __________ 480-477-9182 Desert Precision Mfg _____ 520-887-4433 Liberty Precision Works ____ 480-584-5227 Big O Metals __________ 480-477-9182 Continental Machining ____ 800-777-2483 K-2 Manufacturing ______ 602-455-9575 Load Parts OUTSIDE the VMC While it’s Cutting

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Perfec Industrial Finishing 520-434-9090 Perfection Treating Phoenix Heat Treating______602-258-7751 TVT Die Casting ________ 800-280-2278 Abrasive Blasting Perfection Industrial Finishing 520-434-9090 Phoenix Heat Treat _______602-258-7751 STP Performance Coating LLC __602-276-1231 Masic Industries ________503-232-9109 Dynamic Machine & Fabrication_ 602-437-0339 Reiterʼs Custom Welding ___ 623-847-4028 Patrick H. Stewart II President

21631 N. 3rd Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85027 p (623) 492 9400 x215 f (623) 492 9071 pstewart@stewartmfg.com www.stewartmfg.com

Brazing: Aluminum Dip Metal Restoration Perfection Industrial Finishing 520-434-9090 Grindworks ___________623-582-5767 Capital Metal Finishing ____ 520-884-7473 Abrams Airborne Mfg ______ 520-887-172 Phoenix Heat Treat ______602-258-7751 National Grinding & Mfg ___ 602-588-2869 Metal Spinning Brazing: Induction STP Performance Coating LLC _ 602-276-1231 Osborn Products ________ 623-587-0335 Xavier Metal Spinning _____602-828-2359 Thermal Vac __________ 714-514-8382 Phoenix Grinding ________602-437-8401 Stripping Coating Technologies ____ 623-242-9575 Ron Grob ___________ 970-667-5320 Metal Restoration Brazing: Vacuum FIXTURES Capital Metal Finishing ____ 520-884-7473 Thermal Vac __________ 714-514-8382 Shaw Precision ________ 480-758-4990 Allied Tool & Die ________602-429-2514 Carburizing Superior Grinding ________888-487-9701 Plasma Cutting Big O Metals __________ 480-477-9182 Controlled Thermal Tech____ 602-272-3714 Blaze Precision _______ 480-584-5227 Grinding, CNC/Contour J&R Precision ________ 480-600-3503 Blue Streak Grinding _____ 602-353-8088 Marzee ____________ 602-269-5801 Chemfild Precision Metal Forming Collins Metal Finishing _____602-275-3117 Paragon Machining & Design 480-635-9163 National Grinding & Mfg ___ 602-588-2869 Pro-Tek____________ 928-759-9494 Nexus Manufacturing _____ 480-239-9525 AEI Fabrication ________480-733-6694 Dry Film Lubrication FOUNDRY Powill Manufacturing_ ___623-780-4100 AZMF Precision ________ 602-476-7477 Frontier Group_________ 602-437-2426 AATC ______________602-268-1467 Electro-Polishing Superior Grinding ________888-487-9701 Desert Precision Mfg _____520-887-4433 Collins Metal Finishing _____602-275-3117 Grinding… Cylindrical K-2 Mfg ____________ 602-455-9575 GRINDING Glass Bead Clean Grindworks ___________623-582-5767 Reiterʼs Custom Welding ___ 623-847-4028 Arizona Wire & Tool ______480-813-1002 A2Z Sandblasting _______ 602-716-5566 Nexus Manufacturing _____ 480-239-9525 SPRINGWORKS Utah _____ 801-298-0113 Auer Precision ________ 480-834-4637 Coating Technologies _____ 623-242-9575 Grinding… Double Disc Thompson Machine ______ 505-823-1453 Blue Streak Grinding ____ 602-353-8088 Lone Arrow __________ 480-507-8074 Wrico _____________480-892-7800 Phoenix Heat Treat ______ 602-258-7751 CRC Surface Technologies __ 602-288-0394 Phoenix Grinding ________602-437-8401 Grinding…Gear/Spline Punching GMN USA __________ 800-686-1679 Nitriding: Gaseous Big O Metals __________ 480-477-9182 Controlled Thermal Tech____ 602-272-3714 Grindworks __________623-582-5767 Air Gear ____________ 602-275-7996 Grinding: ID Desert Precision Mfg _____520-887-4433 JWB Manufacturing _____ 480-967-4600 Nitriding: Salt Bath Fry Fabrications ________ 602-454-0701 Controlled Thermal Tech____ 602-272-3714 Nexus Manufacturing ____ 480-239-9525 Air Gear ____________ 602-275-7996 K-2 Manufacturing ______ 602-455-9575 Osborn Products _______ 623-587-0335 Blue Streak Grinding _____ 602-353-8088 Passivation Nelson Engineering ______ 602-273-7114 CAP _____________ 602-464-9629 Phoenix Grinding _______602-437-8401 Grindworks ___________623-582-5767 Precision Metalworks _____ 602-455-9575 Coating Technologies ____ _623-242-9575 Powill Manufacturing ____ 623-780-4100 National Grinding & Mfg ___ 602-588-2869 Roll Forming Collins Metal Finishing _____602-275-3117 Ron Grob __________ 970-667-5320 Nexus Manufacturing _____ 480-239-9525 Ron Grob ___________ 970-667-5320 CRC Surface Technologies ___ 602-288-0394 Shaw Precision _______ 480-758-4990 Osborn Products ________ 623-587-0335 Saw Cutting Frontier Group_________ 602-437-2426 Sonic Aerospace _______ 480-777-1789 Ron Grob ___________ 970-667-5320 MPC Machines _________ 714-271-5319 Superior Grinding _______888-487-9701 Superior Grinding ________888-487-9701 Polishing Tram-Tek ____________ 602-305-8100 Paragon Machining & Design _ 480-635-9163 Valley Machine Works _____ 602-254-4173 Grinding, Blanchard Grinding: Surface FINISHING Superior Grinding _______888-487-9701 Sand Blasting AZMF Precision ________ 602-476-7477 A2Z Sandblasting _______ 602-716-5566 Arizona Wire & Tool _______480-813-1002 Grinding: Centerless (OD) Coating Technologies _____ 623-242-9575 Coating Technologies _____ 623-242-9575 Blue Streak Grinding ____ 602-353-8088 Blue Streak Grinding _____ 602-353-8088

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LIN PRYOR

OWNER / CEO

(480) 316-2893 (480) 477-9182 WWW.BIGOMETALS.COM LINPRYOR@BIGOMETALS.COM 50 S. 43RD. PHOENIX, AZ 85009

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DESIGN

ISO 9001:2008/AS9100C

Mike Sniegowski Precision Grinding for the Aerospace Industry since 1998 2821 W. Willetta Phone: (602) 353-8088

Phoenix, AZ 85009

Mike@BlueStreakGrinding.com

www.bluestreakgrinding.com

MarZee Inc.

2345 N. 34th Drive Phoenix, AZ 85009

Robert DePrater Cell: 602-799-5545

Fax 602-269-5810 1-877-885-1059

www.marzee.com marzee@marzee.com robertd@marzee.com

Phoenix Heat Treat _____ 602-258-7751 Metals Eng & Testing Lab. __ 602-272-4571 Allied Tool & Die ________602-429-2514 Alpha Mfg Solutions _____ 602-332-3608 KITTING (Electronics) HONING/LAPPING ANEWCO ____________520-751-1222 Global Superabrasives ___ 888-586-8783 United Performance Electronics760-438-2370 APS Machining ________480-773-1166 Grindworks __________623-582-5767 MACHINING Avtek Industries ________602-485-4005 LAYKE, Inc.__________ 602-272-2654 Machining: 3D Axian Technology ______ 623-580-0800 National Grinding & Mfg __ 602-588-2869 3D Machine LLC _______ 480-239-8254 Challenger Aerospace _____480-894-0802 Grindworks __________ 623-582-5767 Osborn Products _______ 623-587-0335 Alpha Mfg Solutions _____ 602-332-3608 Continental Machining ____800-777-2483 National Grinding & Mfg ___ 602-588-2869 Phoenix Grinding _______602-437-8401 Challenger Aerospace ____ 480-894-0802 Deras Precision ________ 623-414-6136 Osborn Products ________ 623-587-0335 Powill Manufacturing_____623-780-4100 Micropulse West _______ 480-966-2300 Dynamic Machine & Fabrication 602-437-0339 HYDRO FORMING Pro Precision ________ 602-353-0022 Phoenix Grinding _______ 602-437-8401 East Valley Precision______480-288-6601 Precision Aerospace _____ 602-352-8658 Machining: 5 Axis Praxis Precision ________ 480-833-1444 Evans Precision Machining __623-581-6200 Alpha Mfg Solutions _____ 602-332-3608 Tool / PartMarking (Laser) Pro-Tek_____________ 928-759-9494 Gibbs Precision Machine ___ 480-753-1166 Quality Mold__________ 480-892-5480 Frontier Group________ 602-437-2426 ANEWCO ___________ 520-751-1222 Hi-Tech Machining & Eng ___520-889-8325 Superior Grinding _______ 888-487-9701 Perfection Industrial Finishing 520-434-9090 ARCAS Machine _______ 480-562-4203 HK Machining _________602-278-6704 TechMark __________ 480-820--9444 AZMF Precision ________602-476-7477 Infinisys ____________ 602-276-2276 Grinding: Tool & Cutter Dynamic Machine & Fabrication 602-437-0339 CTE_______________ 800-783-2400 Silk Screen Jaguar Precision Machine ___505-242-6545 Performance Grinding & MFG 480-967-5354 Perfection Industrial Finishing 520-434-9090 East Valley Precision_____ 480-288-6601 JBʼs Precision _________623-581-9088 Evans Precision Machining _ 623-581-6200 Superior Grinding _______ 888-487-9701 KLK Ind. ____________ 602-267-1331 INJECTION MOLDING (PLASHi-Tech Machining & Eng __ 520-889-8325 Gun Drilling TIC) LAYKE, Inc.___________602-272-2654 Powill Manufacturing ____ 623-780-4100 LTM Plastics _________ 303-592-9548 Industrial Tool Die & Eng ___520-745-8771 Lynch Brothers Mfg ______602-267-7575 Jaguar Precision Machine __ 505-242-6545 HEAT TREATING Pro-Tek____________ 928-759-9494 Manna Integrated Tech (MIT) 602-332-8069 JDB Ltd ___________ 602-992-9627 ABS Metallurgical _______602-437-3008 Matrix Machine ________480-966-4451 INSPECTION Manna Integrated Tech (MIT) 602-332-8069 Bolts Metallizing - CWST ____602-244-2432 Metalcraft Inc. _________480-967-4889 Inspection, First Article Metalcraft Inc. ________ 480-967-4889 Controlled Thermal Tech___ 602-272-3714 Nelson Engineering ______ 602-273-7114 Phoenix Heat Treat ______ 602-258-7751 Klontech Measure Sol _____480-626-8131 MPC Machines _________714-271-5319 Osborn Products ________623-587-0335 Thermal Vac __________ 714-514-8382 Total Quality Systems ____ 480-377-6422 Praxis Precision _______ 480-833-1444 Powill Manufacturing ____ 623-780-4100 Inspection Services Heat Treating/NADCAP Specialty Turn Products ___ 602-426-9340 Precise Metal Products ___ 602-272-2625 ABS Metallurgical _______602-437-3008 Arizona Wire & Tool ______480-813-1002 T-N Machining ________ 602-278-8665 Pro Precision _________602-353-0022 Bolts Metallizing - CWST ____602-244-2432 Challenger Aerospace ____ 480-894-0802 Tech Five Machining _____ 480-699-4856 Service & Sales _______ 480-968-9084 Lynch Brothers Mfg ______ 602-267-7575 Klontech Measure Sol _____480-626-8131 Tram-Tek ___________ 602-305-8100 Sonic Aerospace ________480-777-1789 Phoenix Heat Treat ______ 602-258-7751 Metals Eng & Testing Lab. __ 602-272-4571 United Machining LLC ____ 480-968-2350 Specialty Turn Products ___ 602-426-9340 Large Capacity Drop Bottom Oven/ Micropulse West _______ 480-966-2300 Machining: Aerospace Tram-Tek ____________602-305-8100 Total Quality Systems ____ 480-377-6422 AATC______________602-268-1467 Aluminum Heat Treating Inspection Services, Welding Machining: Contract Lynch Brothers Mfg ______ 602-267-7575 Abrams Airborne Mfg ____ 520-887-1727

VALLEY MACHINE WORKS CUSTOM MACHINING & WELDING SINCE 1909 PORTABLE REPAIR & 24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE 602-254-4173

1138 W Watkins St, Phoenix, AZ 85007 vmw1909@valleymachineworks.com www.valleymachineworks.com

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TIM JOHNSTON

Director of Business Development ▲ SINCE 1963 ▲ Mailing Address: P.O. Box 18405, Phoenix, AZ 85005-8405

4045 W. Washington Phoenix, AZ 85009 (602) 267-7575 office (602) 909-5239 cell wayne@lynchbros.com

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Shipping Address: 2405 West Mohave, Phoenix, AZ 85009-6413 Phone: (602) 258-7751 Cell: (623) 512-3233 E-Mail: tjohnston@phxht.com www.phoenix-heat-treating.com

United Machining LLC____480-968-2350 Metzfab ____________ 602- 539-9591 Valley Machine Works ___ 602-254-4173 MPC Machines _________ 714-271-5319    Wrico ____________480-892-7800 Multi-Axis Machining _____ 623-215-8588    Osborn Products ________ 623-587-0335 Machining: CNC  3D Machine LLC _______ 480-239-8254 P4 Swiss/Lindel ________ 520-792-3160 AAE _____________ 928-772-9887 Paragon Machining & Design _ 480-635-9163 Abrams Airborne Mfg _____520-887-172 Phoenix Fab & Design_____ 480-590-5058 Allied Tool & Die _____ 602-429-25147 Powill Manufacturing _____ 623-780-4100 Alpha Machine _______ 602-437-0322 Praxis Precision ________ 480-833-1444 Alpha Mfg Solutions ____ 602-332-3608 Precision Aerospace ______ 602-352-8658 PREMIUM PLASTIC-INJECTION MOLDING 303-592-9548 APS Machining _______ 480-773-1166 Precise Metal Products ____ 602-272-2625 Brian Parker Owner brian@ltmplastics.com Arizona Wire & Tool_____ 480-813-1002 Quality Mold__________ 480-892-5480 President Chris Torres Torres--Vice President Axian Technology ______ 623-580-0800 RMSS ____________ 623-780-5904 Jennifer Andy Severyn Torres --President Vice President Praxis Precision LLC Machining Services 6503 W Frye Rd #6 AZMF Precision ________ 602-476-7477 Ron Grob __________ 970-667-5320 2517 W McDowell Rd Ste Chandler, AZ106 85226 Phoenix,www.shawprecision.com Az 85009 Grinding & BEL Machining ________ 480-445-9881 Sonic Aerospace ________480-777-1789 Threading Rolling Blaze Precision________ 480-584-5227 T-N Machining ________ 602-278-8665 Office: 480-758-4990 Call:480-833-1444 Chris Cell: 602-349-7921 • chris@shawsgrinding.com Sales@praxisprecision.com Office: 480-785-4925 Challenger Aerospace___ 480-894-0802 Tech Five Machining _____ 480-699-4856 Jennifer: jen@shawsgrinding.com Chris - Cell: 602-349-7921 Email: chris@shawsgrinding.com TURNING • 5 AXIS • MILLING Tram-Tek ____________602-305-8100 Andy - Cell: 602-903-7930 Email: andy@shawprecision.com Cleveland Electric Labs ___ 480-967-2501 Continental Machining____ 800-777-2483 United Machining LLC ____ 480-968-2350 Aero Design & Mfg ______ 602-437-8080 Deras Precision ________ 623-414-6136 Valley Machine Works _____ 602-254-4173 Cleveland Electric Labs ___ 480-397-0036 AERO Spring & Mfg Co ____ 602-243-4329 Dynamic Machine & Fabrication_602-437-0339 Wrico _____________ 480-892-7800 Deras Precision ________ 623-414-6136 East Valley Precision______480-288-6601 Arizona Wire & Tool ______ 480-813-1002 East Valley Precision______ 480-288-6601 Zyon Machining ________ 480-599-5546 Machining: Industrial & Repair Flex-Pro ____________623-581-0551 Avtek Industries ________ 602-485-4005 Evans Precision Machining __ 623-581-6200 Axian Technology _______ 623-580-0800 Flex-Pro ____________ 623-581-0551 BEL Machining_________ 480-445-9881 Genesis Precision ______ 602-687-9600 Cleveland Electric Labs ___ 480-967-2501 GHT Services__________ 480-396-1800 LEI Machining _________ 928-310-7110 GHT Services_________ 480-396-1800 Gibbs Precision Machine ___480-753-1166ʼ Deras Precision ________ 623-414-6136 Gibbs Precision Machine ___ 480-753-1166 Machining: Large Evans Precision Machining __ 623-581-6200 GRPM _____________ 480-423-3848 Alpha Machine ________ 602-437-0322 GRPM ____________ 480-423-3848 Flex-Pro ____________ 623-581-0551 HK Machining _________ 602-278-6704 Alpha Mfg Solutions ______ 602-332-3608 Hi-Tech Machining & Eng __ 520-889-8325 GHT Services__________ 480-396-1800 Hi-Tech Machining & Eng ___ 520-889-8325 Continental Machining ____ 800-777-2483 Infinisys ____________602-276-2276 Gibbs Precision Machine ___ 480-753-1166 Infinisys ____________ 602-276-2276 Empire Precision Mach. ____ 480-633-4580 Jaguar Precision Machine __ 505-242-6545 Gilbert Metal Stamping ____ 480-503-1283 Jaguar Precision Machine ___ 505-242-6545 East Valley Precision______ 480-288-6601 JDB Ltd. ____________602-992-9627 Group Mfg Serv. ________ 480-966-3952 J&R Precision _________480-600-3503 HK Machining _________ 602-278-6704 Jemelco, Inc._________ 480-804-9541 HK Machining ________ 602-278-6704 JBʼs Precision _________ 623-581-9088 KLK Ind. ____________ 602-267-1331 Liberty Precision Works ____480-584-5227 LV Swiss ___________ 949-233-7390 Infinisys ____________ 602-276-2276 JDB Ltd. ____________ 602-992-9627 Machining: Milling JDB Ltd. ____________ 602-992-9627 Jemelco, Inc.__________480-804-9541 3D Machine LLC ________ 480-239-8254 Manna Integrated Tech (MIT) 602-332-8069 KLK Ind. ____________ 602-267-1331 KLK Ind. ____________ 602-267-1331 AEI Fabrication ________ 480-733-6694 Metalcraft Inc. _________480-967-4889 Liberty Precision Works ____ 480-584-5227 LAYKE, Inc.___________ 602-272-2654 Allied Tool & Die________ 602-429-2514 MPC Machines _________ 714-271-5319 Northwest Machine ______ 425-870-0018 LEI Machining _________ 928-310-7110 APS Machining ________ 480-773-1166 Multi-Axis Machining _____623-215-8588 P4 Swiss/Lindel ________ 520-792-3160 Liberty Precision Works ____ 480-584-5227 Avtek Industries ________ 602-485-4005 Northwest Machine ______425-870-0018 T-N Machining _________ 602-278-8665 Matrix Machine ________ 480-966-4451 AZMF Precision ________ 602-476-7477 P4 Swiss/Lindel ________520-792-3160 TVT Die Casting ________ 800-280-2278 Metalcraft Inc. _________ 480-967-4889 Challenger Aerospace _____ 480-894-0802 Paragon Machining & Design 480-635-9163 

FAA CRS AI0R143N - EASA.145.4079

3301 EAST MADISON STREET PHOENIX, ARIZONA 85034

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Swing up to 28” 41” Max Length

43.3” X 26” X24” 50 TAPER

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METALLURGICAL PROCESSORS, INC.

ROBERT KNISELY General Manager 4313 E. Magnolia / Phoenix, Arizona 85034 (602) 437-3008 / Fax (602) 470-0309 Robert@ABSHeatTreat.com www.ABSHeatTreat.com

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Justin Brannan

Justin Brannan

Executive Vice President

Executive Vice President

4045 W. Washington Street Phoenix, AZ. 85009 (602) 267-7575 (623) 476-6672 cell justinb@lynchbros.com

Precision Machining Sheet Metal Fabrication Tube Bending Heliarc Welding Resistance Welding Aluminum Heat Treat

4045 W. Washington Street Phoenix, AZ. 85009 (602) 267-7575 (623) 476-6672 cell justinb@lynchbros.com

Justin Brannan

Justin Brannan

Executive Vice President

Executive Vice President

Machining &

Manufacturing Precision Machining Sheet Metal Fabrication Tube Bending Heliarc Welding Resistance Welding Aluminum Heat Treat

4045 W. Washington Street Phoenix, AZ. 85009 (602) 267-7575 (623) 476-6672 cell justinb@lynchbros.com

Phoenix Fab & Design____ 480-590-5058 Justin Brannan Praxis Precision ________480-833-1444 Executive Vice President Pro-Tek____________ 928-759-9494 Precision____________ Machining RMSS 623-780-5904 Sheet Metal Fabrication 4045 W. Washington Street Tube Bending Phoenix, AZ. 85009 Ron Grob ___________970-667-5320 Heliarc Welding (602) 267-7575 Resistance Welding (623) 476-6672 cell Aluminum Heat Treat justinb@lynchbros.com Sonic Aerospace ________480-777-1789 Stewart Precision Mfg _____623-492-9400 T-N Machining _________602-278-8665 Justin Brannan Executive Vice President United Machining LLC ____ 480-968-2350 Zyon Machining _______ 480-599-5546 Precision Machining Sheet Metal Fabrication Tube Bending Heliarc Welding Resistance Welding Aluminum Heat Treat

4045 W. Washington Street

Phoenix, AZ. 85009 Machining: MultiSwiss (602) 267-7575 (623) 476-6672 cell justinb@lynchbros.com GRPM ____________ 480-423-3848 MPC Machines _________ 714-271-5319 Phoenix Swissturn _______602-600-8436 Justin Brannan Executive Vice President Specialty Turn Products ___ 602-426-9340 Precision Machining Machining Plastic Sheet Metal Fabrication 4045 W. Washington Street Tube Bending Phoenix, AZ. 85009 Blaze Precision ________480-584-5227 Heliarc Welding (602) 267-7575 Resistance Welding (623) 476-6672 cell Aluminum Heat Treat justinb@lynchbros.com East Valley Precision ______480-288-6601 JDB Ltd ____________602-992-9627 Zyon Machining _______ 480-599-5546

Machining Precision 3D Machine LLC ________480-239-8254 AAE ______________928-772-9887 AATC _____________ 602-268-1467 Abrams Airborne Mfg _____520-887-1727 AEI Fabrication _______ 480-733-6694 Aero-Mach Precision ______ 480-201-0251 Allied Tool & Die________602-429-2514

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