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In the early days of our nation, tariffs, or taxes on imported goods, were a primary source of government revenue. Over time, as our economy matured, it became clear that it was better for American households and better for businesses to raise revenues through a progressive income tax rather than regressive tariffs.
Tariffs are put in place to protect industries by making imports more expensive and driving consumers to purchase domestic products. In the U.S., several politically sensitive industries benefit from such tariffs: sugar producers have been protected by tariffs since 1789 — and the auto industry has benefited from the so-called chicken tax since 1964, which places 25% tariffs on some pickup trucks. Also, tariffs are used to protect domestic industries from foreign countries’ unfair trading practices and, in some cases, for national security purposes.
Some tariffs are meant to neutralize specific measures taken by foreign countries. For instance, the U.S. applies “countervailing duties” when another country subsidizes a domestic industry—allowing its exporters to sell products at a lower price than they would otherwise be able to in a free market—and thereby undercuts U.S. producers. “Antidumping” tariffs are applied when a U.S. firm proves that a foreign firm is selling products into our country at lower prices than they charge at home. In both of these cases, tariffs are meant as a penalty that allows domestic producers to compete as if the market had not been distorted.
In some strategic industries, such as our defense, tariffs can be used to ensure a country does not rely on trade for its supply of critical products. Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 allows the president to raise tariffs on certain goods for national security reasons.
Over the past 8 years, U.S. Presidents Trump and Biden have both turned to tariffs to support our domestic industries amid economic confrontation with China. During his term as president, Donald Trump imposed tariffs on hundreds of billions of dollars’ worth of imported goods from China and other countries in an effort to combat alleged unfair trade practices, reduce the U.S. trade deficit, and boost domestic manufacturing. President Biden has maintained many of Trump’s tariffs on China and introduced several of his own.
Who benefits? Importers pay tariffs to their home government, but most economists find that the bulk of tariff costs are passed on to consumers. Critics say poor Americans are hit the hardest, and recent research has found that U.S. consumers bear the brunt of the tariffs on Chinese goods through higher prices.
Still, economists and politicians on both the left and the right increasingly favor tariffs. A 2022 analysis by economists at the Economic Policy Institute found that Trump’s tariffs helped “reshore” supply chains in strategic industries, and that reducing them “would have only a minimal and transitory impact” on U.S. price levels. Republican strategists often argue that tariffs create good jobs, increase economic growth, and decrease trade deficits. Biden and many other Democrats agree that tariffs are good for American workers.
We shall see after the election how tariffs will be utilized, and the impact it will have on our precision manufacturing industry. Until next issue, I wish you the best and God bless our troops.
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An aerospace company based in Florida was offered about $1 million in state incentives if it chooses to locate a new manufacturing facility in Pueblo.
The facility would be used to mass produce and test rocket engines.
Commissioners unanimously approved the incentive, which would pay out the $1 million over a period of five years contingent on the codenamed company’s creation of 165 new jobs.
The company behind “Project Peaches” specializes in designing and building machines used in space, such as orbital launch vehicles, inspace propulsion systems and advanced missile engines, according to the Colorado Office of Economic Development and Trade. Its process
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Commissioners also offered $160,000 to be paid over five years to “Project Maverick 2024.” The same codename first came before commissioners in February 2023, when the company was approved for $5.4 million in job growth incentives.
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Manufacturing Technology Orders Grow 4.3% in June 2024 as Year-Over-Year Order Gap
Orders of manufacturing technology, measured by the U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders (USMTO) report published by AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology, totaled $402.3 million in June 2024. New orders of metalworking
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Texas Instruments is the latest chipmaker to score CHIPS and Science Act funds, nabbing $1.6 billion in direct funding, the Commerce Department announced.
The money will go toward Texas Instruments’ three upcoming 300 mm wafer fabs in Lehi, Utah, and Sherman, Texas. The chipmaker previously announced plans to spend $18 billion through 2029 to bolster its domestic manufacturing capacity.
With the CHIPS funding, the chipmaker is eligible for up to $3 billion in proposed loans. The company is also slated to receive between $6 billion and $8 billion in manufacturing tax credits and $10 million in proposed workforce development funding.
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Texas Instruments’ funding adds to the quickening pace of the White House’s dole-out of $39 billion in CHIPS money as the Biden administration enters its final months.
wafer manufacturer GlobalWafers received $400 million last month to support new manufacturing facilities in the Texas city, as well as in St. Peters, Missouri.
Dallas-based Texas Instruments currently operates 15 manufacturing locations across three continents, including an existing fab in Texas. It plans to use the money to build the cleanroom and pilot production line at its first Sherman plant, construct the Utah plant’s cleanroom and build the shell of its second Sherman fab.
Texas Instruments marks the 16th company to receive CHIPS funds across 15 states.
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Like other U.S. chipmakers, Texas Instruments aims to better support its own production needs by boosting its internal manufacturing capacity. The company wants to bring more than 90% of its wafer manufacturing and assembly and test operations in-house by 2030.
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Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., Boulder, Colorado, awarded a $9,323,188 contract for Australian Mission Processor 3 (AMP 3) contractor logistics support. This contract provides on-call contractor logistics support for system anomalies, implementation of deficiency report fixes, cybersecurity compliance, integration of capability enhancements, and obsolescence replacement of hardware and software components for AMP 3. Work will be performed at Azusa, California, is expected to be completed by March 31, 2029. This contract involves Foreign Military Sales (FMS)to the Government of Australia. This contract was a sole source acquisition. Government of Australia funds through the FMS Trust Fund in the amount of $9,323,188 are being obligated at the time of award. The Space Systems Command, Space Sensing Contracts, Los Angeles Air Force Base, California (FA8810-24-C-B002).
Contract Award ICR Inc. Aurora, Colorado, has been awarded a $31,307,935 cost-plus-fixed-fee completion contract with technical reports, software, and hardware. This contract provides for the design, development and delivery of low-cost sensors, analytical applications, mission integrated capabilities and affordable, impactful mission solutions. These technologies are critical to providing decision advantage U.S. forces and the intelligence community. Work will be performed at Aurora, Colorado, and is expected to be complete by July 18, 2028. Fiscal 2024 research and development funds in the amount of $569,559 are being obligated at the time of award. This award is the result of a competitive acquisition, offers were solicited electronically via an open Broad Agency Announcement and two offers were received. Air Force Research Laboratory, Rome, New York is the contracting activity (FA8750-24-C-B077).
L3Harris Technologies Communication Systems–West, Salt Lake City, Utah, is awarded a $12,100,926 cost-plusfixed-fee and firm-fixed-price modification to a previously awarded contract (N00024-23-C-5206) to exercise options to develop, test, manufacture, deliver, manage, and support the AN/SRQ-4 radio terminal set common data link, Hawklink, on surface combatants. Work will be performed in Salt Lake City, Utah, and is expected to be completed by April 2025. Foreign Military Sales (Spain) case funding in the amount of $10,775,415 (87%); and fiscal 2024 shipbuilding and conversion (Navy) funding in the amount of $1,644,580 (13%), will be obligated at the time of award and will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, D.C., is the contracting activity.
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L3 Technologies, Communication Systems- West, Salt Lake City, Utah, is awarded a $28,474,636 long-term, firm-fixed-price contract for the repair of sixteen items in support of the multifunctional information distribution systems joint tactical radio systems and the concurrent multi-netting-4 systems with the common systems integrated weapon support team. The contract is a five-year, long-term contract with no options. Work is to be completed by August 2029. Work will be performed in Salt Lake City, Utah (90%); and Lynwood, Washington (10%). No funds will be obligated at time of award, and funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. Individual task orders will be funded with appropriate fiscal year working capital funds (Navy) at the time of their issuance. One company was solicited for this non-competitive requirement under authority 10 U.S. Code 2304 (c)(1), with one offer received. Naval Supply Systems Command Weapon Systems Support, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is the contracting activity (N00383-24-D-N001).
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In 2023, Rich Hoover, a Service Disabled Veteran and degreed Mechanical Engineer, acquired Schott Manufacturing Services (SMS). SMS is a successful precision machine shop manned by a group of high-level machinists specializing in machining complex prototype parts. The SMS leadership team highlighted the fact that SMS machinists are their industry differentiators. With over 191 years of high-level, advanced machining experience this amazing team of machinists is easily able to tackle the complexity of part machining in the Aerospace and Defense industry.
Today, SMS is a designated SDVOSB, and while it continues to provide high quality complex prototype parts to Tier 1 OEMs in defense and aerospace, it has expanded its business with new machines and technology that is enabling it to support its customers’ production needs.
Justin Schaul, General Manager for the company, says, “Before Rich purchased the business, our mix was more than 80% prototype. Today, we are 60% production and 40% prototype and moving to a 50/50 ratio.”
Business is growing for SMS, though it’s not from an influx of new customers. Rather, once they acquired the tools to efficiently and cost effectively produce production parts, the business grew through new contracts largely with existing customers.
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Diana Vergano, Machine Tool sales for Productivity, Inc., the dealer for Matsuura in Colorado, says, “Matsuura’s MAM7252V is a high speed, large capacity 5-axis vertical machining center that enables variable part/variable production and extended unmanned operation in an all-in-one machine. Specially designed for long operation with PC15 and 330 tool ATC standard, the MAM72-52V can support continuous production for up to 72 hours. This ability, combined with a compact size and large pallet changer, makes the MAM7252V a highly efficient, accurate machine.”
In his career at a number of different precision machine shops, Justin gained experience machining on many different OEM brands. When it was time for SMS to upgrade their capabilities with an extremely robust 5-axis machining center, Rich and Justin brought in a limited number of dealers, nearly all with Japanese machine tools. Justin says, “In the end, we selected the Matsuura for a number of reasons:
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capabilities, but it was one he wouldn’t lose sleep over. “When you know the dealer and their reputation for service, it makes the decision that much easier.”
Rich adds, “The MAM7252V offers high accuracy and unattended, aroundthe-clock operation, so we can meet production goals and overcome labor shortages. Since we installed the machine, we are seeing a 30% reduction in cycle time on parts. The profile and true position with superior repeatability is what drove us to the Matsuura.”
To maximize the productivity of their new Matsuura MAM72-52V for production projects, the company additionally purchased the ZEISS CONTURA - Coordinate Measuring Machine. Rich says that the new Zeiss will prevent inspection from being the bottleneck in the production cycle.
SMS isn’t just a long-term Productivity customer for their machine tools, they also utilize Productivity for tooling and industrial supplies. Through this department, SMS purchases cutting tools, coolants, safety and industrial supply products. Cory Lottman, Sales Engineer for Productivity’s Tooling Department, says, “Our Productivity Advanced Supply group recently installed 2 point of use tool cribs utilizing our Fast Track Inventory System to help manage their Cutting Tool and Industrial Supply inventory needs.”
Justin says, “Our vending machines are helping to reduce the redundancies inherent in traditional ordering processes, and they provide simple tracking reports on tooling and supply usage to help us in managing our tooling inventory. Cory and the Productivity tooling team were integral in helping us to develop a crib system around our needs.”
I mentioned that owner Rich Hoover is a Veteran. Not only did he serve in the Army for 25 years, he served in the Army’s Special Forces, also known as the Green Berets. Rich recognizes that many who have served our country suffer from some form of PTSD, and often have difficulty getting ahead. “I bought this business to create opportunities for Veterans, and my goal is that through shops like SMS, they can find purpose, eventually even with ownership capabilities.”
When Rich was pursuing his Master’s in Business at Rice University in Houston, he landed with a private equity firm. Through collaboration with peers, he and partners are acquiring manufacturing companies that will be part of a larger plan to help Veterans find meaningful jobs with ownership opportunities. Currently, this partnership has businesses in Colorado, Florida, and Oklahoma. Interested parties should contact Rich directly at: Rich@schottmfg.com
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The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) recently completed its four-year review of the Section 301 duties imposed on goods imported from China. These Section 301 tariffs were put in place by the Trump administration in 2018 in response to trade practices the administration determined to be unfair.
The tariffs increased the cost of importing goods from China by imposing an additional, Section 301, duty assessment of between 7.5% and 25% onto the cost of the importation. Currently 2/3s of goods imported from China are assessed a Section 301 tariff.
In the program review, the USTR determined that additional duty increases are necessary to persuade China to change its business practices and protect recent U.S. investments in strategic sectors such as clean energy, electric vehicle and semiconductor manufacturing.
The targeted tariffs are estimated to hit $18 Billion in imported value.
Tariffs will be hiked on:
Millennials’ technology expectations have been shaped by smartphones, Facebook and digital media – in other words, by easy and ubiquitous connectivity. It’s not surprising, then, that traditional manufacturing systems can seem as retro as waiting for dial-up internet to connect. And that’s bad for the manufacturing sector, because its skills gap is looming large.
A joint study by the Manufacturing Institute and Deloitte Consulting projects a surge of nearly 3.5 million open manufacturing jobs created over the next decade. Some of the empty slots will come by way of retiring baby boomers, while others are related to new positions created as a result of natural business growth, the report found.What the report also predicts: As conditions stand now, 2 million of those jobs will go unfulfilled. In other words, the need for the manufacturing sector to appeal to Millennials – the generation typically defined as those born between 1981 and 1997 – is both critical and a very tall order.
Indeed, manufacturing still has a negative image among younger generations, experts say. In a 2015 public perception of manufacturing study, also by The Manufacturing Institute and Deloitte, respondents ages 19 to 33 ranked manufacturing as their lowest preference in terms of potential career choices.
Manufacturing’s image problem is complex and in, some aspects, based on false assumptions. But one real obstacle is that some manufacturing systems can seem antiquated, and it’s an issue that many manufacturers and related organizations are already addressing.
The Section 301 tariffs for Chinese steel and aluminum products have been tripled effective August 1.
Imports of Chinese steel and aluminum are also subject to Section 232 (national security) tariffs of 25% and 10% respectively.
Combining the two types of tariffs yields an eye-popping duty cost of 50% for Chinese steel and 35% for aluminum and aluminum products.
No duty rates were reduced in the review, and many products currently exempt from the additional duties have exclusions which will not be renewed. But, in a spot of good news for manufacturers, some imported machinery used in manufacturing will be granted a shortterm exclusion that runs through May 31, 2025.
In addition to ratcheting up tariff protections, the Biden administration intensified efforts to combat trans-shipment of Chinese steel and aluminum by imposing a new entry requirement. Importers must certify to U.S. Customs the origins of the metals shipping from Mexico or pay increased duties.m
Source: Industry Week
By; Lauren Pittelli
Steel articles or products from Mexico which were “melted and poured” outside of North America will incur a 25% duty rate. Aluminum articles or products from Mexico with a primary or secondary “country of smelt” or “country of most recent cast” of
China, Belarus or Iran will incur a 10% duty rate. Under an earlier proclamation, imports of Mexican aluminum or aluminum products cast in Russia are already subject to a 200% duty rate.
In light of these tariff changes, companies should carefully review their product classifications to determine whether additional duties are now applicable, or whether a current tariff exclusion has expired. Planned machinery investments and the timing of purchase should be analyzed to determine whether the investments can qualify for exclusion from the Section 301 levy.
Larger-scale strategies to minimize the bottom-line impact include reviewing sourcing strategies, including the potential of reshoring. Source: Industry Week, by Lauren Pittelli
Phoenix Heat Treating is thrilled to announce the addition of Salt Bath Nitriding to its lineup of services. For over 60 years, Phoenix Heat Treating has been dedicated to servicing their customers’ unique heat treatment needs. This new addition supports the growing demand for advanced surface treatment solutions and complements their existing service offerings providing a one stop shop for all thermal process needs.
Salt Bath Nitriding, also known as Ferritic Nitrocarburizing, is a thermochemical process that diffuses nitrogen and carbon simultaneously into the surface of ferrous metals. During this process, a two-part surface layer is formed: an outer iron nitride layer and a nitrogen diffusion layer beneath it. Nitrogen and carbon are absorbed and diffused uniformly into the metal surface, creating reproducible and uniform layers with a predetermined thickness. This results in significantly improved surface properties for ferrous metal parts, all while maintaining dimensional and shape stability. Salt Bath Nitriding is a popular case hardening technique, alongside carburizing and carbonitriding, both of which Phoenix Heat Treating performs.
It was originally created as an alternative to gas nitriding that would produce a more uniform case through surface contact between the substrate and liquid salt. This method of directly heating the part via salt allows for faster process times compared to gas nitriding. Additionally, when steel parts are placed into a preheated liquid salt, there is sufficient energy localized near the surface due to differences in chemical potential that then allows nitrogen and carbon species to diffuse from the salt into the steel substrate. The surface hardness a salt bath nitride part can range from is 800 HV to 1500 HV. Not only is the surface hardness high, the finish once polished is a beautiful jet black.
Salt Bath Nitriding/Nitrocarburizing is well known under various trade names, including MELONITE® and QPQ®.
The benefits of Salt Bath Nitriding include:
• Increased Wear Resistance: Enhanced durability of metal surfaces, leading to longer part life.
• Improved Fatigue Strength: Greater resistance to cracking under cyclic loading.
• Corrosion Resistance: Better protection against rust and oxidation.
• Improved Lubricity: Reduced friction and wear during operation.
• Cosmetic Black Finish: Aesthetic enhancement with a sleek black appearance.
• Quick processing time.
• Reduced shape distortion during the hardening process: The low processing temperature reduces thermal shocks and avoids phase transitions in steel.
Processing can be tailored to meet customer specifications or adhere to AMS 2753 standards, ensuring flexibility and compliance with industry requirements. With the introduction of Salt Bath Nitriding, Phoenix Heat Treating will now serve as a single source for both core hardening and the salt bath nitride finish, streamlining the supply chain and enhancing convenience for our customers. Not only can Phoenix Heat Treating adhere to AMS 2753, but they are pleased to share that Honeywell has approved them for this process.
Their process tank size accommodates parts up to 32” DIA X 48”. For smaller parts, drum processing is also available. Yet smaller parts such as detent buttons, rolls pins, internal firearm related parts and dental picks are all processed in handmade pouches,
providing versatility in handling various component sizes.
Nitriding is used for a range of applications, including:
• Medical equipment.
• Firearms and small weapons systems.
• Pump and gear components.
• High performance automotive parts.
• Oil & Gas.
• Mining & Marine equipment.
• Farming and Food processing equipment.
When asked for comment General Manager Charlie Hushek noted, “We are thrilled to add this business unit as it continues our efforts to be the most customer centric heat treater in the country. Salt bath nitriding is the first of a few big projects we are working on. It is nice to see it come to fruition.”
Tim Johnston, Director of Business development added, “There is a huge need for quality salt bath nitriding not only in Phoenix but the entire west coast, and we are pleased to offer support to those who need it.”
Phoenix Heat Treating continues to focus on its customers not only with the addition of new processes but by leveraging technology. Their entire quality system is paperless, and employees use iPads to track in and out of operations. Their latest 5 day Nadcap audit resulted in zero findings. This focus on technology has supply chain benefits for customers too. All Phoenix Heat Treating customers can log in and view live job tracking as well as download certifications and shipping tickets on demand. “I always like to say, we take the headache out of heat treat! Using digital tools to make communication effortless is what being a true partner looks like”, added Charlie.
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metallurgical engineering and inspection labs, their company can handle the most difficult heat treating and processing jobs. Guaranteed repeatable, documented procedures will ensure compliance to your required standards and certifications.
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It is clear that Phoenix Heat Treating spends time thinking about its customers. The addition of Salt Bath Nitriding underscores their commitment to delivering highquality, advanced heat treatment solutions.
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Secu rity; Colibrium Additive, formerly GE Additive; and StandardAero.
The StandardAero assembly line in Texas will eventually be able to produce 330 engines a year in a space of 100,000 square feet, according to Boom.
Centennial-based Boom said it expanded its existing maintenance, repair and overhaul partnership with San Antonio-based Standard Aero to include production of the engine, named Symphony.
StandardAero had been a part of the project since Boom announced in late 2022 it would develop a engine for its faster-than-sound jetliner on its own after a partnership with Rolls Royce ended.
The development is being done with partners Florida Turbine Technologies, a business unit of Kratos Defense and
Boom has begun tests of Symphony components, with the first parts produced, including fuel nozzles and turbine center frames, and expects to have a full-scale engine core operational in late 2025 for testing the compressor, combustor and turbine section, the company said.
Boom a month ago celebrated the completion of its 180,000-square-foot Overture aircraft production building on the grounds of Piedmont Triad International Airport where it plans to eventually employ 2,400 people.
The company held successful initial tests of a mockup using key technology and design techniques, and announced it’s gotten federal OK to proceed to supersonic testing.By David Hill – Triad Business Journal
in a fl ying experience that is both innovative and instantly familiar. Our Symphony engine has quickly progressed through design into hardware rig testing, and with a fully operational engine core on track for next year, our rapid development approach is pacing ahead of schedule.”
In England, Boom also showed off its flight deck, incorporating the Anthem avionics suite from Honeywell, being developed for Overture.
“Ou r overall confidence in the near-term future of the industry is high. We’re expecting economic conditions for businesses to improve over the next six months as interest rates decline and investment in U.S. manufacturing continues to grow,” says survey respondent Jeff Elliott, president of Huntington Equipment Finance.
Newly released survey results show improved confidence in the equipment fi nance sector. The August 2024 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI-EFI) reached 58.4, the highest level since February 2022, the Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation reported Wednesday. The index shows an increase from the July figure of 50.7.
According to the August survey results, 37.5% of respondents believe business conditions will improve over the next four months, a dramatic increase from just 3.9% last month. During the same time period, 45.8% of the executives expect conditions to remain the same.
Up from 11.7% in July, 41.7% of leadership believe demand for loans and leases to fund capital expenditures will increase in the next four months. In addition, 33.3% of executives believe their company will increase spending on business development in the next six months.
91.7% of the survey respondents rate the current U.S. economy as “fair,” and the remaining 8.3%
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“Interest rates are expected to decrease shortly. Historically when this happens businesses tend to increase their capex spending. I believe there is pent-up demand in several sectors that are waiting for this interest rate reduction to happen. Interest rates typically impact transactional business and equipment finance is one of those industries,” says survey respondent Donna Yanuzzi, EVP of 1st Equipment Finance Inc.
The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation surveys key leadership in the equipment finance sector. MCI survey demographics are available on their website.
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Utah’s largest industry associations in defense and advanced manufacturing announced they will combine forces to expand the state’s national security sector.
The merger between 47G, Utah’s recently rebranded association of aerospace and defense, and UAMMI, Utah’s Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Initiative, brings the state’s top advocates for military innovation and specialized mineral extraction and manufacturing under the same roof.
“What’s remarkable about this merger with UAMMI is that all of these advanced aircraft rely on minerals and materials for production and so this merger in a very real way is the coming together of a supply chain right here in our backyard,” 47G President and CEO Aaron Starks told the Deseret News. Starks, the former chief revenue officer of World Trade Center Utah, said by combining forces, the newly named
“Retail sales are up, and sectors such as transportation, logistics, warehousing, and construction are performing extremely well,” Arora added. “Right now, business owners are confident in the future of their firms. August is typically a slow month for loan volume, but that wasn’t the case this year.”
47G UAMMI Institute will continue to make Utah “the world’s premier ecosystem for aerospace, defense and cyber companies.”
Utah mines can provide 40 out of 50 minerals that the Department of Homeland Security has identified as critical to the national security of the United States, Starks said, making it a logical next step to unite the groups advocating for the state’s growing defense and mineral sectors.
Business loan approval rates rose at regional and community banks as well. Small banks granted 49.8 percent of the funding requests they received in August, up one-tenth from July. It represents the highest figure for small banks since November 2014.
Institutional lenders — pension funds and insurance companies — remained unchanged at an Index record 64.9 percent, up one-tenth of a percent from July’s figure.
The announcement is just the latest in a series of mergers and leadership changes meant to bring Utah to the leading edge of national security innovation.
Loan approval rates among alternative lenders rose to 56.6 percent, one-tenth of a percent higher than in the previous month.
Former Utah congressman and U.S. Air Force pilot Chris Stewart was named chairman of 47G shortly before its rebrand. Prior to his resignation from Congress on Sept. 15, Stewart served on the powerful House Intelligence Committee where he was regularly briefed on top-secret security information that built on his knowledge from 14 years in the United States Air Force.
Alternative lenders have become a source of quick capital. When small business owners, alternative lenders could approve riskier loans via innovations in fintech, which give them more flexibility than the banks to adjust rates and covenants on the deals. This includes an ability to accept non-conventional sources of collateral, such as real estate and outstanding invoices (h/t Forbes).
“The 47G and UAMMI merger is a huge win for Utah and for the country,” Stewart said. “I have seen firsthand how advanced materials in the aerospace and defense industry enhance our economy and protect our national security.”
Credit unions approved 40.2 percent of loan applications in August, a slight drop of one-tenth of a percent from July and a large drop from their all-time high of 57.9 percent in March 2012. By Anthony Noto – Reporter, New York Business Journal
Beginning in 2022, the Utah Aerospace and Defense Association has served as the first-ever convening body for aerospace and defense companies in the state of Utah. It promotes and represents over 120 companies that are working to develop the next generation of national security technology across three industry sectors, according to the press release. Their members include aerospace behemoth Boeing, defense contractor Northrop Grumman, and drone delivery company Zipline.
They also work in close communication with the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity, World Trade Center Utah, the state Legislature and institutions of higher education.
The aerospace and defense industry is booming in Utah. From well-known large companies, down to small startups, there are more than 1,000 companies and half a dozen military installations across the state. Together, they make up almost 20% of the state’s economic activity, as the Deseret News has previously reported.
Retaining seven of the largest defense contractors in the world in Utah is only sustainable if the state’s universities work in concert with the industry, Starks said.
“We aren’t going to solve any of the challenges that
we face around innovation, supply chain, workforce development, unless we’re doing it in partnership with technology being commercialized at universities. So by bringing them in, we brought industry closer to academia to enrich the (research and development) experience.”
Multiple Utah universities are also members of 47G. Starks said the state’s Higher Education Committee on aerospace and defense recently completed a process of sharing their vision of how they want to lead the nation in these sectors, including a proposal from the University of Utah to build a space station in the west desert, something they have approached Boeing about doing, Starks said.
“The next generation of talent is being developed on university campuses,” Starks said. “And we need to tell the aerospace and defense story in a compelling way to where we can win that talent and industry.”
By: Scott G Winterton,
Deseret News
Blackhorn Ventures, a Denver-based venture capital firm, has raised $150 million it says it will invest in innovations at the intersection of clean energy, manufacturing and artificial intelligence.
The Industrial Impact Fund II, LP will deploy seed and Series A stage investments focused on “capital-efficient software solutions, vertical SaaS companies, and AI applications” to further efforts around industrial resource efficiency and decarbonization.
“We are at a pivotal moment where the AI supercycle and the manufacturing supercycle are colliding with historic changes in our energy and transportation systems,” Melissa Cheong, general partner at Blackhorn Ventures, wrote in a statement. “Our third fund is well positioned to support founders at the forefront of industrial AI, addressing critical labor shortages, and delivering scalable decarbonization solutions. With six early markups across this portfolio, we believe our thesis is timely and essential to ensure the economic competitiveness and durability of our most critical industries.”
Blackhorn Ventures was founded in 2017 and is focused on accelerating the energy transition by investing in
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The Industrial Impact Fund II is poised to capitalize on the $1.7 trillion opportunity in industrial resource efficiency and the projected $4.5 trillion investment needed for the global energy transition by 2030, the company said in a press release.
The fund is investing in startups working to “revolutionize” the industrial landscape using artificial intelligence, Blackhorn Ventures said.
It recently led the Series A funding for Chicago-based robotics company, Formic, which raised $27.4 million to expand automation services for U.S. manufacturers. Other start-ups it helped fund include Circuit Mind, a London-based software company; ThinkLabs AI, Inc, a New York City-based technology start-up; Specifix, a California-based HVAC assets start-up; EcoWorks, a Berlin-based climate startup; Optera, a Boulder-based carbon management software consulting firm; and Electric Era, a Seattle-based electric vehicle charging company.
“Strategic corporate partnerships are crucial for scaling impact,” Phillip O’Connor, who co-leads the firm with Cheong, wrote in a statement. “We’ve been investing in machine learning and AI since 2017 and are privileged to bring this experience to bear on collaborations with a select group of multinationals that share our vision, and are committed to supporting groundbreaking digital infrastructure.”
Blackhorn Ventures focuses on funding start-ups that are women or minority-led given that only 3% of the $107B raised by venture funds in 2023 went to VC firms with women in leadership positions, according to the press release.
The VC firm recently partnered with multinational corporations including Mitsubishi Electric, Westlake Corporation and Mercuria Energy and commitments from Jonathan Rose, Goldbeck GmbH, Simpson Strong-Tie and the Grantham Foundation, according to the press release.
Boris Bystrov, the investment managing director at Mercuria Energy, wrote that the partnership with Blackhorn Ventures aligns with their mission of “driving the energy transition through innovative digital infrastructure and sustainable solutions.”
“By leveraging AI and advanced technologies, we can accelerate decarbonization efforts and enhance operational efficiencies across the industrial sector,” Bystrov wrote in a statement. “We look forward to supporting the transformative impact this fund will have on the global energy landscape.” By Moe Clark – Data Reporter, Denver Business Journal
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DCM Tech ________
800-533-5339
Latitude Machinery ____ 602-517-7153
Multitool USA ______ 800-660-0880
Iron Workers
Action Machinery ______888-289-9100
Latitude Machinery ____ 602-517-7153
Production Machine Tools _ 425-881-1200
S&S Machinery Sales __ 602-368-8542
Laser Cutters
Action Machinery ______888-289-9100
Budʼs Machine Tools ___ 385-271-6718
Bystronic Inc__ ______ 702-340-6964
Latitude Machinery ____ 602-517-7153
Production Machine Tools _ 425-881-1200
Productivity Inc. ____ 303-571-4933
S&S Machinery Sales __ 602-368-8542
Triad Machine ______ 303-424-0268
Magnetic Particle (NDT) Machines
DCM Tech _________ 800-533-5339
Pipe & Tube Benders/Notchers
Bystronic Inc__ ______ 702-340-6964
S&S Machinery Sales __ 602-368-8542
Plasma Cutters
Action Machinery ______888-289-9100
Bystronic Inc__ ______ 702-340-6964
Multicam _________ 970-218-9046
Production Machine Tools _ 425-881-1200
Press Brakes
Action Machinery
Bystronic Inc__ _______
Latitude Machinery _____ 602-517-7153
Production Machine Tools _ 425-881-1200
Rotary Surface Grinders
DCM Tech _________ 800-533-5339
Sawing Machines
Action Machinery ______888-289-9100
Fullerton Tools ____ 989-799-4550
Latitude Machinery _____ 602-517-7153
Production Machine Tools _ 425-881-1200
Shearing Machines
Action Machinery ______888-289-9100
Bystronic Inc__ _______ 702-340-6964
Latitude Machinery _____ 602-517-7153
S&S Machinery Sales __ 602-368-8542
Vacuum Tables
DATRON _________ 480-826-3689
OTHER ACCESSORIES
Grinding Accessories
Multitool USA ______ 800-660-0880
Tooling Systems
Desert EDM Sales _____ 480-816-6300
USA EDM Supply _____ 480-836-8330
PALLET SYSTEMS
Automatic Pallet Systems Midaco __________ 847-593-8420
And
Utah Metal Works ____ 801-364-5679 SERVICES
AS9100 Certification
ABS Quality Evaluations 702-371-7591
BMSC __________ 602-445-9400
Cavendish Scott _____ 303-480-0111
RRBG,Inc. ________ 469-714-6260
Auctioneers
Perfection ________ 847-545-6906
Calibration Services
Advanced Coord. Tech __ 303-469-6161
Klontech Industrial ____ 480-948-1871
Quality Measurement Services970-413-2438
Western States Calibration 801-466-1700
Consultant,Operational
Consultant, ISO
ABS Quality Evaluations 702-371-7591
BMSC __________ 602-445-9400
Cavendish Scott _____ 303-480-0111
Contract Inspection
Advanced Coord. Tech __ 303-469-6161
Klontech Measure Sol __ 480-626-8131
Quality Measurement Services970-413-2438
Education
Ogden-Weber Tech College_801-395-3795
Engineering Services
Advanced Coord. Tech __ 303-469-6161
Financing
Tech Financial Services ____ 414-224-0209
Univerity Federal Credit Union 801-463-3597
First Article Inspection
Advanced Coord. Tech ____ 303-469-6161 Heavyhaul IRH ___________ 801-972-5581
Injection Molding
3D Parts To Go _____ 801-380-7935
Inspection Services
Advanced Coord. Tech ____ 303-469-6161
Quality Measurement Services970-413-2438
Lean Consulting
ABS Quality Evaluations 702-371-7591
Logistics/Freight
R&R Transportation ____801-747-2607
Metrology Services
Advanced Coord. Tech __ 303-469-6161
Hexagon _________ 303-859-7159
Klontech Industrial ____ 480-948-1871
Quality Measurement Services970-413-2438
Western States Calibration 801-466-1700
Process Improvement/ Audit
ABS Quality Evaluations 702-371-7591
BMSC _____________ 602-445-9400
Cavendish Scott _____ 303-480-0111
X-Ray
Certified Inspection Service _ 602-267-0661
ISO9000 / AS9100 Cert.
BMSC _____________ 602-445-9400
Cavendish Scott _____ 303-480-0111
Orion Registrar _______ 303-645-4017
Platinum Registration______ 303-639-9001 RRBG,Inc. ________ 469-714-6260
ISO Registrar
Platinum Registration______ 303-639-9001
Orion Registrar _______ 303-645-4017
Machine Tool Rebuilding EDM Network ______ 480-836-1782
Nadcap Approvals - Consulting
Level III NDT Consulting 602-578-8109
Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Level III NDT Consulting 602-578-8109
Frontier Group ________ 602-437-2426
Phoenix Heat Treat_____602-258-7751
Process Improvement
BMSC _____________ 602-445-9400
Reverse Engineering
Advanced Coord. Tech __ _303-469-6161
Diversified Metal Services__ 801-972-6093
Klontech Measure Sol__ 480-626-8131
Rigging & Transfer
IRH _____ _____ _801-972-5581 R&R Transportation ____801-747-2607 Transportation
____________801-972-5581 R&R Transportation ____801-747-2607
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BROACHING
Ponderosa Ind _______ 303-298-1801
Precision Machʼd Products 970-482-7676
Specialty Steel Services __ 801-539-8252
CASTINGS
Aluminum Casting
Precision Enterprises ___ 731-642-8709
Die Casting
TVT Die Casting _____ 800-280-2278
Die Casting: Aluminum/Zinc
TVT Die Casting _____ 800-280-2278
CHEMICAL PROCESSING
COATING
Coating:Black Oxide
Phoenix Heat Treat _____ 602-258-7751
Coating: Liquid
Pilkington Metal Finishing 801-972-2146
Coating: Nickel/ Teflon/Chrome
Coating Technologies ___ 623-581-2648
Coating:Zinc & Mag.Phos.
Coating Technologies ___ 623-581-2648
PAS Technologies _____ 602-744-2648
COMPOSITES
S.A. Composites ________ 970-776-3877
DESIGNCAD/CAM
CNC Machine & Design Inc _ 801-531-9922
DIES
Able Machining & Eng. _ 801-268-6766 EDM
EDM: Drilling Small Hole LAYKE, Inc.___________ 602-272-2654
Micropulse West _______ 480-966-2300
EDM: Ram-Type (Sinking)
Innovative Precision ____ 801-334-6317
Weiser Engineering _ 303-280-2778
Fabrication: SheetMetal
A1 Precision Metal ____ 623-377-2191
Advantage Manufacturing 877-727-0281
CAID Industries _____ 435-890-8823
Denver Machine Shop ___ 303-295-6000
Dynamic Design & Mfg __ 303-652-0431
EMJD Corporation _____ 303-761-5236
EPOCS Mfg ________ 970-535-4540
Group Mfg Serv ______ 480-966-3952
JD Machine ________ 801-782-4403
Jensen Precision ______ 801-866-0175
Kustom Koncepts _____ 307-472-0818
Metalcraft _________ 888-280-7080
Pillar Machine _____ 801-965-1900
Precision Laser Processing ___ 801-561-4200
Richards Fab _____ 801-409-0392
Star Precision _______ 303-926-0559
Weiser Engineering _ 303-280-2778
Wrico ___________ 480-892-7800
Fabrication: Steel
EMJD Corp _______ 303-761-5236
Precision Laser Processing 801-561-4200
Advantage Manufacturing 877-727-0281
Coating Technologies ___ 623-581-2648
CPCS ____________ 303-438-8328
Metals Finishing LLC _____ 801-718-7969
Precision Machʼd Prod ___ 970-482-7676
Star Precision _______ 303-926-0559
Superior Grinding _____ 801-487-9700
TVT Die Casting ______ 800-280-2278
Wasatch Powder Coating _ 801-718-7969
Finishing: One Stop
Advantage Manufacturing 877-727-0281
VACCO Industries _____ 626-443-7121
Powder Coating
CPCS ____________ 303-438-8328
Metals Finishing LLC _____ 801-718-7969
Pilkington Metal Finishing 801-972-2146
Star Precision _______ 303-926-0559
Wasatch Powder Coating _ 801-718-7969
Sandblasting
Metals Finishing LLC _____ 801-718-7969
Phoenix Heat Treat ____ 602-258-7751
Wasatch Powder Coating _ 801-718-7969 Aluminum (Medium & Large) Aero Tech _______ 801-335-3283
FORMING
A1 Precision Metal ____ 623-377-2191
Dynamic Design & Mfg __ 303-652-0431
EPOCS Mfg ________ 970-535-4540
JD Machine ________ 801-782-4403
Star Precision _______ 303-926-0559
FOUNDRY
Precision Enterprises ___ 731-642-8709
801-634-5894
801-337-5926
801-262-1414 800-244-4130 435-755-0500 731-642-8709
801-334-6800
801-977-0447
303-789-4247
719-550-1724 720-352-8499
801-774-8031
LV Swiss __________ 435-635-1482
Micropulse West ______ 480-966-2300
Mountain View Machine _ 435-755-0500
Paramount Machine ___ 801-886-2755
Pinnacle Precision ___ 435-563-2722
Ponderosa Ind _______ 303-298-1801
Precision Machʼd Products 970-482-7676
Radtech _________ 303-789-4247
RD Machine & MFg ___ 801-977-0447
RP Machining ______ 719-550-1724
Skydandee Mfg _____ 801-774-8031
Machining: Automatic
StarRex Precision ____ 480-834-6344
Machining: Ceramic
OʼKeefe Ceramics _____ 719-687-0888
Ceramic: Sapphire, Alumina, Silicon, Aluminum, Quartz
OʼKeefe Ceramics _____ 719-687-0888
Machining: CNC
A1 Precision Metal ____ 623-377-2191
Able Machining & Eng. _ 801-268-6766
Accutech Machine _____ 801-975-1117
American Machine & Eng. _ 801-973-0494
Apex Engineering ____ 435-713-0072
Auburn Tool & Machine _ 303-278-8769
CM Manufacturing ___ 406-543-4450
CNC Custom Parts Mfg _ 801-513-0943
CNC Machine& Design _ 801-531-9922
Cornerstone Machine __ 801-731-8862
Datum Machining LLC 208-947-1628
Denver Precision Products _ 303-469-1771
DMSI___________801-972-6093
Dynamic Design & Mfg __ 303-652-0431
EPOCS Mfg _______ 970-535-4540
Flex-Pro __________ 480-773-3239
GL Manufacturing _____ 801-634-5894
H& S Machine ______ 801-755-7627
Innovative Precision __ 801-334-6317
JD Machine ________ 801-782-4403
Jensen Precision ______ 801-866-0175
Kings Peak Manufacturing 801-337-5926
LAYKE, INC_________ 602-272-2654
Leading Edge Machine _ 435-563-9425
Loveridge Machine Co. __ 801-262-1414
LUX Precision ______ 928-380-0317
LV Swiss __________ 435-635-1482
Maverick Mold & Machine 970-535-4604
MTI ____________ 505-247-4276
Precision Enterprises ___ 731-642-8709
Pinnacle Precision ___ 435-563-2722
Quick Turn Machine___ 801-334-6800
Schott Manufacturing (SMS) 720-352-8499
The CNC Pros _______ 801-973-0800
Tymar Industries _____ 719-548-8995
Electromechanical Design
RD Machine & Mfg ___ 801-977-0447
RP Machining ______ 719-550-1724
Star Precision _______ 303-926-0559
The Toolroom Inc. _____ 801-773-6331
Wrico __________ 480-892-7800
Machining: Composites
Metalcraft _________ 888-280-7080
Machining: Contract
American Machine & Eng. _ 801-973-0494
JD Machine ________ 801-782-4403
Jensen Precision ______ 801-866-0175
LUX Precision ______ 928-380-0317
LV Swiss __________ 435-635-1482
Machinists Inc ______ 800-244-4130
Paramount Machine ___ 801-886-2755
Radtech _________ 303-789-4247
Electromechanical Design
Skydandee Mfg _____ 801-774-8031
Machining: DoD
CM Manufacturing ___ 406-543-4450
CNC Custom Parts Mfg _ 801-513-0943
CNC Machine& Design _ 801-531-9922
Cornerstone Machine __ 801-731-8862
Datum Machining LLC 208-947-1628
DATRON _________ 480-826-3689
Dynamic Design & Mfg __ 303-652-0431
EPOCS Mfg ________ 970-535-4540
GL Manufacturing ______ 801-634-5894
GroveTec Machining ____ 503-557-4689
JD Machine ________ 801-782-4403
Kings Peak Manufacturing 801-337-5926
LV Swiss __________ 435-635-1482
Machinists Inc ______ 800-244-4130
Metalcraft _________ 888-280-7080
Mountain View Machine__435-755-0500
MTI _____________ 505-247-4276
Pillar Machine _____ 801-965-1900
Prec. Machʼd
Accutech Machine _____ 801-975-1117
American Machine & Eng. _ 801-973-0494
Apex Engineering ____ 435-713-0072
Cornerstone Machine __ 801-731-8862
Datum Machining LLC 208-947-1628
Denver Precision _____ 303-469-1771
Flex-Pro ____ ______ 480-773-3239
Innovative Precision __ 801-334-6317
JD Machine ________ 801-782-4403
Jensen Precision ______ 801-866-0175
Kings Peak Manufacturing 801-337-5926
LAYKE, INC_________ 602-272-2654
Leading Edge Machine __ 435-563-9425
Mountain View Machine 435-755-0500
Pillar Machine _____ 801-965-1900
Precision Enterprises ___ 731-642-8709
Quick Turn Machine ____ 801-334-6800
Radtech _________ 303-789-4247
RD Machine & Mfg ___ 801-977-0447
RP Machining ______ 719-550-1724
Schott Manufacturing (SMS) 720-352-8499
Skydandee Mfg _____ 801-774-8031
S.A.Composites _____ 970-776-3877
StarRex Precision ____ 480-834-6344
The Toolroom Inc. ____ 801-773-6331
Machining: Precision
Able Machining & Eng. _ 801-268-6766
Advantage Manufacturing 877-727-0281
American Machine & Eng. _ 801-973-0494
Blackwing Machine ___ 801-645-4485
CM Manufacturing ___ 406-543-4450
Cornerstone Machine __ 801-731-8862
Datum Machining LLC__ 208-947-1628
Flex-Pro __________ 480-773-3239
GroveTec Machining ____ 503-557-4689
Jensen Precision ______ 801-866-0175
Kings Peak Manufacturing 801-337-5926
Loveridge Machine Co. __ 801-262-1414 LV Swiss __________ 435-635-1482
Mountain View Machine _ 435-755-0500
MTI ____________ 505-247-4276
Pinnacle Precision ___ 435-563-2722
Ponderosa Ind _______ 303-298-1801
Precision Enterprises ___ 731-642-8709
Quick Turn Machine ____ 801-334-6800
RP Machining ______ 719-550-1724
Precision Machined Prod. _ 970-482-7676
StarRex Precision ____ 480-834-6344
The CNC Pros _______ 801-973-0800
TVT Die Casting ______ 800-280-2278
Tymar Industries _____ 719-548-8995
Machining: R & D
American Machine & Eng. _ 801-973-0494
Dynamic Design & Mfg __ 303-652-0431
Flex-Pro __________ 480-773-3239
JD Machine ________ 801-782-4403
Jensen Precision ______ 801-866-0175
Pillar Machine _____ 801-965-1900
Precision Enterprises ___ 731-642-8709
Schott Manufacturing (SMS) 720-352-8499
The CNC Pros _______ 801-973-0800
Tymar Industries _____ 719-548-8995
Machining: Swiss
CNC Machine & Design Inc 801-531-9922
Denver Precision Products _ 303-469-1771
GroveTec Machining ____ 503-557-4689
LV Swiss __________ 435-635-1482
Pacific Swiss & Manufacturing 503-557-9407
Pinnacle Precision ___ 435-563-2722
Ron Grob Co. _______ 970-667-5320
StarRex Precision ____ 480-834-6344
Machining: Turning
American Machine & Eng. _ 801-973-0494
Apex Engineering ____ 435-713-0072
Auburn Tool & Machine _ 303-278-8769
AzMark __________ 480-926-8969
Blackwing Machine ___ 801-645-4485
CNC Custom Parts Mfg _ 801-513-0943
Datum Machining LLC 208-947-1628
Denver Precision Products _ 303-469-1771
EPOCS Mfg ________ 970-535-4540
Faustson _________ 303-420-7422
GroveTec Machining ____ 503-557-4689
HPMP ___________ 801-619-9850
JD Machine ________ 801-782-4403
LAYKE, INC_________ 602-272-2654
Leading Edge Machine __ 435-563-9425
LUX Precision ______ 928-380-0317
Machinists Inc ______ 800-244-4130
Metalcraft _________ 888-280-7080
Mountain View Machine __ 435-755-0500
MTI ____________ 505-247-4276
Precision Enterprises ___ 731-642-8709
RD Machine & Mfg ___ 801-977-0447
RP Machining ______ 719-550-1724
Schott Manufacturing (SMS) 720-352-8499
StarRex Precision ____ 480-834-6344
The CNC Pros _______ 801-973-0800
Tymar Industries _____ 719-548-8995
Hi-Production Precision Stamping
Metalcraft _________ 888-280-7080
Precision Die & Stamping _ 480-967-2038
Thompson Machine ____ 505-823-1453
Blackwing Machine ___ 801-645-4485
Loveridge Machine Co. __ 801-262-1414
Maverick Mold & Machine 970-535-4604
Molds: Plastic Injection
LTM Plastics ________ 303-592-9548
Maverick Mold & Machine _ 970-535-4604
Molds Steel
DMSI ___________ 801-972-6093
Aero Tech ________ 801-292-0493
Loveridge Machine Co. __ 801-262-1414
Tymar Industries _____ 719-548-8995
PAINTING
Coating Technologies _____ 623-581-2648
CPCS __________ 303-438-8328
Frontier Group ____ 602-437-2426
Perfection Industrial __ 520-434-9090
Pillar Machine _____ 801-965-1900
Richards Fab 801-409-0392
Painting CARC
Frontier Group________ 602-437-2426
PLATING
Scrap Metal Recycling Iron & Metals, Inc ____ 303-292-5555
Utah Metal Works ____ 801-364-5679
ROBOTIC
Blanchard Metals Proc. _ 801-972-5590
Foresight Finishing ____ 480-921-0000
Anodizing
Blanchard Metals Proc. __ 801-972-5590
Collins Metal Finishing __ 602-275-3117
Pilkington Metal Finishing 801-972-2146
Copper
Foresight Finishing ____ 480-921-0000
Electroless Nickel
Collins Metal Finishing __ 602-275-3117
Foresight Finishing ____ 480-921-0000
Frontier Group_______ 602-437-2426
Nickel/Chrome/Copper
Foresight Finishing ____ 480-921-0000
Powder Coating
Perfection Industrial __ 520-434-9090
Tin Plate
Foresight Finishing ____ 480-921-0000
POLISHING
PRECISION FORMING
Richards Fab 801-409-0392
Thompson Machine ____ 505-823-1453
Wrico ___________ 480-892-7800
PROCESSING: METAL
Electro Polish
Collins Metal Finishing __ 602-275-3117
Etching/Photochemical VACCO Industries ____ 626-443-7121
Passivation
Collins Metal Finishing __ 602-275-3117
Frontier Group ____ 602-437-2426
PROTOTYPE MACHINERY
3D Parts To Go_____801-380-7935
PUNCHING
JD Machine ________ 801-782-4403
Star Precision _______ 303-926-0559
Weiser Engineering __ 303-280-2778
RECYCLING
Recyclable Metals
Iron & Metals, Inc ___ 303-292-5555
Utah Metal Works ___ 801-364-5679
REPAIR
3 Phase Electric Motors
Sidewinders LLC ______ 801-250-6267
Bearing Surface
Denver Machine Shop ___ 303-295-6000
Hydraulic Cylinder
Denver Machine Shop ___ 303-295-6000
Hydro Generators
Sidewinders LLC ______ 801-250-6267
Rolling: thread
Ron Grob Co. _______ 970-667-5320
Stamping:Deep Draw
Frontier Metal Stamping _ 303-458-5129
Thompson Machine __ 505-823-1453
Wrico _________ 480-892-7800
Stamping:Design
The Toolroom Inc. _____ 801-773-6331
Stamping:Flat Forming
SPRING WORKS Utah ___ 801-298-0113
Thompson Machine ____ 505-823-1453
Stamping:Foil Forming
Thompson Machine ____ 505-823-1453
Stamping: Light
SPRING WORKS Utah ___ 801-298-0113
Thompson Machine ____ 505-823-1453
Stamping:Precision
Frontier Metal Stamping _ 303-458-5129
Metalcraft _________ 888-280-7080
Precision Die & Stamping _ 480-967-2038
Thompson Machine ____ 505-823-1453
Wrico ___________ 480-892-7800
Stamping:Prototype
Thompson Machine ____ 505-823-1453
Wrico ___________ 480-892-7800
Stamping:Short Run
Thompson Machine ____ 505-823-1453
Wrico ___________ 480-892-7800
SWISS SCREW MCHG.
Denver Precision Products _ 303-469-1771
TESTING
Testing: Non-Destructive
Blanchard Metals Proc. __ 801-972-5590
Frontier Group ____ 602-437-2426
Pilkington Metal Finishing __ 801-972-2146
TOOL & DIE
Thompson Machine ____ 505-823-1453
Wrico ___________ 480-892-7800
Tool & Cutter Grinding
BC Tool & Cutter Grinding _ 713-638-0303
Exact Tool Grinding ____ 801-712-2720
Mountain View Machine _ 435-755-0500
Western Sintering _____ 509-375-3096
Custom Tooling
BC Tool & Cutter Grinding _ 713-638-0303
Tool Coating/ Refurbishing
BC Tool & Cutter Grinding _ 713-638-0303
WATERJET CUTTING
Auburn Tool & Machine _ 303-278-8769
Diversified Metal Services _ 801-972-6093
Leading Edge Machine __ 435-563-9425
Marzee __________ 602-269-5801
Mountain View Machine _ 435-755-0500
Southwest Waterjet-Laser _ 480-306-7748
A1 Precision Metal ____ 623-377-2191
Able Machining & Eng. _ 801-268-6766
Advantage Manufacturing __ 877-727-0281
Dayton Rogers ______ 763-717-6303
Denver Machine Shop ___ 303-295-6000
ENS Welding Service ___ 208-670-0538
Frontier Group ____ 602-437-2426
H& S Machine ______ 801-755-7627
JD Machine ________ 801-782-4403
Mountain View Machine _ 435-755-0500
Pillar Machine _____ 801-965-1900
Quick Turn Machine ____ 801-334-6800
Richards Fab _____ 801-409-0392
Star Precision _______ 303-926-0559
Weiser Engineering _ 303-280-2778 Wrico _________ 480-892-7800
Pipe Welding
Welding Service _ 208-670-0538
Aluminum
& Large
Fab _____ 801-409-0392
Orbital
Fab _____ 801-409-0392
A1 Precision Metal...25,39
ABS Metallurgical...29
Accutech Machine Inc...41
Ace Wire Spring & Form...44
Acieta...34
Action Machinery...37,47
Advantage Manufacturing...40
Aero Tech Mfg...40
Auburn Tool & Machine...40
Autodesk...33
AZ Tool Steel...39
Barton Mines...24,36
BC Tool & Cutter Grinding...40
Blackwing Machine...43
Blanchard Metals Proc...40
Blue Streak Grinding...20
BMSC...6,38
Bystronic...9,37
Cavendish Scott...38
Chipblaster...33
Cleveland Electric Labs...42
CM Manufacturing...43
CNC Custom Parts Mfg...41
CNC Machine & Design...39
Coastal Metals...10,36
Coating Technologies...32
Collins Metal Finishing...44
Custom Powder Cutting Sol...41
D2P...28
Datum Machining...41
Datron...37
DCM Tech...37
Denver Machine Shop...40
Denver Precision Products...42
DMG Mori...33
DMSI...39
Dynamic Design & Mfg...44
Edge Technologies...36
EDM Network..15,35
EDM Perf. Accessories...35
EMJD Corp....41
ENS Welding...45
Epic Finance...29
EPOCS Mfg...40
Erickson Metals...13,33
Exact Tool Grinding...45
EZ-Access...36
Fiero Automation...34
Foresight Finishing...44
Frontier Group....44
Frontier Metal Stamping...44
Fullerton Tools...34
Gage Lab Products...34
HAIMER...33
Hainbuch...18,33
Hexagon...45
Horizon Carbide...35
Imaginetics...39
Industrial Heat Treat Co...41
Ingersoll...33
Innovative Measuring Systems...35
Innovative Precision...39
IRH...36
Iron & Metals, Inc..16,36
JD Machine...39
JM Grisley..5,33-38
K.D. Capital Equipment...38
KEYENCE...35
Kings Peak...42
Klontech Industrial...3,34
KTR Machine...36
L.V. Swiss...43
Laird Plastics...37
Latitude Machinery...36
Laube Titanium...35
LAYKE Inc...44
Leading Edge Machine...42
LeGrand. (C2G)..35
Level III Nadcap Consulting...38
LK Metrology..34
Loveridge Machine...43
LTM Plastics...17,44
Luxe Precision...42
Machine Tool & Cutter Grinding...34
Machinery Resources Intl...29
Mario Pinto...35
MarZee...8,43
Maverick Mold & Machine...39
Metalcraft...42
Midaco...,36
MLC CAD...37
Mountain View...39
MP Systems...33
MTI...39
MultiCam...37
Multi-Tool...37
Nelson Engineering...40
NUNTMA..12
O’Keefe Ceramics...42
Ogden-Weber Tech College...35
OGP...34
Orion Registrar...35
Pacific Swiss & Manufacturing...43
Paramount Machine...40
Perfection...38
Perfection Industrial Finishing...17,44
Phoenix Heat Treating...1,15,26-27,41
Pilkington Metal Finishing...41
Pinnacle Precision...43
Platinum Registration....38
Precision Die & Stamping....45
Precision Enterprises...39
Precision Laser Processing...39
Production Machine Tools...37
PqI...19
Productivity ...11,33
QMS Support...38
Qualichem...36
Quality Measurement Services..38
Quality Vision Intl...7
R&R Tansportation...38
Radtech...42
RD Machine...44
Renishaw..,34
Resell CNC...38
Richards Fab...40
Robo-Jet...45
Roentgen USA...36
Romi Machine Tools, Ltd...36
Ron Grob CO....24,43
Royal Products..20,33
RP Machining, Inc. ..42
Ryerson...35-37
SA Composites...45
S&S Machinery...39
Sandvik...36
Schott Manufacturing (SMS)...41
SCHUNK...34
Sentry Insurance...38
Sidewinders LLC...44
Skydandee Mfg...39
Smith Machinery...33,47
Southwest Waterjet & Laser...45
Specialty Steel Serv....31,40
SPRING WORKS Utah...44
Star Metal Fluids...2,33-35
Star Precision...40
Starrett...35
StarRex Precision...42
Steel Services Grinding...41
Sulli Tool & Supply...33
Superior Grinding..21,41
Tech Financial Services...31,38
e CNC Pros...39 e ToolRoom Inc...45
inBit...33,48 ompson Machine...41
T.J. Davies...34
T.J. Snow...7
Toolnet International...33
Total Quality Systems...35
TUFFLabels...41
TVT Die Casting...39
Tymar Industries....43
TW Metals...36
Ultimate Manufacturing...35
United Perform Metals...35
University Federal Credit Union...38
Utah Metal Works, Inc...14,36
Vacco...41
Von Ruden Mfg...33
Wasatch Powder Coating...41
Weiser/Mile High Precision...45
Western Sintering...45
Western States Calibration...37
Western States Metals...30,34
Wrico Stamping...41
Zeiss Industrial...35
