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The Skilled Trades: A Backbone for America’s Future

Recently, the air conditioning went out in my house. In Phoenix. In June. With temperatures soaring above 105 degrees outside and reaching 93 degrees inside, the HVAC technician who showed up felt like a godsend. Just days later, at our cabin, the plumbing backed up—and again, it was a skilled tradesperson who came to the rescue.

These experiences were more than inconvenient—they were powerful reminders of how essential skilled workers are to our daily lives. Yet, while conversations about education and careers continue to focus on four-year college degrees, it’s time we shine a spotlight on the long-overlooked engine of economic resilience: the skilled trades.

Welding, machining, plumbing, electrical work, HVAC, and other hands-on professions form the backbone of American industry, infrastructure, and innovation. And we’re facing a serious shortage. According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, nearly half of all skilled trade positions go unfilled every month, creating ripple effects across sectors like manufacturing, construction, and energy. The National Association of Manufacturers warns that if the current trend continues, the U.S. could see over 2 million unfilled manufacturing jobs by 2030—costing the economy up to $1 trillion in lost productivity and output.

This isn’t just a labor issue—it’s an economic one. When homes take months longer to build or factories operate below capacity due to staffing gaps, the economy stalls.

Unlike many white-collar professions, skilled trades often offer strong wages, job security, and upward mobility—without the crushing burden of student debt. A fouryear college degree in the U.S. now averages over $100,000 in total cost, according to the Education Data Initiative. By contrast, most trade school programs cost between $5,000 and $15,000 and can be completed in one to two years. That’s a clear, affordable path to a well-paying career—one that doesn’t require decades of loan payments.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that many skilled tradespeople earn competitive wages. Electricians, for instance, earn a median salary of over $61,000, while machinists and HVAC technicians also average above the national median. Many go on to start their own businesses, becoming job creators in their local communities.

Investing in vocational education is more than smart policy—it’s a national strategy. Trade schools, apprenticeships, and community colleges should receive the same level of respect and funding as universities. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, employers receive an average return of $1.47 for every $1 invested in registered apprenticeship programs. That’s a clear economic incentive to train more workers in hands-on careers.

Other countries have figured this out. In Germany, about half of all high school students pursue vocational training through a dual education system that combines classroom learning with paid apprenticeships. Switzerland and Austria run similar programs. The result? Lower youth unemployment, higher productivity, and a workforce that takes pride in its trade skills—something the U.S. would do well to emulate.

Elevating the skilled trades isn’t just about filling open jobs. It’s about valuing work in all its forms and recognizing that hands-on knowledge is just as essential as digital know-how. Let’s stop treating the skilled trades as a fallback. They’re not a backup plan—they’re a foundation. And if we invest in them as such, the return will benefit us all. Until next issue, I wish you continued success in 2025—and as always, God bless our troops.

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Dolphin, Inc.: A Trusted Name in Investment Casting for Over 50 Years

For more than five decades, Dolphin, Inc. has been a trusted partner in precision investment casting, delivering high-quality metal components to leading aerospace and commercial manufacturers across the United States. With deep industry roots—originating in the sporting goods sector through a notable partnership with PING— Dolphin has since evolved into a premier U.S.-based foundry known for reliability, technical expertise, and consistent on-time delivery.

Operating out of a 120,000+ square foot facility in Phoenix, Arizona, Dolphin combines long-standing industry knowledge with modern production capabilities. The company holds ISO 9001 and AS9100D certifications and maintains Nadcap accreditations for both heat treating and welding, reinforcing its ability to meet stringent quality and performance standards across demanding sectors.

“Our legacy is built on attention-to-detail, responsiveness, and longterm customer relationships,” said Scott Popoff, General Manager of Dolphin. “We’re proud to support the U.S. manufacturing base with casting solutions that align with the evolving needs of aerospace and commercial clients alike.”

Dolphin offers full-service investment casting solutions for stainless

steels—primarily 304, 316, 17-4, and 15-5—as well as alloy steels, carbon steels, nickel-based alloys, and aluminum. From complex aerospace components to durable commercial hardware, Dolphin provides dependable cast parts backed by responsive service and a commitment to quality at every step of production.

With its location in Phoenix and a track record of supporting high-performance applications, Dolphin is well-equipped to serve manufacturers seeking a proven, U.S.-based casting partner. The company’s streamlined processes, industry certifications, and decades of experience make it a strong choice for customers looking for a dependable casting supplier.

Whether you’re designing for aerospace, industrial, or commercial markets, Dolphin brings extensive expertise and production capability to help move your project forward.

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Equipment Finance Industry Confidence Inches Up Amid Tariff Impacts

The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation (the Foundation) releases the May 2025 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI-EFI) today. Overall, confidence in the equipment finance market is 44.5, up from the April index of 41.9, and the second lowest index since December 2023. The index reports a qualitative assessment of both the prevailing business conditions and future expectations as reported by key executives from the $1.3 trillion equipment finance sector.

When asked about the outlook for the future, MCI-EFI survey respondent Joseph Hines, Head of Equipment Finance, Trustmark Bank Equipment Finance, said, “Pipelines and funded business have picked up after a slow start to the year and a slower than expected year-end in 2024. Some of the uptick in new business may be a mix of new projects, maintenance capex, and pulling purchases forward due to tariff fears and rising costs. Time will tell how much of the new business are purchases being accelerated, but we remain optimistic the tariff discussions and outcomes will be positive and a return to some normalcy in the market.”

May 2025 Survey Results:

The overall MCI-EFI is 44.5, up from the April index of 41.9.

Business conditions - When asked to assess their business conditions over the next four months, 4% of the executives responding said they believe business conditions will improve over the next four months, a decrease from 15.4% in April. 52% believe business conditions will remain the same over the next four months, up from 26.9% the previous month. 44% believe business conditions will worsen, down from 57.7% in April.

Capex demand – 8% of the survey respondents believe demand for leases and loans to fund capital expenditures (capex) will increase over the next four months, down from 11.5% in April. 44% believe demand will “remain the same” during the same four-month time period, up from 26.9% the previous month. 48% believe demand will decline, a decrease from 61.5% in April.

Access to capital – 4.2% of the respondents expect more access to capital to fund equipment acquisitions

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over the next four months, down from 7.7% in April. 95.8% of executives indicate they expect the “same” access to capital to fund business, up from 88.5% the previous month. None expect “less” access to capital, down from 3.9% in April.

Employment - When asked, 24% of the executives report they expect to hire more employees over the next four months, an increase from 23.1% in April. 72% expect no change in headcount over the next four months, down from 73.1% last month. 4% expect to hire fewer employees, relatively unchanged from April.

U.S. economy – None of the leadership evaluate the current U.S. economy as “excellent,” unchanged from April. 84% evaluate the economy as “fair,” down from 88.5% the previous month. 16% evaluate it as “poor,” up from 11.5% in April.

Economic outlook – 12% of the survey respondents believe that U.S. economic conditions will get “better” over the next six months, up from 7.7% in April. 44% indicate they believe the U.S. economy will “stay the same” over the next six months, up from 34.6% last month. 44% believe economic conditions in the U.S. will worsen over the next six months, a decrease from 57.7% the previous month.

Business development spending – In May, 32% of respondents indicate they believe their company will increase spending on business development activities during the next six months, up from

19.2% the previous month. 64% believe there will be “no change” in business development spending, a decrease from 80.8% in April. 4% believe there will be a decrease in spending, up from none from last month.

May 2025 MCI-EFI Survey Comments from Industry Executive Leadership:

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“As more trade partners come to the table, confidence in Trump’s aggressive trade policies increases. Combined with a bolstering of U.S. manufacturing, things should get better. The overall effect of tariffs is still being debated, but the consensus seems to be not as fatalistic as previously measured.” Charles Jones, Senior Vice President,1st Equipment Finance, Inc.

“The high level of uncertainty is driving confidence levels lower. At the same time, actual volume has been strong. So long as companies continue their investment in

their businesses and finance more of those investments, 2025 could be a good year for the industry.” David Normandin, CLFP, President and Chief Executive Officer, Wintrust Specialty Finance

CHIRON Open House Line-Up Meets Expectations

World premiere, innovations and live machining in focus

“Welcome to a world premiere in micromachining, to concentrated innovative power across 1,500 square meters. Featuring 12 live machining centers, smart automation solutions for greater efficiency, direct exchanges with experts, and 35 partner companies.” This was the line-up shared by the CHIRON Group on its social media channels in the lead-up to the OPEN HOUSE 2025 – and it delivered: The event attracted a full house in Tuttlingen.

“Innovations for future demands – explore our machining world premiere”: This was the motto under which the CHIRON Group opened its doors from May 13 to 15.

“Based on the feedback from numerous conversations, we lived up to this motto,” said Matthias Rapp, Vice President Global Marketing. “The OPEN HOUSE is a truly unique format. It’s the perfect scale for showcasing our full range of solutions while also fostering both personal and professional dialogue. “

Stage fog and drum roll: the premiere of the new Micro5 XL

Each day at precisely 11:30 a.m., the lights darkened, the beat sounds, fog machines rolled into action. The stage was set – in the spotlight: the new micro machine for high-speed machining of larger complex components up to 120 mm workpiece cubature. With the Micro5 XL, the CHIRON Group is making the advantages of the

Micro5 available for an extended range of applications, for medical and precision technology as well as other demanding industries.

Manufacturing solutions in live operation, in every dimension

In addition to the new micromachining center, the CHIRON Group presented its machine solutions in all dimensions in live operation using exemplary workpieces. Many of these practical applications were accompanied by short keynote speeches. The combination of an FZ 12 S five axis with the compact Variocell MOVE robot cell demonstrated what intelligent workpiece handling can look like. On the MT 715 two+, the focus was on the integration of gear cutting technologies – for precise and efficient complete machining in just one machine. Looking for aerospace quality in serial production on a single-spindle machining center? The FZ 19 S five axis is the answer, in action producing machining struts for a landing gear assembly made of grade 5 titanium.

Direct exchange in the center of the machine world

Two new concepts at this year’s OPEN HOUSE met with a positive response: The 35 partner companies presented themselves amidst in the machine hall – in the immediate vicinity of the manufacturing solutions on show. The catering also took place there: Various food trucks offered a wide selection of small dishes. The relaxed atmosphere encouraged interaction, facilitated spontaneous conversations and new contacts.

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Next year’s OPEN HOUSE will again be held in spring, the exact date will be announced. One thing is for sure: The CHIRON

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Grovtec Machining Expands Its Capabilities With Its New Hydromat Department

In business for nearly 2 decades, Grovtec Machining provides high-quality machined products for a range of specialized fields. Today, they manufacture parts for the aerospace, sporting goods, automotive, transportation, communications, medical/ dental, oil & gas, electronics and fastener industries.

Grovtec Machining provides full-service close-tolerance contract machining of metal products. Their design support service includes high mix low volume production in conjunction with your needs. Their diverse manufacturing equipment, including Swiss CNC machining, micro machining, and CNC milling, accommodates exceptional versatility, including finishing process services for those who do not have their own capabilities. Their process begins with your custom part prints, drawings, or samples for evaluations by our engineering team.

Recently, the company added a Hydromat department for high volume production to their capabilities. The Hydromat machines are versatile

rotary transfer machines designed for high-precision, high-volume production. The Hydromat Legacy machines excel in producing parts with extremely tight tolerances, often within microns, ensuring consistent quality across large production runs. Their rigid construction and precise control systems reduce variability, making it ideal for industries that require high precision, such as medical devices and automotive components.

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Davis Metals Discusses The Cost of NOT Recycling Industrial Metals

Do you know companies that are still not recycling their industrial metal scrap in Arizona? With construction and fabrication in Phoenix on the rise, it’s more important than ever to spread the word about the importance of metal recycling. Not only does it provide numerous benefits to the business owner, but failing to recycle metal waste in Arizona has dire consequences. On the heels of Earth Day, we think it’s appropriate to highlight some of the reasons we’re so passionate about what we do at Davis Metals. If you’ve ever wondered whether recycling your metal scrap is really worth it, here are a few reasons why that answer is a resounding YES:

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overflow and environmental contamination

There are only so many places, with limited capacity, that waste can go. And metal material is often treated with chemicals, or contains toxic substances, that can poison surrounding land and water. When people come in contact with water or soil that has been contaminated with heavy metals or other toxins, the health impacts can be significant. Maladies including cancers, reproductive harm, organ harm, and neurological

disorders have all been tied to exposure to environmental poisons in water and soil.

Davis Metals responsibly treats and disposes of all materials during our recycling process, preserving environmental integrity.

Depletion of natural resources

Without recycled metal available, consumers must rely on newly mined materials. Mining metals negatively impacts animal habitats, pollutes the air and water, and causes the surrounding soil to be barren for decades to come.

Metal can be recycled over and over without losing any of its strength or other virtues.

Pollution

Mining for virgin metals releases hazardous contaminants into water through mining runoff, and into the air through mining machinery. It

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also uses and wastes a LOT of energy. Producing new aluminum, for example uses 95% more energy than recycling aluminum does.

Deforestation

A 2023 report by the World Wildlife Fund reports that deforestation caused by metal mining practices is affecting up to 1/3 of the world’s forest ecosystems. The recent 5-7 years of mining practices are responsible for over 30% of the total deforestation that has occurred over the last 20 years, and the rate is only expected to increase. Companies who opt to recycle their metal at places like

Economic impact

The first test of a new, lightweight F-35 helmet was successful, according to the prog ram office, a promising sign that the Pentagon can qualify and implement all three fixes to the jet’s escape system by the end of the year.

Recently, at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, Lockheed Martin’s F-35 conducted the fir st test combining all three solutions designed to reduce the r isk of neck injury to F-35 pilots during ejection, according to spokesman Joe DellaVedova. Once the full gamut of testing is completed, hopefully by the end of the summer, the JPO can beg in implementing the two modifications to the ejection seat and issuing the new Generation III “light” helmet to the fleet, he said

Using recycled metal in Phoenix fabrication and construction is less expensive than using newly mined metal thanks to the fewer resources and less energy required when recycling metal compared to mining new metal. Companies can then pass these savings onto customers, increasing their business traffic and favorability. When companies buy recycled metal, their dollars can go further, improving local and global economy.

At Davis Metals, we’re proud to help contribute to the protection and preservation of Arizona’s environmental and economic health by recycling metal scrap for

The recent sled test, conducted with a 103-pound mannequin, is the latest sign that the JPO can make good on its promise to finish the three design fixes by November, allowing the military services to lift restrictions on lightweight pilots flying the F-35 Last year, Defense News first repor ted that pilots under 136 pounds were barred from flying the fifth-generation aircraft after testers discovered an increased r isk of neck damage to lightweight pilots ejecting from the plane. The US Air Force has also acknowledged an “elevated level of r isk” for pilots between 136 and 165 pounds.

businesses across the state. If your business isn’t yet recycling your fabrication, construction, demolition, or other metal materials with Davis, right now is the perfect time to give us a call and see how we can help you while helping the Arizona ecosystem.

Arizona Tooling & Machining Association (ATMA) Update

The prototype helmet tested weighs about 4.63 pounds, approximately 6 ounces lighter than the orig inal Gen III helmet, and is designed to ease some strain on smaller pilots’ nec ks during ejection

The 10th Annual ATMA Ocotillo golf tournament was held on May 15, with over 190 golfers, sponsors and volunteers on the course. The C&M Rigging team took home the 1st place trophies with the Nitto/ Nammo team taking 2nd place. Save the date for our fall golf tournament at Grand Canyon University Golf Club September 25!

Although the test was the fir st test of the new helmet, the JPO, Loc kheed Mar tin and seat-maker Mar tin Baker have conducted at least seven other tests with the latest version of the seat, which is equipped with two modifications designed to reduce r isk to pilots.The fixes to the ejection seat itself include a switch for lightweight pilots that will delay deployment of the main parachute, and a “head support panel,” a fabric panel sewn between the parachute r isers that will protect the pilot’s head from moving backward dur ing the parachute opening.

On June 13, ATMA had 180 members and guests attend the Padres vs Dbacks game at Chase Field sitting in the Banner Centered Field private area. Great night except the loss.

The prog ram office has about another 10 tests planned, which will use a mix of low-, middle- and high-weight mannequins.

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“This initial test had promising results and the F-35 enterpr ise is on a path to qualify the helmet . by the end of this summer,” DellaVedova told Defense News. “The lighter helmet expected to be fielded by the end of the year is in line with the seat timeframe as well.”

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On April 15, UAA graduated 15 students and 7 have been placed with NTMA employers.

Skill Up Arizona also announced new course material that will include:

The Federal Reserve reported that industrial production in March rose 1.4%, returning to growth after an unseasonably stormy February knocked it down 2.6%. The report shows total industrial production rose 2.5% at an annualized rate

Motor vehicles and parts production, which fell 10% in February, rose 2.8% in March but remained depressed by a persistent shortage of semiconductors. Most durable goods indexes rose

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during the first quarter of 2021 despite the losses endured in February by manufacturing, mining, and utilities companies.

The industrial production gauge includes productivity in three sectors: manufacturing, mining, and utilities. Manufacturing production (which excludes mining and utilities output) rose 2.7% in March after falling 3.7% the month before. Mining production improved 2.7%, while utility output fell 11.4% thanks to unseasonably warm March temperatures. Manufacturing output rose 1.9% at an annualized rate.

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Capacity utilization in manufacturing rose by 1.9 points, also reversing February losses.

Almost all market groups saw improvements in March, despite lingering challenges. The Federal Reserve’s index for other manufacturing, which includes publishing and logging, remained the same, but durable goods and nondurable goods indexes rose 3.0% and 2.6%, respectively.

In nondurable manufacturing, the index for the chemicals industry rose 4.1%, and petroleum and coal products rose 5.7%, although neither sector has fully recovered from severe weather damage—the Federal Reserve noted that some chemicals factories remain offline thanks to damage sustained from February’s winter storms. Most nondurable goods indexes rose between 0.9% and 3.0%.

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If February was notable for its storminess, March was notable for its heat. The unseasonably warm month coincided with a roughly 10% drop in consumer energy products, and the 11.4% drop in utilitie s utilization was the largest recorded in the history of the index’s 48-year history.

GateWay Community College proudly announces the recipients of the Gene Haas Scholarship for the Summer 2025 term. Thanks to the continued support of the Gene Haas Foundation, seven students enrolled in GateWay’s CNC Machining program at the Central Announcements & Releases Continued Announcements Continued Next Page

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City Campus have each been awarded a $1,000 scholarship to assist with tuition, textbooks, and essential program-related supplies.

This generous scholarship underscores the Gene Haas Foundation’s commitment to advancing technical education and supporting the next generation of skilled manufacturing professionals. The Foundation is widely recognized for its dedication to empowering students, strengthening educational institutions, and enriching communities through investments in high-quality CNC training programs across the globe.

“We are incredibly thankful to the Gene Haas Foundation for its sustained partnership and belief in our students,” said GateWay Senior Instructor James Smith. “These scholarships not only alleviate financial barriers but also validate our students’ hard work and aspirations within the manufacturing industry.”

Recipients of this year’s scholarship expressed deep gratitude for the financial relief and opportunity provided.

Joshua Clemente, one of the awardees, shared, “I am unceasingly grateful for the funds provided by this scholarship. It shows just how committed the Gene Haas Foundation is to ensuring the growth and continued development of those in the trade.”

Fellow student Matthew Acero echoed that sentiment, stating, “This scholarship means a chance to be able to get ahead and make something of myself. This has saved me so much money, and words cannot describe how grateful I am.”

GateWay’s CNC Machining program prepares students for high-demand careers in advanced manufacturing by providing hands-on training, expert instruction, and access to state-of-the-art equipment. The program is designed to equip graduates with the skills needed for immediate employment in the precision machining industry.

The Gene Haas Foundation’s continued investment not only supports students financially but also recognizes the quality and impact of GateWay’s CNC Machining program. Their collaboration plays a vital role in helping close the skills gap in the manufacturing sector, both

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For more information about GateWay’s CNC Machining program, please visit gatewaycc.edu/degrees-certificates/manufacturing or contact Enrollment Services at (602) 238-4350.

One of the primary goals of the Gene Haas Foundation is to provide financial assistance for students interested in manufacturing-based careers. Scholarship programs are available through career centers, technical schools, community colleges, and universities. Foundation funding goes directly to those training programs to attract prospective students. You can learn more at the Gene Haas Foundation Grant website.

Banterra Bank’s Future Proof Borrowing Program Keeps Your Shop Running Strong

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.

You have been in this business long enough to know that locking in a loan at the wrong time can cost you. You get the equipment you need, but if rates drop you’re stuck overpaying. Normally, the only way to get a better rate is to refinance, which creates additional paperwork, high fees, and time wasted. Banterra’s Future Proof Borrowing Program provides a competitive fixed rate today with the option to lower your rate twice during the original term of loan.

How it works: After making twelve ontime payments, you can request your first rate reduction. If rates continue to decline, a second opportunity to lower your interest rate is available. This means you’re not gambling on interest rates when financing a machine. There are no complicated reapplications, just a simple rate adjustment doc.

Banterra Bank established this program with machine shop owners in mind.

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Beyond rate flexibility, you can potentially finance 100% of the equipment purchase and defer your first payment for up to 90 days to get the machine in production before any payments are made. Terms are available up to 72 months with no prepayment penalties after 12 months.

If you run a shop and need new equipment, waiting can cost you. With Banterra Machine Tool Finance’s Future Proof Borrowing Program, you don’t have to worry about rates, lock in a great deal today with the option to lower the rate later. No refinancing, no headaches, just smart financing that works for you.

Since Banterra Bank started in 1975, the company has grown to more than 40 banking centers across six states including nationally recognized lending programs. Learn more about Banterra and how they will go the extra mile to serve you by contacting the Banterra Machine Tool Finance team at 480-645-9005 or at banterramachinetool. com.

Diersen Welding & Fabrication Is Your Source For Metal Fabrication

At Diersen Welding, we precision-cut various materials with high-pressure water jets for accurate, clean cuts without thermal distortion. We expertly shape metal through bending, rolling, pressing, and skilled TIG, MIG, and arc welding to complete metal finishing.

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Consolidated Resources Incorporated (CRI), in business since 1990, is looking to expand with the addition of an outside sales person. Interested candidates should have a background in sales, and some knowledge of the manufacturing industry in the Valley.

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Lucid expands Arizona footprint with Phoenix facility, Coolidge plant acquired from Nikola

California-based Lucid Group Inc. has opened its new Phoenix hub facility and Coolidge manufacturing plant after acquiring both sites from Nikola Corp. amid the Phoenix electric truck maker’s bankruptcy auction.

Landmark Solutions and sister company Best Choice Parts are proud to announce the official opening of their new, state-of-the-art facility at 1230 N. Jefferson St., Suite H, Anaheim, CA 92807. After months of preparation, the new location is now fully operational, offering equipment demonstrations, hands-on customer training, and a significantly expanded inventory of OEM and aftermarket waterjet parts.

Since moving in February 2025, Landmark has welcomed customers from across the West Coast to experience the new space through live demos, open house events, and technical trainings. The new Anaheim location was designed to better support the region’s growing metal fabrication community with:

• A fully equipped showroom for live machinery demos

• A dedicated training center for in-person workshops and customer education

• A larger warehouse to stock thousands of waterjet parts for immediate delivery

Lucid’s Phoenix hub – the former Nikola headquarters building – and the Coolidge facility will support the company’s primary manufacturing factory, known as AMP-1, in Casa Grande as it continues to ramp up production of its Lucid Gravity electric vehicles in the Pinal County factory. As part of Lucid’s expansion in Arizona, the company aims to create 500 new jobs in the Valley over three to five years.

Following the acquisition of Nikola’s assets, Lucid extended job offers to 300 former Nikola employees and 250 have already joined the company, Winterhoff said. Lucid employs more than 2,300 people in Arizona.

“We’re basically helping to continue employment for people that were previously here,” Mark Winterhoff, Lucid’s interim CEO,

told the Business Journal. “Tapping into this pool is a win-win situation for us because their knowledge about electric vehicles and electric drive trains is something that we need anyway.”

Lucid acquired Nikola Corp.’s Coolidge manufacturing facility and its Phoenix headquarters for $17 million in cash plus assumption of the company’s two leases. During a May 6 earnings call, Winterhoff called the acquisition a “truly a great deal” that allowed the company to gain assets valued at hundreds of millions of dollars.

Lucid’s Phoenix Hub will be home to a research and development center, Winterhoff said.“It’s mainly engineers in this facility taking advantage of things that are already installed,” Winterhoff said. “There’s a machine shop in here. There are dynos in here. Nikola also had electric drive trains and hydrogen, and we obviously focus completely on electric drive trains, so all this is going to be really focused on research and development.”

Lucid, meanwhile, will use its new Coolidge facility for warehousing and pre-delivery inspections.“But there will also be a pilot line where we build the first vehicles for our midsized platform that’s currently still in development,” Winterhoff said. “They will be built in Coolidge.”

Lucid’s midsize SUVs are slated to debut in 2026 with a price tag of $50,000, rivaling Tesla’s Model Y and Rivian’s R2, according to media reports.

Located about an hour south of downtown Phoenix, Lucid has been operating in Pinal County since it opened the first phase of its AMP-1 factory and kicked off vehicle production for the Lucid Air sedans in 2021.

Lucid started producing its Gravity SUV at its Arizona factory last year, with customer orders for the modified Grand Touring version starting last November.

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GTI Energy Announces Manufacturing Expansion In Goodyear

GTI Energy, a division of Buffalo based GTI Fabrication, a leading contract manufacturer of mission critical equipment, announced plans of a $33 million initial investment, with plans to invest another $20 million to open a 530,000-square-foot manufacturing facility at Lakin Park in Goodyear, Arizona. The strategic expansion is driven by increasing demand in the renewable energy and data center sectors. The new facility will initially create 250 new jobs, ramping up to 600 total jobs once fully operational in 2026.

“We’re thrilled to partner with the City of Goodyear to expand our operations and further our mission of advancing our domestic manufacturing footprint”, said Bill Jacobbi, Managing Partner, GTI Energy. He adds, “This facility represents a major milestone for GTI as we scale up to meet the growing needs of our customers in the renewable, and critical infrastructure spaces. Goodyear offers a strong talent pool, excellent infrastructure, and a business-friendly environment that aligns perfectly with our long-term growth strategy.”

The Goodyear facility will serve as GTI’s primary highvolume manufacturing site, equipped to handle the full lifecycle of production — from raw steel processing and welding to electrical integration, battery installation, and end-of-line testing. It complements the company’s existing Phoenix facility, which remains focused on energy storage system fabrication and prototype development.

Goodyear continues to thrive as a center for innovation in advanced manufacturing and sustainable technologies. The region’s skilled talent pool, along with its robust power, fiber, and transportation infrastructure, provides an ideal environment for companies like GTI to grow and succeed.

GTI Energy’s expansion showcases Arizona’s emergence as the nation’s premier destination for advanced manufacturing, said Sandra Watson, President and CEO of the Arizona Commerce Authority. We are grateful to GTI Energy for their commitment to Arizona. This facility will enhance our growing clean energy ecosystem as part of the booming manufacturing activity taking place in the West Valley and statewide.

With the increasing demand for clean energy and growth in industrial production across Greater Phoenix, battery storage capacity is vital to the evolution of our region, said Chris Camacho, President and CEO, Greater Phoenix Economic Council. GTI Energy, which will activate further versatility of energy sources, is going to play a transformative role in the maturation of Goodyear’s advanced manufacturing ecosystem.

GTI Energy is renowned for its forward leaning approach, global reach and custom-tailored manufacturing solutions for the fastest growing industries in the world.

With the new facility nearing completion, GTI is now hiring for a range of skilled positions. To learn more about career opportunities, visit gtifabrication.com.Media Contacts: Kendal Mills, GTI Fabrication, k.mills@gtifabrication.com

Phoenix-based Honeywell deepens air taxi collaboration, aims for 2028 certification

Phoenix-based Honeywell Aerospace Technologies has opted to expand a years-long partnership meant to bring a developing electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft — an eVTOL or air taxi — to market.

Honeywell’s partnership with U.K.-based Vertical Aerospace, which has been underway for the past six years, has entered a new long-term phase with the signing of an agreement focused on critical systems for Vertical’s VX4 aircraft.

The partnership contract has a potential value of $1 billion over the next decade, according to Honeywell — which is spinning off into a

separate company later this year from Honeywell International Inc..

The eVTOL’s aircraft management system includes the Honeywell Anthem flight deck, and its flight controls system includes Honeywell’s Compact Fly-by-Wire system — both of which are planned for certification for the VX4 production version.

Honeywell’s Anthem flight deck is a platform that combines cockpit displays, software, controls and connectivity, while its fly-by-wire system allows for electronic rather than mechanical control to improve stability, safety and ease of flight, the company said.

The goal is to certify the systems to meet safety standards set for validation jointly by the UK Civil Aviation Authority and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency — standards that match what’s required for commercial airliners. The partnership is aiming to get the VX4 certified in 2028 and to deliver at least 150 of the aircraft by 2030.

“We have long believed in the importance of advanced air mobility and the significant potential

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we can unlock by harnessing our deep expertise in integrated avionics and flight controls in new and exciting ways,” said David Shilliday, Honeywell Aerospace’s vice president and general manager of advanced air mobility, in a statement. “With a shared commitment to innovation, reliability and safety, we’re excited to deepen our partnership with Vertical to help scale the technology necessary to bring even more advanced, efficient, safe and reliable solutions to the skies.”

Earlier this year, Honeywell said a survey it conducted of 1,000 airline passengers in the U.S. revealed that 98% were open to hopping into an air taxi as part of their travel plans in the future.

The Phoenix-based company’s expanded partnership comes at a time when Arizona’s attractiveness as an aerospace manufacturing location is on the rise. The Grand Canyon State became the third most-attractive location in the United States for aerospace and defense manufacturing and investment, according to a recent report from PwC.

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Under the new agreement, Honeywell is also providing the hand controllers — known as inceptors — pilots will use to maneuver the VX4. Honeywell’s inceptor is a new design, with Vertical as the first customer to use it, and the two companies are working together to optimize it for the new aircraft.

Vertical says it has about 1,500 preorders for the aircraft from customers in four continents that include American Airlines, Japan Airlines, GOL and Bristow.

The two companies will be working together to speed up the process to production by sharing expertise, personnel and testing environments. “As we accelerate toward global certification and scalable production, Honeywell’s aerospace expertise and proven track record in flight-critical systems make it the ideal partner for this next phase,” said Stuart Simpson, CEO of Vertical Aerospace.

Honeywell has also been working with other companies 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.

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Machinery Demand Keeps Momentum Ahead of Rising Economic Uncertainty

New orders of metalworking machinery, measured by the U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders Report published by AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology, totaled $515.8 million in March 2025, the highest monthly value since March 2023. March 2025 orders increased 33.8% from February 2025 and were up 20.5% from March 2024. Through the first quarter of the year, orders totaled $1.26 billion, a 12.4% increase over the first quarter of 2024.

Even with a massive increase of private investment in equipment in the first quarter of 2025, orders of manufacturing technology fell by 5.7% from the previous quarter. However, the decline was not significant enough to derail the upward momentum of the industry that began with IMTS – The International Manufacturing Technology Show in September 2024.

After driving growth in the machinery market over the past several months, orders from contract machine shops underperformed the overall market movements in March 2025. When demand increases for goods and equipment that require machined parts, contract machine shops generally experience capacity constraints as OEMs shift more work toward them and weigh how to handle changing demand over longer time horizons. Meeting this immediate need by the smaller shops requires additional investment in machinery.

Aerospace manufacturers increased their orders in March 2025 to

the highest monthly value on record and the most units ordered since December 2023. In February 2025, the capacity utilization rate of aerospace manufacturers surpassed the level observed before the Boeing machinists strike for the first time since the end of the strike in November 2024. While the industry is positioned to continue its upward trajectory, the current strike of machinists could be another short-term drag on growth.

The first quarter of 2025 showed strong signs that demand for manufacturing technology was beginning to recover after two years of mild decline. Increasing uncertainty and downside risks to the economy could upend the positive path of manufacturing technology orders. After forecasting robust growth in 2025, Oxford Economics recently revised its outlook to a high single-digit decline, as economic conditions could push the recovery in machinery demand to the latter half of 2026.

The United States Manufacturing Technology Orders (USMTO) Report is based on the totals of actual data reported by companies participating in the USMTO program. This report, compiled by AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology, provides regional and national U.S. orders data of domestic and imported machine tools and related equipment.

Analysis of manufacturing technology orders provides a reliable leading economic indicator as manufacturing industries invest in capital metalworking equipment to increase capacity and improve productivity. USMTO.com.

IMTS – The International Manufacturing Technology Show is where the creators, builders, sellers, and drivers of manufacturing technology come to connect and be inspired. Attendees discover advanced manufacturing solutions that include innovations in CNC machining, automation, robotics, additive, software, inspection, and transformative digital technologies that drive our future forward. Powered by AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology, IMTS is the largest manufacturing technology show and marketplace in the Western Hemisphere. With more than 1.2 million square feet of exhibit space, the show attracts visitors from more than 110 countries. IMTS 2024 had 89,020 registrants, featured 1,737 exhibiting companies, and included a Student Summit that attracted 14,713 visitors. Be the change at IMTS 2026, Sept. 14-20, 2026. Inspiring the Extraordinary. IMTS.com. by Christopher Chidzik

April 2025 US Cutting Tool Orders Total $212.8M, Up 2.7% From March

Shipments of cutting tools, measured by the Cutting Tool Market Report compiled in a collaboration between AMT –The Association For Manufacturing Technology and the U.S. Cutting Tool Institute (USCTI), totaled $212.8 million in April 2025. Orders increased 2.7% from March 2025 but were down 2.8% from April 2024. Year-to-date shipments totaled $818.3 million, a drop of 5.1% from the same period in 2024.

“Tariff negotiations change every week without clear direction, stagnating key market segments for our products,” said Steve Boyer, president of USCTI. “Industries like aerospace and automotive, which are heavy users of our products, have been lagging due to uncertainty regarding raw materials, inventories, and acquisition costs of components for assembly. The uncertainties have led to declines in year-over-year orders and delayed what most of us expected would be a considerable uptick for the first half of this year. Gaining traction in the second half of 2025 will be significantly impacted by the speed at which clarity is gained, and manufacturing can be ramped up once that’s achieved.”

Steve Stokey, executive vice president and owner of Allied Machine and Engineering, said: “2025 did not get off to the strong start we experienced in 2024. Recent forecasts have pushed growth out to the third quarter. With clarity on tariffs beginning to take shape and the expectation that Congress and the president will pass the “Big Beautiful Bill,” businesses will have a clearer picture of the playing field for the second half of 2025. If the

forecasters are right, the stars should align, and the numbers will turn upward in the second half of the year.”

The Cutting Tool Market Report is jointly compiled by AMT and USCTI, two trade associations representing the development, production, and distribution of cutting tool technology and products. It provides a monthly statement on U.S. manufacturers’ consumption of the primary consumable in the manufacturing process, the cutting tool. Analysis of cutting tool consumption is a leading indicator of both upturns and downturns in U.S. manufacturing activity, as it is a true measure of actual production levels.

AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology represents U.S.-based providers of manufacturing technology – the advanced machinery, devices, and digital equipment that U.S. manufacturing relies on to be productive, innovative, and competitive. Located in McLean, Virginia, near the nation’s capital, AMT acts as the industry’s voice to accelerate the pace

of innovation, increase global competitiveness, and develop manufacturing’s advanced workforce of tomorrow. With extensive expertise in industry data and market intelligence, as well as a full complement of international business operations, AMT offers its members an unparalleled level of support. AMT also produces IMTS – The International Manufacturing Technology Show, the premier manufacturing technology event in North America. Learn more at AMTonline.org.

Super Radiator Coils

opens new Mesa facility, plans hiring spree

Hiring is underway at a recently completed Mesa facility built for a Minnesota-based engineering and manufacturing company.

The facility, which comprises over 150,000 square feet of both manufacturing and office space, was constructed for Super Radiator Coils, a nearly century-

old company that makes industrial heat exchangers, coils and nuclear products. It is the company’s latest move to expand its presence in the Valley.

While SRC is relatively new to Mesa, its Phoenix division has been around since the 1990s. Its other operations are in Virginia and at its headquarters in Chaska, Minnesota.

To service its Phoenix division, which “specializes in the manufacture of heat exchangers for military markets,” the company’s expansion into the southeast Mesa development broke ground in December 2023.

“When we were looking for expansion opportunities, we explored, to start, the entire country,” said Tyler Johnson, vice president of operations overseeing the Phoenix division. “It wasn’t a given the expansion would take place in Arizona, but Arizona, at large, was attractive to us because we’re seeing a pickup in activity in the West Coast market.”

The facility is already in production, and the company is eyeing an end-of-year timeline to be fully operational.

Meanwhile, hiring at a “record pace” is underway as SRC works to increase its Arizona workforce to around 350 employees. To add to its existing nearly team of nearly 225 Arizona employees, SRC aims to hire around 100 production employees and 25 office workers, Johnson said.

The Mesa operating center was built to prioritize production flow, and affiliates from both Brinkmann Constructors and Ware Malcomb traveled to the Virginia location as they worked to finalize the project, the representative said.

Steps to expand the manufacturer’s Mesa presence are ongoing, as the

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company moves some operations from its Phoenix location to its new facilities. An additional building at the same location as the new facility and another on 8951 E. Warner Road are also operational, according to Johnson. Those locations were leased by SRC with representation from CBRE’s John Grady, Johnson said.

In recent years, East Valley cities have accrued a reputation for rapid growth. An April analysis from StorageCafe showed some of the country’s fastest-growing cities are in that part of the Valley. Mesa ranked in the top 25 of cities with populations over 250,000, demonstrating 12% growth over a decade.

The East Valley’s demographics were appealing to build out the SRC workforce, Johnson said. Mesa’s infrastructure and proximity to the airport and highway also contributed to the decision. Additionally, SRC was drawn to Mesa because it found the family-owned “culture of our company aligns” with the city’s community values.

As of June 12, a production position at the Mesa facility is currently open online, and SRC extended 17 offers on June 11 alone, according to Johnson.By Griffin Uribe Brown – Phoenix Business Journal

How U.S. manufacturing is finding machinists

When Pace Machine & Tool owner Monica Dirr visited an America’s Cutting Edge (ACE) CNC machining bootcamp during a 2023 visit to Indian River State College, she slipped one of the participants her business card.

“‘When you graduate, call me,’” she told him. “And he did. I hired him right away.”

The success he’s had at the small aerospace machine shop in Stuart changed how Dirr has found and trained CNC machinists.

ACE provides free online and in-person training to participants interested in starting or upskilling their machining careers. In-person bootcamps typically run for five days, with time spent on CAD/CAM software and CNC machines.

Dirr says the national program “gives people the basic skills” that she can build on to put them on the shop floor. Additionally, it’s transformed her talent search process.

“It saves you money,” she said. “I went through the routine of advertising and interviewing people. It wastes time. When I go to the school and hire someone out of the program, they’re ready to go.”

Dirr has described the program as a “filter” to finding serious employees. And she isn’t alone in the approach of using ACE to find or upskill talent.

Missouri-based Seyer Industries has described the ACE bootcamp as great not only for exposure, but as a prerequisite for apprentices.

“I see ACE as a recruiting tool,” Chance Henke, workforce development manager at Seyer, said. “We have an apprenticeship that this could serve as a pipeline to.”

Mayday Manufacturing in Texas has been sending cohorts of its own personnel through the training as they’ve turned to in-house employees to fill their machining needs.

“What ACE has done for us is give a leg-up to their training and accelerate their exposure,” said Craig Barhorst, director of operations. “We see it as beneficial for our new machinists or those who show promise to become machinists.”

If you’re a company looking for talent, consider visiting an ACE partner. A full list of partners can be found here.

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Rigid Construction:The machine features a robust base and column, along with cross-roller linear guide ways, ensuring stability and accuracy for heavy material removal.

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Precision: Ball bar testing is performed on each machine to verify accuracy and geometry.

Tool Changer:nIt features a highspeed automatic tool changer.

5-Axis Capability (V-40iT): The V-40iT model includes an integrated tilting rotary table for 5-axis machining, capable of handling loads up to 440 lbs (0-45 degrees) and 200 lbs. It is reknowned for its 25” Y asix capability.

Chip Removal: The machine incorporates an efficient chip auger system and high-volume coolant for effective chip management.

Aerospace: Parts requiring tight tolerances and intricate geometries.

Applications: The Leadwell V-40i is suitable for a wide range of complex milling and drilling operations, particularly in industries demanding high precision and efficiency, such as:

Automotive: Production of highprecision components.

Precision Engineering: General manufacturing of parts requiring high accuracy.

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New Mexico’s national laboratories, Los Alamos National Laboratory and Sandia National Laboratories, are at the forefront of advanced manufacturing, developing cutting-edge technologies that impact everything from national security to everyday consumer products.

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The Quantum Foundry Facility, an initiative launched by Sandia National Laboratories, is working to push forward advancements to allow government entities and industry partners to utilize its fabrication capabilities.

Sandia National Laboratories includes the Microsystems Engineering, Science and Applications (MESA) fabrication facility, repurposed as part of Sandia’s Q2F initiative, where Chris DeRose, P.hD., a research and development manager, oversees a team of about 30 people.The team is made up of experimental physicists as well as software, firmware and control hardware folks who help to control the quantum systems, and a third group focuses on the manufacturing of the quantum devices.The Quantum Scientific Computing Open User Testbed is a quantum computing testbed based on trapped ions that is available to the research community.

Cargill partners with ASU to explore bio-based materials in chip manufacturing

Cargill Bioindustrial is partnering with Arizona State University on a one-year research project focused on usage of advanced materials in semiconductor technology.

The Minnesota-based agribusiness giant’s bioindustrial team is working with scientists at ASU’s Biodesign Institute to study the performance of a compound known as Priamine dimer diamine, often used in computer chip packaging materials, and how the product could be used to improve speed, efficiency and reliability of electronic devices.

Originally developed for other applications, Cargill’s Priamine has shown strong potential in the semiconductor industry, according to a university announcement.

Cargill’s Priamine — made from bio-based raw materials — exhibits performance benefits such as flexibility, durability and moisture resistance. That makes it ideal for use in adhesives, films and coatings, which are all critical parts of semiconductor manufacturing.

“This is a great example of how customer feedback and academic research can open up new possibilities,” Erwin Honcoop, research and technology leader at Cargill Bioindustrial, said in a statement.

“We discovered that Priamine was delivering excellent performance in electronics, and this partnership allows us to better understand why — and what more we can do to help our customers solve real-world challenges.”

ASU professor Tim Long and his team will lead the research project, which began May 12 at ASU’s Biodesign Institute.

“The research really revolves around ‘Can we use bio-based feedstocks in a computer? Well, at first glance, it’s like, ‘Oh no, you can’t do that,’” Long told the Business Journal. “But what Cargill is doing is they’re taking really intricate fatty acid-based molecules and they’re generating precursors to plastics that give properties equal to many of the materials used right now in various components in the semiconductor manufacturing process. So it’s kind of intriguing.”

The yearlong research project represents the first step in what could lead to a comprehensive, synergistic relationship between Cargill and ASU, said Long, who is also director of ASU’s Biodesign Center for Sustainable Macromolecular Materials and Manufacturing,

“Cargill is an internationally known leader of bio-sourced chemicals, plastics and materials,” Long said. “It’s an outstanding opportunity to bridge the company with the Biodesign Institute, which is all about nature-inspired research.”

Long has already selected two ASU students to participate in the research project and they’ll also gain exposure to Cargill’s operations, he added. “It’s very much a working relationship. The students are visiting Cargill. Cargill will be coming here,” he said. “So I think it’s very much going to be a seamless laboratory between the university and the company.”

ASU plays critical role in semiconductor R&D

The Cargill and ASU research partnership marks the latest of many semiconductor-related announcements involving the university.

In January, the U.S. Department of Commerce selected Arizona as the site of the NSTC Prototyping and NAPMP Advanced Packaging Pilot Facility, which will be based at ASU’s Research Park in Tempe.

It will be the country’s third flagship CHIPS for America research and development facility, set up with a focus on R&D to bridge the gap between laboratory research and full-scale semiconductor production.

What’s more, ASU last November landed a $100 million federal CHIPS Act grant to support the SHIELD USA initiative, a project led by a university research team and Deca Technologies, a

SHIELD USA will spur creation of a domestic ecosystem of new advanced packaging service providers — or interconnect foundries — centered on molded core substrate and fan-out wafer-level packaging technologies, the Business Journal previously reported. And earlier this week, Quantum Computing Inc. opened its semiconductor manufacturing facility at ASU Research Park, where it plans to produce thin film lithium niobate chips for use in high-performance computing, machine learning, cybersecurity, sensing and imaging products.

“As the U.S. cultivates investments in this industry, ASU’s ongoing research and workforce development are driving innovation and training the next generation of engineers and scientists,” Sally Morton, executive vice president of ASU Knowledge Enterprise, said in a statement. “Arizona is the place to help secure a lab-to-fab ecosystem.”By Amy Edelen – Phoenix Business Journal

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SERVICE of proof of manufacturing electronic units, guidance units, spare circuit card assemblies and software engineering stations in support of AIM-9X Systems improvements and risk reduction activities for the Navy, Air Force, Army, and Foreign Military Sales customers. Work will be performed in Tucson, Arizona, and is expected to be completed in June 2027. Fiscal 2025 research, development, test and evaluation (Air Force) funds in the amount of $4,080,000 will be obligated at the time of award. Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Maryland, is the contracting activity.

Department of Defense (DoD) Contracts Thru 6/4

Raytheon Co., Tucson, Arizona, is awarded a $1,100,806,209 modification (P00004) to a previously awarded fixed-price incentive (firm-target) contract (N0001924C0032). Work will be performed in Tucson, Arizona (36.14%); North Logan, Utah (9.96%); Niles, Illinois (7.83%); Keyser, West Virginia (7.65%); Hillsboro, Oregon (4.71%); and various other locations within the continental U.S., and is expected to be complete by October 2028. Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Maryland, is the contracting activity.

Able Aerospace Service Inc., Mesa, Arizona, was awarded a $10,553,162 firm-fixed-price, requirements contract for UH-1N helicopter maintenance. This contract provides repair and overhaul services for the UH-1N helicopter’s main rotor hub assembly. Work will be performed in Mesa, Arizona, and is expected to be complete by May 27, 2028. This contract was a competitive acquisition, and two responsive offers were received. No funds will be obligated at the time of award as funds will be obligated on individual orders as they are issued. The Air Force Sustainment Center, Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, is the contracting activity (FA8524-25-D-0004)

Raytheon Co., Tucson, Arizona, is awarded a $13,277,990 cost-plus-fixed fee modification (P00024) to a previously awarded contract (N0001922C0067). This modification adds scope to provide for the continued development

The University of New Mexico COSMIAC, Albuquerque, New Mexico, was awarded a for ceiling $14,968,351 cost-reimbursement contract for advanced design and analysis of space technologies and radiation assurance. This contract provides for developing prototypes, services, and frameworks to evaluate advancing technology for the space platform in various key areas. Work will be performed in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and is expected to be completed by Aug. 30, 2030. Fiscal 2025 research, development, test and evaluation funds in the amount of $994,870 are being obligated at the time of award. The Air Force Research Lab Space Technology Branch, Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, is the contracting activity (FA9453-25-C-X009).

Applied Research Associates Inc., Albuquerque, New Mexico, was awarded a ceiling $20,287,063 indefinite-delivery/ indefinite-quantity contract for the Benefield Anechoic facility antenna system. This contract provides for the development of an antenna system to support electronic warfare threat simulation within the Benefield Anechoic facility. Work will be performed at Edwards Air Force Base, California; and Lafayette, Colorado, and is expected to be completed by May 18, 2030. This contract was a sole source acquisition, and one offer was received. Fiscal 2024, research, development, test and evaluation funds in the amount of $10,359 are being obligated at the time of award. The Air Force Test Center, Test Range and Specialized Contracting Division, Edwards AFB, California is the contracting activity (FA9304-25-D-5001).

New Mexico, has been awarded a maximum $9,999,999 firm-fixedprice, indefinite-quantity contract for KC135 aircraft fastener parts kits. This was a competitive acquisition with two responses received. This is a five-year contract with no option periods. The performance completion date is June 15, 2030. Using military services are Army, Navy and Air Force. Type of appropriation is fiscal 2025 through 2030 defense working capital funds. The contracting activity is the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, Richmond, Virginia (SPE4A7-25-D-0257).

Raytheon Technologies, Raytheon Missiles and Defense, Tucson, Arizona, is awarded an $18,376,198 order (N0001925F0046) against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N0001920G0007). This order provides non-recurring engineering in support of providing a comprehensive and cost-effective redesign of the Tomahawk Fin Controller Electronics Unit Circuit Card Assemblies, as well as addressing parts obsolescence for the Navy and Foreign Military Sales customers. Work will be performed in Tucson, Arizona (51%); and Vergennes, Vermont (49%), and is expected to be completed in August 2028. Fiscal 2024 weapons procurement (Navy) funds in the amount of $9,277,690 and foreign military sales customer funds in the amount of $9,098,508 will be obligated at the time of award, none of which will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. This order was not competed. Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Maryland, is the contracting activity.

Raytheon Co., Tucson, Arizona, is awarded a $18,249,602 firm-fixedprice modification to previously awarded contract (N0002425-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 May 2029. Fiscal 2024 weapons procurement (Army) funding in the amount of $18,249,602 will be obligated at 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.

R&M Government Services, Las Cruces, New Mexico, has been awarded a maximum $9,999,999 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-quantity contract for KC135 aircraft fastener parts kits. This was a competitive acquisition with two responses received. This is a five-year contract with no option periods. The performance completion date is June 15, 2030. Using military services are Army, Navy and Air Force. Type of appropriation is fiscal 2025 through 2030 defense working capital funds. The contracting activity is the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, Richmond, Virginia (SPE4A7-25-D-0257).

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The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has recently updated the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) in response to the increasing number of cyberattacks and data breaches targeting the defense industrial base. The new requirements are starting to appear in DoD contracts, and more federal agencies are expecting to adopt similar requirements in the future. If you’re unsure about your company’s compliance with CMMC, Arizona MEP has developed a simplified process to help you assess your organization and implement IT solutions to meet compliance.

Why Now?

Cyberattacks targeting DoD contractors are increasingly more frequent and sophisticated. To protect sensitive information critical to national security and U.S. manufacturing competitiveness, CMMC now requires businesses to demonstrate compliance by implementing security controls aligned with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.204-21 and NIST SP 800-171, protecting Federal Contract Information (FCI) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), respectively. In addition to aligning CMMC to a cybersecurity standard, the program also seeks to streamline the process and reduce the burden for smaller businesses that only have access to FCI.

What are the updated CMMC Levels?

CMMC outlines three compliance tiers:

• Level 1 – Foundational: This level generally applies to small manufacturers or subcontractors handling FCI, aligns to FAR 52.204-21

• Level 2 – Advanced: For organizations handling CUI, aligns to NIST SP 800-171; may require a third-party assessment.

• Level 3 – Expert: For contractors managing the most sensitive government data with government-led audits.

All contracts will specify the level to which your company falls under.

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“Pursuing CMMC 2.0 is a strategic step toward meeting the rising cybersecurity expectations in both defense and commercial markets,” said Dana Miller, Vice President, embeddedTS. “Arizona MEP has been an invaluable partner, connecting us with the right experts to guide us through the process. Without the support of Arizona MEP, our company would have been navigating the CMMC compliance process blind, but they connected us with the right resources at exactly the right time.”

Don’t wait. CMMC is here, and it’s only a matter of time before it shows up in your next contract. Preparing now could mean the difference between staying in the game or missing out on future contracts entirely. Arizona MEP is here to help with expert, local support tailored to your business’s size, goals, and budget.

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Sen. Rosen welcomes semiconductor manufacturing to Nevada

More than 200 people gathered to celebrate the launch of Nevada’s semiconductor manufacturing industry recently with the grand opening of the University of Nevada, Reno College of Engineering Nanofabrication Lab in the Davidson Foundation Cleanroom. Sen. Jacky Rosen, President Brian Sandoval, members of the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) and representatives from Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto’s office were present.

“The research and work being done here isn’t just providing an unparalleled hands-on learning experience, it’s an invaluable opportunity for skills training and economic growth in cuttingedge science fields like microelectronics, semiconductor production and bio medical engineering,” Rosen said. “We’re going to bring a lot of new workforce here and create a whole new ecosystem.”

The Nanofabrication Lab (NanoFab) is Nevada’s flagship investment in the semiconductor and microelectronics manufacturing supply chain. It is located in the class 100 Davidson Foundation Cleanroom in the University’s William Pennington Engineering Building on the main campus, and is equipped with tools for lithography, deposition, etching, wire bonding and metrology. Collectively, these tools enable the manufacture of electronic, photonic and quantum devices.

NanoFab Director Russ Renzas stressed the importance of community and collaboration in the lab, highlighting that the Nanofabrication Lab was to be an asset for all Nevada. He considered this even when choosing tools — the Quartz Barrel Asher is from Anatech USA in Sparks, Nevada, and the Micromanipulator Versa Probe Station was manufactured in Carson City, Nevada.

“We want to hear from our stakeholders throughout Nevada, including our citizens, our industry and of course our students and faculty about how this facility can help lead Nevada into an ever brighter future,” he said. .

“By making this investment, I believe, and I know, that we are setting up Nevada students for success in those new industries — the in-demand industries, industries of the future,” Rosen said. “We’re going to strengthen our regional supply chain, that strengthens our national supply chain and bolsters our efforts to make Nevada a leader in manufacturing — the kind of manufacturing that will benefit not just our state but our entire nation and improve our national safety and security.”

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Arizona’s aerospace and defense sector companies are poised for growth

Lunar space station testing in Gilbert. Air taxi development in Phoenix. Billiondollar missile manufacturing in Tucson. These Arizona-based endeavors — being shepherded by Northrop Grumman, Honeywell Aerospace Technologies and Raytheon, respectively — reside on the bleeding edge of a defense and aerospace boom that already employs thousands in the Grand Canyon State.

These futuristic initiatives are inching closer to reality every day, and Arizona plays a huge role in their development. They represent just a fraction of a sector that continues to drive economic activity throughout the state, offering the opportunity for diversified growth beyond the much-ballyhooed semiconductor industry.

Of the 482 active business expansion or relocation projects currently in the Arizona Commerce Authority’s pipeline, 67 are related to businesses in the aerospace and defense (A&D) sector, the ACA confirmed.

Those projects represent 14,000 projected new jobs and over $3 billion in investment, making it one of the largest sectors in the pipeline, the ACA said.

“Aerospace and defense continues to be one of Arizona’s fastest-growing industries, with immense opportunity ahead,” ACA President and CEO Sandra Watson said in a

statement to the Business Journal. “We’re strategically focused on aerospace and defense, working alongside our industry and ecosystem partners to enhance our competitiveness, pioneer new training programs, and plan for future growth.”

As an example, Watson pointed to the Aerospace and Defense Future48 Workforce Accelerator, a partnership between Gov. Katie Hobbs, the ACA, Maricopa Community Colleges, Boeing, and Honeywell.

The accelerator “will provide hands-on training to prepare students for in-demand careers in aerospace and defense manufacturing,” Watson said.

The country is taking notice of the state’s standing in the sector.

Arizona now ranks as the third most-attractive location in the United States for aerospace and defense manufacturing and investment, according to a recent report from PwC. PwC found that Arizona ranked among the top five U.S. states for aerospace and defense employment.

The SM-2 missile made by Raytheon in Tucson is primarily used by U.S. and allied navies for fleet air defense and ship defense. U.S. NAVY

While Arizona’s startup aerospace community continues to grow — Tempe-based Solestial, which makes solar cells for use in space missions, is a prime example with a recent $17 million funding round — the state’s aerospace and defense sector is dominated by some of the country’s largest companies.

In the East Valley, Northrop Grumman is overseeing testing and outfitting of NASA Gateway’s first pressurized module, HALO. The module arrived at Mesa

Gateway Airport in April and is part of NASA’s plans to return humans to the moon and create a pathway for crewed missions to Mars. The company, which has approximately 100,000 employees — including 4,200 in Arizona, according to Business Journal research — operates one of the country’s largest spacecraft assembly, integration and test facilities in Gilbert, where it has built more than 100 spacecraft.

Northrop Grumman is also ramping up work with Texas-based Firefly Aerospace Inc., announcing at the end of May a $50 million investment aimed at expanding the joint development of the Eclipse rocket launch and delivery system the companies have been working on since 2022 to support space station resupply missions and national security. The Eclipse is manufactured in Chandler and in Texas.

In late May, California-based Rocket Lab Corp., a prolific space vehicle launch company, said it would pay nearly $300 million to acquire a highly-prized Tucson company, Geost, which produces sensor systems that protect satellites against missile attacks and surveillance tracking.

Phoenix-based Honeywell Aerospace Technologies, meanwhile, recently created a $1 billion partnership with U.K.-based Vertical Aerospace meant to help bring air taxis to market. The partnership follows on the heels of years of work with electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, or eVTOL, and was announced as the Phoenix-based subsidiary of Honeywell International Inc. prepares to spin off into a separate company.

And Virgin Galactic announced in March that it was ready to start assembling of its first Delta SpaceShips at its Mesa manufacturing facility that was completed in July 2024.

On the defense side of A&D, no Arizona company generates more annual contract value than Tucsonbased Raytheon, the missile manufacturing operation of RTX (NYSE: RTX). Raytheon — which employs more than 12,500 people in Arizona — has already been awarded three federal contracts in 2025 of at least $1 billion. The company, which led all Arizona defense contractors with $1.44 billion in total contract value during its 2024 fiscal year, has already been awarded more than $5 billion in contracts through the first five months of the year.

Raytheon and Northrop Grumman have also been working jointly on a billion-dollar contract since 2022 to develop a Hypersonic Attack Cruise Missile (HACM) for the U.S. Air Force. Separately, the two companies announced earlier this month that four successful tests in another collaborative project to develop flight-ready Highly Loaded Grain (HLG) solid rocket motors for the U.S. Army’s Next-Generation Short-Range Interceptor (NGSRI) — the U.S. Army’s new short-range missile that improves on previous options and can be fired from a tripod, vehicle or shoulder launcher.

Northrop Grumman’s other defense work also includes development on a hypersonic missile interceptor for the U.S. military in Chandler. It was selected for that project last fall after having worked concurrently with Raytheon since 2021 on the project, with both companies winning contract enhancements in 2022 and Northrop Grumman receiving another one in 2023.

These futuristic projects are exactly the kind of work that defense-oriented businesses like Raytheon strive for, said Nicolas Owens, an equity analyst with Morningstar who tracks aerospace and defense contractor companies.

“Raytheon’s missiles and missile detection systems are a lucrative business for them, but the big order of business is to invent the next-generation of weapons, not restocking existing ones,” Owens said, noting that members of Congress, including Sen. Kelly, that represent districts with a strong A&D sector are eager to promote the work in their state to add new jobs.

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Raytheon told the Business Journal that it has made over 500 hires year to date in Tucson and that attrition is at or below pre-pandemic levels, reducing the need for replacement hiring. In addition, the manufacturing operation is seeing some growth driven by increased customer demand as programs transition from development to production.

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Arizona officials court hypersonic missile startup Castelion for Tucson expansion

Arizona officials are pitching California-based hypersonic missile startup Castelion Corp. to consider Tucson as a possible expansion site.

Sen. Mark Kelly wrote a letter to Castelion CEO Bryon Hargis and Bobby Panerio, the company’s head of manufacturing, urging the executives to consider Arizona in its domestic manufacturing and testing site selection process.“Arizona is a national hub for the aerospace and defense industry, and Arizona’s economic development community has demonstrated success working with manufacturers to facilitate greenfield expansions, making our state a strong contender for future manufacturing growth,” Kelly wrote.

Founded in 2022 by three former SpaceX executives, Castelion is focused on the “rapid development and mass manufacturing of complex defense systems, with an emphasis on schedule, affordability, and scale,” according to the company’s website.

A spokesperson for Sen. Kelly’s office said he has not had direct discussions with Castelion as his letter of support was part of the ACA’s bid for the company to consider Arizona as a possible site for expansion. By Amy Edelen – Reporter, Phoenix Business Journal

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to boost missile output after securing largest-ever AIM-9X contract

The Tucson-based Raytheon missile manufacturing operation of) has been awarded the largest production contract ever for the U.S. Navy-led AIM-9X Block II missile program.

Under the contract modification deal worth just over $1.1 billion, Raytheon will bump up production to 2,500 missiles per year for the program, which the Navy runs jointly with the U.S. Air Force. More than 30 foreign partner nations also use the weapon, and Raytheon said international interest is growing.

The company — which is one of Arizona’s largest defense contractors — described the contract as a demonstration of the AIM-9X’s importance.

“This award represents a historic milestone for the AIM-9X program, further emphasizing its importance to the U.S. and partnered nations,” said Barbara Borgonovi, president of Naval Power at Raytheon, in a statement. “Through our partnership with the U.S. Navy, we are well-positioned to support this increased demand.”

The AIM-9X missile is a short-range air-to-air and surface-to-air missile that uses advanced infrared tracking and can be configured for use on several kinds of aircraft. Raytheon

said it has been combat proven around the world and has demonstrated effectiveness in tandem with ground-launched weaponry such as the Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System.

The bulk of the work will be performed in Tucson, with expected completion by October 2028. In addition to missiles of various kinds, the contract’s order calls for sectionalization kits, maintenance kits and various associated spares, containers and support equipment, according to the Navy.

Raytheon has more billiondollar deals

Raytheon has been awarded a number of contracts in connection with the AIM-9X program in the recent past, including a nearly $18 million contract in the spring of 2024 to expand studies for future updates to the system.

Since then, Raytheon has inked a $736.5 million deal for more than 1,000 of the missiles and an $11.8 million deal related to flight software for the missile.

This is also the third deal surpassing a billion dollars for Raytheon announced during the past month. In mid-May, the company signed a $2.1 billion contract modification for work on the Standard Missile-3 Block ballistic missile system. A few days after that, Raytheon got an additional $1 billion contract for 55 of the SM-3 Block IB All-Up Rounds that are part of that system.

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on May 19 that it awarded Raytheon a $13.2 million contract modification to continue and expand work on electronic units, guidance units, spare circuit card assemblies and software engineering stations in support of AIM-9X Systems. That work will be performed in Tucson and is expected to be completed in June 2027.

And in an unrelated missile contract announced by the Navy on May 23, Raytheon got a $18.3 million order to perform engineering toward a redesign of the Tomahawk Fin Controller Electronics Unit Circuit Card Assemblies. It will also address parts obsolescence for the Navy and Foreign Military Sales customers. Most of the work will be done in Tucson and is expected to be completed in August 2028. By Jeff Gifford – Phoenix Business Journal

Roadrunner Venture Consortium launches to tap into New Mexico’s deep tech innovations

Roadrunner Venture Studios is launching a strategic alliance to help venture capital firms identify and grow untapped innovations at New Mexico’s national labs, universities and other institutions.

The initiative, Roadrunner Venture Consortium, is backed by venture capital firms Khosla Ventures, Lux Capital and Playground Global, all of which have received money from the New Mexico State Investment Council. Members receive exclusive access to startups in the deep tech space and scientists creating new innovations at New Mexico’s national labs.

Firms will have better access to emerging technologies through Roadrunner Venture Studios’ team based in New Mexico. The VCs are committed to a three-year partnership to leverage infrastructure and connect with the region’s

most promising technologies.

“We are not playing the traditional venture game. We are finding a new way to interface with labs and scientists and corporates and universities,” Adam Hammer, co-founder and CEO of Roadrunner Venture Studios, said. Hammer explained the challenge with much of the technology with potential for commercialization at New Mexico’s institutions is that it is often hard to access and not generally investable by early-stage investors for a number of reasons. For example, more complex technologies can take years to develop or find market fit.

The consortium is “more of a strategic alliance,” according to Hammer, and does not ask members to pool capital. Instead, it brings VCs together to identify potential companies and work in partnership with company creation engines already in New Mexico, such as Up.Labs, Antler and Builders VC.

By Molly Callaghan – Albuquerque Business First

A Superior Precision Manufacturing Shop Certifies To ISO 9001: 2015 With The Help of Consulting Group BMSC

Nestled in the heart of Tucson, Arizona, a small machine shop called Tahl, Inc. has quietly been making a big impact—on Earth, in orbit, and soon even as far away as Saturn’s largest moon, called Titan. Behind its unassuming exterior lies a team of dedicated machinists producing complex, high-tolerance parts for the aerospace, defense, optics, semiconductor, and solar industries.

A Humble Start, A Vision for Precision

Marc Florian, who now plays a key role in the company’s daily operations, grew up in Tucson. He began his journey studying Mechanical Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Arizona, while working part-time in Tahl’s shipping and receiving department. His early exposure to both theory and hands-on work laid the foundation for a career defined by both precision and practicality.

Jim Short, the founder and owner, a degreed mechanical engineer, began his career at Hughes in 1978, where he quickly spotted inefficiencies in the systems around him. That experience led him to start his own business—in 1987 programming his own systems and guiding a small but highly efficient team. Now retired, he still keeps close ties to the company he founded decades ago.

Built to Stay Small—and Exceptional The shop has always been intentionally small, typically staffed with around ten employees. The focus has never been on rapid growth but rather on doing the kind of work others can’t—or won’t. “We’re good at making the hard-tomake parts, particularly those with strange requirements,” Marc says. “Small lot production, tight tolerances, exotic metals and plastics. That’s our thing.”

This specialized focus has earned them the trust of highprofile clients like Raytheon, a major Optics manufacturer, and even NASA contractors. “We’ve built parts that ended up on the Mars Rover and the DragonFly project going to Titan,” Marc adds with pride.

Certification Changed Everything

For years, the shop functioned without ISO certification. Longtime customers were content, often granting them informal bypasses due to the shop’s quality and reliability. But it eventually became clear: to grow and serve new clients, certification was required.

Marc brought in Bretta Kelly, owner of consulting firm BMSC, and her partner Debbie Hart, who helped tailor the ISO process to fit their unique workflow. “They didn’t force us into a mold,” Marc recalls. “They wrote the system around

how we actually work.”

With BMSC’s help, the team became officially certified in just about 3 months—after years of delay, skepticism, and missed opportunities. “We should’ve done this 15 years ago,” Marc admits. “It’s already been good for us.” He adds, “Hiring Bretta and Debbie was an outstanding decision.”

The certification has paid off. Longtime clients approved them officially, new customers came through the door, and Raytheon is expanding the projects they are allowing Tahl to bid on: from tooling-only to production parts. “We’ve already added 4 new clients since certifying”, Marc says.

Quality, Culture, and Capability

The shop’s team is tight knit. There’s been virtually no turnover, with several employees clocking in over a decade of tenure. This loyalty translates directly into quality and consistency in all the products they manufacture.

The shop handles in-house heat treating, and their inspection capabilities include a CMM, Optical Comparator, Rockwell Hardness Tester, and a full set of calibrated instruments. Ontime delivery stands at 99%, with near-perfect quality scores.

Every Friday, they cook for their employees—a tradition that speaks volumes about their culture. “We offer flexibility, solid benefits, and a chance to do meaningful work,” Marc says.

Word of mouth has always been Tahl’s primary source of new business but now, as they continue to evolve, the company is marketing and actively promoting their new ISO certifications and capabilities.

Because from where they stand, excellence isn’t about growing big. It’s about doing it right—and doing what others wont.

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The Mini RCR Brings Innovation and Nostalgia Together

The all new MINI RCR T3 Electric Three Wheeler is a first of its kind. It’s time to bring back a true American classic.

Jon Roberts is a serial entrepreneur with a passion for building things—from thriving businesses to off-road machines. As the owner of Re-Create Companies, a construction firm with nearly 300 employees, he’s played a major role in building out the massive Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company site in Phoenix. He’s also the co-founder of SANDCRAFT Motorsports, a company he and his partner launched in 2014 after growing frustrated with frequent failures of OEM and stock parts in their off-road vehicles. Today, SANDCRAFT produces a wide range of aftermarket products for the UTV industry and holds numerous patents for its cuttingedge designs.

More than five years ago, Roberts decided to launch another venture—this time inspired by childhood nostalgia. That company became Mini RCR.

“I was a kid in the ‘80s and loved riding my three-wheeler with friends,” Roberts recalls. “They were banned in the late ‘80s over safety concerns, especially for children, but I always wanted to bring that feeling back.”

What started as a personal project quickly turned into a full-fledged company. Roberts initially searched for a vintage Honda ATC70 or ATC90 to restore, but quickly realized that acquiring and rebuilding one would be costly—up to $5,000 or more. So, he set out to do what many considered impossible: build and sell a brand-new, modernized three-wheeler.

certified and compliant. And with its nostalgic styling and modern performance, it’s already turning heads.

Ryan Moore, a longtime SANDCRAFT team member, now oversees operations at Mini RCR. He emphasizes the vehicle’s focus on both safety and performance:

Introducing the Mini RCR

Now in production after five years of development, the Mini RCR is an allelectric, pedal-assisted three-wheeler designed to meet the specifications of a Class 2 e-bike. That means it’s street legal across all 50 U.S. states— including California—and can be ridden anywhere a standard bicycle is allowed. No license, registration, or insurance is required.

Thanks to expert legal guidance and proactive work with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the Mini RCR is fully

“We built in a ton of safety features—from all-metal frame and body construction for durability and predictability, to long-travel front shocks and a single, center-mounted rear shock that smooths out the ride.”

Jon adds, “We market the Mini RCR for riders 18 and older, and we strongly recommend wearing a helmet and full safety gear.”

Tech-Savvy Design with a Retro Soul

The Mini RCR features three custom-tuned drive modes:

• Standard Mode – Ideal for new or cautious riders

• Green Mode – Prioritizes maximum range

• Sport Mode – Boosts agility and acceleration

Each mode is programmable and tied to a rider profile, allowing for tailored experiences based on skill and preference.

Although the Class 2 certification caps motor-assisted speed at 20 mph, some aftermarket tuners have already found ways to unlock much higher performance. The torque output has been compared to that of a Tesla—delivering thrilling acceleration and the ability to do wheelies for hours. The battery is rated for up to four hours of continuous riding, and many users have reported exceeding that in test runs. Additionally, the battery is swappable and will charge fully in about 5 hours (110V).

“We’re pricing the Mini RCR at $6,500,” says Jon, “to make it accessible to a wide range of enthusiasts—whether they are 18 years or 72 years young.”

Another bonus with the Mini RCR?

With a powerful electric motor, the T3 is practically silent, no exhaust fumes, oil leaks or upset neighbors.

High-Tech Manufacturing Meets Local Pride

Mini RCR’s production facility is located adjacent to SANDCRAFT’s headquarters in Deer Valley, Arizona, where Jon grew up and went to school. To overcome the labor challenges of modern manufacturing, he’s investing heavily in automation.

“Every machine we buy has to support unattended, lightsout operation,” Roberts explains. “Automation is key.”

To support this goal, Jon partnered with Ellison Machinery, a longtime supplier of CNC equipment. Together with owner Patrick Ellison, Applications Engineering, and Business Manager Ben Schacht, they selected state-ofthe-art tools for Mini RCR’s machining needs.

For turning operations: Hwacheon Hi-Tech 230BL-YSMC CNC Lathe, a multi-axis machine capable of handling exotic materials and complex parts in a single setup.

For milling: Haas EC-400 with a pallet pool system for highvolume, unattended production with 4th-axis capabilities and advanced chip management.

“These machines meet our standards for precision, versatility, and efficiency,” says Roberts.

What’s Next?

With the three-wheel Mini RCR now available for order (they’ve even added a pink version at the request of many admirers), the team is already looking ahead. A two-wheel electric bike is in the works, and early previews have generated buzz among riders and industry insiders alike.

Imagine going out to the garage, hopping on your three wheeler, and riding the bike lane to work, the store or your favorite two-track trailhead! For more information or to place an order, visit MiniRCR.com.

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“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.”

Space Defense Company Raises $100 Million, Plans To Hire Dozens

A company building spaceflight training technology for U.S. Space Force warfighters raised $100 million in venture capital that will fund significant hiring in the coming months.

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.

True Anomaly, based in Centennial, revealed the Series B funding round, saying it will help the 18-monthold business expand, hiring dozens of hardware and software employees over the next year.

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 U.S. Missile Defense Agency announced the award, which nearly triples the value of an earlier Raytheon contract worth more than $1.19 billion back in 2020 to provide management, material and services connected with engineering and product support on variants of the Standard Missile-3 Block, or SM-3, missile.

Loan approval rates among alternative lenders rose to 56.6 percent, one-tenth of a percent higher than in the previous month.

“It’s an awesome external validation of our thesis and the traction we’ve been able to accumulate to date,” said Even Rogers, co-founder and CEO of the company.

True Anomaly has grown from about 50 employees to 107 over the past year. It expects to expand to over 190 by the end of 2024, Rogers said.

Under the extended contract, the SM-3 missiles will be used by both U.S. forces and foreign military customers. The work will be performed in Tucson and Huntsville, Alabama, and the contract runs through Oct. 29, 2029.

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).

True Anomaly formed in early 2022 to help the U.S. military, especially Space Force, respond to the growing militarization of space and the need to have space fighters learn and practice the art of flying satellites and spacecraft in orbit in potentially hostile situations.

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

At more than $2 billion, this is by far the largest contract modification Raytheon has been awarded in recent years, going dramatically beyond some of the biggest modifications of the past two years, including the following:

The company built a pair of small satellites, called Jackal, that will be used for training after they’re launched to low Earth orbit about 350 miles above the planet.

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$325 million for work on the StormBreaker Small Diameter Bomb Increment II

• $344.6 million to supply more StormBreaker weapons

The satellites are scheduled to blast off aboard SpaceX’s Transporter 10 mission carrying many companies‘ small satellites to orbit in March.

• $287 million for recertification and modernization of 166 Tomahawk Block IV All-Up-Round Missiles

• $276.54 million for 155 mm projectiles for the U.S. Army

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.

• $254.5 million for Standard Missile repair and maintenance

True Anomaly has offices in Colorado Springs, where its training center for U.S. military space fighters, many of them U.S. Space Force Guardians, will be. Its Centennial headquarters, just south of Denver, is where the business designs, builds and operates satellites and develops software for satellite operations.

• $231.9 million for Rolling Airframe Missile packs, components and recertification

• $219.8 million for production of 155 mm Excalibur Increment Ib projectiles

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.

Its Mosaic software is being designed to use artificial intelligence and automation to help space warfighters fly dozens of small satellites in coordination with each other to a degree that hasn’t been readily available to the military, Rogers said.

Raytheon — a subsidiary of Virginia-based defense giant RTX Corp. — describes the SM-3 as a defensive weapon used to intercept and destroy intercontinental ballistic missiles. Instead of explosive warheads, it uses the force equivalent to a 10-ton truck traveling 600 miles per hour to destroy targets.

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.

The Space Force in September awarded the company $17 million in a small business innovation research grant to further work on Mosaic. With its new VC funding, the company also plans to build dozens of satellites in 2024 and 2025 it will launch to add to its training portfolio.By Greg Avery – Denver Business Journal

The weapon can be fired from land or sea. It is part of the U.S. Navy’s Aegis Weapon System and has also been delivered to the Japanese Navy ships. It is a key component for missile defense in Europe, being carried by U.S. Navy ships off Europe’s coast and at the ready at a land-based site in Romania, Raytheon said. By Jeff Gifford – Digital Editor, Phoenix Business Journal

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.

Machinery Orders Continue Upswing

Despite Typical April Decline

by Christopher Chidzik

New orders of metalworking machinery, measured by the U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders Report published by AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology, totaled $444.9 million in April 2025. This marked a 12.7% decline from March 2025 and a nearly 40% increase from April 2024. Machinery orders in 2025 placed through April totaled $1.69 billion, a 17.8% increase over the first four months of 2024.

Typically, April machinery orders decline by 21% from March, which tends to see outsized order volumes due to many machinery manufacturers ending their fiscal year. This year’s March-April decline of 12.7% represents the lowest drop since April 2022. Some of this strong demand could be attributed to front-running the coming tariffs on imported goods and expectations of increased demand for domestically sourced manufactured goods and components. Despite declines in overall manufacturing output, machinery manufacturers increased production by 0.3% in April, continuing the upward trend that began in October 2024.

Orders of manufacturing technology from contract machine shops showed signs of continuing demand, declining by only 6.3% from March to April 2025; the overall market fell by more than twice that number. Primary metal manufacturers increased orders to their highest level since February 2024. If the recent tariff increase on metals remains, orders from this sector could increase as domestic suppliers attempt to meet new demand with limited available capacity. Orders from aerospace manufacturers dropped by nearly half from their March 2025 levels but remained slightly above their 2024 monthly average.

Demand held the industry’s upward momentum through April, and learning the true impact of recent tariff announcements could take some time due to their erratic implementation. The National Association of Manufacturers’ recently released Manufacturer’s Outlook Survey showed a steep decline in respondents reporting an optimistic economic outlook compared to their previous survey. Despite this waning optimism, the survey also reported that capital investments are still expected to rise modestly over the next 12 months, albeit at a lower level than projected earlier in the year.

Marzee: From Waterjet Pioneers to Laser Leaders

For nearly three decades, Marzee has been a name synonymous with precision and quality in the world of waterjet cutting. Founded in 1998 by Ed and his father Neil Wenz, the company has earned a reputation for craftsmanship, problem-solving, and treating every customer—no matter the size of the order—with respect.

But what many people don’t realize is how far Marzee has evolved beyond its waterjet roots. Today, the company also offers high-speed laser cutting, CNC press brake forming, and in-house deburring services—allowing them to provide end-to-end metal processing under one roof. That combination of experience, technology, and values has positioned Marzee as a cutting-edge manufacturer ready to meet modern demands.

“Waterjet cutting put us on the map,” Ed says. “But adapting and investing in the right technologies is what’s kept us relevant. We’re not afraid to evolve.”

The Turning Point: A Strategic Laser Investment

About four years ago, Ed had a realization: Marzee was losing jobs to competitors equipped with fiber lasers. “Speed was a factor,” he says. “Especially on thinner materials, lasers were just faster and more cost-effective than waterjets.”

So he made a bold move—investing in a 6kW fiber laser.

“It immediately changed the game,” Ed recalls. “We started winning back jobs we’d been losing, and customers were impressed by the speed and finish. From that point forward, demand for laser work just kept growing.”

Recognizing the opportunity, Ed didn’t stop there. Two years ago, Marzee invested in two state-of-the-art Eagle fiber lasers—one 20kW and one 30kW. The 30kW acquisition came unexpectedly when another buyer backed out during the delivery of the 20kW machine, allowing Ed to secure a deal on the higher-wattage system.“They’re German-engineered and Polish-built,” he says. “In terms of performance, they’re on another level.”

These Eagle lasers deliver astonishing performance, with cutting speeds of up to 13,000 inches per minute and acceleration of up to 6Gs. The cutting head moves so quickly that it’s nearly impossible to track with the naked eye.And they’re built for endurance.

“They’re designed to run 24/7,” says Ed. “And that’s exactly what we can do.”

Waterjet vs. Laser

While the laser equipment has dramatically expanded Marzee’s capabilities, Ed is quick to point out that waterjet cutting is still a foundational service.

Waterjet technology uses a combination of highpressure water and abrasive media to cut through virtually any material—metal, glass, foam, plastics, rubber, tile, and composites—with no heat-affected zones (HAZ). That makes it invaluable in industries like aerospace and medical manufacturing, where thermal stress can alter the material properties and compromise performance.

“If you’re cutting titanium or aerospace alloys, heat is a deal-breaker,” Ed explains. “That’s where waterjets shine.”

Waterjet cutting also allows for tight tolerances and clean finishes, making it ideal for parts requiring secondary machining, tapping, or coatings. It’s especially useful for exotic materials or multilayer composites that other cutting methods struggle with.

By contrast, fiber lasers are best suited for cutting metals up to 1” thick with extreme speed and precision. Marzee runs their lasers with nitrogen assist gas, which prevents oxidation and results in clean, burr-free edges on thinner materials. That’s particularly beneficial when parts need further fabrication, such as tapping or welding.

“With tolerances as tight as ±0.003”, fiber lasers are unbeatable for sheet metal work,” says Ed. “The turnaround time is dramatically faster than with waterjet, and for high-volume jobs, the cost savings are significant.”

More Than Just Cutting: Full-Service Fabrication

As Marzee’s customer base expanded, clients began asking for more complete part solutions. They didn’t just want flat parts—they wanted them deburred, formed, and ready to assemble. To meet this need, Marzee brought deburring and forming in-house.

Laser-cut parts, particularly in thicker materials, often leave burrs or sharp edges. That’s not

an issue with waterjet, but with laser, deburring becomes essential. Marzee invested in equipment and training so they could handle that process internally— saving customers time and ensuring quality control.

Next came the CNC press brake, which allows Marzee to bend and form metal parts to exact specifications. Using a punch-and-die system, the machine is repeatable to ±0.0004 inches, ensuring consistency across production runs. “It’s all about convenience and quality,” Ed explains. “If you can get cutting, bending, and finishing from one trusted source, why go anywhere else?”

Who They Serve: From Sky Harbor to the Street

Marzee’s capabilities serve a wide range of industries: aerospace, defense, architecture, manufacturing, utilities, and more. They’ve completed work for major names like APS, U-Haul, and Valley Metro—as well as hundreds of small businesses and startups.

One of their latest accomplishments? Cutting the terrazzo inlays at Phoenix Sky Harbor’s Terminal 4—a project that spanned eight months and showcased the intricate, artistic potential of waterjet cutting.

They’ve also fabricated custom architectural panels and screening walls for the Valley Metro Light Rail South Extension, adding both function and beauty to transit stops across the city.

“We’ve got over 3,000 active customers,” Ed says. “And we treat them all the same—whether they’re a Fortune 500 company or someone off the street with a sketch and an idea.”

That philosophy carries over to pricing and accessibility. Marzee has a $20 minimum for waterjet and a $50 minimum for laser, making their services accessible even for hobbyists and inventors.

Inside the Shop: Team and Culture

Today, Marzee operates out of a 20,000-square-foot facility, staffed by a lean but capable team. Automation has played a big role in scaling efficiently. “Loading and unloading is fully automated on the lasers,” Ed says. “That keeps our throughput high without needing a huge headcount.”

What really sets the team apart, though, is the culture.

“Most of our employees have been here five years or more,” Ed says. “One has been with us over a decade. That kind of loyalty is rare in this business.”

Marzee goes out of its way to support the team. The company buys lunch for employees every single day, contributes significantly to health insurance, and pays for all major holidays. “You take care of your people, and they’ll take care of your business,” Ed says simply.

Quality, Integrity, and Legacy

Marzee is ISO9001:2015 certified, a rigorous quality management standard that is applied to every job, regardless of the client.

The average turnaround time is 8–10 business days, but rush jobs are a regular part of their schedule. “Expedites happen almost daily,” Ed says. “If you need it fast, we’ll make it happen. I don’t believe in ‘it can’t be done’—it just means I haven’t done it yet.”

They also pride themselves on quoting with honesty and never outsourcing work. Every cut, every bend, every finish happens on-site at Marzee. “That’s how we maintain control,” Ed explains. “We’re loyal to the suppliers who help us deliver quality, and we expect the same integrity in return.”

Looking Ahead: Just Getting Started

Despite all the growth, Ed says Marzee still stands on the same two pillars it was founded on: craftsmanship and relationships.

“We’ve come a long way since 1998, but we haven’t changed who we are. We believe in doing the job right, treating people well, and staying ahead of the curve.”

Waterjet built the business. Laser is helping it scale. And with a team of dedicated professionals, industry certifications, and high-powered technology, Marzee is just getting started.

Whether you’re a billion-dollar enterprise or a local entrepreneur, Ed leaves the door open:“If you’ve got a vision, we’ll help you cut it into reality.” Want to learn more or request a quote? Visit marzee.com, call: (602) 269-5801 or stop by their facility in Phoenix — no appointment necessary.

the state with a mission to make every Arizona manufacturer the most successful business it can be.

“We work with companies of all sizes across all different industries, anywhere in the state,” says Dave Garafano, Senior Vice President of Manufacturing Programs and Executive Director of AZ MEP.

“Our smallest client is a twoperson machine shop, and we’ve worked with large companies like Honeywell and Raytheon.”

AZ MEP’s services are split into two broad categories: Operational Excellence and Business Excellence. Operational services include lean manufacturing and continuous improvement, supply chain optimization, quality management and ISO/AS certification, training and workforce development safety, and more. Business Excellence services include strategic planning, board development, financial management and cash flow modeling, sales and marketing, website development, cybersecurity and IT services, and anything else a company might need to succeed. AZ MEP even offers an advanced leadership academy with a customized curriculum developed by University of Arizona faculty, designed to sharpen the skills of current and future leaders.

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Arizona is proud to be the global hub for advanced manufacturing with over 195,000 direct jobs and a contribution of $44.3 billion to the state’s gross domestic product. From semiconductors to battery manufacturing and everything in between, the state continues to double down on supporting a diversified ecosystem through pro-innovation policies and forwardthinking programs such as the Arizona Manufacturing Extension Partnership (AZ MEP). Housed under the Arizona Commerce Authority, AZ MEP provides operational and business services to small- and medium-sized manufacturers across

“AZ MEP’s goal is to be there for manufacturers with whatever support they need, whenever they need it,” says Garafano. “We even help owners prepare their companies for sale or transition to the next generation of family ownership, working through all of the business, operations, and financial issues to ensure the highest possible sales price and continued success of the business after the transaction is complete.” AZ MEP is a member of the Manufacturing Extension

Partnership (MEP) National Network and primarily funded by the Commerce Department’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The purpose for establishing the MEP National Network was to bring manufacturers back to the United States from overseas.

“The Manufacturing Extension Partnership is a federal program that was created in the 1980s when big manufacturing companies were chasing low-cost labor

around the world and setting up factories in other countries — mostly Asia, and some Eastern European locations,” notes Garafano. “Congress saw that happening and decided to create a manufacturing-oriented program to help U.S. companies stay competitive and keep a lot of those jobs in the United States. Fast forward thirty-odd years, and we now have an MEP in every state, plus one in Puerto Rico, all focused on helping the manufacturing companies in their respective states.”

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Microchip Technology’s turnaround plan shows progress, CEO says company better positioned

Microchip Technology Inc. has made progress on its plan to turn around the Chandlerbased semiconductor company’s overall performance and bottom line, the company’s top executive said on an earnings call.

Microchip CEO Steve Sanghi said he completed several actions as part of his nine-point turnaround plan, including refining the company’s distribution strategy, re-engaging with customers and changing its long-term business model to reflect current operating conditions.

Sanghi said Microchip resized its manufacturing footprint in its first fiscal quarter, pointing to the decision to close its Tempe manufacturing facility, which was listed for sale in May. In addition, Microchip completed a global layoff of 10% of its employees as part of its efforts to cut expenses. The company had announced plans to cut 2,000 jobs — including 330 workers based at its Tempe fab — by the end of June.“The decisive actions we have taken under our nine-point plan are enhancing our operational

capabilities through more efficient manufacturing, improving inventory management and a renewed strategic focus,” Sanghi said. “As we move forward from a challenging fiscal year, we believe Microchip is better positioned to capitalize on growth opportunities as market conditions evolve.”

Sanghi highlighted the company’s progress on its inventory reduction efforts. The company in recent months had grappled with elevated inventory, prompting its Tempe fab shutdown.

Microchip had 251 days of inventory at the end of March, down from 266 days in its fiscal third quarter. The company’s target inventory is 130 to 150 days.“Our goal is to reduce inventory by over $350 million, which will liberate cash,” Sanghi said.

Microchip continues to operate its Oregon factory on a rotating time off schedule as part of the company’s inventory reduction efforts, he added.

“These actions reduce capacity but leaves the fabs in a position to ramp capacity rapidly — when needed — on short notice,” he said.

Sanghi also told investors and analysts on the earnings call that Microchip has initiated discussions with federal officials about the company’s CHIPS Act funding application, but the CHIPS Program Office is still “reorganizing under the new administration,” he said.

Microchip expects revenue between $1.02 billion and $1.07 billion for the first quarter of fiscal 2026, based in part on an early uptick in customer bookings and shipments, Sanghi said.“While we believe the inventory at our customers, channel partners and downstream customers will continue to correct, the customers and distributors are starting to

increase their purchases,” Sanghi said. “As a result, I am finally calling the last quarter as a revenue bottom for us.”

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Honeywell completes $2.2B Sundyne acquisition

Honeywell closed on its $2.16 billion acquisition of heat pump maker Sundyne from private equity firm Warburg Pincus.

Honeywell expects the Sundyne addition to immediately contribute to its sales growth in the first full year of ownership, according to the press release.

The Sundyne closure follows another pending acquisition that Honeywell plans to add to its universal oil products segment. The company is purchasing chemical manufacturer Johnson Matthey’s catalyst technologies business for 1.8 billion pounds ($2.4 billion), which Honeywell said will offer customers broader solutions to produce loweremission fuels. The transaction is expected to close in 2026.

“The combination of Sundyne and Honeywell will add significant value for our customers, channel partners and employees,” Sundyne’s CEO Mary Zappone said in a statement. “There are numerous benefits that we can achieve together with Honeywell that will accelerate growth and improve efficiency for customers.”

Honeywell’s latest acquisition aligns with its plans to streamline its portfolio as it shifts focus to automation, aviation technology and clean energy. The conglomerate’s strategy includes spinning off its advanced materials, automation and aerospace businesses into three independent public companies by 2026.

Honeywell also made several acquisitions over the past year with the goal of driving growth in those three priority areas. In September 2024, the company completed its $1.81 billion acquisition of Air Products’ liquefied natural gas process technology and equipment business. The portfolio is now under Honeywell’s ESS business.

A J.P Morgan global research report projects global LNG supply capacity to increase by 350 billion cubic meters by 2030, driven by increasing liquefaction capacity from North America and Qatar. The report also forecasts that the U.S. is set to become the largest LNG exporter in the world and will produce more than a third of the LNG supply by 2030.

The U.S. boom is attributed in part to low construction costs and skilled labor, favorable elements that help build out new LNG facilities. “The country has gone from effectively producing zero LNG in 2015 to 86 million tons in 2023, with more projects in various stages of construction underway,” Tarek Hamid, head of North American Corporate Credit Research at J.P. Morgan, said in the report.

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“For many projects, we have two-week turnarounds,” Carlos says. “We’re small and flexible, and we buy directly from mills for stainless steel bar, plate, and tube.”

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It was during this time that Carlos saw an opportunity. “I realized Tucson was an underserved market,” he says. “Phoenix had plenty of metal service suppliers, but Tucson didn’t have enough options, especially when it came to value-added services.”

Carlos started small—buying raw materials, aggregating orders, and eventually investing in cutting equipment when customers began asking, “Can you cut this for us?” From a manual saw to an automatic one, his capabilities grew. Before long, he was supplying plate materials to clients and eventually added two OMAX waterjet machines of his own. Today, the combination of supplied materials (stainless steel) that require waterjet cutting comprises nearly 75% of the company’s revenue. Carlos says, “Our waterjets are so valuable to our customers because of the variety of materials and thickness we can cut.”

Unlike typical raw material distributors that offer basic square or bar cutting, Carlos’s operation specializes in complex, finished profile parts providing a level of sophistication that stands out in the region. “Most waterjet shops don’t cut this precisely or offer materials,” he notes.

Carlos and his lean team prioritize both quality and customer experience. They stock raw materials with high turnover and even reserve materials for clients with predictable needs. The company supplies to a range of industries including aerospace, chemical processing, water treatment, and semiconductor manufacturing—

Last year, as more clients required ISO9001-certified suppliers, Carlos connected with Bretta Kelly, owner of BMSC consulting. “I had read about Bretta and her colleague Debbie Hart in this magazine for years, and I especially valued the fact that they worked extensively with small companies like mine. These small shops all raved about BMSC. Additionally, I have attended their seminars over the years.” “The process was incredibly smooth,” Carlos recalls. “Bretta and Debbie had templates that they tailored to our operations. We didn’t have to change any processes, just improved how we documented things—especially tagging customer materials, tracking on-time deliveries, and communicating delivery changes.”

BMSC, LLC bretta.bmsc@gmail.com 602-445-9400 Businessmsc.com

The results were immediate. On-time delivery performance jumped to 95%, and the company hasn’t had a single return. “Communication was the biggest change,” Carlos says. “Now, everyone on the team—from processing to sales—knows what’s due and when. And if something causes a delay, we immediately let our customer know.”

Despite its growth, the business remains proudly Tucson-centric, with 90% of its customer base in the region. “We’re not just a waterjet shop, and we’re not just a metal supplier,” Carlos says. “We do stainless bar, plate, aerospace grades—whatever our customers need, with precision and accountability.”

For Carlos, the mission is clear: stay local, stay nimble, and continue providing unmatched service to a community that’s needed it for a long time. HT Metals offers you a degreed Metallurgist, and you can not only purchase your aerospace grade stainless materials from them, but you can also get them waterjet cut. To learn how they can help your business, contact them at: (520) 807-6157 or visit HTMetals.com

To learn how you can improve your business with ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D certification, contact Bretta Kelly at (602) 445-9400 or visit BusinessMSC.com. From Scrap to

NEW MACHINERY

Additive Mfg/3 D Printing

D & R Machinery 480-775-6462

DMG Mori 480-276-7019

Automation Equipment/ Robotics

Heller 248-813-7072

Hexagon ____________ 303-859-7159

Productivity Inc. 505-415-2004

CHIP CUTTING

Boring Mills

D & R Machinery ______ 480-775-6462

Magnum Precision Mach 602-431-8300

Magnum Precision Mach 505-345-8389

CNC Mills

Adams Machinery 480-968-3711

Arizona CNC Equip______ 480-615-6353

Chiron Group 714-336-0485

D & R Machinery 480-775-6462

DMG Mori 480-276-7019

Doosan Infracore America 973-618-2500

Ellison Machinery

480-968-5335

Haas Factory Outlet 480-968-5877

Heller 248-813-7072

Magnum Precision Mach 602-431-8300

Magnum Precision Mach 505-345-8389

Matsuura Machinery 510-685-6151

Methods Machine 602-437-2220

Makino 602-228-0347

North-South Machinery 602-391-4696

Productivity Inc. 505-415-2004

Sonoran Machinery 480-826-5283

TSM Machinery 602-233-3757

White’s Niche Products 602-290-9402

CNC Lathes

Adams Machinery 480-968-3711

Arizona CNC Equip 480-615-6353

Chiron Group 714-336-0485

D & R Machinery 480-775-6462

DMG Mori 480-276-7019

Ellison Machinery 480-968-5335

Heller 248-813-7072

Magnum Precision Mach 602-431-8300

Magnum Precision Mach 505-345-8389

Matsuura Machinery 510-685-6151

Methods Machine 602-437-2220

Productivity Inc. 505-415-2004

Sonoran Machinery 480-826-5283

TSM Machinery 602-233-3757

White’s Niche Products ___ 602-290-9402

CNC Drill/ Tapping Machines

Adams Machinery 480-968-3711

D & R Machinery 480-775-6462

Haas Factory Outlet 480-968-5811

Magnum Precision Mach 602-431-8300

Magnum Precision Mach ___505-345-8389

Sonoran Machinery 480-826-5283

CNC Punching Centers

Magnum Precision Mach __ 602-431-8300

FELIPE

EDM: Dielectric

Systems/Filtration

Ebbco Inc

800-809-3901

ELECTRICAL

Equip Hookup & Disconnect

Geiger Electric Co

Geiger Electric Co

Lighting

623-773-1787

623-773-1787

Relocation: Electrical

Geiger Electric Co

623-773-1787

Service Upgrades

Geiger Electric Co

GRINDING

623-773-1787

Grinding Filtration

Ebbco Inc

800-809-3901

Grinding Machines

ACC Machinery

_______ 602-258-7330

Adams Machinery 480-968-3711

Arizona CNC Equip

D & R Machinery

DCM Tech

Productivity Inc.

505-415-2004

Sonoran Machinery 480-826-5283

Grinding Machines, OD/ID

Adams Machinery 480-968-3711

D & R Machinery 480-775-6462

Haas Factory Outlet 480-968-5877

Magnum Precision Mach 602-431-8300

Magnum Precision Mach 505-345-8389

Grinding Machines, Rotary Surface

DCM Tech 800-533-5339

Grinding Machines, Tool

Adams Machinery 480-968-3711

D & R Machinery 480-775-6462

Sonoran Machinery 480-826-5283

Honing Machines

Adams Machinery 480-968-3711

Magnum Precision Mach 602-431-8300

Magnum Precision Mach 505-345-8389

Magnetic Drills/Cutters

ACC Machinery ________ 602-258-7330

Adams Machinery _______ 480-968-3711

Manual Lathes & Mills

ACC Machinery 602-258-7330

Adams Machinery 480-968-3711

Arizona CNC Equip 480-615-6353

Adams Machinery _______ 480-968-3711

D & R Machinery 480-775-6462

Echols Saw & Supply 602-278-3918

Mesa Mach Sales 480-545-0275

Sonoran Machinery 480-826-5283

Swiss Screw Machines

D & R Machinery 480-775-6462

QualityMTS 847-776-0073

Schenk Intertech 949-360-1512

Tapping Machines

ACC Machinery 602-258-7330

Adams Machinery 480-968-3711

D & R Machinery 480-775-6462

MANUFACTURING EQUIPMENT

Lang-Technik 262-446-9850

Automation & Controls

DMG Mori 480-276-7019

Bystronic Inc. 2200 West Central Road Hoffman Estates, IL 60192

T: 847-214-0300 F: 847-214-0299 bystronic.com

Cory Jensen National Marketing and Communications Lead Mobile 224-806-0109 cory.jensen@bystronic.com

Latitude Machinery

602-517-7153

Magnum Precision Mach 602-431-8300

S&S Machinery Sales 602-368-8542

Sterling Fab Tech 855-222-7084

Cold Saw Machines

BLM Group 248-560-0080

Gantry Systems, CNC

ACC Machinery 602-258-7330

Iron Workers

ACC Machinery 602-258-7330

Adams Machinery 480-968-3711

Magnum Precision

480-615-6353

480-775-6462

800-533-5339

D & R Machinery 480-775-6462

Haas Factory Outlet 480-968-5877

Magnum Precision Mach 602-431-8300

Lang-Technik 262-446-9850

Productivity Inc. 505-415-2004

FABRICATION

DMG Mori 480-276-7019

Magnum Precision Mach

Magnum Precision Mach

602-431-8300

__ 505-345-8389

North-South Machinery 602-391-4696

Magnum Precision Mach 505-345-8389

TSM Machinery 602-233-3757

Sawing Machines

ACC Machinery 602-258-7330

5-Axis Cutting Laser Machines

BLM Group 248-560-0080

CNC Punching Centers

ACC Machinery 602-258-7330

S&S Machinery Sales

Sterling Fab Tech

Punch Presses

602-368-8542

855-222-7084

Adams Machinery 480-968-3711

Bystronic Inc 847-214-0300

Landmark Solutions 714-393-3783

Latitude Machinery 602-517-7153

Shearing Machines

ACC Machinery ________ 602-258-7330

Adams Machinery 480-968-3711

Tube Laser Cutting Machines

BLM Group

248-560-0080

Welding Equipment

ACC Machinery 602-258-7330

METAL FINISHING EQUIPMENT

Anodizing, Plating, Passivation Equipment

Americhem Engineering ____ 602-437-1188

INjJECTION MOLDING EQUIP

3D Laser Scanners

Hexagon 303-859-7159

INSPECTION EQUIP

3D Measurement Systems

Ellison Machinery 480-968-5335

Hexagon 303-859-7159

Mitutoyo America 520-709-1261

Zeiss Ind. Metrology 800-327-9735

Coordinate Measuring Mach.

Advanced Coordinate Tech 480-921-3370

D & R Machinery 480-775-6462

Ellison Machinery 480-968-5335 303-859-7159

Klontech Industrial Sales ___ 480-948-1871

Mitutoyo America 520-709-1261 847-286-9953

Total Quality Systems 480-377-6422

Zeiss Ind. Metrology 800-327-9735

Gauging Equipment

Advanced Coordinate Tech 480-921-3370

Ellison Machinery 480-968-5335

Hexagon ____________ 303-859-7159

Klontech Industrial Sales 480-948-1871

Mitutoyo America 520-709-1261

Total Quality Systems 480-377-6422

Washington Calibration 480-820-0506

Magnetic Particle (NDT) Machines

DCM Tech 800-533-5339

Metrology Instruments

Advanced Coordinate Tech 480-921-3370

Ellison Machinery _______ 480-968-5335

Hexagon 303-859-7159

Klontech Industrial Sales 480-948-1871

Latitude Machinery 602-517-7153

Mitutoyo America 520-709-1261

Renishaw ___________ 847-286-9953

Total Quality Systems 480-377-6422

Washington Calibration 480-820-0506

Zeiss Ind. Metrology ___ 800-327-9735

EMAIL: mhahn@magnumabq.com

www.royalprod.com

Tel: 1-631-273-1010

1-800-645-4174

Fax: 1-631-273-1066 1-800-424-2082 orders@royalprod.com

S&S Machinery Sales

TSM Machinery

602-368-8542

602-233-3757

ACCESSORIES

Abrasives

Copper State Bolt & Nut

Global Superabrasives

S.L. Fusco

S.L. Fusco

Adhesives

800-603-6887

888-586-8783

602-276-0077

602-276-0077

Air Blast Cabinets, Blast Rooms

Lone Arrow

480-507-8074

Air Distribution Systems

Magnum Precision Mach

602-431-8300

Band Saw/ Blades

D & R Machinery

Echols Saw & Supply

S.L. Fusco

480-775-6462

602-278-3918

602-276-0077

Bar Feeders

Arizona CNC Equip

D & R Machinery

Edge Technologies

Ellison Machinery

Magnum Precision Mach

Loveless 181 Business Park Dr. Bristol, CT. 06010 www.gmnusa.com

Tel: 800-686-1679 Fax: 860-409-2552 Email: dloveless@gmnusa.com

Bellows

Hennig______________909-420-5796

Cabinets, Custom

Lone Arrow 480-507-8074

Chip Conveyors

Hennig_____________909-420-5796

Chip Management

Arizona CNC Equip 480-615-6353

Ellison Machinery________480-968-5335

Hennig_____________909-420-5796

Chip Removal

Arizona CNC Equip 480-615-6353

Ellison Machinery 480-968-5335

Chuck Jaws

Arizona CNC Equip 480-615-6353

Ellison Machinery 480-968-5335

Chucks

Adams Machinery 480-968-3711

Arizona CNC Equip 480-615-6353

BISON 714-931-1327

Ellison Machinery 480-968-5335

Clamping

SCHUNK 919-452-4535

CNC Collet Chucks

Coolant Systems

Castrol Industrial 602-921-7634

Ebbco Inc

800-809-3901

MP Systems 909-282-7463

Star Metal Fluids 800-367-9966

Coolant Systems: Chillers

MP Systems 909-282-7463

AUTOMATION COMPONENTS

Lockouts

Welker Engineered Products 800-229-0890

New Linear Slides

Welker Engineered Products 800-229-0890

Shot Pins

Welker Engineered Products 800-229-0890

CUING TOOLS

Cutting Tools

ARNO USA 815-236-8118

Copper State Bolt & Nut 800-603-6887

Cutting Tools Consultants 602-277-1342

Haydale 530-598-8774

Lang-Technik 262-446-9850

PH Horn 602-489-0096

S.L. Fusco 602-276-0077

Drillling/ Gear Cutting/ Reaming Tools

PH Horn 602-489-0096

Grooving Tools

ARNO USA 815-236-8118

Live Tool Holders

BISON 714-931-1327

480-615-6353

480-775-6462

951-440-1574

480-968-5335

602-431-8300

Sonoran Machinery 480-826-5283

Royal Products 800-645-4174

Collet Fixtures

Sonoran Machinery 480-826-5283

Royal Products 800-645-4174

SCHUNK 919-452-4535

Spindle Tooling BISON 714-931-1327 Static Tool Holders

Fixtures

BISON

714-931-1327

Lang-Technik_________ 262-446-9850

Grinding Wheels

Global Superabrasives ____

SCHUNK

888-586-8783 Grippers

919-452-4535

Guard & Vacuum Pedestals For Grinders

Midaco Corporation

Royal Products

Live Centers

847-593-8420

800-645-4174

Lubricants / Systems

S.L. Fusco

Star Metal Fluids

602-276-0077

800-367-9966

New Way Covers & Repair

Hennig______________909-420-5796

Pallet Systems

Adams Machinery

Arizona CNC Equip

480-968-3711

480-615-6353

D & R Machinery 480-775-6462

Ellison Machinery 480-968-5335

Parts Washing Equipment

D & R Machinery

Qualichem, Inc

480-775-6462

480-320-0308

S.L. Fusco 602-276-0077

Star Metal Fluids 800-367-996

R8 Quick-Change Tool System

Royal Products 800-645-4174

SCHUNK

Robot Accessories

919-452-4535

Rota-Rack Parts Accumulator

Royal Products 800-645-4174

S.L. Fusco

GMN USA

Sealants

Spindles

602-276-0077

800-686-1679

Vibratory Equipment

Adams Machinery 480-968-3711

D & R Machinery 480-775-6462

Vises and Vise Jaws

Arizona CNC Equip 480-615-6353

Lang-Technik 262-446-9850

Stevens Engineering 602-272-6766

Waterjet Abrasives

Lone Arrow __________ 480-507-8074

Waterjet Accessories

Lone Arrow 480-507-8074

Waterjet Replacement Parts

Arizona CNC Equip 480-615-6353

Wipers

Hennig_____________909-420-5796

Work Holding

Ellison Machinery 480-968-5335

Kurt Manufacturing 763-574-8320

Lang-Technik 262-446-9850

Stevens Engineering 602-272-6766

CONSUMMABLES

Cutting Fluids & Oils (Coolants)

Castrol Industrial 602-921-7634

Echols Saw & Supply 602-278-3918

Pioneer Distributing Co. 602-278-2693

S.L. Fusco 602-276-0077

Star Metal Fluids 800-367-9966

EDM Materials & Supplies

Adams Machinery 480-968-3711

D & R Machinery 480-775-6462

EDM Network 480-836-1782

EDM Performance acc’s 800-336-2946

Qualichem Inc 480-320-0308

Single Source Technologies 602-686-0895

Star Metal Fluids ______ 800-367-9966

Impression Materials

Roydent 480-607-1876

Machine Tool Cool. Filtration

Castrol Industrial 602-921-7634

D & R Machinery 480-775-6462

Qualichem, Inc ________ 480-320-0308

Star Metal Fluids 800-367-9966

Solvents & Degreasing Agents

Castrol Industrial 602-921-7634

Qualichem, Inc ________ 480-320-0308

Star Metal Fluids 800-367-9966

HARDWARE MATERIAL

Alloys: High Temperature

Aerodyne Alloys 860-289-3820

Western States Metals 801-978-0562

Alloys: Specialty

Aerodyne Alloys 860-289-3820

Sierra Alloys TSI 800-423-1897

Aluminum

AZ Metals 602-688-8003

Basic Metals 262- 255-9034

Ind. Metal Supply 602-454-1500

Coast Aluminum 877-977-6061

HT Metals 520-807-6157

New Mexico Metals 505-717-1900

Samuel, Son & Co 602-721-0176

Tube Service Company 602-267-9865

Aluminum Extrusions

Ind. Metal Supply 602-454-1500

Coast Aluminum 877-977-6061

Samuel, Son & Co 602-721-0176

Bar: Large Diameter

Coastal Metals 800-811-7466

Samuel, Son & Co 602-721-0176

TW Metals 800-203-8000 Brass

AZ Metals

602-688-8003

Coast Aluminum 877-977-6061

Coastal Metals 800-811-7466

Coast Aluminum

New Mexico Metals

________

Western States Metals

Ind. Metal Supply

Lead

Metals

AZ Metals

AZ Tool & Steel

Coast Aluminum

Davis Salvage Co

HT Metals

Ind. Metal Supply

New Mexico Metals

Samuel, Son & Co

Sierra Alloys TSI

_______

877-977-6061

505-717-1900

801-978-0562

602-454-1500

602-688-8003

480-784-1600

877-977-6061

602-267-7208

520-807-6157

602-454-1500

505-717-1900

602-721-0176

800-423-1897

Basic Metals

HT Metals

Stainless Steel

262- 255-9034

520-807-6157

Sierra Alloys TSI

Davis Salvage Co

HT Metals

Tool Steel

800-423-1897

602-267-7208

Titanium & Hastelloy

520-807-6157

Sierra Alloys TSI 800-423-1897

Tubing & Pipe

AZ Metals

Sulli Tool & Supply 714-863-6019

The Tool Crib Inc. 602-978-3130

THINBIT 800-THINBIT

602-688-8003

Ind. Metal Supply 602-454-1500

New Mexico Metals 505-717-1900

Samuel, Son & Co 602-721-0176

Cutting Tools: Custom

B&T Tool & Engineering 602-267-1481

Fullerton Tool 720-273-0846

LRW Cutting Tools 602-269-1775

Sulli Tool & Supply 714-863-6019

Tube Service Company

Western States Metals

AZ Metals

602-267-9865

801-978-0562

Metals-Bar & Plate

602-688-8003

Totten Tubes 602-278-7502

Tube Service Company 602-267-9865

THINBIT _____________ 800-THINBIT

Drills

AZ Tool & Steel

Coast Aluminum

Davis Salvage Co

Ind. Metal Supply

Samuel, Son & Co

480-784-1600

877-977-6061

602-267-7208

602-454-1500

602-721-0176

Plastics- Acrylic/PVC, Tubing, Titanium

Samuel, Son & Co

602-721-0176

Abrasion-Resistant Steels

Steel Warehouse

800-348-2529

Floor Plate Steels

Steel Warehouse

________ 800-348-2529

High-Strength Steels

Steel Warehouse

HRPO Steels

Steel Warehouse

800-348-2529

800-348-2529

Manufacturer Steel Grades

Steel Warehouse

________ 800-348-2529

Military Grade Steels

Steel Warehouse

800-348-2529

TUBING: Round, Square, Rectangular Totten Tubes __________ 602-278-7502

INDUSTRIAL HARDWARE

Abrasives

Industrial Supply 928-258-2101

Boring Tools

THINBIT 800-THINBIT

Carbide

Cutting Tools Consultants

602-277-1342

LRW Cutting Tools 602-269-1775

THINBIT 800-THINBIT

Chucks & Collets

Sulli Tool & Supply 714-863-6019

Clamping & Gripping

SCHUNK 919-452-4535

Cutting Tools

B&T Tool & Engineering

602-267-1481

Cutting Tools Consultants 602-277-1342

LRW Cutting Tools 602-269-1775

Cutting Tools Consultants 602-277-1342

Fullerton Tool 720-273-0846

LRW Cutting Tools 602-269-1775

The Tool Crib Inc. 602-978-3130

End Mills

Coast Aluminum Sales

480-797-5162

Cutting Tools Consultants ___ 602-277-1342

Fullerton Tool 720-273-0846

Global Superabrasives 888-586-8783

LRW Cutting Tools 602-269-1775

The Tool Crib Inc. 602-978-3130

Form Tools

Coast Aluminum Sales 480-797-5162

Cutting Tools Consultants 602-277-1342

Global Superabrasives ____ 888-586-8783

LRW Cutting Tools 602-269-1775

Sulli Tool & Supply 714-863-6019

THINBIT

BMSC

480-445-9400

Contract Programming

Foam Packaging

Foam Packaging Specialties

480-966-6889 Hard 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

Software, Inv. Control

Feature Cam 602-502-9654

MLC CAD (MasterCAM) 480-696-6056

4114 West Saturn Way, Suite 103 Chandler, Arizona 85226

4114 West Saturn Way, Suite 103 Chandler, Arizona 85226

4114 West Saturn Way, Suite 103 Chandler, Arizona 85226 Scott Krueger

Scott Krueger

Email: skrueger@indsupply.com

Call: (928) 258-2101

Adams Machinery _______ 480-968-3711

Ellison Machinery 480-968-5335

CNC Training

Email: skrueger@indsupply.com

Scott Krueger

Email: skrueger@indsupply.com

Call: (928) 258-2101

Call: (928) 258-2101

MLC CAD (SolidWorks) 480-696-6056

Software, NC Programming

Adams Machinery 480-968-3711

Ellison Machinery _______ 480-968-5335

Feature Cam 602-502-9654

MLC CAD (MasterCAM) 480-696-6056

MLC CAD (SolidWorks) 480-696-6056

Software, Servicing

Feature Cam 602-502-9654

MLC CAD (MasterCAM) ___ 480-696-6056

MLC CAD (SolidWorks) 480-696-6056

SERVICES

AS9100 / ISO9001 Certification

AZ MEP ____________ 602-845-1200

KALOS Certifications 480-486-8007

Auctions/Appraisals

KD Capital 800-922-1674

Perfection ___________ 847-545-6906

Automation & Controls

Metals Eng & Testing Lab. 602-272-4571

Banks

Alerus Bank & Trust 480-905-2414

Bank of Herrin 618-942-4200

Banterra Bank 480-770-0007

Calibration Services

Advanced Coordinate Tech __ 480-921-3370

Arizona CNC Equip _____ 480-615-6353

Washington Calibration 480-820-0506

Calibration: Repair & Certify

Advanced Coordinate Tech 480-921-3370

Washington Calibration ____ 480-820-0506

Consulting

AZ MEP 602-845-1200

BMSC 480-445-9400

Quality Training Consultants 928-284-0856

Consulting:Business Improvement

Accountable Learning 623-307-4499

Adams Machinery 480-968-3711

Gateway Commnity College 602-238-4383

Ellison Machinery 480-968-5335

Beau’s Crates

Crates/Pallets

480-966-3630

Craters & Freighters 480-966-9929

Crating Technology ______ 602-528-3628

Crating Onsite

Beau’s Crates 480-966-3630

Craters & Freighters 480-966-9929

Crating Technology 602-528-3628

Design Services

Metalcraft Inc. 480-967-4889

Metalcraft Inc.________480-967-4889

DoD Compiance Training

Accountable Learning 623-307-4499

Engineering Services

Advanced Coord. Tech ____ 623-780-4137

Facility Safety

Hennig_____________909-420-5796

Financial Services

Alerus Bank & Trust ______ 480-905-2414

Bank of Herrin 618-942-4200

Banterra Bank 480-770-0007

Western Banks 480-917-4243

HazMat Pachaging & Shipping

Craters & Freighters 480-966-9929

Heavyhaul

Hunter Machine Moving 602-246-8783

Insurance Services

NFP Property & Casualty 480-458-6052

ISO/AS9100 Consulting

AZ MEP 602-845-1200

BMSC 480-445-9400

Quality Training Consultants 928-284-0856

Transportation:Air/Freight/Ground

C&M Rigging

602-253-8200

Working Capital, Credit Lines

Bank of Herrin

618-942-4200

Banterra Bank 480-770-0007

RECYCLING

Consolidated Resources Inc.

623-931-5009

Davis Salvage Co 602-267-7208

REPAIR/DESIGN

Bar Feeder Repair

Edge Technologies 951-440-1574

Machine Tool Rebuilding

Advanced Precision

602-525-0156

API Services __________ 757-223-4157

Adams Machinery 480-968-3711

DM Machine Repair 480-709-1450

EDM Network 480-836-1782

The Werks C&C, Inc 602-569-1809

Machine Retrofitting/CNC

Adams Machinery 480-968-3711

API Services 757-223-4157

Arizona CNC Equip 480-615-6353

Contract Programming

Engineering Services

Advanced Coord. Tech 623-780-4137

Metals Eng & Testing Lab. 602-272-4571

Maint/Repair Services

Adams Machinery 480-968-3711

Advanced Precision 602-525-0156

Arizona CNC Equip 480-615-6353

DM Machine Repair 480-709-1450

D & R Machinery 480-775-6462

Ellison Machinery _______ 480-968-5335

The Werks C&C, Inc 602-569-1809

White’s Niche Products 602-290-9402

The Werks C&C,

602-525-0156

602-569-1809

602-525-0156

DEVIN KELLER

3D Machine .. ................................74

AAE ..83

Able Electropolishing 49,76

Abrams Airborne Mfg..............................77

ABS Metallurgical..................................................24,78

ACC Machinery .........................................65

Accountable Learning........................ 46,72

Accu-traq .......................................................73

Adams Machinery .........................45,65,88

Advanced Precision 72

AEI Fabrication............................................83

Aero Spring & Mfg ........76

Air Gear 78

AllFab Engineering ....................................77

Alpha Machine 83

Alpha Mfg Solutions (AMS) .............. 79

American Tools & Metals 66,67

Americhem Engineering 67

APS Machining .......................................... 79

Arizona CNC 7,65-68,70,85

Arizona Iron Supply.................................. 62

Arizona MEP ........................ 1,14,42-43,73

Arizona Tool Steel 70

Arizona Wire & Tool ................... .............85

ARNO USA .................................................68

AT&D 75

Auer Precision..............................................77

Avtek 80

Axian Technology ..................................... 74

Ayers Gear & Machining 71

AZ Metals 12,68

AZ Precision ................................................ 72

AZMF Precision 83

B&T Tool & Engineering........................71

Bank of Herrin 61,73

Banterra Bank.................................2,72

Basic Metals ........................................... 28,70

Beau’s Crates 72

BEL Machining.......................................... 76

Big O Metals 76

BISON 69

Blaze Precision.............................................75

BLM Group 66,67

Blue Streak Grinding ..........................49,77

BMSC 70,84

Bystronic 17,65,66

C&M Rigging .......................................... 6,73

Capital Metal Finishing 83

Castrol Industrial....................................... 68

Challenger Aerospace 79 ChemResearch(CRC) 32,79

Chiron Group........................................16,65 CIS 74

Cleveland Electric Labs............................83

Coast Aluminum..................................38,69 Coastal Metals...........................................8,70

Coating Tech.................................... ........3,85

Collins Metal Finishing............................75 Consolidated Resources.....................40,72

Continental

Index of Advertisers

Creedbilt Inc.................................................83

D & R Machinery.............................9,65,71

Davis Metals ...................................63,83

Deras Precision....................................79

Diersen Welding............................44,83

DM Machine Repair..........................72

K-2 Manufacturing ............................. 83

KALOS Certifications........................73

KLK Inc 80

KTR Machine................................. 25,66

Kurt Manufacturing Co. 70

L&W Machine Co. ............................. 79

Landmark Solutions 15,67

Lang-Technik 66

Latitude Machinery ............................ 66

Layke Inc 75

LEI Machining ..................................... 80

Liberty Precision Works 75

Lone Arrow 68

LRW Cutting Tools ..............................71

LTM Plastics 78

LV Swiss ................................................. 82

Lynch Brothers 74,78,79

Magnum Prec. ..11,65-70,87

Makino ................................................... 65

MarZee 20,58-59,77,83

MASIC Industries ......................... 48,83

Matrix Machine ............................. 74,75

Matsuura 65

Mesa Machinery .................................. 67

Metalcraft Inc. 79

Metals Eng & Testing Labs 75

Methods Machine ......................... 21,66

Metzfab 29,82,83

Midaco Corp ........................................ 75

Milco 75

Mini RCR 54-55

Mitutoyo .................................................71

MLC CAD Systems 72

MPC Machines .................................... 80

Multi-Axis Machining 80

NAI Horizon 63

National Grinding & Mfg. ................ 77

Nelson Engineering 34,76

New Mexico Metals ............................ 70

Nexus Manufacturing 47,78

NFP Property & Casualty 72

North-South .............................23,65-68

Northwest Machine LLC....................82

Osborn Products ............................75,77

P4 Swiss Lindel 79,83

Paragon Machining & Design 81

Perfection Industrial Finishing...39,82

Perfection Industrial Sales 68

Performance Grinding & Mfg ......... 83

PH Horn 68

Phoenix Fab & Design 79

Phoenix Grinding ............................... 75

Phoenix Heat Treat 37,78

Pioneer Distributing Co. ................... 75

Platinum Registration ........................ 72

Powill Mfg 78

PPE Engineering ................................. 85

Praxis Precision 78

Precision Aerospace 83

Precision Die & Stamping........... 30,74

Productivity ...............33,65

PRO-TEK .............................................. 75

Qualichem, Inc ...................................69

Buyer’s Guide & Card Gallery Processes

ADDITIVE MFG / 3 D PRINTING

AZMF Precision 602-476-7477

Creedbilt 623-939-8119

Jaguar Precision Machine ___ 505-242-6545

Manna Integrated Tech (MIT) 602-332-8069

ASSEMBLY

AAE 928-772-9887

Abrams Airborne Mfg _____ 520-887-1727

AEI Fabrication 480-733-6694

Cleveland Electric Labs 480-967-2501

GHT Services 480-396-1800

Hi-Tech Machining & Eng 520-889-8325

JDB Ltd. 602-992-9627

KLK Ind. 602-267-1331

Precise Metal Products 602-272-2625

Tram-Tek 602-305-8100

United Pacific Electronics 760-438-2370

Wrico 480-892-7800

VFT (Vacuum Furnace Thermocouple) Assemblies

Cleveland Electric Labs 480-397-0036

BAR CODING

Sensing Solutions

Cleveland Electric Labs 480-967-2501

Thermo Couples

Cleveland Electric Labs

480-967-2501

Bending: CNC

AZMF Precision 602-476-7477

Precise Metal Products 602-272-2625

BROACHING

Air Gear 602-275-7996 CASTINGS

AATC 602-268-1467

Dolphin 602-272-6747

Western Cast Parts ______ 480-250-9764

Castings: Prototype

AATC 602-268-1467

Western Cast Parts 480-250-9764

Castings: Production

AATC 602-268-1467

Western Cast Parts 480-250-9764

COATING

Coating Technologies 623-242-9575

Collins Metal Finishing 602-275-3117

Perfection Industrial Finishing 520-434-9090

Gold Tech Industries _480-968-1930

Perfection Industrial Finishing 520-434-9090

Sav-On Plating _________ 602-252-4311

Coating: Black Oxide

Phoenix Heat Treat 602-258-7751

Coating: Dry Film Lube

Coating Technologies 623-242-9575

CRC Surface Technologies 602-288-0394

Frontier Group 602-437-2426

Perfection Industrial Finishing 520-434-9090

Coating: Electroplate

Collins Metal Finishing 602-275-3117

Coating: Nickel/Teflon

Coating Technologies 623-242-9575

Collins Metal Finishing 602-275-3117

Coating: NP3

Coating Technologies _____ 623-242-9575

Coating:Zinc & Mag.Phos. Chemetall 714-739-2821

Coating Technologies 623-242-9575

CRC Surface Technologies ___ 602-288-0394

Coating:Passivation

Collins Metal Finishing 602-275-3117

Frontier Group 602-437-2426

Powder Coating

AZMF Precision 602-476-7477

Collins Metal Finishing 602-275-3117

Frontier Group_________ 602-437-2426

Perfection Industrial Finishing 520-434-9090

Perfection Industrial Finishing_520-434-9090

COIL PROCESSING

Big O Metals 480-477-9182

CUTTING

Echols Saw & Supply 602-278-3918

Southwest Waterjet-Laser 480-306-7748

Bandsaw Cutting

Echols Saw & Supply 602-278-3918

Laser

AEI Fabrication

480-733-6694

CAST PARTS LLC

EDM

EDM: Drilling Small Hole

AAE 928-772-9887

EDM Tech

LAYKE, Inc.

Milco

Quality Mold

Auer Precision 480-834-4637 Blaze Precision 480-584-5227

Continental Machining 800-777-2483

EDM Tech ___________ 602-278-6666

East Valley Precision _____ 480-288-6601

Gilbert Metal Stamping____ 480-503-1283

LEI Machining_________ 928-310-7110

Liberty Precision Works ____ 480-584-5227

Milco______________714-373-0098

FABRICATION: SHEET METAL

Abrams Airborne Mfg ____ 520-887-1727

AEI Fabrication 480-733-6694

AERO Spring & Mfg Co ___ 602-243-4329

Allfab Engineering 602-437-0497

AZMF Precision 602-476-7477

BEL Machining 480-445-9881

Big O Metals

Continental Machining

Creedbilt Inc

Dayton Lamina

Desert Precision Mfg

Diersen Welding & Fabrication

Dynamic Machine & Fabrication

Gilbert Metal Stamping

602-278-6666

602-272-2654

714-373-0098

480-892-5480

EDM: Ram-Type (Sinker)

AAE 928-772-9887

Blaze Precision

EDM Tech

Liberty Precision Works

Milco

Pro-Tek

Quality Mold

Tram-Tek

480-584-5227

602-278-6666

480-584-5227

714-373-0098

928-759-9494

480-892-5480

602-305-8100

EDM: Dialectric Systems /Filtration

Ebbco Inc ___________ 800-809-3901

EDM: Wire

3D Machine LLC

________ 480-239-8254

AAE 928-772-9887

Arizona Wire & Tool

480-813-1002

Powill Manufacturing 623-780-4100

Pro-Tek 928-759-9494

Quality Mold__________480-892-5480

Thompson Machine 505-823-1453

Whitley Machine 602-323-5550

Wrico 480-892-7800

ELECTRONICS

United Pacific Electronics 760-438-2370

ENGINEERING/ PROGRAMMING

K-2 Manufacturing 602-455-9575

Pro-Tek 928-759-9494

Turul Engineering _______ 480-420-7117

Engineering Analysis

Turul Engineering _______ 480-420-7117

Manufacturing Optimization

Turul Engineering 480-420-7117

Product Development

Turul Engineering 480-420-7117

FAA REPAIR STATION

Sonic Aerospace 480-777-1789

K-2 Manufacturing

LEI Machining

Lynch Brothers Mfg

Magnum Companies _____ Metzfab

Nelson Engineering ______

Precise Metal Products

Reiter’s Custom Welding ___

Scriven Precision

Stewart Precision Mfg _____

TMM Precision

Valley Machine Works

Whitley Machine

Wrico

AEI Fabrication

Fabrication: Custom Metal

AZMF Precision

Allfab Engineering

K-2 Mfg

Roll Forming

Ron Grob 970-667-5320

Saw Cutting MPC Machines 714-271-5319

Paragon Machining & Design 480-635-9163 FINISHING

AZMF Precision 602-476-7477

Precision Die & Stamping

480-967-2038

Thompson Machine ______ 505-823-1453

Industrial Repair & Fabrication:

LEI Machining 928-310-7110

Metal Forming

Allfab Engineering

602-437-0497

AZMF Precision 602-476-747

Big O Metals

Desert Precision Mfg

K-2 Manufacturing ______

Reiter’s Custom Welding

480-477-9182

520-887-4433

602-455-9575

623-847-4028

Metal Restoration

Capital Metal Finishing

520-884-7473

Metal Restoration

Capital Metal Finishing 520-884-7473

Big O Metals

Plasma Cutting

480-477-9182

Marzee ____________ 602-269-5801

Precision Metal Forming

AEI Fabrication

AZMF Precision

Coating Technologies 623-242-9575

Perfection Industrial Finishing 520-434-9090

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

Brazing: Aluminum Dip

Abrams Airborne Mfg ______ 520-887-172

Brazing: Induction

Thermal Vac 714-514-8382

Brazing: Vacuum

Thermal Vac 714-514-8382

Carburizing

Controlled Thermal Tech 602-272-3714

Chemfild

Collins Metal Finishing 602-275-3117

Collins Metal Finishing ____ 602-275-3117

CRC Surface Technologies 602-288-0394

Frontier Group 602-437-2426

Polishing

Valley Machine Works 602-254-4173

Sand Blasting

A2Z Sandblasting _______ 602-716-5566

Coating Technologies 623-242-9575

Masic Industries 503-232-9109

Perfection Industrial Finishing 520-434-9090

Phoenix Heat Treat 602-258-7751

STP Performance Coating LLC 602-276-1231

Stripping

Coating Technologies 623-242-9575

FIXTURES

Allied Tool & Die 602-429-2514

Blaze Precision 480-584-5227

J&R Precision 480-600-3503

Paragon Machining & Design 480-635-9163

Grinding, Blanchard

Grinding ________ 888-487-9701

Grinding: Centerless (OD)

480-733-6694

602-476-7477

Desert Precision Mfg _____ 520-887-4433

K-2 Mfg

602-455-9575

Reiter’s Custom Welding 623-847-4028

SPRINGWORKS Utah 801-298-0113

Thompson Machine 505-823-1453

Wrico 480-892-7800

Punching

Big O Metals __________ 480-477-9182

Desert Precision Mfg 520-887-4433

Fry Fabrications 602-454-0701

K-2 Manufacturing

602-455-9575

Nelson Engineering ______ 602-273-7114

Precision Metalworks 602-455-9575

Dry Film Lubrication

Frontier Group_________ 602-437-2426

Electro-Polishing

Able Electropolishing _____ 888-868-2900

Collins Metal Finishing 602-275-3117

Glass Bead Clean

A2Z Sandblasting 602-716-5566

Coating Technologies 623-242-9575

Lone Arrow 480-507-8074

Phoenix Heat Treat 602-258-7751

Nitriding: Gaseous

Controlled Thermal Tech 602-272-3714

Nitriding: Salt Bath

Controlled Thermal Tech 602-272-3714

Passivation

Coating Technologies _623-242-9575

Pro-Tek 928-759-9494

FOUNDRY

AATC 602-268-1467

GRINDING

Arizona Wire & Tool 480-813-1002

Auer Precision 480-834-4637

Blue Streak Grinding 602-353-8088

CRC Surface Technologies 602-288-0394

GMN USA 800-686-1679

Grindworks __________ 623-582-5767

JWB Manufacturing 480-967-4600

Nexus Manufacturing 480-239-9525

Osborn Products 623-587-0335

Phoenix Grinding 602-437-8401

Powill Manufacturing ____ 623-780-4100

Patrick H. Stewart II President

Nexus Manufacturing

Heat Treating/NADCAP

ABS Metallurgical 602-437-3008

Bolts Metallizing - CWST 602-244-2432

Lynch Brothers Mfg 602-267-7575

Phoenix Heat Treat 602-258-7751

Large Capacity Drop Bottom

Oven/Aluminum Heat Treating

480-239-9525

Osborn Products 623-587-0335

Ron Grob 970-667-5320

Superior Grinding 888-487-9701

Tram-Tek

602-305-8100

Grinding: Surface

Arizona Wire & Tool

480-813-1002

Blue Streak Grinding 602-353-8088

Grindworks

623-582-5767

National Grinding & Mfg ___ 602-588-2869

Osborn Products 623-587-0335

Phoenix Grinding 602-437-8401

Praxis Precision ________ 480-833-1444

Pro-Tek 928-759-9494

Quality Mold

Lynch Brothers Mfg 602-267-7575

Phoenix Heat Treat 602-258-7751

HONING/LAPPING

Global Superabrasives 888-586-8783

Grindworks 623-582-5767

LAYKE, Inc. 602-272-2654

National Grinding & Mfg 602-588-2869

Osborn Products 623-587-0335

Phoenix Grinding 602-437-8401

Powill Manufacturing_____623-780-4100

HYDRO FORMING

Precision Aerospace 602-352-8658

Tool / PartMarking (Laser)

Frontier Group 602-437-2426

Challenger Aerospace ____ 480-894-0802

Klontech Measure Sol 480-626-8131

Metals Eng & Testing Lab. 602-272-4571

Micropulse West 480-966-2300

Total Quality Systems 480-377-6422

Inspection Services, Welding

Metals Eng & Testing Lab. __ 602-272-4571

KITTING (Electronics)

United Performance Electronics760-438-2370

MACHINING

Machining: 3D

3D Machine LLC 480-239-8254

Alpha Mfg Solutions 602-332-3608

Challenger Aerospace 480-894-0802

Micropulse West 480-966-2300

Pro Precision 602-353-0022

Machining: 5 Axis

Alpha Mfg Solutions 602-332-3608

ANEWCO 520-751-1222

ARCAS Machine 480-562-4203

Tech Five Machining 480-699-4856 Tram-Tek 602-305-8100

United Machining LLC 480-968-2350

Machining: Aerospace AATC______________602-268-1467

Abrams Airborne Mfg 520-887-1727

480-892-5480

Superior Grinding _______ 888-487-9701

Grinding: Tool & Cutter

CTE

800-783-2400

Performance Grinding & MFG 480-967-5354

Superior Grinding 888-487-9701

Gun Drilling

Powill Manufacturing

623-780-4100

HEAT TREATING

ABS Metallurgical 602-437-3008

Bolts Metallizing - CWST 602-244-2432

Controlled Thermal Tech ____ 602-272-3714

Dolphin 602-272-6747

Phoenix Heat Treat 602-258-7751

Perfection Industrial Finishing 520-434-9090

TechMark 480-820--9444

Silk Screen

Perfection Industrial Finishing 520-434-9090

INJECTION MOLDING (PLASTIC)

LTM Plastics 303-592-9548

Pro-Tek ____________ 928-759-9494

INSPECTION

Inspection, First Article

Total Quality Systems 480-377-6422

Inspection Services

Arizona Wire & Tool 480-813-1002

AZMF Precision 602-476-7477

Dynamic Machine & Fabrication 602-437-0339

East Valley Precision 480-288-6601

Evans Precision Machining 623-581-6200

Hi-Tech Machining & Eng 520-889-8325

Industrial Tool Die & Eng 520-745-8771

Jaguar Precision Machine 505-242-6545

JDB Ltd 602-992-9627

Manna Integrated Tech (MIT) 602-332-8069

Metalcraft Inc. ________ 480-967-4889

MPC Machines 714-271-5319

Praxis Precision _______ 480-833-1444

Specialty Turn Products 602-426-9340

T-N Machining ________ 602-278-8665

Northwest Machine 425-870-0018

P4 Swiss/Lindel 520-792-3160

T-N Machining 602-278-8665

TVT Die Casting _______ 800-280-2278

United Machining LLC 480-968-2350

Valley Machine Works 602-254-4173

Wrico 480-892-7800

Service & Sales ________ 480-968-9084

Sonic Aerospace 480-777-1789

Specialty Turn Products

602-426-9340

Tram-Tek ____________ 602-305-8100

Machining: Contract

Aero Design & Mfg

AERO Spring & Mfg Co

Arizona Wire & Tool

Avtek Industries

Axian Technology

602-437-8080

602-243-4329

480-813-1002

602-485-4005

623-580-0800

Cleveland Electric Labs 480-967-2501

Deras Precision ________ 623-414-6136

Evans Precision Machining 623-581-6200

Flex-Pro 623-581-0551

GHT Services __________ 480-396-1800

Gibbs Precision Machine 480-753-1166

Gilbert Metal Stamping 480-503-1283

Group Mfg Serv. ________ 480-966-3952

HK Machining

JDB Ltd.

Machining: CNC

3D Machine LLC 480-239-8254

AAE 928-772-9887

Abrams Airborne Mfg 520-887-172

Allied Tool & Die 602-429-25147

Alpha Machine 602-437-0322

Alpha Mfg Solutions 602-332-3608

APS Machining 480-773-1166

Arizona Wire & Tool 480-813-1002

Axian Technology 623-580-0800

AZMF Precision 602-476-7477

BEL Machining 480-445-9881

Blaze Precision 480-584-5227

Challenger Aerospace___ 480-894-0802

Cleveland Electric Labs 480-967-2501

Continental Machining ____ 800-777-2483

Deras Precision 623-414-6136

Dynamic Machine & Fabrication _ 602-437-0339

East Valley Precision 480-288-6601

Evans Precision Machining __ 623-581-6200

Flex-Pro 623-581-0551

GHT Services __________ 480-396-1800

Gibbs Precision Machine 480-753-1166

GRPM 480-423-3848

Precision Aerospace 602-352-8658

Precise Metal Products ____ 602-272-2625

Quality Mold 480-892-5480

RMSS ____________ 623-780-5904

Ron Grob 970-667-5320

Sonic Aerospace 480-777-1789

T-N Machining 602-278-8665

Tahl Precision _________ 520-747-4444

Tech Five Machining 480-699-4856

Tram-Tek 602-305-8100

United Machining LLC 480-968-2350

Valley Machine Works 602-254-4173

Wrico 480-892-7800

Zyon Machining 480-599-5546

Machining: Industrial & Repair

BEL Machining 480-445-9881

LEI Machining 928-310-7110

Machining: Large

Alpha Machine 602-437-0322

602-278-6704

602-992-9627

KLK Ind. 602-267-1331

Liberty Precision Works 480-584-5227

HK Machining 602-278-6704

Hi-Tech Machining & Eng 520-889-8325

Jaguar Precision Machine 505-242-6545

J&R Precision 480-600-3503

Alpha Mfg Solutions ______ 602-332-3608

Continental Machining 800-777-2483

Empire Precision Mach. ____ 480-633-4580

East Valley Precision 480-288-6601

Machining: Milling 3D

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

Liberty Precision Works

Justin Brannan Executive Vice President

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

480-584-5227

LV Swiss 949-233-7390

Justin Brannan Executive Vice President

Manna Integrated Tech (MIT) 602-332-8069

Metalcraft Inc.

Precision Machining Sheet Metal Fabrication

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

Justin Brannan

Executive Vice President

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

Zyon Machining 480-599-5546

Machining Precision

Justin Brannan Executive Vice President

3D Machine LLC ______480-239-8254

480-967-4889

AAE 928-772-9887

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

AATC 602-268-1467

Abrams Airborne Mfg 520-887-1727

AEI Fabrication 480-733-6694

Aero-Mach Precision 480-201-0251

Justin Brannan Executive Vice President

Allied Tool & Die 602-429-2514

Alpha Machine _______ 602-437-0322

LV Swiss 949-233-7390

Lynch Brothers Mfg 602-267-7575

Manna Integrated Tech (MIT) 602-332-8069

Matrix Machine 480-966-4451

Tube Bending Heliarc Welding Resistance Welding Aluminum Heat Treat

MPC Machines 714-271-5319

Multi-Axis Machining

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

623-215-8588

Northwest Machine 425-870-0018

P4 Swiss/Lindel

520-792-3160

Justin Brannan

Paragon Machining & Design _ 480-635-9163

Phoenix Fab & Design

Precision Machining Sheet Metal Fabrication

Executive Vice President

480-590-5058

Praxis Precision ________ 480-833-1444

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

Pro-Tek 928-759-9494

RMSS ____________ 623-780-5904

Ron Grob 970-667-5320

Sonic Aerospace ________ 480-777-1789

Stewart Precision Mfg

Justin Brannan Executive Vice President

623-492-9400

T-N Machining 602-278-8665

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

Tahl Precision 520-747-4444

United Machining LLC 480-968-2350

Zyon Machining 480-599-5546

Machining: MultiSwiss

GrovTec 971-293-4249

MPC Machines _________ 714-271-5319

Phoenix Swissturn 602-600-8436

Specialty Turn Products ___ 602-426-9340

Machining Plastic

Blaze Precision ________ 480-584-5227

East Valley Precision 480-288-6601

JDB Ltd 602-992-9627

Alpha Mfg Solutions 602-332-3608

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

Metalcraft Inc. 480-967-4889

APS Machining ________ 480-773-1166

Arizona Wire & Tool 480-813-1002

Auer Precision ________ 480-834-4637

Justin Brannan

MPC Machines 714-271-5319

Multi-Axis Machining 623-215-8588

Nelson Engineering 602-273-7114

Executive Vice President

Avtek Industries 602-485-4005

Challenger Aerospace 480-894-0802

Osborn Products 623-587-0335

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Cleveland Electric Lab (CEL) 480-967-2501

Continental Machining 800-777-2483

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Deras Precision 623-414-6136

Dynamic Machine & Fabrication 602-437-0339

P4 Swiss/Lindel 520-792-3160

Phoenix Swissturn 602-600-8436

Paragon Machining & Design 480-635-9163

Powill Mfg 623-780-4100

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East Valley Precision 480-288-6601

Evans Precision Mach’g 623-581-6200

Precision Aerospace 602-352-8658

Quality Mold 480-892-5480

Flex-Pro 623-581-0551

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Genesis Precision 602-687-9600

Gibbs Precision Machine 480-753-1166

GrovTec 971-293-4249

Hi-Tech Machining & Eng 520-889-8325

HK Machining 602-278-6704

Jaguar Precision Machine __ 505-242-6545

JB’s Precision 623-581-9088

JDB Ltd. ___________ 602-992-9627

Jemelco, Inc. 480-804-9541

JWB Manufacturing _____ 480-967-4600

LAYKE, Inc. 602-272-2654

Liberty Precision Works ___ 480-584-5227

Service & Sales 480-968-9084

Sonic Aerospace 480-777-1789

Specialty Turn Products 602-426-9340

StarRex Precision 480-834-6344

Stewart Precision Mfg 623-492-9400

Tahl Precision 520-747-4444

Tech Five Machining 480699-4856

United Machining LLC 480-968-2350

Valley Machine Works 602-254-4173

Zyon Machining 480-599-5546

Machining: Production AAE 928-772-9887 Aero-Mach Precision ______ 480-201-0251 East

Praxis Precision 480-833-1444

RMSS____________ 623-780-5904

Machining: Semiconductor

East Valley Precision ______ 480-288-6601

KLK Ind. 602-267-1331

Zyon Machining 480-599-5546

GRPM

Hi-Tech Machining & Eng

JDB Ltd. ____________

Jemelco, Inc.

LV Swiss Manna Integrated Tech (MIT)

J&R Precision 480-600-3503

Jaguar Precision Machine __ 505-242-6545

Jemelco, Inc.

JDB Ltd.

JWB Manufacturing

KLK Ind. ____________

480-804-9541

602-992-9627

480-967-4600

602-267-1331

Manna Integrated Tech (MIT) 602-332-8069

Metalcraft Inc. 480-967-4889

MPC Machines

Osborn Products

714-271-5319

623-587-0335

Phoenix Fab & Design 480-590-5058

Praxis Precision 480-833-1444

Pro Precision ________ 602-353-00220

RMSS 623-780-5904

StarRex Precision 480-834-6344

Stewart Precision Mfg

623-492-9400

T-N Machining ________ 602-278-8665

Tahl Precision 520-747-4444

Tech Five Machining ______ 480699-4856

Turul Engineering 480-420-7117

Valley Machine Works

602-254-4173

Machining: Quick Turn

Deras Precision 623-414-6136

Flex-Pro 623-581-0551

Gibbs Precision Machine 480-753-1166

Genesis Precision ______ 602-687-9600

HK Machining 602-278-6704

Jemelco, Inc. 480-804-9541

Paragon

Machining: Swiss

GrovTec 971-293-4249

LV Swiss 949-233-7390

P4 Swiss/Lindel 520-792-3160

Pacific Swiss & Mfg 503-557-9407

Phoenix Swissturn 602-600-8436

Rhino Machine ________ 480-250-3366

RMG Machining 623-582-6544

Specialty Turn Products 602-426-9340

StarRex Precision 480-834-6344

Mach: Turning CNC

3D Machine LLC _______480-239-8254

AAE 928-772-9887

Aero-Mach Precision ______ 480-201-0251

Allied Tool & Die 602-429-2514

Alpha Machine 602-437-0322

Alpha Mfg Solutions 602-332-3608

APS Machining 480-773-1166

Avtek Industries 602-485-4005

AZMF Precision 602-476-7477

BEL Machining_________ 480-445-9881

Cleveland Electric Labs 480-397-0036

Continental Machining 800-777-2483

Deras Precision 623-414-6136

Dynamic Machine & Fabrication 602-437-0339

East Valley Precision 480-288-6601

Flex-Pro 623-581-0551

Genesis Precision 602-687-9600

GHT Services 480-396-1800

Metzfab

Northwest Machine

Osborn Products

P4 Swiss/Lindel

Paragon Machining & Design

Phoenix Fab & Design

Precision Metalworks

Rhino Machine

RMSS

StarRex Precision

Stewart Precision Mfg

Metalcraft Inc. 480-967-4889

Valley Machine Works 602-254-4173

Zyon Machining 480-599-5546

Machining: Turning: Automatic

American Prec. Machine 602-269-6298

Challenger Aerospace 480-894-0802

Evans Precision Mach’g 623-581-6200

JB’s Precision Ind 623-581-9088

LAYKE, Inc. 602-272-2654

LV Swiss ____________ 949-233-7390

Matrix Machine 480-966-4451

Northwest Machine 425-870-0018

Paragon Machining & Design 480-635-9163

Rhino Machine 480-250-3366

RMSS _____________ 623-780-5904

StarRex Precision 480-834-6344

Stewart Precision Mfg 623-492-9400

AEI Fabrication

480-733-6694

Allfab Engineering 602-437-0497

Allied Tool & Die 602-429-2514

AZMF Precision 602-476-7477

Big O Metals 480-477-9182

EDM Tech 602-278-6666

K-2 Manufacturing 602-455-9575

KLK Ind.

602-267-1331

Marusiak LLC 480-318-8883

P3 Built ____________

602-830-8300

Precise Metal Products

602-272-2625

Precision Aerospace ______ 602-352-8658

Reiter’s Custom Welding 623-847-4028

Southwest Waterjet-Laser ___ 480-306-7748

TMM Precision 800-448-9448

Tube Service Company

602-267-9865

Wrico 480-892-7800

Laser Engraving & Etching

GRPM 480-423-3848

LEI Machining _________ 928-310-7110

Marusiak LLC 480-318-8883

Paragon Machining & Design _ 480-635-9163

Perfection Ind Finishing 520-434-9090

Performance Grinding & MFG 480-967-5354

TechMark 480-820--9444

Laser Marking

Marusiak LLC 480-318-8883

Perfection Industrial Finishing 520-434-9090

Performance Grinding & MFG 480-967-5354

TechMark __________ 480-820--9444

MANUFACTURING

AAE ______________ 928-772-9887

Abrams Airborne Mfg 520-887-1727

Cleveland Electric Labs ____ 480-397-0036

Creedbilt Inc 623-939-8119

Sav-On Plating 602-252-4311

Anodizing

AZMF Precision 602-476-7477

Capital Metal Finishing 520-884-7473

Chemetall 714-739-2821

Stamping: Deep Draw

Thompson Machine 505-823-1453

Stamping Design

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801-298-0113

Stamping Flat Forming

SPRINGS WORKS Utah 801-298-0113

Stamping: Precision

SPRINGS WORKS Utah 801-298-0113

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Phoenix Heat Treating

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714-739-2821

602-258-7751

602-275-1917

Testing: Turbine Instrumentation Cleveland Electric Lab (CEL) 480-967-2501

THERMAL SPRAY

Controlled Thermal Tech ___ 602-272-3714

Empire Precision Mach. 480-633-4580

THREADING

Thread Grinding

Blue Streak Grinding

602-353-8088

Grindworks 623-582-5767

Osborn Products _______ 623-587-0335

ThreadRolling

Ron Grob 970-667-5320

Shaw Precision 480-758-4990

NorthWest Machine LLC CNC Machining Services

Mark Underwood 425-870-0018 services@northwestmachinellc.biz

602-269-5801

602- 539-9591 714-373-0098

Precision Aerospace 602-352-8658

Reiter’s Custom Welding 623-847-4028 505-842-5100

Southwest Waterjet-Laser 480-306-7748

Valley Machine Works 602-254-4173

Whitley Machine________ 602-323-5550

Waterjet, 5-Axis

Southwest Waterjet-Laser 480-306-7748

Waterjet, Multi head

Whitley Machine 602-323-5550

Waterjet, High Press. Cutting

Alpha Machine 602-437-0322

602-278-6666

Paragon Machining & Design 480-635-9163

Pro-Tek 928-759-9494

Western Sintering ______ 509-375-3096

TUBING

Assembly Formed Tubing Service & Sales 480-968-9084 Formed Tubing

Marzee 602-269-5801

Rhino Board 505-842-5100

Southwest Waterjet-Laser 480-306-7748

WASHERS

AERO Spring & Mfg Co 602-243-4329

WIRE FORMS

AERO Spring & Mfg Co 602-243-4329

SPRINGWORKS Utah 801-298-0113

Tram-Tek 602-305-8100

WELDING

AEI Fabrication ________ 480-733-6694

Allfab Engineering_______ 602-437-0497

Alpha Machine ________ 602-437-0322

AZMF Precision ________ 602-476-7477

BEL Machining_________ 480-445-9881

Continental Machining ____ 800-777-2483

Desert Precision Mfg 520-887-4433

Precise Metal Products

602-272-2625

Welding: Enclosures

AEI Fabrication 480-733-6694

Allfab Engineering

602-437-0497

Welding: Heli-Arc

Precision Aerospace _____ 602-352-8658

Welding: Laser

Cleveland Electric Lab (CEL) __ 480-967-2501

Quality Mold 480-892-5480

Welding: Mig

Allfab Engineering

602-437-0497

Continental Machining 800-777-2483

Cutting Edge Mfg 480-609-7233

Welding: Spot

Lynch Brothers Mfg 602-267-7575 Nelson Engineering 602-273-7114

Welding: Tig

Allfab Engineering 602-437-0497

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Rocket Lab to acquire Tucson aerospace firm, expanding national security space capabilities

Rocket Lab intends to acquire Geost from New York private equity firm ATL Partners in a $275 million deal — $125 million in cash and $150 million in stock — expected to close in the second half of 2025.

Geost, founded in 2004 by University of Arizona alum Anthony Gleckler, has over 20 years’ experience in delivering sensor systems that protect satellites against missile attacks and tracking, and providing tactical intelligence and surveillance. The company was folded into LightRidge Solutions, an aerospace and defense portfolio company based in Chantilly, Virginia, by ATL in 2023. ATL had acquired Geost in 2021.

Rocket Lab, founded in 2006 and based in Long Beach, California, earlier this year announced the acquisition of Germany-based Mynaric AG, a laser communication supplier that had already worked as a Rocket Lab subcontractor. In its March announcement, Rocket Lab said it will allow the company to gain a foothold in Europe with operations based in Munich, Germany.

The deal to acquire Geost comes on the heels of a new report from PwC that shows Arizona has become the third most-attractive location in the United States for aerospace and defense manufacturing and investment.

Rocket Lab, which had been one of the most prolific spacecraft launch companies in the country, now enters the payload segment sector with the deal to acquire Geost. It’s a move the company expects to reduce integration risks, lower costs and accelerate deployment timelines. The space company

currently holds a $515 million contract with the Space Development Agency to produce 18 military satellites that will stay within Earth’s low orbit network. The project is slated to complete in 2027.

With Rocket Lab’s acquisition of Geost, the company will also absorb its manufacturing facilities and laboratories across Tucson and Virginia. It will also take on 115 Geost employees, bringing Rocket Lab’s staff to more than 2,600 employees at its space manufacturing complexes and launch sites across the globe, including California, Colorado, Maryland, New Mexico, Canada and New Zealand. According to Linsday McLaurin, senior communications manager at Rocket Lab, the company plans to “keep the core Geost teams in place.”

“The addition of payloads to its portfolio not only expands mission capability but also elevates Rocket Lab’s standing as a leading end-to-end space systems provider,” Bill Gattle, Geost’s CEO of Lightridge Solutions, said in a statement. By Leah Mesquita – Phoenix Business Journal

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