Picatinny Arsenal

National Armaments Consortium Elects Dave Turovsky Chair of its Executive Committee

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

SUMMERVILLE, S.C., Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Armaments Consortium (NAC) today announced the election of Dave Turovsky as its next Executive Committee (ExCom) Chair. He will assume this role on October 1, 2023.

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  • SUMMERVILLE, S.C., Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Armaments Consortium (NAC) today announced the election of Dave Turovsky as its next Executive Committee (ExCom) Chair.
  • "Today marks an important milestone for the National Armaments Consortium as we welcome Dave Turovsky as our new Executive Committee Chair, and we introduce a dynamic group of defense industry professionals to our ExCom," said NAC Executive Director Charlie Zisette.
  • He is an OTA specialist and has served as a member of the NAC Executive Committee from 2018 to 2023.
  • NAC also expressed its deepest appreciation to former Executive Committee Chair James F. Miller and ExCom member Dan Hartman for their exceptional service on the NAC Executive Committee.

6K Additive Awarded Five-Year Blanket Purchase Agreement With the US Army Development Command

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Monday, September 25, 2023

PITTSBURGH , Sept. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --  6K Additive, a division of 6K Inc. and leader in the sustainable production of materials for additive manufacturing, today announced the award of a 5-year Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) from Army Contracting Command in support of US Army Development Command (DEVCOM) for strategic high-performance metal powders following a competitive source selection. The BPA supports increased weapons research and development initiatives at DEVCOM and helps meet additional demand for manufacturing of prototypes and small quantity manufacturing for Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP). The BPA can be utilized by entities at Picatinny Arsenal in NJ, Benet Labs in NY, Adelphi Laboratories in MD, and Rock Island Arsenal in IL. 6K Additive's metal powders will be produced utilizing the company's proprietary UniMelt® microwave plasma platform, which underpins 6K's capability to source, process, and reclaim scrap components, shop scrap, and used powders for conversion into aerospace-grade metal powders.

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  • PITTSBURGH , Sept. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 6K Additive , a division of 6K Inc. and leader in the sustainable production of materials for additive manufacturing, today announced the award of a 5-year Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) from Army Contracting Command in support of US Army Development Command (DEVCOM) for strategic high-performance metal powders following a competitive source selection.
  • Lieutenant Colonel Peter J. Stambersky, USA Retired and Director of Federal Affairs at 6K, said, "My experience from my service in the Army provides me with a unique perspective of the agreement.
  • Clearly, there is a benefit to 6K Additive, but, more importantly, this agreement provides the US Army DEVCOM with access to critical materials for additive manufacturing derived from feedstock right here in the US.
  • The patented 6K Additive process cleans, prepares, and spheroidizes scrap alloys into high-quality powders with performance superior to atomization technologies.

6K Additive Awarded Five-Year Blanket Purchase Agreement With the US Army Development Command

Retrieved on: 
Monday, September 25, 2023

PITTSBURGH, Sept. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --  6K Additive, a division of 6K Inc. and leader in the sustainable production of materials for additive manufacturing, today announced the award of a 5-year Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) from Army Contracting Command in support of US Army Development Command (DEVCOM) for strategic high-performance metal powders following a competitive source selection. The BPA supports increased weapons research and development initiatives at DEVCOM and helps meet additional demand for manufacturing of prototypes and small quantity manufacturing for Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP). The BPA can be utilized by entities at Picatinny Arsenal in NJ, Benet Labs in NY, Adelphi Laboratories in MD, and Rock Island Arsenal in IL. 6K Additive's metal powders will be produced utilizing the company's proprietary UniMelt® microwave plasma platform, which underpins 6K's capability to source, process, and reclaim scrap components, shop scrap, and used powders for conversion into aerospace-grade metal powders.

Key Points: 
  • PITTSBURGH, Sept. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 6K Additive , a division of 6K Inc. and leader in the sustainable production of materials for additive manufacturing, today announced the award of a 5-year Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) from Army Contracting Command in support of US Army Development Command (DEVCOM) for strategic high-performance metal powders following a competitive source selection.
  • Lieutenant Colonel Peter J. Stambersky, USA Retired and Director of Federal Affairs at 6K, said, "My experience from my service in the Army provides me with a unique perspective of the agreement.
  • Clearly, there is a benefit to 6K Additive, but, more importantly, this agreement provides the US Army DEVCOM with access to critical materials for additive manufacturing derived from feedstock right here in the US.
  • The patented 6K Additive process cleans, prepares, and spheroidizes scrap alloys into high-quality powders with performance superior to atomization technologies.

Henry Repeating Arms Reveals First Revolvers, .360 Buckhammer Rifles, and More

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Thursday, April 13, 2023

The fixed notch rear sight and interchangeable front blade sights with different heights provide a traditional revolver sight picture.

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  • The fixed notch rear sight and interchangeable front blade sights with different heights provide a traditional revolver sight picture.
  • With the ammunition rolling out nationwide, Henry is bringing the first rifles chambered for the new caliber to market with the Henry Steel Lever Action .360 Buckhammer and the Henry Lever Action X Model .360 Buckhammer .
  • MSRP is $1,057 for the Steel Lever Action .360 Buckhammer and $1,091 for the Lever Action X Model .360 Buckhammer.
  • In 2003, the Big Boy was born after receiving enormous demand to make a pistol-calibered version of the flagship Henry Golden Boy .22.

New Jersey Defense Manufacturing Community Consortium Provides Training and Career Placement for Veterans and Families

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Thursday, September 29, 2022

CEDAR KNOLLS, N.J., Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Veterans and their families in New Jersey will now have access to new career training and career placement opportunities thanks to the New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program, Inc. (NJMEP) -led New Jersey Defense Manufacturing Community Consortium (NJDMCC). Thanks to funds awarded by the Department of Defense - Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation, NJMEP and partners from around the state will be able to train veterans and their families to support their transition from military service into the civilian workforce. NJMEP will work to support Picatinny Arsenal's Joint Center for Excellence for Guns and Ammunition in training and placing veterans and their families in the advanced manufacturing industry which directly contributes to national security and the success of the Defense Industrial Base Sector.

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  • CEDARKNOLLS, N.J., Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Veterans and their families in New Jersey will now have access to new career training and career placement opportunities thanks to the New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program, Inc. (NJMEP) -led New Jersey Defense Manufacturing Community Consortium (NJDMCC).
  • "Advanced manufacturing provides incredible, sustainable career opportunities for our nation's veterans and their family members.
  • NJMEP is inviting manufacturers and suppliers in the Department of Defense (DoD) supply chain to join the newly formed consortium.
  • Under section 846 of the Fiscal Year 2019 National Defense Authorization Act, the Secretary of Defense can establish programs such as The Defense Manufacturing Community Support Program to designate and support consortiums in defense manufacturing communities to strengthen the national security industrial base.

American Water Charitable Foundation and American Water Military Services Group Partner with K9s For Warriors to Help Improve Veterans' Lives One Dog at a Time

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Thursday, September 15, 2022

Hydro is a one year old black Labrador Retriever, whose name was selected by American Water Military Services Group employees.

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  • Hydro is a one year old black Labrador Retriever, whose name was selected by American Water Military Services Group employees.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    The American Water Charitable Foundation is pleased to partner with K9s For Warriors to support our veterans and Service Dogs, said Carrie Williams, president, American Water Charitable Foundation.
  • We are delighted to partner with the American Water Charitable Foundation in selecting an organization that supports the veteran community and resonates with our team, said Steve Curtis, president, American Water Military Services Group and Contract Services Group.
  • American Water provides safe, clean, affordable and reliable water services to our customers to help keep their lives flowing.

American Water Selected for Naval Station Mayport Wastewater Contract

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Friday, July 1, 2022

American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest publicly traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company, announced today its Military Services Group has been awarded a contract for ownership, operation, maintenance and replacement of the wastewater utility system assets at Naval Station Mayport (NS Mayport) in Jacksonville, Fla.

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  • American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest publicly traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company, announced today its Military Services Group has been awarded a contract for ownership, operation, maintenance and replacement of the wastewater utility system assets at Naval Station Mayport (NS Mayport) in Jacksonville, Fla.
    American Waters Military Services Group provides water and wastewater services to military installations across the country as part of the federal governments Utilities Privatization (UP) Program.
  • American Water was selected for the NS Mayport wastewater UP contract by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), which operates as the primary UP contracting agency for the Department of Defense.
  • American Water is honored to be awarded our first Navy contract, said Susan Hardwick, American Water President and CEO.
  • With the addition of Naval Station Mayport, this expands our water and wastewater footprint across all military branches and continues to demonstrate our leading position as a trusted partner for the Department of Defense.

Picatinny Federal Credit Union Taps Scienaptic’s AI-Powered Credit Underwriting Platform

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Monday, June 20, 2022

Leading global AI-powered credit decision platform provider Scienaptic AI announced that Picatinny Federal Credit Union has chosen to implement Scienaptics credit decisioning platform.

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  • Leading global AI-powered credit decision platform provider Scienaptic AI announced that Picatinny Federal Credit Union has chosen to implement Scienaptics credit decisioning platform.
  • This deployment will enable Picatinny Federal Credit Union to streamline and automate its credit underwriting process, increase approvals and enhance the member experience.
  • Founded as a one-branch credit union serving Picatinny Arsenal in 1939, Picatinny Federal Credit Union is the 6th largest credit union in New Jersey with assets totaling $458.24 Million and providing banking services to more than 18,000 members with 5 branch locations.
  • At Picatinny Federal Credit Union, we are committed to helping our members pursue their dreams and achieve their financial goals, said Tony Molina, CEO of Picatinny Federal Credit Union.

NextFlex Awards Five Flexible Hybrid Electronics Pioneers with 2022 Fellow Awards

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Thursday, March 3, 2022

NextFlex, Americas Flexible Hybrid Electronics (FHE) Manufacturing Institute, presented the annual NextFlex Fellow Awards to five deserving individuals, recognizing their outstanding contributions to FHE.

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  • NextFlex, Americas Flexible Hybrid Electronics (FHE) Manufacturing Institute, presented the annual NextFlex Fellow Awards to five deserving individuals, recognizing their outstanding contributions to FHE.
  • Each year, NextFlex presents Fellow Awards to individuals who have gone above and beyond to positively impact the FHE manufacturing community.
  • Nick has been instrumental in working inside TTM Technologies to expand the circle of interest in flexible and printed hybrid electronics and NextFlex activities.
  • Jim is a thought leader and is pivotal to the successful development of 3D printed hybrid electronics and conformal electronics.

New NJ Plant Becomes Sole Source of Foamable Celluloid in U.S.

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Tuesday, March 1, 2022

Fairfield, N.J., March 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A new pilot plant in New Jersey thats developing new processes for producing munitions and components has become the sole source of foamable celluloid in the U.S.

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  • Fairfield, N.J., March 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A new pilot plant in New Jersey thats developing new processes for producing munitions and components has become the sole source of foamable celluloid in the U.S.
  • Previously, the U.S. relied on foreign sources of foamable celluloid, such as in China.
  • U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill sees the plant as a cutting-edge research institution that furthers N.J.s efforts to foster innovation.
  • For Bloom, the plant exemplifies a core service mission of NJIT and its nonprofit corporation, the New Jersey Innovation Institute (NJII).