On December 1, 2014, Rockwell Collins Inc. was awarded a contract by the U.S Navy to upgrade their current E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Integrated Training System. The E-2D Advanced Hawkeye is the latest version of Northrop Grumman’s E-2 Hawkeye airborne early warning and control aircraft. This new version features new avionics including the new APY-9 radar, radio suite, mission computer, integrated satellite communications, improved T56-A-427A engines, and flight management system. As more and more of these aircrafts gradually go into service, the U.S. Navy is requiring a higher training system. Rockwell Collins will provide upgrades including an operational flight trainer, modifications to the tactics trainer, a modification to the maintenance trainer, and spares. With an initial value of $26 million, the contract has a potential to have a total value of $40 million. Read more >>

Gateway Cable is a leading manufacturer specializing in military power distribution. Established in 1979 they fabricate power connectors, cable assemblies, and more out of their facility located in Bensenville, Illinois. They meet the MIL-I-45208 quality standard for facilities specializing in electrical connectors and cable assemblies for use by the military. All of the materials used are traceable to origins in the US and DFAR compliant. Read more >>

On April 14, 2014, L-3 Communications was awarded with a contract valued at approximately $50.9 Million. Awarded by the Department of Defense the contract calls for L-3 Communications, through their Global Security Solutions division, to supply Automated Installation entry hardware and software. Although the location of where will take place is still unknown, the expected completion date has been set to be April 13, 2018. Read more >>

Baldwin Filters designs filters for numerous heavy-duty, engine applications – including over the road commercial, mining/logging, industrial, agriculture, power generation, and construction markets. Established in 1936, the company now boasts worldwide manufacturing and distributing facilities and was subsumed under CLARCOR’s Mobile & Engine segment in 1981. Read more >>

Barnes Group Inc. was founded in 1857 by Wallace Barnes as a spring manufacturer for clocks and hoop skirts. The business grew enormously over time and spent the next few decades acquiring spring manufacturing competitors and expanding their facilities across the United States. In 1923, the Associated Spring Corporation was formed and the company was listed on the New York Stock Exchange in 1963. In 1976, the company was rebranded as Barnes Group Inc. Although the position of chief executive officer is open to others outside the family, control of the company remains within the Barnes name through their board member positions. Read more >>