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Industry Focus: Global Aerospace Production Soars To New Heights

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According to Deloitte’s 2014 Global Aerospace and Defense Outlook , the commercial aerospace sector is expected to experience significant growth this year, driven by continued record-setting production levels at assembly facilities and throughout the aerospace supplier network. Virtually every major defense contractor in the U.S.

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Location Focus: Washington – Scenic Vistas And Soaring Industry Side By Side

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More than 20 states had aggressively courted the aerospace giant when in the midst of negotiating a new contract with the Machinist’s Union it signaled it was willing to consider relocation its primary assembly facilities. Inslee praised the union workers who approved the new contract that sealed the state’s long-term deal with Boeing.

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BUSINESS REPORT: Aerospace Suppliers Bringing their Business to Spokane

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Chris Gregoire announced that Washington will again be the venue for the Aerospace & Defense Suppliers Summit at the Washington State Convention and Trade Center, March 10-12, 2014. million in sales, and several million more dollars in contracts are in the works. From the September/October 2012 issue.

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BUSINESS REPORT: Texas – Innovation Moves Front And Center In Austin

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Targeted Industries: IT & Computer Tech, Energy, Petroleum Refining & Chemical Products, Advanced Tech & Manufacturing, Aerospace & Defense. For its groundbreaking work, the company received a $1 million Small Business Innovation Research award from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) in July 2012.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities Rankings Report

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million contract for Shelton to support MBUSI’s technical programs. Herbert’s economic development effort has been built around six strategically targeted growth clusters, including aerospace/defense, life sciences, IT/software, energy, finance and outdoor products/recreation. Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc. Herbert told us.

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40 Under 40: Champions of Construction 2021

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Katy has done a tremendous job engaging clients and cultivating strong relationships that have resulted in securing long-term contracts. She has a keen ability to manage contract execution and optimize project delivery across various disciplines. Seattle, Washington. Director, Electrical Contracting. Dwayne Jeffery.

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Centers of Technology: The Future Is Now

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Reaction Systems was awarded a $750,000 two-year SBIR contract based on prototypes and data ADAPT developed with them in less than two months time. Recent success stories include: Ball Aerospace is using ADAPT’s machine learning framework for accelerated Design of Experiments to reduce the time and money needed to qualify new AM parts.