WICHITA, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 5, 2019--
Kaman Composites - Wichita, Inc. (KCW), a division of Kaman Aerosystems
(Kaman), announced continued success with a subcontract statement of
Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) work to supply complex composite
components and assemblies for the U.S. Air Force KC-10 Tanker refueling
boom. KCW, a subsidiary of Kaman Aerospace Group, Inc. and part of its
Aerosystems Division, is a leading supplier of complex composite
structures, components, and assemblies for the commercial and defense
aerospace industry. KCW maintains a Part 145 FAA Repair Station License,
which covers commercial and defense composites component manufacturing
and assemblies.
“The program’s additional work scope further expands our growth in MRO
composite repair services under our Part 145 FAA Repair Station. This
opportunity demonstrated our ability to fast track the repair and
delivery process while working with our customers to ensure commitments
were seamlessly achieved. Our company and employees are committed to
providing exceptional support for Tier 1 suppliers and the U.S.
Military,” said Mark Withrow, Vice President and General Manager, Kaman
Composites U.S.
About Kaman Composites Wichita
KCW, an AS9100 Rev D registered company,MRO number Q5PR803Y,
located in Wichita, KS, offers a full line of services in composites
from design, prototyping and testing, to full production of composite
components and assemblies. KCW fabricates components for the defense,
aerospace, and commercial markets. KCW is Nadcap accredited for
composite processing, NDI, and chemical processing.
About Kaman Aerosystems
Kaman Aerosystems is a division of the Aerospace segment of Kaman
Corporation (NYSE:KAMN), which was founded in 1945 by aviation pioneer
Charles H. Kaman. Headquartered in Bloomfield, Connecticut, Kaman
Corporation conducts business in the aerospace and distribution markets.
The company produces and/or markets widely used proprietary aircraft
bearings and components; super precision, miniature ball bearings;
complex metallic and composite aerostructures for commercial, military
and general aviation fixed and rotary wing aircraft; safe and arm
solutions for missile and bomb systems for the U.S. and allied
militaries; subcontract helicopter work; production of the K-MAX
medium-to-heavy lift helicopter and support for the company's SH-2G
Super Seasprite maritime aircraft. More information is available at www.kaman.com.
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Source: Kaman Aerosystems
Matthew Reid
Contracts Manager
(316) 640-2981
matt.reid@kaman.com
Bill Berg
Senior Director, Business Development
(802) 440-7208
bill.berg@kaman.com