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December 22nd, 2012EMEC
December 19th, 2011
Marine traffic
EMEC operates AIS receiving stations from the wave test site to the west of the mainland and also from the tidal site on the northern isle of Eday. These stations provide a combined coverage of over four and a half thousand square km.
http://www.emec.org.uk/marine_traffic.asp
EMEC’s Mission Statement is:
“To be the internationally acknowledged leading test and certification centre for marine energy converters.”
Esterline Control Systems
August 3rd, 2011
Esterline Corporation is a leading worldwide supplier to the aerospace and defense industry specializing in three core areas: Avionics & Controls, Advanced Materials, and Sensors & Systems. With annual sales of more than $1.5 billion, Esterline employs over 9,000 people, including nearly 900 employees in the Puget Sound area.
Operations within the Avionics & Controls segment include the Control Systems platform and focus on technology interface systems for commercial and military aircraft and similar devices for land- and sea-based military vehicles, secure communications systems, specialized medical equipment, and other high-end industrial applications.
Operations within the Advanced Materials segment focus on technologies including high-temperature-resistant materials and components used for a wide range of military and commercial aerospace purposes, and combustible ordnance and electronic warfare countermeasure products.
The Sensors & Systems segment includes operations that produce high-precision temperature and pressure sensors, electrical power distribution equipment, and other related systems principally for aerospace and defense customers.
Peggy Keene
+1 425-297-9700
Esterline Control Systems
11910 Beverly Park Rd.
Everett, WA 98204
New FIRE Project News Portal Opens
June 25th, 2011
A new FIRE Project news portal opened today.
Broadly Boats News is dedicated to Commercial and Leisure Maritime news.
Part of the 2011 development program for the FIRE Project, the new portal introduces new functionality which will be progressively switched as other elements in the FIRE Project on-line intelligent information resource complete their upgrades and enhancements.
New Firetrench eBookshop Opens
May 13th, 2011
The new Firetrench eBookshop has opened to public access today. This is part of the 2011 portals upgrade programme for the FIRE Project on-line information resources.
Aero Union Corporation
July 14th, 2010
A privately-held company based in Chico, Calif., Aero Union Corporation is the premier fixed-wing aerial firefighting operator in the U.S., operating eight P-3 Orions on contract with the U.S. Forest Service. An FAA Repair Station holding a Lockheed Martin Licensee Agreement for the P-3, Aero Union provides MRO and modification services for its own and customer aircraft. Aero Union also manufactures aerial fluid dispersant tank systems for aerial firefighting, aerial re-fueling and bulk fuel transfer, oil remediation, and insect infestation missions for government and commercial customers worldwide.
Dover Corporation
July 14th, 2010
Dover Corporation is a global portfolio of manufacturing companies providing innovative components and equipment, specialty systems and support services for a variety of applications in the industrial products, engineered systems, fluid management and electronic technologies markets.
Sargent Aerospace & Defense
July 14th, 2010
Founded in 1920, Sargent Aerospace & Defense, a part of Dover Corporation’s Industrial Products group, is a premier global supplier of precision-engineered components designed tested and built to customer specifications, as well as flight-critical aftermarket aviation services. Leveraging 90 years of expertise, Sargent directly contributes to the successful deployment of countless civil and military aircraft and rotorcraft, submarines and land-based vehicles. Sargent’s continuing investment in people, technology and process quality ensures excellence and is integral to the company’s commitment to its customers and their end-users.
Zenith Aircracft Company
July 9th, 2010
Zenith Aircraft Company is in the exclusive business of designing, developing and manufacturing kit aircraft. The independent, privately-owned company was formed in 1992 in Mexico, Missouri, centrally located in the United States, and is based in leased 20,000+ sq.ft. production facilities at Mexico Memorial Airport. Zenith Aircraft Company has acquired the exclusive rights to manufacture and market ZenairTM kit aircraft designs from designer Chris Heintz.
Zenith Aircraft Company holds hands-on workshops at its factory to give potential builders the opportunity to learn all about building your own kit aircraft. The annual Open Hangar Day has become a popular event for owners and enthusiasts to fly-in and visit the factory and meet with fellow builders.
Zenith Aircraft Company
Mexico Memorial Airport, PO Box 650
Mexico, Missouri, 65265-0650 USA.
Tel: 573-581-9000 (Mon – Fri, 8-5 Central),
Fax: 573-581-0011
Component Control
July 9th, 2010
Component Control, based in San Diego, Calif., is a leading developer and provider of aviation management software solutions. Its core product, Quantum Control, is a powerful ERP application designed specifically for the aviation industry, providing advanced aviation management support to original equipment manufacturers, aftermarket service divisions, component repair and overhaul companies, fixed base operators, aircraft completion centers, airlines, MRO facilities, and part distribution / redistribution companies. More than 750 customers in 50 countries use Quantum Control to manage their aviation operations.
