NMC Members & Community Partner News

Where Is the Next Silicon Valley? Groton, Connecticut.

Groton Economic Development Press Release; July 6, 2021

Walker Potts, Executive Director of the Naval & Maritime Consortium, is anticipating significant economic growth tied to Groton's BlueTech industry. "This region has been a major hub of global maritime economic activity dating back to the 17th century, with a long heritage of seafaring, from fisherman and sailors, shipbuilders and ropemakers, naval architects, and maritime manufacturers. Today, that industry is coming back in a very significant and modern way," said Potts. "The region has secured billions in BlueTech investment over the coming decades, mostly centered around in the defense and energy sectors. That investment, along with innovative technology and workforce talent coming out of our universities and the private sector, is giving us the opportunity to see growth at the magnitude of Silicon Valley in the 1990s."

As the Executive Director of an organization with over one hundred members in the maritime industry, Potts is actively working to help BlueTech companies benefit from this windfall. "Our organization includes everything from small machine shops with 2 or 3 people all the way up to major suppliers that have been doing extensive work for OEMs for decades. Through mentorship, collaboration, and business networking, we bring companies together and create opportunities for growth." Some of this growth is coming through Electric Boat, who are effectively tripling their production capacity, and asking more than ever in terms of capacity and capability of the regional industrial base. Likewise, companies like Revolution Wind - a partnership between Eversource and Orsted - are also looking to local industrial suppliers to contribute to offshore wind projects as they approach the end of the permitting phase. With wind projects coming online, opportunities are on the rise for local suppliers to meet their needs. Much of the work in transport and installation, construction and construction support, inspections and maintenance, etc. will be sourced locally.

Groton submarine museum reopens after 14-month COVID closure

The Middletown Press; June 23, 2021

U.S. Rep. Joe Courtney, a Democrat from Vernon, announced Tuesday that two popular shoreline attractions forced to close their doors during the pandemic would receive support for their reopenings from the U.S. Small Business Administration.

The U.S. Submarine Force Library and Museum Association in Groton, a non-profit that supports the Navy-owned museum home to the USS Nautilus, received $137,247 under the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant program, Courtney announced.

Meet Cirtronics at The Southern New England Design-2-Part Show

Cirtronics Press Release; June 17, 2021

06.23.21 – 06.24.21 • Mohegan Sun Expo Center • Uncasville, CT

Cirtronics will be exhibiting at the upcoming Southern New England Design-2-Part Show, their first in-person event in over a year. This show attracts product companies from New England, many of whom manufacture products overseas and are considering reshoring.

Over the past year, many companies have discussed bringing their manufacturing to the US. Heightened awareness of risks and challenges over IP protection, product delivery, and total cost has become more concerning.

Tom Ferrin, Chief Revenue Officer (CRO), “Many companies were manufacturing overseas as a cost saver because labor costs have traditionally been lower than in the US. However, there is a broader set of considerations leading to the total cost. Moreover, they go well beyond aggregate part pricing and lower-cost labor. Those considerations are some of the most important drivers in the increasing decision to reshore.”

To facilitate reshoring, Cirtronics offers a suite of Transition to Manufacturing (T2M) services that accelerate products to full-scale production. This suite of services ensures a smooth handoff of build processes and support in place for supply chain, quality, and testing.

Cirtronics welcomes further reshoring and total cost discussion at our booth #364 at the Southern New England Design-2-Part show. Cirtronics excels at complex builds for rigorous applications in regulated markets, including security, robotic, industrial, and medical devices. For more information about Cirtronics, visit their website.

About Cirtronics Cirtronics, located in Southern New Hampshire, offers expertise and experience manufacturing low to mid volume complex systems for highly regulated markets. Cirtronics thrives in the details of meeting exacting standards required by demanding applications, including medical, robotics, security, defense, and industrial technology. Services include Transition to Manufacturing, strategic sourcing, manufacturing, test, and fulfillment of full electromechanical or mechanical systems, sub-assemblies, and boards. Cirtronics’ fully integrated and responsive services are tailored to the needs of each customer. This is Precision Engagement^®. Cirtronics is Woman-Owned Small Business, ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 Certified as well as, FDA and ITAR Registered. Let us put our expertise and quality intensive manufacturing to work. For more information visit www.cirtronics.com.

This press release was originally posted at https://www.cirtronics.com/meet-cirtronics-at-the-southern-new-england-design-2-part-show/

Munger Construction Named “Metal Construction News” Top 100 Metal Builder

Press release; June 11, 2021

Pat Munger Construction Company, Inc. has been recognized as a Top 100 North American Metal Builder by Metal Construction News.

Since 1990 Metal Construction News has recognized the most prolific North American metal builders in two categories. Munger Construction ranks 89th in square footage with 139,740 sq. ft. and 100th in steel tonnage with 444 tons.

“I’m proud that our company is ranked among the top metal builders in North America”, said David DeMaio, Munger president. “It has always been Munger’s goal to exceed customer needs for design flexibility and affordable building solutions. By taking full advantage of Varco Pruden’s comprehensive services and product line we are able to meet that goal for our metal building customers.”

View The Top 100 List Here

Originally posted at https://mungerconstruction.com/current-news/munger-construction-named-metal-construction-news-top-100-metal-builder/

EnviroVantage Awarded Facility Reduction Program – Northeast

EnviroVantage Press Release; June 8, 2021

EPPING, NH — EnviroVantage, a recognized Demolition, Environmental Remediation, and Indoor Air Quality Specialty Contractor, is pleased to announce its recent award from the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers (USACE) Huntsville Engineering and Support Center (CEHNC) for a five-year, $95M Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC) for the Northeast Region. The company is one of six firms that will vie for individual task orders under a firm fixed-price contract to provide demolition and abatement services for the Facility Reduction Program. Funding and location of performance will be determined by each task order and contract work is expected to be completed on April 18, 2026.

EnviroVantage currently holds active prime and/or subcontracts through multiple USACE CORPS Districts nationwide including Omaha, Baltimore, Huntsville & New England.

Engineering USA Acquires Design Automation Associates Inc

DAA Press Release; June 2, 2021

Engineering USA’s Expansion with Industries eXcellence to Deliver a Complete Offering for Digital Transformation of Industrial Markets.

CHICAGO, IL AND WINDSOR LOCKS, CT –

Engineering USA, the North American division of the Engineering Group, has acquired DAA (Design Automation Associates, Inc.). This business expansion aims to create a unique market position for the company and its Industries eXcellence Global division, which specializes in the design, development, integration and delivery of holistic technology solutions for manufacturing and industrial clients. DAA brings with them 24 years of experience in digital automation of product design, analysis and test engineering. This niche footprint will complement Engineering USA’s similarly robust background in manufacturing design, manufacturing, automation, operational efficiency and supply chain optimization. The result will be a complete digital offering for Industry 4.0 and the Digital Twin, from design to simulation to production and beyond the factory doors.

"This acquisition marks a momentous moment of growth for both organizations."

“This acquisition marks a momentous moment of growth for both organizations. We join forces with the singular ambitious vision to establish ourselves as the global market leader in delivering the entire Digital Thread from start to finish. In fact, the integration of DAA’s expertise in design automation and product engineering will enable us to consolidate our design practice and deliver end-to-end connectivity and transformation across the industrial lifecycle,” said Ettore Soldi, President of Engineering USA and Head of the Industries eXcellence Global division at Engineering Group.

"DAA is pleased to become a part of Engineering USA. We will contribute our industry-proven digital product engineering solutions to Engineering USA's innovative manufacturing solutions."

John Lambert, CEO of DAA, agreed: “DAA is pleased to become a part of Engineering USA. We will contribute our industry-proven digital product engineering solutions to Engineering USA’s innovative manufacturing solutions. This will enable both DAA’s and Engineering USA’s clients to leverage end-to-end digitalization capabilities from product design, through manufacturing, and into service to dramatically improve how they innovate and bring products to market.”

"Both companies have experience across similar industries, including Shipbuilding, Aerospace & Defense, Automotive, Industrial Machinery, Chemical, Energy and many more. Our combined knowledge of industryspecific standards, processes and solutions will help us provide a breadth of value and insight to clients like never before,” added Fabio Sala, Vice President of Industries eXcellence USA.

In addition to augmenting the competences of Engineering USA’s PLM group, DAA will become the new Design Automation practice within Engineering Group’s Industries eXcellence Global division. DAA’s founders, John Lambert and Sean Sullivan, will continue to provide their invaluable contribution as Executive Vice Presidents of the new division. DAA will continue operations at its Windsor Locks (CT) headquarters, as well as at its Detroit (MI), Savannah (GA) and Rexburg (ID) locations.

About Design Automation Associates, Inc.

DAA, or Design Automation Associates, is a solution provider specialized in design automation and design engineering processes. Their team implements engineering process automation across the design, analysis and test engineering disciplines. DAA uses digital technology and process redesign to dramatically improve how manufacturers design products. It has contributed designs to 5 Mars vehicles, ships and jets used in national defense, renewable energy systems, efficient and safe trains and cars, and health-promoting consumer products.

About Engineering USA

Engineering USA (www.engusa.com) is the North American division of the Engineering Group (www.eng.it), one of Europe’s largest IT players in the field of digital transformation of both public and private organizations. With approximately 12,000 professionals in 40+ locations (in Italy, Belgium, Germany, Norway, Serbia, Spain, Switzerland, Sweden, Argentina, Brazil, Mexico and the USA), the Engineering Group designs, develops, and manages innovative solutions for the business areas in which digitalization is having the biggest impact, including Digital Industry, Smart Energy & Utilities, Smart Transportation and Digital Defense. As part of the Industries eXcellence Global division, and with a particular focus on the manufacturing and transportation sectors, Engineering USA’s team specializes in the design, development, integration and delivery of holistic technology solutions covering the end-to-end lifecycle of all industrial products and processes.

Media Contacts

Engineering USA: Zivile ‘Z’ Badaraite, [email protected]
Design Automation Associates: Kevin Connell, [email protected]

To see original press release, visit https://www.daasolutions.com/post/engineering-usa-acquires-design-automation-associates-inc

Electronic Warfare Simulator Trains the Navy

Press release from RDSI; June 1, 2021

MIDDLETOWN, R.I. - RDSI, a professional services company serving the defense industry, releases its newest version of EWPro™ 20/20, an electronic warfare simulation software. The Navy has been using EWPro for more than 25 years and it is responsible for successfully training multiple generations of sailors.

The software solves the challenge of giving sailors real world warfare experience by offering training in a safe and simulated environment. The software has evolved and continues to adapt to the ever-changing global threats and challenges that service men and women face.

The affordable software provides portable, standalone, and networked training solutions for both individualized and collective team training environments and supports multiple tactical platform configurations, while interfacing with existing simulation and training systems.

Past President and RDSI Board Member Robert Kenner notes, “This software is just as relevant today as it was years ago due to its ease of use. It has been a central technology solution from RDSI for all these years and it helps maintain a highly skilled workforce throughout a service member’s career.”

For more information about EWPro, download the EWPro specification sheet and informational overview at www.rdsi.com/Products.

About RDSI:
RDSI is a professional services company performing a wide range of engineering, technical, training, monitoring and program and fiscal management services, solving problems for the Government, Public Safety and Commercial Innovation customers. As a respected member of America’s Defense community, RDSI pioneered training and simulation with EWPro™ for the US Navy and recently launched EWPro 20/20 further innovating and solving more modern challenges for the defense industry. Additionally, the company develops monitoring solutions for the US Navy with MRTS-ES, RDSI's multi-screen Multi-purpose Reconfigurable Training System for Electronic Warfare Support. RDSI also designs, builds, and tests TACAMO Strategic HEMP (High Altitude Electromagnet Pulse) Communications Shelters. RDSI is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) employing almost 100 team members who are dedicated to the delivery of products and services our customers and teammates are proud of, while providing our team members with a professional work environment they will value during their careers. RDSI is headquartered in McLean, VA, and has branch offices in San Diego, CA, Middletown, RI, and Pawcatuck, CT. To learn more, go to www.rdsi.com

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