wiredinUSA December 2012

Metallurgical appointment

Complex wiring harnesses for the US military's TOW weapon system will continue to be produced by Ducommun Inc throughout 2013. The company said continued work on the harnesses for the tube-launched, optically tracked, wireless-guided weapon comes through a follow-on contract from Raytheon and is worth $3.7 million. TOW is a long-range, anti-armor assault missile weapon system that can also be used against non-armor targets such as reinforced fortifications. In addition to its use by US forces, the TOW is in service with the militaries of other countries. recognized Ducommun as its Supplier of the Year for the TOW program. Ducommun continues defense wiring Raytheon recently

Aluminumwire and rod manufacturer Beneke Wire Company has announced the addition of Mr Shannon King to its metallurgical team. Shannon is a 14-year veteran of the aluminumwire and rod industry. A 1991 graduate of University of Alabama,whereheearnedaBachelor of Science in metallurgy, his career has been focused in the aluminum wire and rod industry. He has previously worked at both Nichols Wire and Kaiser Florence. Shannon’s knowledge and expertise in the aluminum field adds to the depth of metallurgists and engineers on the Beneke team providing professional expertise and service to a highly specialized aluminum market. Beneke Wire Company is a family owned and operated business providing round drawn aluminum cold heading wire and rod as well as round and hex drawn bar to the fastener industry.

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wiredInUSA - December 2012