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October, 2011

October, 2011

Wall Colmonoy Awarded a Multi-Year, Multi-Million Dollar United States Air Force Contract

(October 6, 2011, Madison Heights, MI) – Wall Colmonoy’s - Aerobraze Engineered Technologies, Oklahoma City, announced today that the United States Air Force has awarded it a multi-year, multi-million dollar contract for the re-core of heat exchangers to support the F-15 global fleet. The highly maneuverable F-15, designed to fly combat missions, is considered the premier air superiority fighter jet.

Ed Ridge, Chief Operating Officer, Aerobraze Engineered Technologies indicates “As a major manufacturer of re-cored heat exchangers for the USAF for more than 28 years, we are proud to provide further support to the United States Air Force. This new award signifies our ongoing commitment to increasing customers’ efficiency and cost savings in extending the life of critical parts and components for the aerospace industry.”

Wall Colmonoy developed high temperature furnace brazing which is used extensively in the heat exchanger manufacturing process. Having developed the first heat exchanger repair procedures, Wall Colmonoy’s brazing expertise has resulted in significant cost savings for the USAF. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in fall of 2011.

August, 2011

Wall Colmonoy Installs a High-Temperature Vacuum Furnace
at Los Lunas, New Mexico Facility

(August 31, 2011, Madison Heights, MI) – Wall Colmonoy announced today it has installed a Centorr Workhorse® Vacuum Brazing Furnace at the Los Lunas, New Mexico facility. The new furnace, customized for Wall Colmonoy’s specific needs, is able to process material under high-vacuum and partial pressures with excellent process control.  The furnace’s Yokogawa Process Control System with an HMI interface will help technicians maintain effective operation and control of the furnace as well as provide data with which to make operational decisions. It has an effective Hot Zone size of 12” X 12” X 12”, an operating range of 10-6 torr – 1 atm, and a maximum temperature of 1315° C (2400°F).  The model includes a Varian VHS – 6 diffusion pumping system, Leybold rotary vane roughing pump and a water cooled diffusion pump baffle allowing for processing of materials at very low vacuum levels.  The unit also includes digital water flow switches and dedicated load thermocouples.

Brazing parts and components for the aerospace, automotive, defense and energy industries where  braze quality is critical to the longevity, safety and efficient function of jet engines, turbine blades, missiles, heat exchangers and nuclear reactor components outside the core, Wall Colmonoy’s experienced engineers and technicians will use the new vacuum furnace to continually test braze quality.

Mike Weinstein, metallurgical engineer and Technical Service Manager at the Los Lunas plant, indicates “The new high-temperature vacuum furnace, with its inert gas cooling system, is expected to increase throughput by a factor of two. Used for product development, application development and research testing, this increased capacity will allow us to keep pace with the requirements of our growing business.”

August, 2011

Wall Colmonoy Announces Modern Furnace Brazing School
October 18 - 20, 2011 at Aerobraze Engineered Technologies

Preserving the tradition originated by the late Robert Peaslee, a brazing pioneer who invented the first nickel-base brazing filler metal, Wall Colmonoy offers another session of Modern Furnace Brazing School on October 18 – 20 at Aerobraze Engineered Technologies’ Brazing Engineering Center. At this state-of-the-art facility in Cincinnati, Ohio, engineers, technicians, quality managers and others will experience “hands-on” applications and learn about brazing technology from leading industry experts.

This three-day seminar offers knowledge and practical application about:

Unlike other classroom-only seminars, Brazing School attendees will tour the facility and see the actual brazing application on the shop floor.  They will also have the opportunity to apply different forms of filler metal to Wall Colmonoy supplied samples, have them vacuum brazed and discuss the outcomes. Attendees are encouraged to bring brazing issues, parts/components to the seminar where they will be provided expert advice regarding their brazing difficulties or concerns.

Wall Colmonoy’s Brazing Experts, with a combined 48 years of experience providing practical solutions to brazing challenges, have the technical know-how to guide attendees through the brazing process from beginning to end production.  The Modern Furnace Brazing School instructors are: 

For seminar details and registration information, contact Jim Nicoll, Marketing Coordinator, at 248 585-6400, ext. 233 or download the Modern Furnace Brazing School brochure and registration form from the
Wall Colmonoy website at http://www.wallcolmonoy.com/brazingschool.html

July, 2011

Wall Colmonoy Announces a Global Rebrand Initiative

Wall Colmonoy, a global materials engineering group of companies engaged in the manufacturing of surfacing and brazing products, cast products, turbine engine components and heat exchangers, today unveils a global rebrand initiative in support of the company’s long-term growth strategy. The company’s engineering expertise is seen throughout aerospace, defense, automotive, oil & gas, glass, energy, food, marine, rubber and plastic industries. With over 70 years in business, Wall Colmonoy recognized it was vital to communicate their full range of capabilities across a global platform in order to uniquely and credibly address their customers’ evolving needs.

Bill Clark, Chairman & CEO, states, “In this highly competitive global marketplace, our business success depends on supporting our customers. As we continue to develop new products and technologies, the rebrand and enhanced communication will showcase our customized expertise that results in smart innovation and growth for our customers.”
The rebrand, including an updated logo, establishes a global vision for the company with a distinctive point of view that sets out to further strengthen long-term strategic customer partnerships. The contemporized logo captures the new positioning and is stated in the new tagline “Progressive Collaboration for Superior Performance. Worldwide.”  The contained oval, the company’s badge of quality, stability, and trust, signifies consistency, while the letters W, C, and C represent the rich history and heritage of the company. The addition of ‘Wall Colmonoy’ underneath the oval signifies the universal umbrella under which all products, services and locations fall. 

Aerobraze Engineered Technologies – A New Name and a New Vision

As part of the rebrand, Wall Colmonoy’s Aerobraze division, purchased in 2006, was renamed Aerobraze Engineered Technologies. The new name reflects the broadened scope of the division’s capabilities in manufacturing engineered components and technologies for aerospace, energy, defense and transportation industries. The division meets aerospace quality standards in applications using the processes of brazing, surfacing, welding, thermal processing, fabricating, machining and overhauling.  Ed Ridge, Chief Operating Officer for the division, leads the team’s focus on technology, innovative applications and new product development through a disciplined manufacturing and rigorous quality control process demanded by the aerospace, defense, and energy industries.

The new global website and updated communication materials will be rolled out in the coming months.

July, 2011

Wall Colmonoy Welcomes Ed Ridge as Chief Operating Officer for Aerobraze Engineered Technologies.

We are pleased to announce the addition of Ed Ridge as Chief Operating Officer for Aerobraze Engineered Technologies, a division of Wall Colmonoy. A strategic business and tactical operations management executive, Ed has extensive experience leading manufacturing engineering companies to strong operational and financial results. With more than 25 years directing multi-site manufacturing organizations to increased efficiencies within a lean Six Sigma work environment, he has a solid background in purchasing, materials management and quality control.

At Aerobraze, Ed is building a cohesive leadership team and utilizing his expertise to execute a disciplined manufacturing and strict quality control process. He is focusing on technology, innovative applications and new product development as well as playing an integral part in strategic collaboration with customers.

Ed previously led an international engineering company servicing the aerospace, industrial gas turbine and automotive markets.  Earlier in his career, he managed a domestic high technology manufacturer of engineered metal products. He holds an MBA certificate from the United Kingdom’s Cranfield School of Management as well as a BSME and a MSME from the University of Michigan.  Achieving a Green and Black Belt Lean Six Sigma Certification, Ed is well versed in securing and maintaining operational distinction.

Ed Ridge may be reached at 513-842-4200, ext.4211 or eridge@wallcolmonoy.com

July, 2011

Wall Colmonoy Welcomes Gary Peterson as Operations Manager for the Los Lunas, New Mexico Facility

Wall Colmonoy is pleased to welcome Gary Peterson as Operations Manager at the Los Lunas, New Mexico facility. An expert in global supply chain optimization, Gary is focusing on applying lean manufacturing practices and performance improving metrics at the Los Lunas facility. To keep pace with Wall Colmonoy’s growth, he is facilitating the seamless introduction of new products into the work stream. A motivating team leader, he is also concentrating on increasing customer lead times and advancing service levels within all aspects of the plant.

Gary has significant experience working in the aerospace, defense and energy industries which afford him the insight to recommend innovative and cost-effective solutions for customers in these areas.  Most recently a management consultant with Futuredge, LLC, Gary consulted with clients in strategic planning, process re-engineering and supply chain management. His expertise in building supplier relations and driving manufacturing performance improvements also comes as a result of more than 20 years spearheading initiatives for key companies such as Thomas & Betts, CTS Electronic Components, and Goodrich Aerospace. 

Holding a Bachelor of Science degree, in Business Administration, from Arizona State University, Gary has achieved CPIM (Production and Inventory Management) certification and has Six Sigma CTS (Critical to Schedule) and Lean - Thomas & Betts training.

Gary Peterson may be reached at 505-688-0101, ext.101 or gpeterson@wallcolmonoy.com.

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