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Bird-Johnson Propellers, a Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD) company, has received an order to supply propellers for the U.S. Navy’s 100th DDG-51 Arleigh Burke-Class destroyer. Bird-Johnson has been the sole provider of the
Welin Lambie, a Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD) company, reports that its TWPIV 5.0E all-electric, dual-point davit system has successfully completed the First Article Test milestone for the U.S. Coast Guard’s Offshore Patrol
Beloit, Wis.-based Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD) reports that George Whittier is returning to lead the company as its chief executive officer. “Fairbanks Morse has been integral to America’s industrial and defense strength
Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD has acquired Bergen, Norway-based davits and advanced handling systems specialist Vestdavit. FMD, a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management, says that the acquisition strengthens its position as a
Hunt Valve, part of the Fairbanks Morse Defense portfolio, will supply critical valve and actuator systems for two new Coast Guard vessels. It has secured a contract from Birdon to supply key
Beloit, Wis.–headquartered Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD), has appointed Steve Pykett as chief executive officer. He comes to the role with more than 25 years of experience in the aerospace and defense industry.
Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD),and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore opportunities for collaboration on future international Navy initiatives. The signing ceremony took place at
Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD), an Arcline Investment Management company, reports that it has created a new blueprint to accelerate engine maintenance that is helping the U.S. Navy reduce deferred maintenance and increase
General Dynamics NASSCO has awarded Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD) a contract to build and deliver the main propulsion diesel engines for the Military Sealift Command’s future USNS Dolores Huerta (T-AO 214). The
Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD), a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management, reports that its Ohio-based American Fan business unit has been awarded multiple purchase orders for cooling and ventilation fans for ten
