May 2025 Volume 7

INDUSTRY NEWS

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Howmet Aerospace

Howmet is a powerhouse of innovation and precision engineering, redefining what’s possible in aerospace, transportation, and power generation. With a legacy built on cutting-edge technology and advanced manufacturing, Howmet delivers high-performance engineered solutions, shaping the future of flying and driving. From the skies to the highways, Howmet’s impact is undeniable. Their advanced components power quieter, more fuel-efficient jet engines and gas turbines. Their market-leading forged aluminum wheels help commercial trucks save fuel, reduce maintenance, and turn heads with sleek design. Their high-tech fastening systems keep critical components secure and connected across aircraft, engines, and industrial machinery. As a world-class producer of aero engines and industrial gas turbine components, airfoils, rings, disks, and forgings, Howmet leads in superalloys, precision machining, performance coatings, and hot isostatic pressing. Their innovations enable next-generation aerospace engines and cleaner, more efficient energy solutions. Howmet is also a global leader in titanium aero ingots and mill products, and a pioneer in advanced, multi-material structures for aircraft. Their vertically integrated capabilities, casting, forging, extruding, hot forming, and machining, are matched by deep expertise in aluminum and titanium metallurgy, delivering game-changing solutions for the aerospace and defense industries. Dominating the aerospace fastening systems market worldwide and leading North America's commercial transportation fastening sector, Howmet’s state-of-the-art, multi-material fasteners are trusted from nose to tail on aircraft and beyond. Their components are essential to everything from jet engines and industrial gas turbines to trucks, cars, and heavy equipment. In 1948, Howmet invented the world’s first forged aluminum truck wheel, sparking an entire industry. Seventy-five years later, they remain the global leader in forged aluminum wheels for heavy-duty trucks, helping customers boost payload, save fuel, and slash maintenance by trading steel for lightweight, high-strength aluminum. Howmet Aerospace isn’t just a manufacturer, they are engineers of progress, visionaries of innovation, and partners in performance.

Howmet Aerospace 1600 Harvard Avenue Cleveland, OH 44105 Phone: 216-641-4761 www.howmet.com/supplier-information Website: www.howmet.com Trident Maritime Systems

Trident Maritime Systems is a global leader in turnkey marine solutions, delivering innovative, mission-critical systems and services to the commercial and defense maritime sectors. With a legacy rooted in engineering excellence and operational reliability, Trident supports shipbuilders, navies, and vessel operators worldwide with comprehensive capabilities that span the entire vessel lifecycle.

From complex systems integration and habitability solutions to specialized HVAC, power distribution, and fire protection systems, Trident is a trusted partner for enhancing sea safety, performance, and sustainability. With operations across North America, Trident combines global reach with local expertise to support vessels of every type, from naval warships to offshore platforms and commercial fleets. At the heart of Trident’s success is a commitment to innovation, craftsmanship, and customer service. Whether upgrading legacy systems or engineering next-generation solutions, Trident Maritime Systems is shaping the future of maritime operations, one vessel at a time. Trident Maritime Systems

3 Washington Avenue High Bridge, NJ 08829 Phone: 908-752-2443 Email: sales@tridentllc.com Website: www.tridentllc.com

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