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  • Fairbanks Morse Defense expands robotic welding capabilities

    Fairbanks Morse Defense expands robotic welding capabilities Beloit, Wis.- headquartered Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD) is to expand its robotic welding program. Aimed at boosting ship repair and maintenance efficiency for the U.S. Navy and allied fleets, FMD’’s robotic welding technology combines automation, precision and data-driven performance to reduce operational downtime, improve safety and extend the…

  • FMD’s Hunt Valve selected to supply valves for Waterways Commerce Cutters

    FMD’s Hunt Valve selected to supply valves for Waterways Commerce Cutters 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 fluid control components for the U.S. Coast Guard’s Waterways Commerce Cutter (WCC)…

  • Fairbanks Morse Defense to supply FM 175D engine for DDG(X) program

    Fairbanks Morse Defense to supply FM 175D engine for DDG(X) program As the Navy makes progress with development its next-generation large surface combatant, DDG(X), Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD), has been awarded a contract to provide an FM 175D high-speed diesel generator engine. It will be integrated into the DDG(X) land-based propulsion system test site that…

  • FMD’s new Pit Stop strategy accelerates engine maintenance for Navy ships

    FMD’s new Pit Stop strategy accelerates engine maintenance for Navy ships 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 operational availability. FMD’s defense new Pit Stop strategy has delivered impressive results…

  • FMD’s Hunt Valve books $96M in submarine valve orders

    FMD’s Hunt Valve books $96M in submarine valve orders Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD), a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management reports that its Hunt Valve business has booked purchase orders totaling $96 million to provide essential valves in support of the construction of 12 new Virginia-class and five Columbia-class submarines. The valves include ship service…