capable all-in-one mission data recorder .
Enjoying a steady growth since its inception in 1988 , Azimuth is an ISO certified company and is considered a compliant exporter by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and the U . S . Department of Commerce ’ s Export Administration Regulations . The company has received a number of honors and awards , including the National Small Business Administration District Director Award and Veteran Small Business Advocate of the Year . It was also named an Inc . 500 Corporation .
Hartzell , along with many of Azimuth ’ s other team members , is a veteran , which adds another dimension of passion to the company ’ s work .
“ Most of our staff have a family connection with our great military , and all of our staff consider themselves patriots ,”
he says . “ We are driven to support the defense of our nation and its allies . I made a commitment to our engineering group and staff that we will only pursue work worth doing , and our support of the DOD lives up to that promise .”
CFOAM LLC
On the surface , CFOAM LLC ’ s operation may seem simple — the company makes its trademarked CFOAM carbon foam from coal . A novice might wonder what coal has to do with the defense industry , and the answer delves into the fascinating uses for the diverse product .
“ CFOAM is used to produce a very unique material that displays a number of amazing characteristics ,” says General Manager Rudy Olson . “ Carbon foam can withstand temperatures of over 5,000 degrees Fahrenheit without melting , and because it is electrically conductive , it can shield electromagnetic radiation . CFOAM is also highly fire resistant , can be designed to absorb energy from an explosion or projectile , absorbs radar , can be coated with a variety of materials to create composite structures and can withstand the toughest environmental conditions .”
In regard to the defense industry , CFOAM is currently manufactured commercially to produce tooling used to make carbon fiber composite parts for the production of certain military aircraft , and CFOAM LLC is currently manufacturing components that are being used in the development of products for a variety of military applications .
What makes CFOAM so unique is that it is not a polymer , ceramic or metal .
“ In many ways it falls between all
Protecting West Virginia
By Arianna Whitehair
Two major firearm manufacturers in the Mountain State , Wolfpack Armory and Foley Defense , are working to equip local law enforcement and the general public with the highest quality weapons to ensure they are safe and able to continue protecting our communities and their people .
Wolfpack Armory
Photo by Wolfpack Armory .
Wolfpack Armory ( WPA ) is a small , family-owned and operated company based out of Fairmont , WV , that specializes in AR-15 manufacturing .
Highly committed to providing quality customer service , it provides top-quality firearms by developing new weapons technology and using the highest quality materials available on the market . With the mission of bringing military-grade , all-American firearms to anyone who leads , hunts or defends , WPA custom manufactures firearms and weapons for both hunting and defense applications and offers handguns , rifles , pistols and Glock slide machining services .
By working with materials like steel , aluminum and stainless steel , the company is able to provide law enforcement and military industries with the highest quality weapons . All firearms by WPA are backed by an unlimited lifetime warranty .
Foley Defense
Foley Defense is a full-service certified cerakote applicator , custom computerized numerical control , or CNC , machining and firearm manufacturer located in Shady Spring , WV . The company is dedicated to providing general customers and county and state law enforcement with quality firearm products and services that include but are not limited to laser engraving , suppressors and side milling . Passionate about providing top-shelf customization and products to clients , Foley operates a highly innovative , precision-based manufacturing facility where customer service is top priority . A type 07 FLL manufacturing company , Foley specializes in AR-15s and is focused on building high-end suppressors .
Photo by Foley Defense .
A relatively new and increasingly popular form of gun coating , cerakote is a polymer-ceramic composite coating that can be applied to metals , plastics , polymers and wood . Cerakote ceramic coatings are a common choice of coating , as they utilize state-of-the-art technology that outperforms any competitive coating in both laboratory settings and real-world applications . This unique
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