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“Aerospace/Defense and Government Services Market Overview”

“Aerospace/Defense and Government Services Market Overview”Merger-4

Arizona Chapter August 11 meeting

The presentation will address the key trends prevailing in the capital and mergers & acquisitions (“M&A”) markets for companies in the aerospace, defense and government contracting industry.

Please join us in Phoenix on Tuesday, August 11, 2015, (networking at 7:00am, meeting 7:30–9:00am), when Michael Misantone, Managing Director, KippsDeSanto & Co., will cover areas such as valuation trends for both public and private companies, levels of M&A activity, the macro and micro changes in the industry that are impacting M&A, strategic characteristics that are driving value, and predictions for the future.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum and Arizona Technology Council members and $40 for non-members ($30 Early Bird until August 4). For more information and to register to attend the meeting, go to http://adfazaug15.eventbrite.com.

Click here for more information about and to join The Aerospace & Defense Forum.

The Arizona Chapter of The A&D Forum is sponsored by Moss Adams and Greenberg Traurig.

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“Doing Business with Chinese Aerospace Companies”

“Doing Business with Chinese Aerospace Companies”3 d2ragon Chinese Aircraft III web21-33979

Orange County Chapter meeting on August 6
(live webstream available)

China is rapidly becoming the world’s largest economy, with well-defined goals of matching and besting the US in many areas, including aerospace. The larger aerospace companies clearly have strategies for participating in this growth.

As a member of the supply chain, should you also have a China strategy? If you don’t have one, are you in danger of being left behind in the near or mid-term future?

What are alternative strategies, and, once having developed one, how do you roll it out?

How does a US firm actually work with leading Chinese OEM’s like AVIC or COMAC? To get important market access, when does one need a JV? What are the challenges and pitfalls of an Chinese JV?

Please join us in Irvine on Thursday, August 6, 2015, 7:30am – 9:00am PDT (networking at 7:00am), when subject matter expert Dr. Pui Ho, General Manager, Asia Pacific Aerospace Region, Parker Aerospace, addresses these topics and more.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum members and $40 for non-members ($30 Early Bird until July 30). Click here to register to attend the meeting

Information about joining The A&D Forum is at https://aerospacedefenseforum.org.

The Orange County chapter was founded by Frontier Associates and D.A. Davidson & Co., and is sponsored by Burdge Logistics, Moss Adams, Hein & Associates, and UK Trade & Investment.

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“SPAWAR: A Perspective on the Road Ahead”

“SPAWAR: A Perspective on the Road Ahead” spawar

San Diego Chapter meeting on July 28

As the Navy’s Information Dominance systems command and technical lead for C4ISR, the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR, pronounced spā-wôr) provides the hardware and software to connect our warfighters at sea, on land and in the air. SPAWAR supports the full lifecycle of product and service delivery from the initial research and development, to acquisition and deployment, to operations and logistics support..

Please join us in San Diego on Tuesday, July 28, 2015 (registration & networking: 5:30-6:15pm, meeting: 6:15-7:45pm PST), when Patrick M. Sullivan, Executive Director, SPAWAR, will address the following questions:
• What areas are most important and likely to be funded in the nearterm?
• How does SPAWAR view sequestration and other budgetary issues?
• How do SPAWAR’s cybersecurity priorities and funding translate into opportunities for contractors?

The meeting is free for A&D Forum members and $40 for non-members ($30 Early Bird until July 21). For more information and to register to attend the meeting go to http://adfsdjul15.eventbrite.com.

Information about joining The A&D Forum is at https://aerospacedefenseforum.org.

The San Diego chapter was founded by Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton and Frontier Associates, and is sponsored by Moss Adams, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, and LevitZacks.

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“Lean Manufacturing in Aerospace – The IRIDIUM® Story”

“Lean Manufacturing in Aerospace – The IRIDIUM® StorySPAC_Satellite_Iridium_System_Early_Poster_lg
How Lean and Six Sigma Manufacturing Capabilities Transformed Satellite Production and Deployment for the IRIDIUM® System”

Arizona Chapter July 14 meeting

Lean manufacturing methods may have become the norm in many industries, but can still be powerful drivers for strategic industry innovation when applied in new areas.

Please join us in Phoenix on Tuesday, July 14, 2015, (networking at 7:00am, meeting 7:30–9:00am), when Andrew Feller, Senior Vice President, Deloitte Advisory, Corporate Restructuring Group will review two manufacturing driven industry transformations with a focus on the transition from 18-month satellite integration to the one-a-week build of satellites for the IRIDIUM® constellation of communication satellites. The application of lean methods, supply network integration, six sigma, and supply chain analytics enabled 72 commercial communications satellites to be successfully launched in just one year, an unheard of feat yet to be equaled in the aerospace industry.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum and Arizona Technology Council members and $40 for non-members ($30 Early Bird until July 7). For more information and to register to attend the meeting, go to http://adfazjul15.eventbrite.com.

Click here for more information about and to join The Aerospace & Defense Forum.

The Arizona Chapter of The A&D Forum is sponsored by Moss Adams and Greenberg Traurig.

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Tour & Strategic Discussion at Brek Manufacturing

Tour & Strategic Discussion at Brek ManufacturingBrek machine

South Bay (CA) Chapter July 8 meeting

Brek Manufacturing Company specializes in the machining of complex structural aerospace components. They produce precision-machined and monolithic-designed parts for a variety of programs including the A380, 737, 777 and 787 commercial aircraft and the F-15 Eagle, F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, the F/A-18 Hornet fighters and the C-17 Globemaster defense aircraft in 140,000 square feet of buildings. The Brek facility houses many large multi-axis, multi-spindle machines.

Please join us in Gardena, CA, on Wednesday, July 8, 2015, 7:30am – 10:00am PDT (networking at 7:00am), when Marwan Hammouri, President & CEO, will host a presentation, tour, and strategic discussion at Brek Manufacturing.

Attendance is limited to the #1 or #2 operating executives of A&D companies or plants, i.e., organizations that have a direct role in production, e.g., engineering, fabrication, coating, and testing. Likewise, to promote exchange, each meeting is limited to 20 attendees.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum members and $40 for non-members ($30 Early Bird until July 1). Advanced registration is required. or more information and to register to attend the meeting or for the waitlist, go to http://adfsbjul15.eventbrite.com.

Click here for more information about and to join The Aerospace & Defense Forum.

The South Bay Chapter of The Aerospace & Defense Forum is sponsored by Moss Adams, Aerospace Engineering Corp., Community Bank, and California Manufacturing Technology Consulting, and led by the presidents of Aerospace Manufacturing & Engineering. Alloy Processing, Triumph Aerostructures-Hawthorne, Dasco Engineering Corporation, Brek Manufacturing, and Frontier Associates. Breakfast at this meeting is sponsored by Morgan Stanley.

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Tour of Stratasys Direct Manufacturing

Tour of Stratasys Direct ManufacturingStratasys 1
“The New Face of Advanced Manufacturing”

Los Angeles Chapter meeting on July 17

Stratasys Direct Manufacturing offers proven 3D printing and advanced manufacturing services to accelerate innovation and product development, helping organizations to compete in a dynamically changing world.

Please join us in Valencia, CA on Friday, July 17, 2015, 8:00am – 11:00am PDT when we will have an opportunity to tour Stratasys and see a wide range of 3D manufacturing, including Stereolithography, Laser Sintering, Fused Deposition Modeling, Polyjet, and Urethane Casting.

You must be a US citizen to attend. The meeting is free for A&D Forum members and $40 for non-members ($30 Early Bird until July 8). Registration closes at 8am on July 15. For more information and to register to attend the tour and meeting go to https://adflajul15.eventbrite.com.

Information about joining The A&D Forum is at https://aerospacedefenseforum.org.

The Los Angeles chapter of The Aerospace & Defense Forum was founded by Frontier Associates and the 62 Mile Club, and is sponsored by Moss Adams, IFS, Sheppard Mullin, CohnReznick, Jeffer, Mangels, Butler & Mitchell, and UK Trade & Investment.

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“Commercial and Military Aftermarket – Current State/ Future Trends”

“Commercial and Military Aftermarket – Current State/ Future Trends”MRO-04

Los Angeles Chapter meeting on June 19

Today’s commercial and military aftermarket is much different than just five years ago. Different challenges exist. Different trends to consider.

Please join us in Los Angeles on Friday, June 19, 2015, 7:30am – 9:00am PDT (networking at 7:00am), when Bill Ball (CIRCOR Aerospace & Defense California), Brad Beck (United Aeronautical Corp.), Brian Zaumeyer (Odyssey Investment Partners), and Lee Schwartz (Modertor, Schwartz Profitability Group) share their thoughts on such topics as the . . .

• Supply chain – pushed to the limits
• Credit market – access to cheap credit
• So. Cal business climate – bureaucracy chasing companies away
• Retirement of aircraft – impact on the supply chain
• Increase OEM involvement – impact on low tier suppliers
• Production – scheduling and back order logs at capacity
• Additive manufacturing – future implications
• PMAs (parts manufacture approval) – effect on aftermarket

The meeting is free for A&D Forum members and $40 for non-members ($30 Early Bird until June 12). For more information and to register to attend the meeting in person or for free via the web, go to https://adflajun15.eventbrite.com.

Information about joining The A&D Forum is at https://aerospacedefenseforum.org.

The Los Angeles chapter of The Aerospace & Defense Forum was founded by Frontier Associates and the 62 Mile Club, and is sponsored by Moss Adams, IFS, Sheppard Mullin, CohnReznick, Jeffer, Mangels, Butler & Mitchell, and UK Trade & Investment.

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“How to leverage the power of The Ducommun Way for your company”

“How to leverage the power of The Ducommun Way for your company”TDW
Arizona Chapter June 9 meeting

The Ducommun Way is how we do things at Ducommun. It drives us to execute our vision through a combined focus on operational excellence, organizational development, and profitable growth. With it, we have the tools to perform successfully, solve problems with innovative solutions, and find better ways of doing things for our customers.

Please join us in Phoenix on Tuesday, June 9, 2015, (networking at 7:00am, meeting 7:30–9:00am), when Blaine G. Kriebel, Director of Program Management – Aerospace Integrated Solutions, Electronic Systems Group, Ducommun Incorporated, will describe how The Ducommun Way can be used by your company as a starting point for developing a roadmap to provide your customers with innovative solutions and the competitive edge they need in today’s demanding economy.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum and Arizona Technology Council members and $40 for non-members ($30 Early Bird until June 2). For more information and to register to attend the meeting, go to http://adfazjun15.eventbrite.com.

Click here for more information about and to join The Aerospace & Defense Forum.

The Arizona Chapter of The A&D Forum is sponsored by Moss Adams and Greenberg Traurig.

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“Radically Reducing the Cost of Assembled Products”

“Radically Reducing the Cost of Assembled Products”mind_the_gap-logo

Orange County Chapter meeting on June 4
(live webstream available)

For over twenty years, Aerojet Rocketdyne has endeavored to change the fundamental way of thinking about product design and production in our industry. When combined with other techniques such as Design to Cost and Advanced Manufacturing, a new integrated design capability emerges that promises to produce simplified, more rapidly developed, affordable products.

Please join us in Irvine on Thursday, June 4, 2015, 7:30am – 9:00am PDT (networking at 7:00am), when Art Weiss, Executive Director, Executive Director, Advanced Concepts, Rocket Shop, Aerojet Rocketdyne, will present a new way of thinking about systems and design that can have a dramatic impact on the costs, delivery time, and reliability of your products.

The meeting is free for A&D Forum members and $40 for non-members ($30 Early Bird until May 28. You may also attend via the web for free. Click here to register to attend the meeting

Information about joining The A&D Forum is at https://aerospacedefenseforum.org.

The Orange County chapter was founded by Frontier Associates and D.A. Davidson & Co., and is sponsored by Burdge Logistics, Moss Adams, Hein & Associates, and UK Trade & Investment.