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AeroTech Utah facility nears completion |
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2002 Archived News by AeroTech
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Tuesday, September 10, 2002 |
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CEDAR CITY, Utah USA -- AeroTech is pleased to provide the following update on the status of its new propellant and rocket motor manufacturing facility in Cedar City, Utah.
As of Friday, September 6 the Utah facility was nearly 90% complete. The electrical system, fire suppression and climate control equipment is completely installed and tested. The exterior AP storage bunker is still awaiting roof and door installation. Minor details such as installation of interior door handles and some final painting remain to be accomplished. Other areas of the building are in various stages of completion but would not hinder the commencement of initial production.
The anticipated construction schedule has been delayed a number of times due to difficulties in receiving insurance proceeds in a timely manner. AeroTech has also been forced to temporarily reduce staffing to ease the drain on its resources and to enable completion of the new motor facility as soon as possible. AeroTech is currently awaiting another insurance payment that should enable enough progress to partially occupy the building sometime next week.
Contract manufacturing at Ellis Mountain Rocket Works has been invaluable to AeroTech's recovery but has not been able to keep up with demand. To help close the gap in production while awaiting the certificate of occupancy in Utah, AeroTech employees Robert Rosenfield and Allen Paradis have traveled to Jacksonville, Texas to assist Bob Ellis with production there. Unfortunately, product shipments are anticipated to continue to lag behind schedule until the Utah facility is fully operational.
AeroTech appreciates its customers' patience as it continues to look forward to realizing its goal of resuming full production at the earliest opportunity, and filling all backorders in the shortest time possible thereafter.
Any questions regarding this press release may be directed to 702-641-2301. |
