U.S. International Pavilion Launches "HOT 100" List Of American Innovations, Influencers And Initiatives At 2015 Paris Air Show

PARIS and WALDWICK, N.J., May 6, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Among the thousands of reasons to visit U.S. exhibitors at next month's Paris Air Show, the inaugural "HOT 100 List" will spotlight the most innovative aerospace and defense initiatives and influencers in the U.S. International Pavilion.

As the centerpiece of the nation's presence at the 51^st biennial "Salon du Bourget," the U.S. International Pavilion showcases a concentrated cross-section of American companies, organizations and industry advocates looking for new export opportunities and global business relationships. This year's Pavilion covers more than 6,000 sqm of space, and features more than 220 exhibitors.

Kallman Worldwide, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary as organizer of the U.S. International Pavilion at Le Bourget, launched the HOT 100 List this year to heighten awareness and interest in U.S exhibitors, and further validate the Pavilion as a primary destination for overseas buyers, decision-makers and influencers.

"When U.S. companies commit to exhibit at the Paris Air Show, they're saying they believe in the power of this event to attract real business prospects and customers," said Kallman Worldwide President and CEO Tom Kallman. "As the established organizer of the U.S International Pavilion, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Commerce — this is our 11^th Paris Air Show — our team is responsible to help our exhibitors capitalize on this extraordinary international business opportunity in every way possible, and that includes generating extra interest in their companies and driving traffic to their stands."

PREVIEW THE FIRST "HOT 24"

The HOT 100 List is a user-generated preview of news that exhibitors plan to announce at the show, including product and service launches, thought-leadership initiatives, program upgrades, patents and personnel moves.

To jump-start the HOT 100, Kallman Worldwide seeded the list with the first wave of news about U.S. International Pavilion events, activities and features:

1. Confirmed visit of Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson

2. Confirmed visit of Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy

3. Confirmed visit of Florida Governor Rick Scott

4. Confirmed visit of Missouri Governor Jay Nixon

5. Confirmed visit of Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin

6. Confirmed visit of Utah Governor Gary Herbert

7. Confirmed visit of Virginia Governor Terence McAuliffe

8. Confirmed visit of Maryland Lieutenant Governor Lt. Governor Boyd Rutherford

9. Confirmed visit of Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez

10. During the Public Weekend, June 20 - 21, the Pavilion will be transformed into "Aerogare USA," an airport-themed showcase of America's aerospace people and passions. With a blend of education and entertainment, Aerogare USA celebrates the shared spirit of discovery and innovation that connects the United States and France, and excites all our citizens. The inaugural Aerogare USA in 2013 drew nearly 4,000 visitors.

11. Appearance of NASA Astronaut Al Worden, Command Module Pilot, Apollo 15, Colonel, USAF-Ret. at Aerogare USA. Worden is one of 24 people to have been to the moon. Only 17 are alive today.

With the show still weeks away, exhibitors have begun submitting their HOT 100 news. Following is a rundown of the latest exhibitor news submissions including contact information for media follow-ups:

12. UNIVERSAL STAINLESS — Universal Stainless expands its offering of Specialty Steels and Nickel Alloys in bar and forging billet for critical aerospace applications from its new North Jackson, Ohio plant.
Complementing Universal's three legacy facilities, the North Jackson, Ohio specialty steel plant brings state of the art hot working and VIM remelting technologies, that deliver superior quality levels and industry leading lead times, all at a lower cost. We are North America's leading supplier of aerospace quality specialty steel bar and forging billet products.

TARGET MARKETS: Aerospace, Oil & Gas and Power Generation
CONTACT: Christopher Zimmer, Executive Vice President & Chief Commercial Officer, Bridgeville, PA, +1 412-257-7600 / [email protected]

13. AIRGROUP DYNAMICS, INC. — New Capabilities on 787 Boeing and Ready for Aftermarket Takeoff
ADI is a component repair one-stop shop and one of the best service platform providers in the industry. The repair station is FAA, EASA and ISO/AS9110:2003. The military division's CAGE /DD2345 ITAR registered with the Department of Defense CODE M28729. Contracts include a three-year warranty period supporting yearly assessments and reliability programs for all customers. The facility has a Technical Engineering Assistance group totally committed to customer satisfaction.

TARGET MARKETS: Component Repair and Design
CONTACT: Albert Arce, CEO, Orlando, FL, +1-321-235-0859 / [email protected]

14. NORTH STATE AVIATION — Newest MRO on the East Coast
North State Aviation has 300,000+ SF facility housing 6-bay 737NG or 4-bay 757-300
North State Aviation reaches 4th anniversary and 400th 737 aircraft through the MRO facility specializing in aircraft equipment and system modifications.

TARGET MARKETS: Avionics Structures, Winglets, In-flight Entertainment
CONTACT: Tom Chappell, VP Business Development, Winston-Salem, NC, +1-336-837-1401 / [email protected]

15. IMT FORGE GROUP — IMT Forge Group takes lead on DFIQ (Direct Forged Intensely Quenched) forging process and is actively seeking sponsoring customers
DFIQ is an advanced forging technology supported by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), South Carolina Research Agency (SCRA), and Forging Industry Association (FIA). With DFIQ additional part strengthening, better microstructure, improved grain refinement come from locking-in the dislocations obtained in forging before they relax into a coarse state thus refining and strengthening microstructure by applying very high convection quenching. The improved final part will display deeper core hardness, greater strength, and improved ductility.

TARGET MARKETS: Transmission Components, Landing Gear, Airframe Components
CONTACT: W.L. Bud Kinney, VP, Champaign, IL, +1-330-495-1887 / [email protected]

16. RIX INDUSTRIES — RIX Industries Works Toward AS9100 Certification
As a worldwide leader of compressor systems, RIX Industries is committed to delivering the highest level of manufacturing quality and safety to their clients and partners. As such, RIX Industries has embarked on becoming AS9100 Certified. In addition to upgrading the RIX Quality Management System, the company has launched an Innovation Summit that advances internal systems and processes and improves the evolution of current compressor systems.

TARGET MARKETS: Aerospace Components, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Ground Combat Vehicles
CONTACT: Elizabeth Schroeder, Marketing, Benicia, CA, +1-707-745-7198 / [email protected]

17. AEROSPACE PRECISION, INC. — Aerospace Precision, Inc. (Hollywood, FL) Acquires Luchner Tool Engineering (San Diego, CA)
Aerospace Precision completed the acquisition of Luchner Tool Engineering, a 45-year-old manufacturing company based in San Diego, CA, that has been moved to Hollywood, FL. Luchner Tool Engineering provides aircraft and engine tooling and ground support equipment for OEM, airline & military operators worldwide since 1969. Capabilities include Pratt & Whitney, IAE, RSE, HIX, General Electric, CFM and built to print tools for Airbus & Boeing. Visit our website at www.luchner.com to learn more.

TARGET MARKETS: Aircraft Tooling, Engine Tooling, Ground Support Equipment
CONTACT: Pierre Pinsonnault, President, Hollywood, FL, +1- 954-923-3213 / [email protected]

18. HARCO/SEMCO — HARCO and SEMCO Merge to Provide Greater Product Breadth, Increased Engineering Support, and Superior Customer Support. HARCO/SEMCO is an application engineered solutions provider that designs and manufactures temperature sensors, on-engine and airframe electrical cable assemblies, electronic equipment including cable harnesses, thermocouples, speed sensors and heaters.
HARCO and SEMCO, two leading companies in the aerospace industry joined forces and integrated their businesses with the intention of becoming the pre-eminent solutions provider for sensors and custom interconnect solutions. The combined company is a part of the Transdigm Group with locations in Branford CT, Valencia CA, and Nogales, Mexico. HARCO/SEMCO products are found on engines, airframes and aircraft subsystems manufactured by Pratt & Whitney, Rolls-Royce, International Aero Engines, Honeywell, Boeing and others.

TARGET MARKETS: Aerospace Engine, Aerospace Airframe, Aerospace Landing Gear
CONTACT: John Maurer, Director of Sales & Marketing, Branford, CT, +1-203-483-3783 / [email protected]

19. KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE — GE Aviation, Airbus, Figeac and Apex Engineering announce significant projects in Kansas in 2015
Kansas, which is home to one of the world's great aviation manufacturing hubs, has helped several global manufacturers expand in the state during 2015. GE Aviation selected Strother Field for final assembly of its new Passport Engine, Figeac Aero and Apex Engineering are creating hundreds of jobs and significantly expanding their facilities in Wichita, and Airbus is moving an engineering center to Wichita State University's Innovation Campus, taking advantage of world class aerospace research capabilities.

TARGET MARKETS: Aerostructures and Component Manufacturing, R&D/Design Engineering and Testing, Growth Strategies/Economic Development
CONTACT: Matt Keith, Public Information Officer, Topeka, KS, +1-785-296-4931, [email protected]

20. WASHINGTON STATE OFFICE OF AEROSPACE — Boeing and suppliers drive surging aerospace expansion investments in Washington State over $6B. Dozens of companies around the world eager to serve 777x, 737Max programs, plus emerging growth in space, UAVs & other segments of Washington State aerospace cluster.
Boeing and suppliers drive surging aerospace expansion investments in Washington State over $6B SUBHEAD: Dozens of companies around the world eager to serve 777x, 737Max programs, plus emerging growth in space, UAVs & other segments of Washington State aerospace cluster.

TARGET MARKETS: Commercial Aircraft, Space, UAVs
CONTACT: Alex Pietsch, Director, Seattle, WA, +1-206-256-6103 / [email protected]

21. CONNECTICUT — Connecticut Governor Launches New Voucher Program to Help State Manufacturers Lead in Productivity and Technological Innovation. Prime Example of Connecticut's Commitment to Manufacturers to Ensure They are Competitive and Ready to Meet Future Demand
Governor Dannel P. Malloy announced a $3.5 million matching grant voucher program, as part of the $30 Million Connecticut Manufacturing Innovation Fund Governor Malloy introduced during the last legislative session to establish a fund to support the growth of Connecticut manufacturers while creating jobs for residents. The Voucher program is a tool that will assist Connecticut manufacturers with purchases of new equipment, jumpstart research and development activities, as well as training.

TARGET MARKETS: Component Manufacturers, OEMs, Aerospace Supply Chain
CONTACT: Eric Blinderman, SVP, Avon, CT, +1-860-676-2300 / [email protected]

22. IMPRESA AEROSPACE — Strategic Capital Investment Positions Impresa Aerospace for the Long-Term. As OEMs Ramp-Up to Meet Unprecedented Order Books, Impresa Aerospace Expands and Innovates to Meet Forecasts.
Anticipating high demand and increased downward pressure on costs, Impresa has committed to a long-term investment strategy designed to bolster on-time deliveries while achieving year-on-year cost savings. Expenditures have been allocated to expand current capabilities, with an emphasis on vertical integration and reducing outside processing costs. In addition, Impresa has dedicated considerable resources to planning and program management, including software upgrades designed to streamline First Article processing and to enhance customer service.

TARGET MARKETS: Sheet Metal Fabrication, Bench-Top Assemblies, Machined Components
CONTACT: Eric Haworth, Director, Global Sales & Marketing, +1-310-856-8810 / [email protected]

23. DISCOVERY AVIATION — Discovery Aviation Taking Order for the Upgraded Discovery XL-2. Deliveries to Begin Later in 2015
Discovery Aviation, which purchased the assets of Liberty Aerospace, and the rights to produce the XL-2 in 2014, announces they will be taking orders for the upgraded version of the XL-2 in their debut at the Paris Air Show 2015 at Le Bourget. The XL-2 is the world's best value IFR Certified training aircraft. Discovery is also in the final stages of FAA certification of the Discovery 201, seven person amphibious utility aircraft.

TARGET MARKETS: Flight Schools, Aircraft Operators, FBOs
CONTACT: Christina Mennen, Marketing and Communications Manager, Melbourne, FL, +1-321-752-0332 / [email protected]

24. ASTRO TOOL— Astro Tool Changes the Crimping Tool Market
Astro Tool Corporation has developed a digital crimping tool with a numeric display showing depth of crimp (both English and metric equivalent), and the number of crimps the tool has performed. In addition we've re-engineered our product line to accommodate today's ergonomic requirements and reduce the potential for repetitive motion injury.

TARGET MARKETS: Aviation, Wire Harness Assembly, Medical Devices
CONTACT: Mike Barnes, General Manager, Astro Tool Corporation, Hillsboro, OR, +1-503-642-9853 / [email protected]

ABOUT KALLMAN WORLDWIDE INC.
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