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DYNAVAC FEATURED IN NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY ALUMNI MAGAZINE

October 5, 2011 (Hingham, MA) Dynavac is featured in Northeastern University's College of Professional Studies Alumni Magazine, Encore. This edition of the magazine profiles several successful New England Manufacturing companies that are led by NEU alumni. The segment about Dynavac spotlights the company's diversified product offerings, recent projects, and challenges competing in a highly specialized, high-tech business.

DYNAVAC ANNOUNCES OPENING OF ON-SITE PRECISION FINISHING FACILITY

July 19, 2011 (Hingham, MA) Dynavac is pleased to announce that its newly constructed precision finishing facility is fully operational and in production. Commissioned in January, it was put into immediate service to paint panels for a 20 ft. wide x 28 ft. high x 37 ft. long cryogenic shroud. Scheduling of the facility for the next two quarters remains steady with several other projects.

The new contamination-free facility measures 18’ high x 46’ wide x 12’ deep. It can accommodate vacuum chambers and shrouds/panels up 40 feet. A fully integrated wash station allows components to be properly cleaned prior to paint application to ensure full adhesion. Complementing the facility is a 400°F curing oven to accommodate a wide variety of paint applications.

In compliance with Dynavac’s quality program, the facility meets ISO 9001 process regulations. The system’s heated and filtered make-up air system keeps the temperature at a constant level during the winter season and provides air treatment to meet EPA environmental standards. To meet OSHA regulations, an air handling system is utilized to allow the use of urethane and epoxy paints. Electronic paint thickness gauges and environmental test capabilities contribute to the quality manufacturing process.

The addition of the facility eliminates many of the risks associated with a subcontracted painting process. “This new capability allows us to carefully control both quality and schedule”, noted Tom Foley, President/CEO of Dynavac. “The integrity of the painted surface is extremely important to our customers because it is in close proximity to the spacecraft during testing. Overall, it’s a win-win situation for both Dynavac and its customers.” added Foley.

DYNAVAC GEARS UP TO SUPPORT NEW BUSINESS EXPANDS FACILITY, SYSTEMS; NAMED GPS III PARTNER

October 18, 2010 (Hingham, MA) – Dynavac, a leading manufacturer of space simulation and thin film deposition systems, is pleased to announce a three-pronged strategy to better serve its customers and support new business. The initiatives are intended to bolster Dynavac’s facility, management team and customer satisfaction.

In addition, Dynavac has recently partnered with Matrix Service of Tulsa, OK, to construct and install the GPS III Thermal Vacuum Test Facility at Lockheed Martin Space Systems Co.’s Waterton site in Littleton, CO, a business unit of Lockheed Martin Corp., one of the largest U.S. aerospace companies. The Matrix/Dynavac project is valued in excess of $20 million.

“We are extremely proud to be part of the GPS III team,” noted Dynavac Chief Executive Officer Tom Foley. “Our space simulation systems enjoy a solid reputation for reliability and quality, and winning this high-profile project is an endorsement of our expertise.” Lockheed’s much-anticipated GPS III system, intended for the US Air Force, is slated for launch in 2014. Dynavac will design and fabricate the vacuum pumping system, thermal shroud, thermal control units and control systems for the test facility. The project is scheduled to be complete and fully commissioned by November 2011.

Facility Enhancements

Customers will be interested to learn that Dynavac has just started construction on an addition to handle painting and baking processes on site. The new paint booth will greatly enhance Dynavac’s ability to control the painting process, thereby increasing manufacturing efficiency and quality.

The new contamination-free paint booth, which measures 18’ high x 46’ wide x 12’ deep, is expected to be operational during Q4 2010. It will be equipped with an air handling system to meet OSHA safety requirements and EPA environmental standards. Dynavac is the only thermal vacuum system manufacturer with on-site capability to paint chambers and shroud panels measuring up to 40 feet. The dual benefits to customers are a significant reduced manufacturing cycle time, and fewer risks associated with shipping.

“We think we can shave two to three weeks off the manufacturing cycle, and we can make sure that our customer’s stringent quality standards are being met,” noted Foley.

Dynavac is also currently upgrading its Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System, which will streamline all aspects of its manufacturing and business practices, and significantly enhance customer service. “We are constantly looking for ways to improve product quality and customer satisfaction. The new ERP system represents a huge organizational step in this direction,” noted Foley.

The twelve-module system is designed to help oversee and manage complex projects with real-time data; it will provide comprehensive and timely data on every aspect of a project, and enhance cost control. It is slated to go live in Q1 2011.

Dynavac delivers complete systems for thin film deposition, space simulation and custom-engineered applications. Product solutions are offered for a wide range of system applications including large-scale and continuous production. Dynavac is committed to providing cost-effective solutions of the highest quality with excellent customer service. For more information, contact Liz Claflin at Dynavac (lclaflin@dynavac.com) or visit our website at www.dynavac.com

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