Orizon Press Release LMCO Award 6.16.25
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Orizon AeroStructures Contract Award
Orizon Aerostructures LLC, a leading provider of complex machined structures, assemblies and processing, announced today that it has been awarded a multiyear follow-on contract by Lockheed Martin Corporation related to the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program. The contract involves the manufacturing of complex aerostructures, assembly and processing. This award contributes to Orizon’s overall backlog of greater than $3.1 Billion.
Orizon is reshaping the aerostructures industry by utilizing advanced manufacturing technologies to support high profile aerospace and defense platforms. These core technologies include AI-powered software, 3D printing and augmented reality. The effective implementation of these advanced technologies drives product quality, removes touch labor and significantly improves turnaround times, enabling Orizon to serve as a trusted partner to Lockheed Martin on the F-35 program and others. Orizon deploys these technologies across the commercial aerospace, defense and space platforms that the company supports.
“The contract underscores Orizon’s growing role as a critical supplier to the defense industrial base and together, with the signing of a Collaboration Agreement with Lockheed Martin on Monday, April 16, reflects a mutual interest in collaborating to explore the expansion of technological and manufacturing capabilities that support U.S. and allied military readiness,” said Charlie Newell, CEO of Orizon Aerostructures.
About Orizon Aerostructures
Founded in 2016 and based in the Midwestern United States, Orizon Aerostructures is an organically grown, vertically integrated, aerospace technology company manufacturing the largest, most complex structural components in the commercial aerospace, defense, and space markets. With a quality-first culture, Orizon combines decades of expertise, disruptive technologies, and state-of-the-art equipment to tackle the toughest challenges in aerospace. Orizon has been recognized for its quality record and has been presented with multiple awards for innovation, transparency, partnership and overall operating performance. As one of the most advanced manufacturing companies serving the broader aerospace and defense market, Orizon is “Building Something Unique.” More information can be found on the company’s website: www.orizonaero.com
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