George Whittier

Austal USA awards FMD key TAGOS-25 contracts

Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD), a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management (Arcline), reports that it has received purchase orders from Austal USA covering the supply of critical equipment for the U.S. Navy’s next-generation TAGOS-25 program. The equipment will be supplied by FMD’s American Fan, Federal Equipment Company (FEC), Maxim Watermakers, and Welin Lambie businesses

The TAGOS-25 ocean surveillance ships are designed to support U.S. Navy antisubmarine warfare operations by...

https://www.marinelog.com/news/austal-usa-awards-fmd-key-tagos-25-contracts/

FMD’s Hunt Valve books $96M in submarine valve orders

Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD), a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management reports that its Hunt Valve business has booked purchase orders totaling $96 million to provide essential valves in support of the construction of 12 new Virginia-class and five Columbia-class submarines. The valves include ship service ball valves and forged high-pressure system valves.

The contract makes Fairbanks Morse Defense among the largest suppliers to these submarine programs. It also guarantees Hunt...

https://www.marinelog.com/news/fmds-hunt-valve-books-96m-in-submarine-valve-orders/

Q&A: 10 minutes with George Whittier, CEO, FMD

Marine Log (ML): George, can you tell us more about how you got involved with the industry and FMD? 

George Whittier (GW): I started my career with Coltec Industries, which operated Fairbanks Morse before it was part of EnPro Industries. I worked with the company in various roles for 17 years, culminating in my role as president. I left in 2012 to pursue some different leadership opportunities. When Arcline Investment Management acquired Fairbanks Morse in 2020, they invited me to return as CEO. 

https://www.marinelog.com/views/qas/qa-10-minutes-with-george-whittier-ceo-fmd/

FMD to deliver common rail retrofit kit for San Antonio class

Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD), a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management, has been awarded a purchase order by HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division to deliver an FM PC2.5 STC common rail technology retrofit kit, which will upgrade existing PC2.5 STC engines currently installed on U.S. Navy San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ships.

Ingalls Shipbuilding completes LPD 29 builder’s sea trials

“Fairbanks Morse Defense greatly values the trust that the U.S. Navy has placed in our...

https://www.marinelog.com/technology/fmd-to-deliver-common-rail-retrofit-kit-for-san-antonio-class/

Fairbanks Morse Defense makes new acquisition: AMMCON

Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD), a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management, has acquired AMMCON Corp., a Jacksonville, Fla., based fittings and assembled components manufacturer. This is FMD’s eleventh acquisition since beginning an expansion in December 2020 aimed at serving the maritime defense industry with turnkey solutions

“Fairbanks Morse Defense is working to build fully integrated products and services that will meet every need of maritime defense, and to accomplish this, we...

https://www.marinelog.com/news/fairbanks-morse-defense-makes-new-acquisition-ammcon/

Fairbanks Morse Defense acquires metalworking specialist Samtan

Malden, Mass., based single-source metalworking supplier Samtan Engineering Corporation has been acquired by Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD). The acquisition brings Samtan’s shearing, punching, forming, machining, fabrication, and assembly capabilities into the FMD portfolio.

“Our acquisition of Samtan Engineering Corporation allows Fairbanks Morse Defense to continue delivering value far beyond the cost of our services through the seamless integration of metal-stamped products and machine shop...

https://www.marinelog.com/news/fairbanks-morse-defense-acquires-metalworking-specialist-samtan/

Fairbanks Morse Defense acquires American Fan

Axial fan from American Fan

Continuing to solidify its position as an integrated defense contractor and provider to the U.S. Navy, Military Sealift Command and the Coast Guard, Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD) has now acquired American Fan.

A specialist in axial and centrifugal fan technology, Fairfield, Ohio, based American Fan’s products and services are currently specified in 30 U.S. Navy shipbuilding programs. They are used in a broad range of onboard air-moving applications, from compartment ventilation to gas turbine...

https://www.marinelog.com/news/fairbanks-morse-defense-acquires-american-fan/

Fairbanks Morse Defense back on the acquisition trail

Add Carson, Calif., based Research Tool & Die (RT&D) to the growing list of companies acquired by Arcline Invest Management portfolio company Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD).

“Over the last few years, FMD has broadened the scope of our product offerings to our valued customers through the acquisition of best-in-class marine manufacturers like Research Tool & Die,” said FMD CEO George Whittier. “The global mission to defend our nation’s freedom is non-stop and requires a service partner who is up...

https://www.marinelog.com/news/fairbanks-morse-defense-back-on-the-acquisition-trail/

FMD promotes Crystal Brent to CMO

Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD), a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management, reports that Crystal Brent has been promoted to the position of chief marketing officer. At FMD, Brent oversees all marketing and branding strategies and initiatives to ensure a smooth integration of new products and services as the company pursues its growth into a top-tier defense contractor.

Brent joined FMD as vice president of marketing in the fall of 2021 as the company was transforming into a...

https://www.marinelog.com/news/fmd-promotes-crystal-brent-to-cmo/

Hunt Valve awarded $2 million contract for Ford Class carrier essential parts

Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD), a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management, has been awarded a contract by Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) to provide essential parts through its Hunt Valve subsidiary for the Ford Class aircraft carriers CVN 78 – CVN 81. The contract, valued at approximately $2 million, covers parts that will be delivered during the second and third quarters of 2022.

Hunt Valve, acquired by Fairbanks Morse Defense in 2021, manufactures valves and electromechanical...

https://www.marinelog.com/news/hunt-valve-awarded-2-million-contract-for-ford-class-carrier-essential-parts/