WASHINGTON STATE
JEC - MARCH 4-6, 2025
Nicole Gunkle
Defense International Trade Specialist
Nicole.Gunkle@commerce.wa.gov
Phone: +1 (206) 256-6131
Lucy Atkinson
Washington State Europe Representative
lucy.atkinson@tfdi.co.uk
Phone: +44 (0)7899 804036
American Aerospace Materials Manufacturing Center
The AAMMC Tech Hub looks to bridge the gap between demand and current composites manufacturing capabilities by creating a world-class testbed for advancing high-rate manufacturing techniques for the next generation of aerospace materials and parts through TRL’s 6-9. This testbed will accelerate composites adoption and result in drastically lower aerospace emissions.
Gary Ballew, VP of Economic Development | +1 (509) 554-3620 | gballew@greaterspokane.org | aerospacetechhub.com
Electroimpact Inc.
Electroimpact is a leading aerospace automation company, specializing in engineeringdriven solutions. Designed as a haven for engineers, the company emphasizes minimal bureaucracy, with vertical responsibility from concept to customer acceptance, fostering an environment for success and innovation. We provide automation systems for aircraft wings, riveting machines, advanced fiber placement, and robotic assembly.
Kyle Jeffries, Director of Composite Automation | +1 (425) 609-4903 KyleJ@electroimpact.com | electroimpact.com
General Plastics Manufacturing Co
General Plastics Manufacturing is renowned for its advanced, custom-engineered LASTA-FOAM solutions, catering to industries such as aerospace, defense, and manufacturing. Known for exceptional durability, precision, and innovation, GP delivers high-performance materials and Build-To-Print complex assemblies that meet the most demanding specifications, ensuring reliability and quality. Certified ISO 9001:2015/AS9100D.
Geoffrey Veld, Manager, Business Development | +1 (253) 441-8633 | Geoff_Veld@generalplastics.com generalplastics.com
Harper Engineering
Harper Engineering, located in Renton Washington, is an employee-owned manufacturer of thin-gauge composite parts and complex mechanical assemblies. Harper has served the aerospace industry for 58 years and delivers over 60,000 assemblies per month. Our technical staff, test facilites, and state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment support all phases of product development, from rapid prototypes through rate production.
Ryan Funk, Senior Program Manager | +1 (253) 797-6160 | R.Funk@harperengineering.com | harperengineering.com
Heatcon
For over 40 years, HEATCON Composite Systems has committed time and product development to improve composite repair processes. As a leading manufacturer and supplier of aerospace composite repair equipment, we provide a full range of hot bonders, accessories, technical services, and materials for the repair of composite structures. We specialize in working with OEMs. Defense Organizations, Commerical Airlines, and MRO facilites, providing them expertise and tools to repair composite flight controls and aircraft parts.
Eric Caterline, President | +1 (206) 575-1333 | ECaterline@heatcon.com | heatcon.com
ZILA Bioworks
ZILA Bioworks is transforming hard-tech manufacturing with drastically cleaner, greener chemistry. Decoupling epoxy resin production from fossil feedstocks is vital to eliminate the high greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and persistent waste in global manufacturing. ZILA has developed a patented bio-epoxy resin platform technology enabling reduction in carbon footprint of durable goods while maintaining performance.
Jason Puracal, CEO +1 (425) 777-6813 | Jason@zilaworks.com zilaworks.com
Evan Bouchier, CPO +1 (970) 946-0561 | Evan@zilaworks.com | zilaworks.com
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