| STOWE MACHINE | LADISH FORGING | CHEN-TECH INDUSTRIES | ZKM FORGING |
| PACIFIC CAST TECHNOLOGIES | AEREX | VALLEY MACHINING | ZOPS |
| October 14, 2009 | |
| Capital Expenditure |
Stowe Machine has received approval to purchase a new Niigata HN80D heavy-duty milling machine. This 50-horse-power machine will supplement existing equipment and support machining and delivery of helicopter hardware forged by Ladish Forging, a sister company of Stowe. |
| Catia Capability |
Stowe has significantly enhanced its engineering department by hiring a process engineer and an engineering programmer. Stowe also added Catia to its CAD platform capabilities in 2009, which already included Unigraphics and Mastercam. |
| Successful Audits |
Stowe was recently recertified for both ISO 9001:2000 and AS9100 following an audit by NQA. Pratt & Whitney has also concluded an audit recertifying Stowe as a PRP (Prime Reliable Parts) supplier, a distinction earned by only a limited number of key suppliers. |