Astor Defence Selects Palm Coast For First U.S. Manufacturing Facility
This week Astor Defence, a UK-based global leader in military packaging solutions, announced they have chosen Palm Coast as the site of the company’s first U.S. manufacturing, production and testing facility.
Originally founded during World War II, Astor Defence has been designing, manufacturing and testing packaging, storage and transit solutions for a wide range of weapons, explosives and high value items since 1942.
In the official press release, Palm Coast Mayor David Alfin shared his enthusiasm over the announcement and what it means for the local economy and the local workforce:
Astor Defence choosing Palm Coast for its first U.S. facility is a testament to our city’s business-friendly environment. This development not only strengthens our local economy by creating new, high-paying jobs but also highlights Palm Coast as an emerging hub for advanced manufacturing. -David Alfin
When fully operational in January 2025, Astor Defence USA will produce a wide range of military packaging solutions like ammunition containers, bomb pallets and mortar packaging for U.S. clients like Northrop Grumman, Day and Zimmerman, and General Dynamics.
More details can be found on the City of Palm Coast website.
Endeavor 3D Achieves Special Defense Manufacturing Status
Endeavor 3D, the largest 3D printing contract manufacturer in the Southeast, has achieved International Traffic in Arms Registration (ITAR) status for metal and polymer Additive Manufacturing services.
The announcement is a major step for Douglasville, Georgia-based Endeavor which services a wide variety of industries including automotive, aerospace, healthcare, consumer products and industrial manufacturing.
ITAR is a set of US government regulations that control the import, export, and manufacturing of defense products, services, and activities. The purpose of ITAR, which is administered by the US Department of State, is to protect national security and advance American foreign policy interests.
The ITAR is an important milestone that bolsters our commitment to American manufacturing and innovation. We believe that our portfolio of advanced polymer and metal Additive Manufacturing services complement major initiatives in defense, energy, and supply chain manufacturing.” – Endeavor 3D CEO Phil Arnold
To learn more about Endeavor 3D, visit endeavor3d.com.
Core & Main Completes Acquisition Of GroGreen Solutions
Core & Main, an industry leader in advancing reliable infrastructure, has closed its previously announced acquisition of GroGreen Solutions, a leading provider of erosion control products with four locations in Florida, Georgia and Mississippi.
In addition to manufacturing and distributing a complete line of land development products, GroGreen Solutions operates several warehouses in the Southeast stocked with erosion control products like silt fence, geotextiles, erosion blankets and base reinforcement mats.
Founded by Brad McCoy, Wes McAteer and partners in 2008, GroGreen Solutions expanded its manufacturing capabilities from a single silt fence machine to nearly 40 erosion control production machines over the past sixteen years.
Beamex US Announces Relocation to Atlanta
Beamex, a world leader in calibration solutions, announced that the company has relocated US operations to Atlanta. Beamex US is a subsidiary of Finland’s Beamex Group.
The company’s new facility on Powers Ferry Road includes over 11,000 square feet for a state-of-the-art calibration laboratory and warehouse plus an additional 3,000 square feet for future expansion.
According to the official press release, the increased space, environmental control, optimized layout and new calibration laboratory is designed to improve turnaround times and support the company’s goal of achieving ISO 17025 accreditation for Beamex in the United States.
We are thrilled to share this exciting news with our valued customers and partners. Our new location in Atlanta is a testament to our dedication to providing exceptional calibration services and support. -Jukka Syrjä, Beamex US
German Group To Open Florida's First Automotive Plant In Jacksonville
A German manufacturing group has announced plans to build autonomous electric vehicles at the first automotive plant in the State of Florida.
HOLON, a subsidiary of Germany’s BENTELER Group, is going to build a 500,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Jacksonville that will produce the company’s HOLON Mover, a fully electric and autonomous vehicle (AV) capable of carrying 15 passengers and traveling up to 37 mph.
Prototypes of the HOLON mover will be available later this year and the first vehicles will be deployed in pilot projects in 2026. The company plans to target cities, private operators and institutions like airports, college campuses, planned communities and healthcare facilities.
At the groundbreaking, HOLON CEO Henning von Watzdorf said his company sees tremendous untapped potential in Jacksonville, Florida and the U.S. market.
With openness and a supportive regulatory framework for autonomous vehicles, the U.S. offers an ideal environment for HOLON’s industrial initiatives and Jacksonville has demonstrated tremendous enthusiasm for our vision from the beginning, making the city a national leader in the deployment of autonomous transit.
To read more about the HOLON Mover, visit driveholon.com.
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