Kaman Engineering Services opens office in SC

Columbia, S.C. – Kaman Engineering Services, subsidiary of Kaman Aerospace Group, has opened a new office at the Clemson University Restoration Institute Campus (CURI) in North Charleston. 

 

Based in Everett, Wash., Kaman Engineering Services’ new regional office will support the growing aerospace demands in the Southeastern United States, according to Jim Larwood, president of Kaman Aerosystems.

 

Kaman has been awarded a purchase order to utilize its extensive experience working with Boeing’s 787 program structures team to support production of the 787 Dreamliner in the role of Stress Liaison. In addition to the CURI office, a team of Kaman employees will be co-located near Boeing’s North Charleston production facility.

 

“Kaman Engineering Services provides a unique, high-level engineering skill set and competency that perfectly aligns with the needs of Boeing South Carolina’s operation. This investment is one of several investments in Kaman’s strategy of geographic diversification, and we are pleased to be a part of the growing research and development community in the Charleston region,” said Jim Larwood, president of Kaman Aerosystems.

 

“We are delighted to welcome another innovative company to Clemson University’s graduate campus in the Charleston region,” added Nikolaos Rigas, CURI executive director. “Our campus is built on a foundation of applied research and public-private partnerships, and Kaman’s diversified portfolio makes this leading aerospace and industrial distribution company an ideal new partner.” 

 

Kaman Engineering Services was presented with Boeing Supplier of the Year award for its exceptional performance and contributions to Boeing’s overall success during 2012. The company was one of 16 out of suppliers located in 50 countries to receive the award. 

 

According to South Carolina’s Secretary of Commerce Bobby Hitt, there are more than 200 aerospace-related manufacturing companies and suppliers currently in the state, employing more than 23,000 South Carolinians.