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“$2,500,000 to CERCOM, Inc for Advanced Materials Development and Manufacturing of Body Armor”

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Recipient Web Site:  Recipient Address:  (Flag)
991 Park Center Drive
Vista, CA
92081
Recipient address as provided by Sponsor(s): (courtesy of Taxpayers for Common Sense)
991 Park Center Drive Vista, CA
Short Description of Recipient Organization: 
Founded in 1985, CERCOM INC. is a world leader in the technology of advanced materials. Now a part of United Defense Industries, Inc., CERCOM is able to provide fully integrated material solutions for the semiconductor, and defense manufacturing industry. As a world class strategic partner with locations worldwide, we provide customers with the competitive edge necessary to succeed in today's business environment.

CERCOM has three manufacturing facilities which occupy more than 67,000 square feet of state-of-the-art ceramic production, product development and research operations. CERCOM is the world's largest vacuum hot press facility with 21 vacuum hot press furnaces capable of producing finished products up to 580mm in diameter.

CERCOM was started primarily for the development of and product of advanced military armor and has leveraged the benefits of its patented PAD (pressure assisted densification) process to expand into numerous markets that require the superior engineered materials.

CERCOM produces over 25 different materials for the semiconductor, defense, and industrial business sectors. These unique materials are backed by our quality service and superior technical support to ensure customers' requirements.

CERCOM has an expert engineering staff that works with customers to develop materials for next generation requirements. Utilizing years of experience in developing, fabricating and producing advanced technology material solutions we are able to provide cost-effective solutions for the most demanding applications. Our pioneering research has brought numerous international awards and patents.
Are Top Personnel Listed on the Site? 
No
Is the Project Mentioned on the Site? 
No
Does the Recipient have Federal Contracts? 
No
Does the Recipient have Federal Grants? 
No
Have employees of the recipient collectively contributed more than $20,000 to candidates for federal office during the current and last election cycle?: 
No
Does a sponsoring member take credit? 
No
Did the recipient hire federal lobbyists? 
No
URL of Lobbying Data from OpenSecrets 
N/A
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danmac6 wrote:

Cercom is now a subsidiary of BAE . I searched under both CERCOM and BAE. Found contracts and grants and lobbying by BAE but not for its Cercom division.

posted October 3, 2007 at 10:25 a.m.



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