Graham Corporation Successfully Completes First Article Units for U.S. Navy Programs

Graham Corporation, a global leader in mission-critical fluid, power, heat transfer, and vacuum technologies, has announced the successful shipment of the last of the first article units related to the Columbia Class submarine and Ford Class carrier programs. This achievement marks a significant milestone for the company and highlights its commitment to delivering high-quality products on schedule.

Under the leadership of President and CEO Daniel J. Thoren, Graham Corporation’s Batavia facility played a crucial role in completing these first article projects for the U.S. Navy. Thoren expressed his gratitude to the dedicated team at the facility, emphasizing their hard work and commitment to customer satisfaction. The company’s investment in training welders in-house, partnering with academic resources, and improving operational processes has paid off, as evidenced by the successful completion of these projects.

The completion of the first article units demonstrates Graham Corporation’s position as a critical supplier to the U.S. Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. The company’s strategic investment from a major defense customer to expand capacity for future projects further solidifies its reputation in the industry.

While Graham Corporation expects to continue having first article programs in its backlog as it secures new programs and applications, the percentage of first article programs in its total backlog is anticipated to decrease moving forward. This shift reflects the company’s focus on diversifying its portfolio and expanding into new markets.

During fiscal year 2022, Graham Corporation made significant investments to ensure the timely delivery of these units, which resulted in some losses. However, these investments have positioned the company for future growth and success.

Graham Corporation, with its renowned engineering expertise and world-class brands, including Graham Manufacturing and Barber-Nichols, is committed to providing exceptional products and systems to its customers in the defense, space, energy, and process industries.

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