Duncan Aviation Chooses Atec, Inc. for Engine Test Cell Expansion

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Credit to Duncan Aviation: LINCOLN, NEB — Duncan Aviation has chosen Atec, Inc., as its contractor for construction of an engine test cell and control room at its Lincoln, Nebraska, facility. Construction will begin this fall and the engine test cell will be completed by the end of 2017. The facility will be an Atec, Inc. Phoenix™ Series Modular Turbofan …

Atec Adds New Machines

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Atec is continually striving to update capabilities and capacities in our machine shops. September 12-15, Atec personnel attended the International Manufacturing Technology Show in Chicago, IL at McCormick Center and purchased 5 new machines: Haas VF-4 Mill with 5-Axis Drive, Haas UMC-750 simultaneous 5-Axis Mill, Omax 60120 9-Axis WaterJet, Global Advantage 9.12.8 CMM, and Micro-Hite 900 with digital controller. “The …

Atec acquires Hager Machine & Tool

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August 12, 2016—Atec , Inc., announced today the acquisition of Hager Machine & Tool, Inc. from the Hager family. Founded by Bill Hager in 1983, the shop became one of Houston’s truly respected machining operations. “Our world-renowned machine shop manager, Mark Cummings, had a personal relationship with the Hagers, and when they decided to sell following Bill Hager’s death, we …

Halloween Company Party

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Atec, Inc. celebrated Halloween with a company party featuring Pumpkin “Boo” Bowling and Pumpkin Carving Contest. The competition was fierce with ten entries. Many pumpkins had intricate carvings while one sported a wig, another was a Minion and Cookie Monster made an appearance eating cookies. Brian Durbin, V.P. (& E.E.) took first place with an adaptation of the old board …

Atec to show at Tinker & the Primes

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Houston, TX (August 12, 2015)—Caroline Bennitt, Communication Director, announced that Atec would show at the August 17-19 Tinker & the Primes tradeshow. “Atec CEO, Howard Lederer, along with the new large test cell consultant, Don Drewry, and retired Brig. General Ben Robinson will be in attendance,” said Bennitt.  “This shows the high importance Atec places on its relationship with Tinker …

Summer Update — Atec Growing!

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This is a period of strong growth for Atec, with over 55 engineers and record employment, field crews busy repairing and refurbishing test stands around the globe to support our USAF IDIQ contract, and a space team that is rapidly expanding. Our subsidiary, Celtech Corp. is busy with test stand production, and Atec is looking at other external growth opportunities. …

Don Drewry Joins the Atec Family!

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Atec is proud to announce the exclusive consultancy of Mr. Don Drewry to our 62 year old firm, as a Senior Development Engineer. Mr. Drewry began a renowned career in the turbine test cell industry as a software and control systems engineer. “Following productive years in marketing, Don led as CEO, the successful turnaround of one of the world’s premier …

Celtech Product Facelift Continues

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Paul Fenley, Atec President announced that “Atec engineers have been working with Celtech over the past year to modernize their products. We are extremely proud of the advancement made to update the important T21D turboprop test system. More powerful engines and props can now be accommodated, and our ADAQ control system is world class. Our customers will see this joint …

Atec aligns Celtech

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Houston, TX and Carlsbad, NM (June 10, 2014) – Celtech profitable 9 months into acquisition by Atec. “Atec, Inc. is proud to announce that Celtech Corporation has met or exceeded its milestone goals following its purchase by Atec on September 1, 2013. Cash flow and profitability are positive, and Celtech revenues are solidly projected to exceed $5 Million for 2014,” …

Atec acquires Celtech

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Houston, TX (September 10, 2013) – Atec, Inc. acquires Celtech Corporation from ASE Holdings, Inc. (ASE). Atec, Inc. has acquired Celtech Corporation located at 1300 Terminal Drive, Carlsbad, New Mexico from ASE. Celtech will continue at this location as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Atec, a 60 year-old company based in Stafford/Houston, Texas. “Atec has strengthened its global leadership of the …