New Titanium Screws for Large Commercial Aircraft Produced by TriMas' Monogram Aerospace Fasteners
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., June 8, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- TriMas Corporation (NYSE: TRS) - a diversified manufacturer of engineered and applied products - today announced that its Monogram Aerospace Fasteners® business unit has developed the capability to produce seven types of titanium screws used by large, commercial airframe manufacturers.
With over 70 years of aerospace engineering experience, Monogram delivers innovative, high-quality aerospace fasteners and products to its customers. Monogram is a leader in the development and processing of titanium fasteners and screws with a full support structure of heading and machining equipment, as well as in-house processing and heat-treatment facilities that are designed exclusively for aerospace titanium applications. Monogram has established a dedicated screw manufacturing cell that employs lean principles to ensure efficient and high-quality production of millions of screws annually.
Airframe manufacturers are increasingly turning to titanium aerospace parts because of the metal's light weight and its galvanic compatibility with carbon fiber reinforced composite structures. Composite-based aircraft structures are used on the newest civil aircraft programs, such as the Boeing 787, Airbus A350 and Bombardier's new C-Series airliners. Titanium parts also have widespread applications in military programs like Lockheed's new F-35 Lightning II fighter jet.
About Monogram Aerospace Fasteners
Based in Los Angeles, California, Monogram designs, develops and manufactures highly-engineered specialty fasteners for the aerospace industry, as well as replacement and maintenance parts for aftermarket sales and service. The company is also the leading manufacturer of permanent blind bolts for aircraft assembly and temporary fasteners for aircraft construction. Products include Visu-Lok®, Composi-Lok®, Radial-Lok® blind bolts and the OSIBolt ® fastener, the first one-sided fastener approved to replace traditional two-piece fasteners in certain applications on the primary aircraft structure. As an aerospace fastener manufacturer and supplier, Monogram has built its reputation on a commitment to innovation, high quality products and unrivaled service. For more information, contact Monogram at (323) 722-4760, or techsales@monogramaerospace.com.
About TriMas
Headquartered in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, TriMas Corporation (NYSE: TRS) provides engineered and applied products for growing markets worldwide. TriMas Corporation is organized into five strategic business segments: Packaging Systems, Energy Products, Industrial Specialties, RV & Trailer Products and Recreational Accessories. TriMas Corporation has approximately 4,000 employees at 70 different facilities in 11 countries. For additional information, please visit www.trimascorp.com.
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