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May 23

Brea, CA – On May 7th, 18 employees from Kirkhill, a leading manufacturer of aerospace products, participated in the Orange County Half Marathon, a 13.1-mile race that starts at Fashion Island and ends at the OC Fair and Event Center. The runners were part of Team Kirkhill, a group of employees who share a passion for fitness and philanthropy.

The Orange County Half Marathon is part of the SDCCU OC Marathon Running Festival, which also includes a full marathon, a 5K run, and a kids run. The event attracts tens of thousands of runners every year, who enjoy the scenic coastal course and the festive atmosphere. The event also supports various local charities, such as the Kids Run the OC Foundation, which promotes an active and healthy lifestyle for children.

Team Kirkhill was proud to represent their company and their community in the race, which they trained for months in advance. They wore matching shirts with the Kirkhill logo and cheered each other on along the way.

The runners were greeted by their colleagues, friends, and family at the finish line, where they received medals and celebrated their accomplishment. They also enjoyed the Celebrate OC Festival, which featured live music, food trucks, beer garden, and interactive exhibits.

Team Kirkhill was one of the many corporate teams that participated in the Orange County Half Marathon, demonstrating their commitment to wellness and social responsibility. The race was not only a physical challenge, but also an opportunity to bond with their coworkers and give back to their community. Team Kirkhill plans to continue running and supporting causes that matter to them.

 

About Kirkhill, Inc.

Kirkhill is a global leader in high-performance elastomer products headquartered in Brea, CA with 100 years of experience. Kirkhill’s engineered, high-performance elastomer products can be found on commercial, military and business aircraft around the world as well as rockets  and satellite application. Aerospace OEM’s and subcontractors count on our decades of experience in developing elastomeric solutions for extreme environmental and safety applications for a wide variety of engine, nacelle, interior and structural aircraft needs. For more information please visit our website at www.kirkhill.com

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May 23

Kirkhill, a global leader in high-performance elastomer products, was honored to host NASA, Northrop Grumman, Boeing, NASA Astronaut Lee Morin, and US Congresswoman Young Kim at its facility to celebrate the inaugural ARTEMIS program launch which happened in November, 2022 and to show their support for the future ARTEMIS launches scheduled for 2024 (ARTEMIS II) and 2025 (ARTEMIS III).

Kirkhill has been a proud partner of NASA and Northrop Grumman for decades. We are contributors to the space programs and for the support we provide to commercial aircraft and military applications. Kirkhill technology is a key part of the Space Launch System (SLS) Rocket that will carry the Orion Spacecraft.

As a significant supplier of highly engineered elastomeric products to the global Defense and Space industries, Kirkhill stands as proud contributors to past, present and future space programs. For over 100 years, Kirkhill has brought innovative solutions to the space industry and has helped transform air and space travel with our revolutionary products.

“We are thrilled to be part of this historic mission and to showcase our capabilities and contributions to the space industry,” said Kirkhill President, Kevin McHenry. “We are grateful for the opportunity to work with NASA and our industry partners to advance human exploration and discovery in space.”

 

About Kirkhill, Inc.

Kirkhill is a global leader in high-performance elastomer products headquartered in Brea, CA with 100 years of experience. Kirkhill’s engineered, high-performance elastomer products can be found on commercial, military and business aircraft around the world as well as rockets  and satellite application. Aerospace OEM’s and subcontractors count on our decades of experience in developing elastomeric solutions for extreme environmental and safety applications for a wide variety of engine, nacelle, interior and structural aircraft needs. For more information please visit our website at www.kirkhill.com