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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
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Dec 22
- December 8, 2022
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Bob Bender
Brea, CA, – Members of the Kirkhill team recently participated in the JDRF One Walk! The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation is a charity that we have been supporting for many years by participating in this walk and raising money to find a cure for Type 1 Diabetes. Thank you to all of our team members who supported the event. Our Team was the #1 Corporate Contributor of the event!!!
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 for space and satellite application. Aerospace OEM’s and subcontractors count on our many 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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Jul 22
Brea, CA, – The Kirkhill team is proud to be part of the NASA and Northrop Grumman full-scale static test of a Space Launch System (SLS) solid rocket booster motor at Northrop Grumman’s Promontory, Utah, test facility on July 21. Kirkhill ablative insulation technology lines the inside of the rocket motor case installed on the Full Scale Booster (FSB-1) that protects both the structure, and in the future will protect the astronauts and payloads that will fly on the Artemis rocket to the Moon.
The Space Launch System (SLS) Rocket will carry the Orion Spacecraft. The Artemis missions will utilize the SLS rocket to send humans back to the moon for the first time since the Apollo missions. One of the goals of Artemis is to establish a long term human presence on the Moon’s surface in preparation to travel and colonize Mars. The SLS was designed and built by Northrup Grumman who Kirkhill has partnered with for decades. This remarkable technological achievement will produce 8.8 million pounds of thrust and stand 322 feet tall, which is taller than the Statue of Liberty. The SLS will be the most powerful rocket ever launched.
As a significant supplier of elastomeric products to the Defense and Space industry in the US and internationally, Kirkhill stands as proud contributors to past and 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 highly-engineered products.
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 for space and satellite application. Aerospace OEM’s and subcontractors count on our many 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 22
Brea, CA, – Kirkhill, Inc today announced its annual service awards celebrating employees who have achieved a milestone in service. This years awards are highlighted by Maria Heredia who is celebrating 35 years with Kirkhill! “We want to thank all of our valued employees and especially congratulate those celebrating a special milestone anniversary with the Kirkhill Family. Loyal and dedicated employees are the foundation to the success of the company.” said Kevin McHenry, President of Kirkhill.
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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 for space and satellite application. Aerospace OEM’s and subcontractors count on our many 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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Mar 22
- March 23, 2022
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Bob Bender
Brea, CA, – We are going. The Kirkhill team is very proud to be part of humanity’s return to the moon via NASA’s Artemis missions. Kirkhill technology is a key part of the Space Launch System (SLS) Rocket that will carry the Orion Spacecraft. The Artemis missions will utilize the SLS rocket to send humans back to the moon for the first time since the Apollo missions. One of the goals of Artemis is to establish a long term human presence on the Moon’s surface in preparation to travel and colonize Mars. The SLS was designed and built by Northrup Grumman. Kirkhill has partnered with Northrop Grumman for decades, supplying ablative insulation which is used in the two solid fuel main boosters on the SLS Rocket. This remarkable technological achievement will produce 8.8 million pounds of thrust and stand 322 feet tall, which is taller than the Statue of Liberty. The SLS will be the most powerful rocket ever launched.
As a significant supplier of elastomeric products to the Defense and Space industry in the US and internationally, Kirkhill stands as proud contributors to past and 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 highly-engineered products.
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 for space and satellite application. Aerospace OEM’s and subcontractors count on our many 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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Feb 22
February 15, 2022-
We are pleased to announce that Karla Torres has joined our Kirkhill family, as a Senior HR Generalist, effective February 14, 2022. In this role, she will report to Bruno Cuevas, Human Resources Director.
Karla joins us with 6 years of experience. She has a BA degree in Psychology and Social Behavior from University of California, Irvine. In her most recent role, she was a Senior HR Generalist at American Woodmark where she played a key role in creating an environment of inclusion and open communication. A fun fact about Karla is she once spent 20 days backpacking in Montana!
Please join me in warmly welcoming Karla to our Kirkhill family!
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Mar 21
Brea, CA, – Kirkhill was excited to welcome Congresswoman Young Kim to our facility on March 23, 2021. Congresswoman Kim represents the 39th Congressional District that includes Brea and neighboring cities. Her Committee Assignments include the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and the Committee on Small Business.
With significant material and product approvals, Kirkhill plays a key role as a supplier of elastomeric products to the Defense and Space industry in the US and internationally. At Kirkhill, we are proud contributors to the space programs and for the support we provide to commercial aircraft and military applications.
After arriving at Kirkhill, Congresswoman Young Kim took a tour of its facility, making stops in our Space Department, where she learned about how our ablative insulation materials are made, and our Defense Department, where we produce specialty low-observable defense products.
For over 100 years, Kirkhill has brought innovative solutions to the space industry and has helped transform air and space travel with our highly-engineered products. Our products have been to outer space and literally to the moon and back! We were honored to have Congresswoman Kim here to show her the impact her support for Defense and Space has on our Kirkhill family.
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 for space and satellite application. Aerospace OEM’s and subcontractors count on our many 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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Jan 21
- January 28, 2021
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Bob Bender
At the end of December, Nylon Molding Corporation (NMC) Group Inc. started relocating from their Anaheim location back to Kirkhill in Brea, California. The transition has been supported by many team members and we are happy to report that Brea is now officially the new home of NMC. On January 6th, 2021, NMC made their first shipment out of the Kirkhill facility!
NMC is a sister company to Kirkhill Inc. under Transdigm. They are a leading designer and manufacturer of specialty fasteners and custom molded products. NMC’s Customer Service & Sales, Quality, Engineering, Shipping/Receiving and Final Inspection is now fully operational at Kirkhill.
For more information about NMC Products, click here or go to the products drop down menu on the www.kirkhill.com website.
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Dec 20
- December 21, 2020
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Bob Bender
We are seeing a spike in cases after the Thanksgiving break but nothing that will severely
impact our ability to support our shipments to you. We are complying with the latest CAL
OSHA requirements re employee separation and barriers to keep our employees safe. We
do precautionary cleaning when we have pending results and thorough contact tracing in
line with these requirements. To date, we have not had any transmissions traceable back
to our facility.
We will continue to be vigilant and transparent both internally and externally to you, our
customers and ask that you do the same and be safe over this Holiday period. No doubt
we are all probably happy that 2020 is coming to an end so let’s just focus now on making
sure that we protect ourselves and our families by making smart decisions over these
Holidays.
If anyone has any questions, do not hesitate to reach out to your Kirkhill customer service or sales contact
