State-of-the-art facility provides a high-tech, design and production and maintenance facility for Ring Laser and Fiber Optic gyroscopes and Inertial Navigation Systems for civil and defense customers
PINE BROOK, NEW JERSEY – August 5, 2021 – Kearfott Corporation held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate its new corporate headquarters and Guidance & Navigation Division operating facility in Pine Brook, New Jersey.
The new building, located only minutes from its former Woodland Park facilities, consolidates all engineering, manufacturing, leadership, and administrative and support functions into one single location. The facility provides a state-of-the-art, high-technology, and collaborative workspace that enables the company to achieve significantly improved operational efficiencies.
Founded in 1917, Kearfott is a leader in the design, manufacture, and support of guidance, navigation, and motion-control products for aerospace, defense, energy exploration, and unmanned system markets. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Astronautics Corporation of America, a leader in the field of aerospace avionics equipment and systems.
“From marine, ground, and aircraft guidance and navigation to supporting Blue Origin’s recent flight into space, Kearfott is proud to be a leader in innovative solutions for our customers’ critical requirements,” said Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Astronautics Corporation of America Dr. Ronald Zelazo. “This new, high-tech facility gives Kearfott the tools it needs to be an even stronger leader in the guidance and navigation market.”
The August 4th celebration was attended by customers and local officials and included tours of the modern facility.
Kearfott is currently hiring for a number of key positions. For more information or to apply, visit www.kearfott.com/careers.
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About Kearfott Corporation
For over 100 years, Kearfott has demonstrated a commitment to quality, reliability, and cutting-edge technology for guidance, navigation, and motion-control products. Kearfott’s products orient satellites; guide spacecraft, tactical, and strategic missiles; and provide precision navigation to autonomous undersea and airborne vehicles. They provide (i) navigation, pointing, and weapon fire control for mobile and towed artillery, ground radars, and military transport vehicles; (ii) flight control actuators for missiles, UAVs, helicopters, and military and commercial aircraft; and (iii) precision, ruggedized components that measure angle and position in a wide range of applications. Kearfott is a wholly owned subsidiary of Astronautics Corporation of America, a global leader in the design, development, and manufacture of avionics equipment and systems for the commercial and military aerospace industry. For more information on Kearfott’s innovative solutions and proven technologies: www.kearfott.com and www.astronautics.com.