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Our very own Susan McPhee represented Jorgensen at this event, Jorgensen supplied the propeller shaft for this boat.

USS Washington Brought to Life, Commissioned at Naval Station Norfolk The Navy commissioned the fast attack submarine USS Washington (SSN 787) Oct. 7 at Naval Station Norfolk.

What's going on at the Plant this week...
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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 466,000 injuries occur each year in Heavy Manufacturing facilities in the US. That equates to 4 of 100 workers being injured at some point each year, every year.

We are pleased to announce, that over the last 12 years at Jorgensen Forge, there have been ZERO injuries involving the Forge and Heat Treat Staff. That is beyond outstanding!

4,398 days…12 years, 2 weeks and 4 days with no injuries. SAFETY is definitely their ATTITUDE!

On behalf of the management team, we’d like to recognize and thank the following individuals for keeping Safety at the top of their minds every day:

Randy Gablehouse
Joe Shearn
Steve Woehl
Aaron Nelson
James Ferguson
Terry Kilbourne
Kyle Shaver
Duane Warns
Stefan Schrader
Paul Willard

Thanks guys…

Video: Life Aboard a Submarine PCU Minnesota (SSN-783) USS Minnesota (SSN 783) is a Virginia-class attack submarine, also known as the VA-class or 774-class, is a class of nuclear-powered fast attack submarines in service with the U.S. Navy.

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Some Jorgensen Forge employees went to Bremerton this weekend to see this historical event. Great article from King5 news.

USS Independence departure leaves big void The conventional aircraft carrier era drew closer to a close Saturday with the departure of the USS Independence from Naval Base Kitsap.

Kristine has been a good friend to Jorgensen Forge, and we are so very proud of her hard work and dedication to her community and causes. Looking forward to following all of your successes Kristine!

Jorgensen Forge was honored to receive the PNDC New Member of the Year Award. Cy Miller, VP of Operations accepted on our behalf.

On Wednesday, November 9, PNDC hosted our 11th Annual Dinner at the Oregon Convention Center.
The dinner featured a keynote presentation from; James MacStravic, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). Additional speakers included; Andrew Teich, President & CEO, FLIR Systems; Senator Jeff Merkley; and Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici.

PNDC celebrated the incredible innovations of Northwest Defense and Security companies. Highlights included the Innovation Pavilion, a display of leading Northwest products, services, and processes; and the launch of the first annual Innovation Award which recognized visionary PNDC member companies that have significantly impacted the overall mission of the defense and security industry.
Winners of the 2016 Innovation Award are:
Flex Force Enterprises, LLC | The ASP™ | Portland, OR
Laser Techniques Company, LLC | BEMIS™ | Redmond, WA
Metal Technology (MTI) | Additive Manufacturing | Albany, OR
SAM Medical | The SAM Junctional Tourniquet (SJT) | Wilsonville, OR

Awards were given at the Annual Dinner in the following categories: Member of the Year, Sustaining Member of the Year, Committee Member of the Year, Board Member of the Year, New Member of the Year, Les de Asis Annual Defense & Security Leadership Award, and Ally of the Year.

This event was generously sponsored by: FLIR Systems, Vigor Industrial, Benchmade Knife Company, Valley Machine, Timbercon, Zepher, GrovTec Machining, Tactical Tailor, PacStar Communications, Clackamas County Economic Development, Miles Fiberglass and Composites, Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt, Portland Development Commission, Shine Micro, Inc, Near Space Corporation, Axiom Electronics, Silicon Forest Electronics, Inc., ControlTek, Industrial Craters & Packers, Quartic Sales Group, Guillen Family Wines, Last US Bag Company, Accumen Executive Search, Flex Force Enterprises, International Graphics & Nameplates, Out of the Box Manufacturing, and Roswell Flight Test Crew.

Thank you to all our speakers, sponsors, and those who attended. We look forward to another great year with you!

Fascinating article including a great point about funding at the end.

The Simple Reason Why America's Virginia Class Submarines are so Good Incremental improvements have been an integral partof the Virginia-class program from the outset. Every new Block of Virginia-class boats has improved on the previous one.

Some more info on the Supply Chain Opportunities Conference that Mike participated in on Tuesday through the PNDC.

On Tuesday, August 30, PNDC hosted a Supply Chain Opportunities Conference & Export Luncehon in Renton, WA.
Presenting speakers included Mike Jewell, President & CEO, Jorgensen Forge Corporation and Natalie Kamphaus, Senior Policy Advisory, Office of Congressman Dave Reichert.
PNDC partnered with Impact Washington & Washington State Department of Commerce on both the Supply Chain Conference and Export Luncheon.
The event was sponsored by; Puget Systems and Red Arrow Logistics.
Partnering organizations included; Renton Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development Council of Seattle and King County, and Impact Washington.
Register now for the next Supply Chain Conference being in Portland, OR on October 20!

We are honored to be a part of this great event!

Jorgensen Forge -- Forging and Machining Experts, Seattle WA For more than 65 years, Jorgensen Forge of Seattle WA has specialized in forging and machining operations, heat treating and efficient lean manufacturing processes. Our business is based on exceptional quality & service and providing on demand delivery at competitive prices to diverse global markets...