{"id":1756,"date":"2024-10-09T00:13:47","date_gmt":"2024-10-09T00:13:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/daily-bullet.com\/?p=1756"},"modified":"2024-10-09T00:13:48","modified_gmt":"2024-10-09T00:13:48","slug":"jpeo-armaments-ammunition-cuts-ribbon-on-new-155mm-metal-parts-facility","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/daily-bullet.com\/?p=1756","title":{"rendered":"JPEO Armaments & Ammunition Cuts Ribbon on New 155mm Metal Parts Facility"},"content":{"rendered":"
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INGERSOLL, Canada \u2014 The U.S. Army\u2019s Joint Program Executive Office for Armaments and Ammunition (JPEO A&A) hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for the IMT Precision Production Facility, a new 155mm metal parts production facility that will produce 15,000 shell bodies per month, in Ingersoll, Canada, on Wednesday, October 2. The ceremony was attended by representatives from the Canadian and U.S Army, elected officials from the Town of Ingersoll, and industry leaders.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

\u201cThanks to the U.S. Congress and Department of Defense\u2019s confidence in our efforts, we are writing a new chapter and investing billions in our defense industrial base,\u201d said U.S. Army Maj. Gen. John T. Reim, Joint Program Executive Officer for Armaments and Ammunition. \u201cBack in May, we opened a new metal parts facility in Mesquite, Texas and in the month of October we will be conducting ribbon cutting ceremonies for new propelling charge facilities in Marion, Illinois and Perry, Florida and a new load assemble pack facility in Camden, Arkansas. This IMT Precision Facility, with its new and advanced forging, furnaces, non-destructive testing, and machining capabilities, is further proof of that progress.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The newly commissioned facility will be operated by the IMT Group and is a critical component of the U.S. Army\u2019s 155mm production ramp up. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology, the facility incorporates advanced automation, digital data capture, and high flexibility in its production lines and serves to bolster the defense industrial base.<\/p>\n

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IMT Group CEO, Cheryl Hacking, discussed the company\u2019s long history supporting the defense industry. \u201cOur history of service with the defence industry dates back to the First World War,\u201d said Hacking who noted that IMT was one of the original \u2018bomb girls\u2019 facilities. \u201cWe are proud to be a part of that important history that made us uniquely suited for this project. And when the U.S. Army was able to move at lightning speed to respond to global events, we were able to respond in kind.\u201d<\/p>\n

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According to Reim, the IMT Precision facility is one piece of a larger puzzle aimed at increasing the U.S. Army\u2019s overall production capacity for 155mm artillery munitions and will assist the Army to be able to reach its goal of producing 100,000 artillery shots per month by fiscal year 2026.<\/p>\n

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\u201cVictory on the battlefield begins in facilities like the one we are in today,\u201d said Reim. \u201cThis is a mission we cannot afford to fail. Our two nations, two close allies and steadfast partners, continue to stand united in our commitment to deter would be adversaries\u2019 intent on doing us harm. Millions of lives depend on our ability to deliver these munitions safely into the hands of our warfighters.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The production lines will primarily produce metal parts for the currently fielded M795 as well as the Army\u2019s new \u2018go to war round\u2019, the M1128, which boasts a 33% increase in its range and is capable of striking targets up to 30 km away.<\/p>\n

\u201cEvery shell that rolls off this production line is a testament to the trust our nations place in each other,\u201d Reim added. \u201cTrust that we can deter aggression. Trust that when called upon, our two militaries are equipped to fight and win our nation\u2019s wars.\u201d<\/p>\n

Reim also reflected on a recent tour of the Scranton, Pennsylvania Army Ammunition Plant with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. \u201cPresident Zelenskyy thanked the workers and said, \u2018The 400 people here saved the lives of millions in Ukraine.\u2019 His words should serve as a reminder that what we do matters not just for one nation, but for millions across the globe.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ingersoll Mayor, Brian Petrie, welcomed the partnership between the Town of Ingersoll, IMT, and the U.S. Government. \u201cThe opening of the IMT Precision Production Facility marks a significant milestone in our Town\u2019s ongoing partnership with IMT and the U.S. Government,\u201d said Petrie. \u201cThis collaboration not only strengthens Ingersoll\u2019s position as a key player in advanced manufacturing but also underscores the importance of international cooperation in supporting global security. Together, we are building a future that promotes innovation, creates local jobs, and contributes to the defence capabilities of our allied nations.\u201d<\/p>\n

Reim concluded by thanking the people and government of Canada for their warm hospitality and ongoing support. \u201cThere is no challenge too great, no adversary too strong, and no cause more just than ensuring that our future generations inherit a safer, stronger and freer world. We are fortunate to call you our neighbors and I look forward to strengthening our bond even further.\u201d<\/p>\n

By ABRAAM DAWOUD<\/em><\/p>\n

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