Detroit Tool Metal Products (DTMP), Lebanon, Mo., has announced that the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee has approved $2 million in funding to develop an improved manufacturing process for the use of advanced titanium metal in military vehicles.
The funding is part of a $214 million appropriation package ushered through the Senate Appropriations Committee by Missouri Senator Kit Bond to be used in important defense projects.
With the funds, DTMP will work with the department of energy to design and develop state-of-the-art processes and equipment to make tactical vehicles lighter, stronger, safer and more reliable by incorporating titanium into their structures.
"This is exciting news for all of us at DTMP," said Steve Westfall, company CEO and president. "It is a great way for us to diversify and enhance our capabilities. Projects that can help our government and country are special and tend to bring out the best in all those working on them. They can also lead to other projects both for the government and the private sector down the road."
Before being signed into law, the committee-passed bill must be passed by the full Senate and reconciled with the version passed by the House of Representatives. DTMP anticipates funds could be available as soon as the first quarter of 2010.
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