Marotta Controls Celebrates U.S. Navy Commissioning of 23rd Virginia-class Submarine – the USS NEW JERSEY
2024年9月17日 - 9:00PM
Marotta Controls, a rapidly growing aerospace and defense supplier,
celebrated the commissioning of the USS New Jersey (SSN 796), the
U.S. Navy’s 23rd Virginia-class attack submarine and namesake of
the Garden State where Marotta is headquartered. The USS NEW JERSEY
is the third naval vessel named after the state and the first
submarine fully designed and built to support an integrated male
and female crew. The Virginia class, also known as the SSN-774
class, are nuclear-powered, cruise missile fast-attack submarines
used by the U.S. military.
After undergoing operational exercises and testing at the
Norfolk Naval Station over the last several months, the vessel was
delivered to Naval Weapons Station Earle for its commission
ceremony – a time-honored tradition that culminates with raising
the commissioning pennant. The vessel then officially becomes a
United States Navy ship with Commanding Officer Captain Steven
Halle and crew coming aboard as they are entrusted with the
responsibility of maintaining and operating their submarine in
peacetime and under conditions of war.
“Today was a very meaningful day. The commissioning of the USS
NEW JERSEY is near and dear to our hearts here at Marotta Controls
– not just because this world-class submarine is named after our
home state, but because our entire team has given their all in
delivering mission-critical components that will empower her crew
to complete their mission,” said Patrick Marotta, president and
CEO, Marotta Controls. “Having the Marotta team onsite at this
celebration is humbling and brings us great pride, especially to
those team members who have worked so hard to equip our U.S.
military partners with technology designed to endure battle, keep
crews safe, and stand the test of time.”
Through the extensive use of modular construction, open
architecture, and commercial off-the-shelf components, the Virginia
class is designed to remain state-of-the-practice for its entire
operational life through the rapid introduction of new systems and
payloads. With more than 150 Marotta components onboard the USS NEW
JERSEY and 1,000 unique parts developed for U.S. Navy programs over
the years, Marotta has been tapped once again to provide products
for the Navy’s upcoming Columbia-class nuclear-powered ballistic
missile submarines set to replace the Ohio class.
Marotta sponsored commission day festivities, hosting a
contingent of the company’s employees who were eager to witness
such a momentous event. “Participating in the commissioning of the
USS NEW JERSEY gives each of our team members a better
understanding of the Marotta legacy and the important role our work
plays in U.S. military program success,” added Patrick Marotta.
USS NEW JERSEY crew members also met with the Marotta executive
team and Marine Business leadership at the Marotta Controls
facility in Montville on July 18, 2024. They were presented with
background on Marotta’s US Navy history, its products and
capabilities, and an extensive facility tour for a firsthand look
at the assembly and test processes of the complex valve manifolds
and other Marotta components that will be used on their
submarine.
For more information about Marotta Controls and its many
partnerships with the U.S. Armed Forces, visit
https://marotta.com/.
About Marotta ControlsFounded in 1943, Marotta
Controls is a fully integrated solutions provider which designs,
develops, qualifies, and manufactures innovative systems and
sub-systems for the aerospace and defense sectors. Our portfolio
includes pressure, power, motion, fluid, and electronic controls
for tactical systems, shipboard and sub-sea applications,
satellites, launch vehicles, and aircraft systems. With over 200
patents, Marotta Controls continues to build on its legacy as a
highly respected, family-owned small business based in the state of
New Jersey. X/Twitter: @marottacontrols LinkedIn: Marotta Controls,
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Contact:Katee GlassMarotta Controls, Inc.
kglass@marotta.com
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