In 2019, Celtech faced manufacturing commitments and schedules that required increased production volumes. To face these favorable realities, Mike Rigdon and his team set about analyzing total production requirements. Celtech has been moving towards manufacture of skidded test cell subsystems. Fuel System skids, Compressed Air Start packages, Cabs, Oil Preservation units and Test Stands all required welding, lifting, painting, assembly, …
Celtech has added a new Haas VF-6 Mill to our machine shop. The VF-6 has expedited our workflow and increased our output. Most parts now machined on Celtech mills and lathes. This additional mill allows for two skilled machinists to work simultaneously on parts and has improved our efficiency. The VF-6 has expanded our capacity and provides more rigid tool holders. …
Celtech was featured in the Carlsbad Current-Argus Daily Newspaper this month. Read Up in the air: Aircraft supported across globe by Carlsbad’s Celtech by Adrian Hedden. Fighter jets across the world are kept in the air by a little-known company, nestled in southern Carlsbad for the past 20 years. Celtech was first founded in 1976 in Celeste, Texas, and brought to the …
2016 and early 2017 have seen notable Celtech operational improvements. Twenty new personnel have complimented facility, equipment and process upgrades. Mike Rigdon, Button Allison and Tina Licon have responded to Paul Fenley’s leadership, and the Carlsbad team has launched a true turnaround success. These modernizations include: Inventory Adjacent to Manufacturing- Paint Booths Upgraded- Abrasive Blast Modernized- UV Penetrant/Crack Detection Facility- …
Houston, TX—Atec, Inc. acquires Vital Link, Inc. (Sealy, TX) including Vital Link Europe Ltd (Camberley, UK). Atec, Inc. is excited to announce its acquisition of Vital Link, Inc. Headquartered on 30 acres near Sealy, Texas, Vital Link is the premier company in military engine test enclosures worldwide. Key officers and employees are committed to remain as Vital Link moves forward …
Atec is continually striving to update capabilities and capacities in our machine shops. September 12-15, Atec personnel attended the International Manufacturing Technology Show in Chicago, IL at McCormick Center and purchased 5 new machines: Haas VF-4 Mill with 5-Axis Drive, Haas UMC-750 simultaneous 5-Axis Mill, Omax 60120 9-Axis WaterJet, Global Advantage 9.12.8 CMM, and Micro-Hite 900 with digital controller. “The …
Celtech Corp. is proud to release its new video produced by Zoom Creative Solutions. The Celtech Campus is comprised of 12 buildings and over 75,000 sq. ft. This video helps to display Celtech’s growth and improvements. Please watch below: “Celtech is excited to post our new video. It helps to share with the viewer our upgraded facilities, new equipment, and …
The F100/F110 Test Cell in Busan, South Korea has been upgraded to a modern T-20B hybrid with data recording, etc. The outdated system was dismantled and extensive repairs were made to the equipment at Celtech’s factory in Carlsbad. Repairs and refurbishment took under a year to complete and re-commission. Atec field teams were onsite at the Korean Air Depot for …
Celtech Corp. has ramped up production of T21 test stands for T56 engine prop-on testing. Having just completed a second stand for the Indonesian Air Force, Celtech has numerous T21s in manufacture, refurbishment and repair for the USAF and Allies. C130 Hercules interest and usage is growing worldwide to support today’s large load missions. “The inquiries related to these turboprop …
Celtech has completed installation/commissioning of a new J85-21 jet engine test system for the Kenyan Air Force at Laikipia Air Force Base in Nanyuki, Kenya. A subsidiary of Atec.com, Celtech has more intermediate (tarmac) turbine test stands worldwide than any other OEM. Celtech constructed the new T-20C test system, modernizing the test platform, by replacing problematic, older equipment and analog …
