News from 2013

  • Boeing has approved KLH Industries as a machining supplier for NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) program. The SLS is a flagship rocket system that will set new standards for commercial and deep space exploration.

  • Four companies have begun piloting a new apprenticeship model in Wisconsin. NIMS is a competency- based model that assesses students on specific skill sets. Unlike the current apprenticeship model, there is no time requirement.

  • Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC) has presented KLH with their 2013 Award of Excellence. The award recognizes KLH’s dedication to “building bridges between industry and education.”

  • KLH Industries has purchased a new Flow Mach 3 Series waterjet with two very significant extra features – a 5-axis cutting head and a 90,000 psi pump. Not only will this waterjet produce 3D parts, but will do so at some of the fastest cutting speeds in the industry.