Built by former Air Force Research Laboratory and advanced-materials leaders, TJC Polymers is a Dayton company known for applying deep polymer-science expertise to difficult protection and performance challenges. Its U.S.-made, Berry-compliant micro-composite fibers are developed with customers for applications where lower weight and demanding thermal or mechanical performance matter, including protective gear and aerospace structures. The company’s leadership brings more than 80 years of combined experience and a portfolio of 75 patents.
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ATC MaterialsFounded in 1996, ATC Materials is a small business that develops and manufactures custom materials and armor systems for demanding defense and industrial applications. Its work grew from early NASA and Department of Defense projects into harsh-environment dielectric materials and lightweight, multi-hit armor, including systems designed for insensitive-munitions compliance. Headquartered in Westlake, Ohio, ATC also operates materials research facilities in Flagstaff, Arizona, using in-house modeling and simulation to move concepts toward finished products.WESTLAKE, OH
TMI, IncFamily-owned since its founding in 1984, TMI, Inc. is a Youngstown rubber manufacturer built around the Myhal family’s deep experience in the industry. Now led by founder Michael J. Myhal’s son, the company is known for solving demanding custom-part challenges, with more than 35 years of work serving aerospace, defense and other technical customers. Its 30,000-square-foot operation supports projects from early development through production.YOUNGSTOWN, OH
CTL AerospaceFounded in 1946, veteran-founded and family-owned CTL Aerospace manufactures fiber-reinforced polymer structures and provides repair and overhaul of aircraft engine components. The Cincinnati-area company describes more than 74 years of composite-processing experience, a 300,000-square-foot manufacturing space, and service to aerospace and industrial customers as well as the U.S. government.CINCINNATI, OH
ITEN Defense, LLCFounded in Ohio in 2019 after acquiring Iten Industries’ defense operations, Iten Defense engineers and manufactures composite armor for military and law-enforcement applications. Its roots in ballistic fiberglass have grown into decades of materials and engineering experience, including transparent armor and large, complex panels produced in-house. The company develops protection from concept through testing and full-rate production for land, sea, air, and personal uses.ASHTABULA, OH