http://www.kihomac.com/ en adam.grimm@kihomac.com Copyright 2012 2012-05-02T17:17:34+00:00 http://www.kihomac.com/news/view/senator_hatch_tours_kihomac_layton_precision_fabrication_center/ http://www.kihomac.com/news/view/senator_hatch_tours_kihomac_layton_precision_fabrication_center/#When:16:17:34Z Layton, Utah (March 12, 2012) - Senator Orrin Hatch personally visited the Layton KIHOMAC Prototype Engineering and Fabrication Center on March 12th, 2012.  The Senator’s visit was intended to explore ways in which KIHOMAC is contributing to Utah’s local economy and serving the Hill Air Force Base community.  We were excited to take the opportunity to show him the extensive 19,500 square feet aerospace metal structure facility in Layton, Utah; and brief him on the planned expansion of 20,000 square feet of aerospace composite structure facility in West Haven, Utah. Senator Hatch was briefed on our facility’s dynamic capabilities set, including systems engineering, maintenance support, reverse engineering and prototyping.  As an ally for Hill AFB, Senator Hatch was interested in KIHOMAC’s involvement with the essential A-10 program there.  We were especially pleased to show him how we contribute to the USAF plan to keep the aircraft current and sustainable through 2040. Of particular interest to Senator Hatch was our success in creating a prototype part for the A-10. This case was the ideal example to demonstrate our cost savings benefits to our military customers.  We presented our methods for using legacy data and specified engineering analysis to create a 3-Dimension Stereo Lithography fit check model before creating a prototype, ensuring that errors were minimal and final products were accurate.  Sen. Hatch was impressed by the efficiency demonstrated through these capabilities and was excited about the growth potential for using these capabilities in future projects. Senator Hatch lauded the KIHOMAC story as the epitome of a small business success and “can-do” attitude in the Utah community.  The benefits of our high end results at the lower costs associated with smaller business are demonstrable in our A-10 participation.  Senator Hatch’s visit highlighted a thriving element of the local economy, but one that is growing through application of high technology equipment and state of art facility to succeed in aerospace reverse engineering and prototype fabrication work.  Senator Hatch’s visit was a welcome opportunity for KIHOMAC to exhibit how we help our military and government customers save money while growing the local economy. About KIHOMAC KIHOMAC is an aerospace and defense acquisition and technology company founded in 2003. In 2005, KIHOMAC was certified as a veteran‐owned, 8(a), Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) providing system acquisition and life cycle management support to government agencies.  Our capabilities include Acquisition Management, Business Support, Systems Engineering and Manufacture & Design.  KIHOMAC has operating locations in Springfield, Virginia; Patuxent River, Maryland; Layton, Utah; Dayton, Ohio; Dallas, Texas; and Warner Robins, Georgia. News Releases 2012-03-12T12:17:34-05:00 http://www.kihomac.com/news/view/senator_hatch_press_conference_at_kihomac_layton/ http://www.kihomac.com/news/view/senator_hatch_press_conference_at_kihomac_layton/#When:16:11:44Z Layton, Utah (March 26, 2012) - Senator Hatch, demonstrating his commitment to local Utah small businesses, made a visit to the Layton office of KIHOMAC in early March.  Citing all the Layton office does to support programs at Hill Air Force Base, Senator Hatch and Representative Bishop later selected KIHOMAC facility as their podium for a press conference held to discuss their thoughts on upcoming Base Realignment and Closures. Many of KIHOMAC’s projects are currently in direct support of HAFB.  By speaking to the danger of base closures, Senator Hatch and Representative Bishop sought to illustrate to the press and the public the impact cutbacks or a closure would have on the local economy.  The press conference coincided with Senator Hatch and Congressman Bishop inviting U.S. Air Force Secretary Michael Donley to Hill AFB in an effort to highlight the importance of the base to the local area, and save it from major budget cuts. “Today was a great day for Northern Utah, and I look forward to continuing to work with the (congressional) delegation and Secretary Donley to show why Hill is second to none and must remain a central figure in keeping America safe,” Hatch said. KIHOMAC Aerospace Staff Vice President Stephen Pinchak was on hand to greet the Senator. Speaking to the press following the conference Pinchak said the company, which was established in 2005 and has nearly 130 employees, represents the job growth that comes with the private sector working in partnership with the military. Although budget cuts and possible closures are looming in the future of military bases around the country, Senator Hatch and Congressman Bishop articulated that Hill AFB is simply too valuable and efficient to be the victim of closure.  Senator Hatch stated “These are very trying times because we know that they’re going to try to cut back on the military,…(but) based upon environmental assessments, Hill could come out of this very well.” The press conference was extensively covered by the local press:  http://www.standard.net/stories/2012/03/26/hatch-bishop-hill-air-force-base-will-survive http://fox13now.com/2012/03/26/hatch-and-bishop-trying-to-save-hafb-from-major-budget-cuts/ About KIHOMAC KIHOMAC is an aerospace and defense acquisition and technology company founded in 2003. In 2005, KIHOMAC was certified as a veteran‐owned, 8(a), Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) providing system acquisition and life cycle management support to government agencies.  Our capabilities include Acquisition Management, Business Support, Systems Engineering and Manufacture & Design.  KIHOMAC has operating locations in Springfield, Virginia; Patuxent River, Maryland; Layton, Utah; Dayton, Ohio; Dallas, Texas; and Warner Robins, Georgia. News Releases 2012-03-26T12:16:44-05:00 http://www.kihomac.com/news/view/kihomac_passes_iso_90012008_and_as9100c_quality_audit/ http://www.kihomac.com/news/view/kihomac_passes_iso_90012008_and_as9100c_quality_audit/#When:16:07:12Z FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA.  April 16th, 2012 - The KIHOMAC team is pleased to announce ISO 9001:2008 with AS9100:2009 Rev C certification. Having met the stringent requirements of this internationally accepted aerospace standard quality management system, we are able to more fully serve our customer’s interests.  AS9100 Rev C provides a framework which lets our customers know that all applicable statutory and regulatory requirements have been met, letting us dedicate more of our efforts into tailoring additional processes to meet their specific needs. Maintaining AS9100 Rev C certification is an ongoing effort that incorporates concepts of continual growth and improvement.  Certification is granted in three year increments with annual surveillance audits.  We initially received this certification in January of 2011 and experienced our first thorough audit in December of that year.  We are excited to use AS9100 Rev C guidelines as a map toward achieving exceptional quality. In advance of the 2012 audit we are already improving, looking now for how to implement processes that allow for preventative rather than corrective actions. AS9100 Rev C certification, which extends our ISO 9001 registration to January 2014, also allows for companywide consistency among all of our operating locations.  Whether dealing with our offices in Utah or Virginia, customers know that keystones such as document control will always be held to the same standards and processes.  Continual improvements and growth are an essential part of the KIHOMAC culture, and we are glad to include AS9100 Rev C requirements into our journey toward providing our customers with stellar processes and products. KIHOMAC is dedicated to providing our customers with the best in everything, including process control/quality management.  Quality Manager Diane Countryman sums up how valuable this certification is, saying “achieving this certification serves our customers in the highest possible fashion and preserves the longevity of the company.” About KIHOMAC KIHOMAC is an aerospace and defense acquisition and technology company founded in 2003. In 2005, KIHOMAC was certified as a veteran‐owned, 8(a), Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) providing system acquisition and life cycle management support to government agencies.  Our capabilities include Acquisition Management, Business Support, Systems Engineering and Manufacture & Design.  KIHOMAC has operating locations in Springfield, Virginia; Patuxent River, Maryland; Layton, Utah; Dayton, Ohio; Dallas, Texas; and Warner Robins, Georgia. News Releases 2012-04-16T12:07:12-05:00 http://www.kihomac.com/news/view/kihomac_selected_as_desp_iii_prime/ http://www.kihomac.com/news/view/kihomac_selected_as_desp_iii_prime/#When:16:08:17Z ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA. January 10, 2012 - KIHOMAC is excited to announce they have been selected for an award on the $1.9 billion Design and Engineering Support Program III (DESP III).  This is an indefinite delivery / indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract designed to support a broad range of engineering, technical, and support services.  DESP III has been established by the Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) and may be used in support of any system or subsystem within the Air Force as well as other Department of Defense (DOD) agencies. DESP III supports the ongoing mission of DOD agencies by improving system life cycle cost, operational life, performance, sustainment including maintainability & support, and safety & environmental friendliness.  Engineering services are in the areas of new design, technical documentation, diminishing material and manufacturing sources, environmental improvement issues, reliability, productivity, efficiency, and cost saving. The KIHOMAC DESP III Team includes teammates Southwest Research Institute (http://www.swri.org), SAIC (http://www.saic.com), Tetra Tech (http://www.tetratech.com/ ) and InfoPro (http://www.ipc-us.com/Home).  The team is fully capable to respond to all task order requirements covered by the DESP III contract. KIHOMAC is an aerospace and defense acquisition and technology company founded in 2003. In 2005, KIHOMAC was certified as a veteran‐owned, 8(a), Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) providing system acquisition and life cycle management support to government agencies. We bring an array of capabilities to DESP III tasks including Acquisition Management, Business Support, Systems Engineering and Manufacture & Design. KIHOMAC headquarters are located in Alexandria, VA with additional locations including Layton, Utah; Dayton, Ohio; Dallas, Texas; and Warner Robins, Georgia. Contracts 2012-01-10T12:08:17-05:00 http://www.kihomac.com/news/view/kihomac_sharp/ http://www.kihomac.com/news/view/kihomac_sharp/#When:15:43:28Z (LAYTON, Utah) KIHOMAC was presented the SHARP Award by the State of Utah Labor Commission as the eighth company in the state of Utah to receive this prestigious award. The SHARP Award recognizes small employers who operate an exemplary safety and health management system. Acceptance of KIHOMAC into SHARP from OSHA is an achievement of status that singles out KIHOMAC among its business peers as a perfect model for worksite safety and health. CEO and Owner of KIHOMAC, Mr. Ki Ho Kang, first established a company goal of meeting the OSHA standards, but it was soon evident to Mr. Kang that KIHOMAC would not settle for just meeting the standard, but would soon set a new goal of exceeding the standards through the SHARP. Mr. Kang said, “It was the support and hard work of every KIHOMAC employee and manager that made winning this award possible.” The Director of the Prototype, Engineering, and Fabrication Center, Mr. Chris Burton, has stressed to each employee that being proactive in terms of safety leads to fewer injuries and will posture the company to run more smoothly, and in the long run everyone benefits. Mr. Ki Ho Kang expects the SHARP will exponentially increase the amount of available resources in the future by facilitating increased production, higher employee morale, and providing a top notch facility. KIHOMAC was featured in the Standard –Examiner Davis Bureau. http://www.standard.net/stories/2011/10/25/layton-business-recognized-safety About KIHOMAC KIHOMAC is an aerospace and defense acquisition and technology company founded in 2003. In 2005, KIHOMAC was certified as a veteran-owned, 8(a), Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) providing system acquisition and life cycle management support to government agencies. Our capabilities include Acquisition Management, Business Support, Systems Engineering and Manufacture & Design. The KIHOMAC headquarters is located in Alexandria, VA with additional locations including Layton, Utah; Dayton, Ohio; Dallas, Texas; and Warner Robins, Georgia. News Releases 2011-10-25T13:43:28-05:00 http://www.kihomac.com/news/view/utah_patriot_partner/ http://www.kihomac.com/news/view/utah_patriot_partner/#When:12:42:46Z KIHOMAC has been recognized by the state of Utah as a Patriot Partner in recognition of our ongoing efforts to honor the sacrifices made by our men and women in the armed forces by actively hiring veterans. 2011-05-19T10:42:46-05:00 http://www.kihomac.com/news/view/kihomac_certified_as_iso90012008_and_as91002004_compliant/ http://www.kihomac.com/news/view/kihomac_certified_as_iso90012008_and_as91002004_compliant/#When:18:14:17Z Alexandria, Virginia (December 9, 2010) - KIHOMAC is proud to announce it is now certified as AS9100:2004 & ISO 9001:2008 compliant for the Rocky Mountain region.  Certification assessment was performed in accordance with the requirements of AS9104A and EAGLE Registrations.  EAGLE Registration Inc. is accredited under the aerospace Registrar Management Program.KIHOMAC underwent a one-year evaluation process that included Customer Oriented Processes such as Product/Process Design, Bid/Tender Offer and Delivery.  We developed a quality manual with emphasis on control of non-conforming products, configuration management, risk management and control of documents.  Corrective actions were taken where necessary and any incidents of non-conformance to the quality management standard were eliminated.  The process culminated in a comprehensive three-day registration audit by EAGLE.  KIHOMAC received its AS9100 & ISO 9001 certificate of registration on Dec 9, 2010. The certificate of compliance with AS9100 & ISO 9001 recognizes that our quality objectives will be enforced and that we will measure and monitor customer satisfaction.  Additionally, we will ensure on-time delivery and product acceptance, as well as demand zero defects in our delivered products.  With this certification, our customers can be confident that KIHOMAC’s top priority is to exceed our customer’s requirements with an emphasis on continually improving our quality management system. To maintain our certification, KIHOMAC will perform quarterly internal audits to sustain compliance and institutionalize continued process improvement.  Our decision to become AS9100 & ISO 9001 certified is an integral part of our commitment to provide our customers with quality services, and to meet and exceed customer demands.About KIHOMACKIHOMAC is an aerospace and defense acquisition and technology company founded in 2003. In 2005, KIHOMAC was certified as a veteran‐owned, 8(a), Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) providing system acquisition and life cycle management support to government agencies. Our capabilities include Acquisition Management, Business Support, Systems Engineering and Manufacture & Design. The KIHOMAC headquarters is located in Alexandria, VA with additional locations including Layton, Utah; Dayton, Ohio; Dallas, Texas; and Warner Robins, Georgia. News Releases 2010-12-09T16:14:17-05:00 http://www.kihomac.com/news/view/kihomac_honored_as_dod_mentor-protege_award_winner/ http://www.kihomac.com/news/view/kihomac_honored_as_dod_mentor-protege_award_winner/#When:19:04:44Z ALEXANDRIA, Virginia (March 16, 2010) – The Department of Defense (DoD) Mentor Protégé team of KIHOMAC and L-3 Integrated Systems (L-3 IS), Greenville, Texas received a 2010 Department of Defense Nunn-Perry Award during the 2010 DoD Mentor Protégé Conference. See award details at:  http://www.acq.osd.mil/osbp/mentor_protege/nunnperry/sstories.htm News Releases 2010-03-16T17:04:44-05:00 http://www.kihomac.com/news/view/kihomac_recognized_by_sba_dc_office_as_most_successful_8a_firm_in_transitio/ http://www.kihomac.com/news/view/kihomac_recognized_by_sba_dc_office_as_most_successful_8a_firm_in_transitio/#When:12:47:10Z ALEXANDRIA, Virginia (March 19, 2010) – The Small Business Administration has recognized KIHOMAC as the Metropolitan Washington District of Columbia area most successful 8(a) firm in the transitional stage.  KIHOMAC’s CEO, Mr Ki Ho Kang, has been chosen to present his firm’s success story at a National Press Club Webinar broadcast on June 2nd, 2010.This recognition is part of the Small Business Administration’s Smart Business Development Advisor program that educates small disadvantaged businesses on how to start, grow and succeed.  The purpose of the 8(a) Business Development Program is to assist small socially and economically disadvantaged business concerns in competing in the American economy.  The 8(a) program is nine years long and is divided into two stages:  a four-year development stage followed by a five-year transitional stage.  The transitional stage is acknowledged as being the most difficult portion of the program to navigate.Transition requires the 8(a) firm to make substantial and sustained efforts to enter the competitive marketplace and achieve specified targets of non-8(a) contract revenue that accrues from other than sole source contracts.  These competitive revenue targets start with 15% of total revenue in the first year of transition and end with 55% at graduation, or end of year 5.Mr. Kang focused KIHOMAC’s competency towards sustainment of complex aerospace systems.  The company has grown steadily at an annualized grow rate of over 130%, starting in 2004 with $156K in revenue and booking $10.9M in revenue by year end 2009.  Recently, the company expanded its scope of business activity by opening a 12,500 square foot Prototype Engineering and Fabrication center to address aerospace customer’s manufacturing needs that require high engineering content and specialty manufacturing.The Small Business Administration Webinar series is marketed to every firm in the 8(a) program and to 7j eligible (socially and economically disadvantaged firms) through organizations that include national and local Chambers of Commerce, economic development departments and industry associations. http://www.7jwebinar.com/webinar7web.html About KIHOMACKIHOMAC is an aerospace and defense acquisition and technology company founded in 2003. In 2005, KIHOMAC was certified as a veteran‐owned, 8(a), Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) providing system acquisition and life cycle management support to government agencies. Our capabilities include Acquisition Management, Business Support, Systems Engineering and Manufacture & Design. The KIHOMAC headquarters is located in Alexandria, VA with additional locations including Layton, Utah; Dayton, Ohio; Dallas, Texas; and Warner Robins, Georgia. News Releases 2010-03-19T10:47:10-05:00 http://www.kihomac.com/news/view/cmmi_approval/ http://www.kihomac.com/news/view/cmmi_approval/#When:15:50:43Z Alexandria, VA, Jan 4th, 2010 - During their recent first-ever independent Capability Maturity Model Integration(c) (CMMI) assessment, the KIHOMAC Software Group attained a Maturity Level 2 appraisal.  CMMI is the acknowledged industry standard for software quality process assessment.  The Level 2 appraisal affirms KIHOMAC’s strong commitment to professional quality processes and industry best practices. About KIHOMAC Inc. KIHOMAC is an aerospace and defense acquisition and technology company that was founded in 2003.  In 2005, KIHOMAC was certified as a veteran-owned, 8(a), Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) providing system acquisition and life cycle management support to government agencies.  Our capabilities include Acquisition Management, Business Support, Systems Engineering and Manufacture & Design.  The KIHOMAC headquarters is located in Alexandria, VA with additional locations at Hill AFB, UT, Nellis AFB, Nevada, Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio, Dallas, Texas, Ft. Smith, Arkansas and Warner Robins, Georgia. News Releases 2010-01-04T13:50:43-05:00