M3 technology
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M3 Technology was founded as J&K Electronics Inc. in 1998 as a distributor of electronic components on Long Island
Long Island
Long Island is an island located in the southeast part of the U.S. state of New York, just east of Manhattan. Stretching northeast into the Atlantic Ocean, Long Island contains four counties, two of which are boroughs of New York City , and two of which are mainly suburban...

. In 2004, the company was renamed M3 Technology, and established a new focus; the supply of parts and components to the aerospace industry.

This new aim has become the company's specialty, and has seen the company grow beyond the typical scope of a defense distributor. M3 Technology has now become The Aerospace & Defense Solutions company, and now serves customers around the globe, in a vast array of roles. To this day, the company maintains it presence in the Electronics
Electronics
Electronics is the branch of science, engineering and technology that deals with electrical circuits involving active electrical components such as vacuum tubes, transistors, diodes and integrated circuits, and associated passive interconnection technologies...

 Industry.

Among the projects the company works on is the supply of parts and components to the MRAP program, logistical support of the New Iraqi Air force, and global supply services for the armed forces of Taiwan and Japan. In addition, M3 Technology is intimately involved with the defense industry of Turkey, and is a supplier of parts and supplies to many defense contractors in the country.

M3 Technology provides support services for platforms including:
  • Bradley Fighting Vehicle
  • Bell Huey
    Bell Huey
    The Bell Huey family of helicopters includes a wide range of civil and military aircraft produced since 1956 by Bell Helicopter. This H-1 family of aircraft includes the utility UH-1 Iroquois and the derivative AH-1 Cobra attack helicopter series and ranges from the XH-40 prototype, first flown in...

  • Mi-17
    MI-17
    MI-17 can refer to:* Mil Mi-17, Soviet helicopter*M-17...

  • F-35 Lightning II
    F-35 Lightning II
    The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II is a family of single-seat, single-engine, fifth generation multirole fighters under development to perform ground attack, reconnaissance, and air defense missions with stealth capability...

  • M1 Abrams
    M1 Abrams
    The M1 Abrams is a third-generation main battle tank produced in the United States. It is named after General Creighton Abrams, former Army Chief of Staff and Commander of US military forces in Vietnam from 1968 to 1972. The M1 is a well armed, heavily armored, and highly mobile tank designed for...

  • B-52 Stratofortress
    B-52 Stratofortress
    The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress is a long-range, subsonic, jet-powered strategic bomber operated by the United States Air Force since the 1950s. The B-52 was designed and built by Boeing, who have continued to provide maintainence and upgrades to the aircraft in service...

  • Orion (spacecraft)
    Orion (spacecraft)
    Orion is a spacecraft designed by Lockheed Martin for NASA, the space agency of the United States. Orion development began in 2005 as part of the Constellation program, where Orion would fulfill the function of a Crew Exploration Vehicle....


M3 Technology is certified to the AS 9120 International Standard for Quality Management. This Standard is derived from the ISO9001 family of certifications, and registration is maintained through Underwriters Laboratories
Underwriters Laboratories
Underwriters Laboratories Inc. is an independent product safety certification organization. Established in 1894, the company has its headquarters in Northbrook, Illinois. UL develops standards and test procedures for products, materials, components, assemblies, tools and equipment, chiefly dealing...

. In June 2011, the company received certification to the ANSI-ESD S20.20 Standard from QMI-SAI Global.

The company is registered as both an Exporter and a broker of United States Munitions List
United States Munitions List
The United States Munitions List is a list of articles, services, and related technology designated as defense-related by the United States federal government. This designation is pursuant to sections 38 and 47 of the Arms Export Control Act...

 items through the United States Department of State
United States Department of State
The United States Department of State , is the United States federal executive department responsible for international relations of the United States, equivalent to the foreign ministries of other countries...

 and The Department of Defense Trade Controls.

Leadership

Janine Massa - President

Ken Massa - Vice President

James Yannaco - General Manager

Mike Caton - Director of Operations

Audrey Blessinger - Purchasing Manager


M3 Race Team

In addition to its activity as the Aerospace & Defense Solutions Company, M3 Technology owns and operates a race team. Led by driver Justin Bonsignore
Justin Bonsignore
Justin Bonsignore is a Long Island-based driver, competing in the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour, and various other local racing circuits. He currently drives for the M3 Technology Racing Team, as part of Ken Massa Motor Sports.- Early Career & Go Karts :...

, the team competes in the NASCAR
NASCAR
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is a family-owned and -operated business venture that sanctions and governs multiple auto racing sports events. It was founded by Bill France Sr. in 1947–48. As of 2009, the CEO for the company is Brian France, grandson of the late Bill France Sr...

 Whelen Modified Tour
Whelen Modified Tour
The NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour is a stock car racing series owned and operated by NASCAR in the Modified division. The Modified division is NASCAR's oldest division, and its one of two open-wheeled divisions...

.


In 2010, Justin Bonsignore
Justin Bonsignore
Justin Bonsignore is a Long Island-based driver, competing in the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour, and various other local racing circuits. He currently drives for the M3 Technology Racing Team, as part of Ken Massa Motor Sports.- Early Career & Go Karts :...

 was named the 2010 Sunoco
Sunoco
Sunoco Inc. is an American petroleum and petrochemical manufacturer headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, formerly known as Sun Company Inc. and Sun Oil Co. ....

Rookie of the Year.

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