Woodlawn Manufacturing
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Woodlawn Manufacturing is a precision manufacturer of metal parts and assemblies for the defense
, oil and gas
, aerospace
, automotive, HVAC
and other industries. Founded in 1973 and headquartered in Marshall, Texas
, Woodlawn is a supplier for the Hydra-70 warhead
bodies and a major supplier for flare cases.
A portfolio company of the Lone Star Investment Advisors CRA Fund, Woodlawn Manufacturing received it ISO 9001:2008 Certification in May 2009. ISO 9000, a family of standards for quality management systems, is maintained by the International Organization for Standardization
and administered by accreditation and certification bodies.
The company celebrated a 5100 square feet (473.8 m²) expansion to its offices May 26, 2010, with its dedication to Paul F. White, former owner of the company. Originally hired as Plant Manager, Cory R. Mayo was named Interim President and Chief Executive Officer of Woodlawn Manufacturing on October 8, 2010.
As first- and second-tier supplier to the United States Armed Forces
, Woodlawn Manufacturing produces rocket warhead
bodies, flare cases and other ammunition
.
Woodlawn is a member of the Harrison County Manufacturing Council, Marshall Chamber of Commerce, National Association of Manufacturers
and the Association of the United States Army
.
The rocket contains a micro-processor that provides automatic control of the components, including motors, fuses, and a variety of warheads. The versatility is created by the number of warhead configurations and range of combinations offered by the rockets. A pilot is empowered to engage a variety of targets and flexibly choose the ammunition appropriate for that target. The Hydra-70’s management system permits a relatively inexpensive fuse versus electronic guidance control system.
flare cases annually. Countermeasure flares are fired from most type of aircraft to counter infrared guided surface-to-air or air-to-air missiles. The flares are made up of metals that spontaneously combust. When fired, they burn at thousands of degrees, which serves as a decoy to attract the infrared missiles to the flare instead of the aircraft’s engine.
Defense (military)
Defense has several uses in the sphere of military application.Personal defense implies measures taken by individual soldiers in protecting themselves whether by use of protective materials such as armor, or field construction of trenches or a bunker, or by using weapons that prevent the enemy...
, oil and gas
Oil and gas
Oil and gas are two commonly associated fossil fuels. The phrase may refer to:*Oil and gas field*Oil and gas law in the United States-See also:* Gasoline* Heating oil* Hydrocarbon exploration* Natural gas* Petroleum industry* Petroleum...
, aerospace
Aerospace
Aerospace comprises the atmosphere of Earth and surrounding space. Typically the term is used to refer to the industry that researches, designs, manufactures, operates, and maintains vehicles moving through air and space...
, automotive, HVAC
HVAC
HVAC refers to technology of indoor or automotive environmental comfort. HVAC system design is a major subdiscipline of mechanical engineering, based on the principles of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer...
and other industries. Founded in 1973 and headquartered in Marshall, Texas
Marshall, Texas
Marshall is a city in Harrison County in the northeastern corner of Texas. Marshall is a major cultural and educational center in East Texas and the tri-state area. As of the 2010 U.S. Census, the population of Marshall was about 23,523...
, Woodlawn is a supplier for the Hydra-70 warhead
Warhead
The term warhead refers to the explosive material and detonator that is delivered by a missile, rocket, or torpedo.- Etymology :During the early development of naval torpedoes, they could be equipped with an inert payload that was intended for use during training, test firing and exercises. This...
bodies and a major supplier for flare cases.
A portfolio company of the Lone Star Investment Advisors CRA Fund, Woodlawn Manufacturing received it ISO 9001:2008 Certification in May 2009. ISO 9000, a family of standards for quality management systems, is maintained by the International Organization for Standardization
International Organization for Standardization
The International Organization for Standardization , widely known as ISO, is an international standard-setting body composed of representatives from various national standards organizations. Founded on February 23, 1947, the organization promulgates worldwide proprietary, industrial and commercial...
and administered by accreditation and certification bodies.
The company celebrated a 5100 square feet (473.8 m²) expansion to its offices May 26, 2010, with its dedication to Paul F. White, former owner of the company. Originally hired as Plant Manager, Cory R. Mayo was named Interim President and Chief Executive Officer of Woodlawn Manufacturing on October 8, 2010.
As first- and second-tier supplier to the United States Armed Forces
United States armed forces
The United States Armed Forces are the military forces of the United States. They consist of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Coast Guard.The United States has a strong tradition of civilian control of the military...
, Woodlawn Manufacturing produces rocket warhead
Warhead
The term warhead refers to the explosive material and detonator that is delivered by a missile, rocket, or torpedo.- Etymology :During the early development of naval torpedoes, they could be equipped with an inert payload that was intended for use during training, test firing and exercises. This...
bodies, flare cases and other ammunition
Ammunition
Ammunition is a generic term derived from the French language la munition which embraced all material used for war , but which in time came to refer specifically to gunpowder and artillery. The collective term for all types of ammunition is munitions...
.
Woodlawn is a member of the Harrison County Manufacturing Council, Marshall Chamber of Commerce, National Association of Manufacturers
National Association of Manufacturers
The National Association of Manufacturers is an advocacy group headquartered in Washington, D.C. with 10 additional offices across the country...
and the Association of the United States Army
United States Army
The United States Army is the main branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for land-based military operations. It is the largest and oldest established branch of the U.S. military, and is one of seven U.S. uniformed services...
.
Hydra-70 Rocket – Warhead Body
Woodlawn has manufactured the warhead body for the Hydra-70 Rocket System since 1997. The Hydra-70 is a low cost and versatile family of unguided rockets that are most often used by attack helicopters, but are adaptable for many aircraft and military vehicles and are now gaining approval for shipboard use.The rocket contains a micro-processor that provides automatic control of the components, including motors, fuses, and a variety of warheads. The versatility is created by the number of warhead configurations and range of combinations offered by the rockets. A pilot is empowered to engage a variety of targets and flexibly choose the ammunition appropriate for that target. The Hydra-70’s management system permits a relatively inexpensive fuse versus electronic guidance control system.
Countermeasure Flare Cases
Historically, Woodlawn has produced 1.5M to 3.0M countermeasureCountermeasure
A countermeasure is a measure or action taken to counter or offset another one. As a general concept it implies precision, and is any technological or tactical solution or system designed to prevent an undesirable outcome in the process...
flare cases annually. Countermeasure flares are fired from most type of aircraft to counter infrared guided surface-to-air or air-to-air missiles. The flares are made up of metals that spontaneously combust. When fired, they burn at thousands of degrees, which serves as a decoy to attract the infrared missiles to the flare instead of the aircraft’s engine.