Battelle Wins $20 Million Contract to Improve Readiness and Modernization of Military Support Technologies

Work to be Performed for the U.S. Army’s Tank Automotive Research,
Development and Engineering Center

COLUMBUS, Ohio–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Battelle
will begin helping the U.S. Army combat support and services achieve
technical breakthroughs and overcome sustainment challenges under a new
five-year, $20 million contract.

The U.S. Army’s Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering
Center, Force Projection Technologies Directorate in Warren, Michigan is
responsible for the development and sustainment of critical equipment
used by the Department of Defense in military operations. It is
essentially the Army’s research and development center for military
bridging; combat engineering equipment; water purification and
distribution; bulk petroleum storage and distribution; lubrication
products.

Battelle has an established track record of research and development in
water purification, energy products, fuel and biofuels, vehicle
development and production, customized hardware modernization and
development, and advanced material research. All of this aligns well
with the critical needs of the Tank and Automotive Center, and
especially the warfighter.

“This is a great win because it allows Battelle to help the government
improve the readiness and modernization of construction equipment,
bridges, and water and fuel systems with new technologies, new designs
and manufacturing support, all of which will improve the efficiency and
effectiveness of our warfighters,” said Lena Furci, Manager of Mission
and Defense Technologies, Integrated and Unmanned Systems Business Line.
“We are excited about the opportunity to serve the Army for the next
five years.”

Every day, the people of Battelle apply science and technology to
solving what matters most. At major technology centers and national
laboratories around the world, Battelle conducts research and
development, designs and manufactures products, and delivers critical
services for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in
Columbus, Ohio since its founding in 1929, Battelle serves the national
security, health and life sciences, and energy and environmental
industries. For Battelle, it can be done. For more information,
visit www.battelle.org.

Contacts

Battelle
Katy Delaney, 614-424-7208
[email protected]
or
T.R.
Massey, 614-424-5544
[email protected]