Loc Performance Products wins government contract for armoring Multiple Launch Rocket System

PLYMOUTH, Mich., Aug. 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Today's award of a contract by the U.S. Government to Loc Performance Products, Inc. represents a trend of saving money while improving the quality of products and enhancing the safety of those serving in America's Armed Forces.

This newest contract is for the manufacture of an armored assembly for the Army's Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS).

Under the contract, Loc Performance Products, based in Plymouth, Mich., will provide a newly constructed armored cab, upgrading the entire cab design in order to better protect crew members.

The contract is described as a "build to print" effort that uses a Government-provided Technical Data Package.

Lou Burr, CEO of Loc Performance Products, said the company has, since 2014, delivered more than $1.1 billion in prime contracts to the Government.

"We have continued to bring a cost competitive mindset to large Government prime contract opportunities," said Burr. "This has served to drive down cost in the industry without sacrificing delivery or performance."

Burr also credits the company's expertise and experience as a premier full-service manufacturer of large CNC machined components, fabricated structures, and assemblies for military and industrial applications for playing a role in the awarding of this contract.

Loc will be holding a job fair on September 12, 2018 from 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. in order to recruit new employees in support of the new contract. The job fair will be held at Loc's Lansing manufacturing facility, located at 1600 N. Larch St., Lansing, MI 48906. At the job fair, Loc will be answering questions and accepting resumes from those interested in employment for a range of positions.

Loc Performance Products is Michigan's premier full-service manufacturer of large CNC machined components, fabricated structures, and assemblies for military and industrial applications. With proven capabilities in product design and development through production, Loc offers comprehensive solutions and exceptional customer service to produce the highest quality products at competitive pricing. Learn more at www.locperformance.com.

Media Contact: Lou Burr, [email protected], 734-927-3869

SOURCE Loc Performance Products, Inc.