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SOLON, Ohio – April 15, 2024 – HDT Global (HDT) announced today the award of a $432 million contract to supply the U.S. Army with Rigid Wall Shelters. The program, known as the Army Standard Family of Rigid Wall Shelters Phase 1 (ASF-RWS P1), consists of both expandable and non-expandable rigid wall shelters. This award underscores HDT’s commitment to innovation and excellence in serving the …

SOLON, Ohio – April 15, 2024 – HDT Global (HDT), announced today the appointment of Dave Cook as Senior Vice President of Operations. Mr. Cook will be responsible for HDT’s Strategic Operations initiatives.

“I’m excited to welcome Dave to HDT,” stated Kevin McSweeney, President and CEO, HDT Global. “Dave is a growth-focused, results-oriented, and accomplished operations leader with expertise in the oversight and direction of operations, …

SOLON, Ohio – April 3, 2024 – HDT Global (HDT), announced today the appointment of Victor Venettozzi as Senior Vice President of Supply Chain. Mr. Venettozzi will be responsible for HDT Strategic Supply Chain initiatives.

“I’m thrilled to welcome Vic onboard,” stated Kevin McSweeney, President and CEO, HDT Global. “He is an accomplished supply chain executive with extensive experience in end-to-end supply chain management, logistics, sourcing …

SOLON, Ohio – April 1, 2024 – HDT Global (HDT), announced today the appointment of Doug Havekost as Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Havekost brings over 30 years of financial and management experience in the aerospace and defense sector to his new role at HDT.

“I’m very excited to welcome Doug to HDT,” stated Kevin McSweeney, President and CEO, HDT Global. “He is an accomplished, hands-on and …

SOLON, Ohio – September 28, 2023 – Team HDT, primed by McQ, announced today the selection of the WOLF-X by the U.S. Army for the Remote Combat Vehicle (RCV) program Phase I contract award. One of four proposed solutions selected through the National Advanced Mobility Consortium’s (NAMC) Other Transaction Agreement and project solicitation, the WOLF-X will be delivered to the U.S. Army for government test …

SOLON, Ohio – March 23, 2023 – HDT Global (HDT), announced today the appointment of Kevin McSweeney as President and CEO. Mr. McSweeney replaces Juan A. Navarro, who has announced his retirement.

“I’m very excited to have Kevin join us at HDT,” stated Vince Buffa, Executive Chairman of the Board, HDT Global. “He is a proven aerospace business leader with strong foundational knowledge in operations, engineering, …

SOLON, Ohio – March 15, 2023 – Nexus Capital Management LP (Nexus), a Los Angeles-based private equity firm, announced today the acquisition of Aviation Ground Equipment Corp. (AGEC), a privately held, Veteran-owned aviation ground support equipment manufacturer and distributor that serves the military and commercial industries.

The acquisition of AGEC, structured as a new entity within the HDT portfolio, allows HDT to offer complete aircraft ground …

Solon, OHIO — November 15, 2022 — HDT Global received a BAE Systems Partner2Win Supplier of the Year Award on November 1, 2022 for Combat Mission Systems subcontracts. The recognition highlighted HDT’s commitment to exceptional performance and contributions to supply chain success in 2022 for BAE Systems’ combat and amphibious vehicle and maritime gun system programs.

BAE Systems’ Partner2Win is a global program designed to recognize …

SOLON, Ohio – October 04, 2022 – HDT Global (HDT), a leading manufacturer and integrator of highly-engineered unmanned, platform, and expeditionary solutions across defense, aerospace and government markets, announced today the acquisition of Federal-Fabrics-Fibers, Inc. (3F), a manufacturer of advanced woven and non-woven air-supported products for the US government located in Lowell, MA.

In operation for 85 years, HDT is the world leader in the design …

SOLON, Ohio – September 8, 2022 – HDT Global (HDT), a leading manufacturer and integrator of highly-engineered, unmanned, robotics, platform, and expeditionary solutions across defense, aerospace and government markets, announced today that it has been selected to provide a PPE Fluid Leakage Testing System to the Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

The testing system will allow the CDC …

HDT Global (HDT), announced today the appointment of James Cassella as Senior Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer. Mr. Cassella brings more than 25 years of experience in business development and corporate growth strategy to his new role at HDT.

“As a senior retired Army officer and industry veteran, Jim brings the kind of leadership and experience needed to help HDT capture key programs and elevate …

SOLON, Ohio – April 25, 2022 – HDT Global (HDT), the leading manufacturer of highly-engineered, mission-capable infrastructure solutions across defense, aerospace and government markets, announced today the appointment of Laura Faulkner-Rodahaver as the new Senior Director of Human Resources. Ms. Faulkner-Rodahaver brings over 15 years of human resources management experience to her new role at HDT.

Before joining HDT Global, Ms. Faulkner-Rodahaver was Managing Partner at …