BlueForge Alliance

BFA is proud to partner with the Manufacturers Association of Maine (MAME) to support the upcoming Digital Transformation and Cybersecurity event focused on strengthening the defense industrial base through innovation, compliance, and collaboration.

Join BFA’s Evan Young, industry leaders, and cybersecurity experts as manufacturers in Maine get an in-depth look at the CMMC certification process, share actionable insights, and spark conversation around digital readiness in today’s evolving defense supply chain.

Details:
Date: June 4, 2025
Time: 8:30 AM – 3:45 PM
Location: Maine Maritime Academy, Workforce Training & Development Center

More info & registration: https://mainemfg.com/digital-transformation-and-cybersecurity/

In collaboration with the U.S. Navy, the Maritime Industrial Base Program, and BlueForge Alliance, NobelClad Mount Braddock, PA celebrated the expansion of its Dunbar Mine with a ribbon cutting on Thursday.

This facility has supported explosive welding operations for more than 50 years and remains the only site in the U.S. with the structural capacity to meet the Navy’s metal cladding needs.

This expansion reflects the shared commitment to scaling advanced manufacturing capabilities to meet national defense needs. We were honored to join representatives from the Navy, the MIB, and fellow partners to be part of the day.

Full announcement here >> https://ir.dmcglobal.com/news-events/press-releases/detail/175/nobelclad-celebrates-expansion-of-its-dunbar-mine-in

Brad Keselowski visited the Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay last week to tour the facilities and meet with Navy leadership, shipbuilders, shipyard teams, civilian workforce and service members.

The visit supports our broader mission with the Maritime Industrial Base Program to raise awareness of the vital role of undersea defense and to help grow the workforce needed to sustain it.

Read more about the visit and our efforts here:

Brad Keselowski Visits Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay to Unveil Special Patriotic Paint Scheme on No. 6 BuildSubmarines.com Ford | KINGS BAY, GA (May 8, 2025) – NASCAR champion and co-owner of RFK Racing, Brad Keselowski, visited Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay on Wednesday, for a special event honoring America’s undersea warfighters. The visit included a tour of the base’s facilities, time spent with active-duty Sailors a...