Valcor Engineering, a designer and manufacturer of solenoid valves and control components for liquids and gases, is proud to announce that it has been awarded a subcontract from Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) to provide products for the aerospace and technology company’s Dream Chaser program. SNC’s Dream Chaser is a reusable space vehicle designed to carry cargo to and from the International Space Station (ISS). As part of its Commercial Resupply Services 2 contract with NASA, the Dream Chaser will have at least six missions to the ISS.

“This subcontract award further illustrates Valcor’s recognition as the preeminent pressurization controls designer and manufacturer for Space applications in the industry.” states Paul Meyers, director of aerospace sales and marketing.

SNC provides customer-focused technology solutions in the areas of aerospace, aviation, electronics and systems integration. SNC designs and manufactures advanced spacecraft, space vehicles, rocket motors and spacecraft subsystems and components for the U.S. Government and commercial customers, as well as for the international market. With more than 25 years of space heritage, SNC has participated in more than 450 successful space missions through the delivery of 4,000+ systems, subsystems and components, and has concluded more than 70 programs for NASA and more than 50 other clients.

About Valcor

Valcor Engineering Corporation (www.valcor.com), founded in 1951, designs and manufactures solenoid valves and control components for liquids and gases in critical applications in the aerospace, nuclear, light industrial and scientific industries. Headquartered in Springfield, New Jersey, Valcor’s world-class staff of engineers, designers, and technical support personnel utilize fully-equipped, modern test facilities to test the most precise and exacting standards.

With a library of more than 18,000 designs, Valcor’s design team can modify existing technology to suit practically every hard to handle application. Valcor specializes in custom applications and can create an entirely new product to meet your needs.

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For more information, contact Jennifer Eckert of Valcor Engineering at 973-467-8400, ext. 7228 or email jennifereckert@valcor.com