In This Issue

The Air Knife Won’t Go Away

John Burns offered an update on the Air Knife program, which includes ongoing and new projects. And with growing interest in the program, we are picking up steam, expecting multiple additional opportunities before the end of 2025 and into 2026.

This equipment is being implemented at Greenfield AMZ facilities, although we are working with the Primary MHE Integrators for our scope of supply.

Air Knife updates:

We also have “Stock” AK Units in our possession and awaiting additional opportunity for deployment.

Finally, we have committed to Sonic Air’s purchase of 12 additional air knife units. This “Bulk” purchase is going to provide us with significant cost savings and is somewhat of a new approach in cooperation with our leadership.

Community Spotlight

Meet Cameron Trease

Cameron Trease joined the Engineering Team in July 2024 and has carved out a unique niche working with the SAPS team and supporting proposal creation.

Mr. Trease was born in Hamilton, Mississippi, 45 miles SE of Tupelo. It’s a classic “one-factory” town near Columbus AFB, where his father was deployed as a flight simulator technician. After completing his service, Cameron’s dad remained in the area, launching a career installing and maintaining simulator systems, which had the additional benefit of a young Cameron to “test” the equipment.

Cameron was an active youngster, playing basketball and running track. In his words, “I could always run very fast.” His 4.4 40 supports the claim! He also has nurtured a love of exploring the fields and forests of central Mississippi.

When Cameron first arrived at the University of Mississippi, he had not selected a major, leaning toward law school prep. However, beneath all of this, he has exceptional math skills and was convinced by friends to check out the Engineering Department.

Trease graduated in December 2020 and accepted a job in Nashville, which included lots of international travel. The new job was also directly related to his family life. He was in a long-term relationship throughout his college years. Destined to be married, Cameron made it clear that he would not propose until he landed a job. On the day he accepted the offer, he bought a ring and proposed to her on a previously planned trip to the Gulf the following week. They immediately married the day they returned. And since last fall, they have enjoyed the arrival of a daughter. Our “new daddy” teammate has confessed that she is his WHOLE LIFE (Cameron’s emphasis).

What do you love best about SilMan?

“I love how from the top down there’s really a sense of family with the whole group. Everybody puts focus on the team aspect in every conversation and it made me feel welcome and involved from the start!” – Cameron

Hearing Conservation

In this edition of Safe & Sound, let’s talk about the importance of hearing conservation. Our work environment often exposes us to loud noises that can cause irreversible hearing damage if we’re not careful. Hearing loss is gradual and painless, which makes it easy to overlook and ignore the risks.

By taking these simple steps, we can prevent hearing loss and preserve our ability to communicate and enjoy everyday sounds outside of work. Let’s keep safety at the forefront of everything we do each and every day.

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