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BUDD LAKE, N.J. – EMCORE Corporation (NASDAQ: EMKR) has entered into an exclusive, multi-year distribution, agreement supporting North America.

Pioneer will handle sales, logistics, and inventory management to support both U.S. military directly as well as industry partners.

“The Pioneer team is excited about this new venture. We’re confident that our investment in the relationship will improve the supply chain resulting in a quicker and more cost effective response time to the end user.” – David Yormack, CEO

FARMINGDALE, NY – Pioneer received a $3.5 million order to supply the U.S. Navy’s fleet guided missile destroy (DDG) with propulsion and maneuvering kits. Deliveries of the 35 kits will begin in Q1 2025.

The kits will be made my Defense Maritime Solutions in Chesapeake, V.A..

“Pioneer’s team worked with DLA to increase the quantity to provide the economies of scale benefits to the American taxpayer. These units are critical to the DDG’s operational success. We’re proud to be part of the defense supply chain. ” – Gina Calabrese, Director of Customer Business

CHESAPEAKE, V.A. – Defense Maritime Solutions (DMS) a long time supplier to Pioneer Industries, LLC expanded Its relationship with Pioneer by signing a multi-year exclusive arrangement. For the past decade, DMS formerly known as Wartsila Defense Inc (WDI), has sold it’s sustainment items to the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) through Pioneer. This agreement allows Pioneer to provide more sales and support services and expand the customer reach.

Pioneer is launching this new chapter with a multi-million inventory purchase putting material on the shelf at Pioneer’s warehouse for quick worldwide distribution. 

“The Pioneer & DMS partnership over the past decade has extremely productive to supply equipment to the U.S. Navy. This expanded relationship will allow Pioneer to increase our inventory position for faster delivery to the warfighter. have enjoyed tremendous success over the past decade as partners.” – Craig Skerkis, Director of Business Development

SOUTH WINDSOR, CT – Rhine Air, a Capewell company, has entered into a multi-year agreement appointing Pioneer as their exclusive distributor of military aftermarket sustainment items. This new venture will help engage Rhine Air directly with the end user and optimize their revenue stream.

Pioneer will manage all purchasing, warehousing, customer service, packaging, and logistics for Rhine Air.

“The Pioneer team is excited about this new relationship and welcome Rhine Air to our family.” – Gina Calabrese, Director of Customer Business