Primex Aerospace was the aerospace and electronics division of Primex Technologies, Inc. (Primex). It designed, developed and manufactured space, electronic, and solid propellant products. Primex began business as a separate entity on 1997-01-01 as a spin out of Olin Corporation.[1] Primex Aerospace currently operates as a business unit of Aerojet.
Redmond location
editThe headquarters of Primex Aerospace was in Redmond, WA.[2] This location has historically been called the "Redmond Rocket Center".[3]
Acquisition by General Dynamics
editGeneral Dynamics agreed to buy Primex on 2000-10-09.[4]
Acquisition by Aerojet
editOn 2002-08-26, GenCorp announced its Aerojet-General subsidiary had acquired the "Ordnance and Tactical Systems Space Propulsion and Fire Suppression" business of General Dynamics. This included the principal assets associated with Primex.[citation needed].
References
edit- ^ "Primex Technologies Inc · 8-K · For 1/23/97". SEC.
- ^ "Primex Aerospace sees sharp growth trajectory". Puget Sound Business Journal. 1997-01-24.
- ^ "Aerojet - Redmond Operations". Aerojet.
- ^ "COMPANY NEWS; GENERAL DYNAMICS IN CASH DEAL FOR PRIMEX". The New York Times.