Klune Blog

Klune Industries is running a series of collaborative projects with L.A. Valley College. This includes blueprint reading classes and English language training for Klune employees with the support of L.A. Valley college instructors. Klune Industries will continue to offer additional similar classes in the coming months. To learn more contact us at contact@klune.com

For the past 24 months Klune Industries has been conducting a series of Lean Events with customers such as Lockheed and Boeing at its Spanish Fork facility in order to support the lean journey and commitment to continuous improvement and increased efficiency. To learn more contact us at contact@klune.com

All programs at Klune Industries are directly placed under the control of an Integrated Program Management Team (IPT). Utilizing Lean Six Sigma (LSS) methodologies and continuous improvement principles, all team members review and manage contractual requirements, materials supply, scheduling, quality, and customer satisfaction. Our engineering teams provide necessary support throughout the entire initial project startup phase and also beyond in order to ensure a successful launch, support continuous production improvements, process refinement and cost reductions. To learn more contact us at contact@klune.com

Klune Industries provides three versions of launchers for the Stinger missile system including the dual mount launcher, the Air-to-Air launcher (ATAL) for the Apache and the standard vehicle missile launcher (SVML). Klune Industries has been awarded a multi-year supply contract for Stinger and has now been providing components and assemblies for this program for more than a decade. To learn more contact us at contact@klune.com

Klune Industries leverages its three divisions by uniquely offering parts and assemblies utilizing metal forming, machining and investment casting. These competencies, along with many in-house special processes and testing capabilities, enable our customers to come to a one-stop shop. Klune is also NADCAP certified for Heat Treat, Non Destructive Testing and Welding. To learn more contact us at contact@klune.com

Klune Industries has upgraded its Quality Management System (QMS) to meet or exceed the requirements of SAE AS9100B and ISO 9001:2000. To learn more contact us at contact@klune.com

Klune’s manufacturing teams have been working closely with Embraer’s engineering teams to set-up the tools, production processes and controls to meet the requirements of the Phenom 300 program. This involves a dedicated lean assembly cell and specially trained Klune personnel. This program has established Klune as a preferred supplier of larger and complex nacelle assemblies for medium size business jets. To learn more contact us at contact@klune.com

Klune is NADCAP certified for Heat Treat, Non Destructive Testing and Welding. Non Destructive Testing capabilities include radiography, pressure testing and laboratory analysis. These in house capabilities support a far more efficient production process. Klune invests in the expansion of its capabilities and gaining accreditation for processes that create a one-stop shop environment. To learn more contact us at contact@klune.com

Klune Industries has dedicated an entirely new space in its North Hollywood facility in order to execute the assembly for the RATTLRS missile system prototype. A new comprehensive project planning methodology has been implemented involving both Klune’s engineering and manufacturing teams. Tools, fixtures and key components have been realized in Klune’s Spanish Fork division. This program is a key milestone in the extended partnership Klune Industries has now established with the Lockheed Skunkworks Research and Development teams. To learn more contact us at contact@klune.com

For the past 24 months Klune Industries has been conducting a series of Lean Events with customers such as Goodrich, Lockheed and Boeing at its North Hollywood facility in order to support the lean journey and commitment to continuous improvement and increased efficiency. To learn more contact us at contact@klune.com