Damon Automation LLC

Packard Machinery Co was established in 1942 by Wendell Packard Sr. At that time "PMC" was the sole distributor in the North East for South Bend Lathes and other associated products. A healthy market share was established by placing emphasis on service and support capabilities, a strategy that is still strictly followed to this day. In 1975 Wendell Packard Jr., who had already been active in the company for a number of years, took over the management of the company when his father retired. "PMC" continues to grow its Product Line because of our Solid Reputation in Sales & Service. This allows us the pleasure of offering our customers the Best Lines of Machinery in the World.

Naval Sea System Command ( or NAVSEA ) has released its latest Standard Specification for Ship and Alteration. The FY-08 publication includes Standard Item 009-32 for Cleaning and Painting Requirements; Accomplish. Section 3.1.3.2 of the report lists the Sponge-Jet technology as an effective alternative to other conventional abrasive technologies. Military shipyards have the option of using dry, low dust, reusable Sponge Media abrasives in place of other dust and rebound excessive solutions. As published in the report, the Sponge-Jet media and process may be used as an alternative to obtain SSPC-SP-10 or SSPC-SP-11 cleanliness. This is important news for government shipyards, ' stated Michael Merritt, President of Sponge-Jet, Inc, ' now engineers have an effective solution for preparing erection weld seams, ballast tanks or other areas where abrasive blasting is prohibited or problematic; this will extend coating life and thus ship readiness, while lowering future maintenance costs. Sponge-Jet is headquartered in Portsmouth, NH. They are the world's leading manufacturer of dry, low dust abrasive blasting media and equipment. For more information, contact your local Sponge-Jet representative, visit www.spongejet.com or call 001-603-601-7950 ( in Europe call +44 ( 0 ) 1253390731 ). Contact Tony Anni at 603-610-7950 or via email at marketing@spongejet.com