Taber Extrusions Deploys Wide Multi-Void Extrusions to Meet Special Application Needs of U.S. Military While Reducing Final Fabrication Costs

With a commitment to “Buy American,” Taber Extrusions processes all materials domestically to produce complex wide extrusions, such as AM2 matting, decking, platforms, panels, heat sinks, archery bow risers and bars

RUSSELLVILLE, Ark.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Taber Extrusions LLC, a pioneering manufacturer of complex aluminum extrusions, has earned the distinction as the only U.S. domestic aluminum extruder using a rectangular container and billet configuration to produce wide aluminum extrusions with superior tolerances for military and commercial applications. This distinction has garnered Taber Extrusions the position as the preferred supplier for custom defense-related applications using ultra-wide multi-void hollow extrusions in thicknesses from .75 up to 3.4 inches and widths up to 24 inches. Its customers include the U.S. military as well as various government prime defense contractors.

“In many cases, multiple-part assemblies can be replaced by a one-piece extrusion that is mechanically superior. Wide multi-void extrusions are ideal for platforms and structure constructions that need to be lightweight yet strong.”

“Our ultra-wide aluminum extrusions typically result in a considerable reduction in fabrication time and cost of the end product, plus we process materials domestically to ensure adherence to the ‘Buy American’ requirements for U.S. military applications,” said Bill Wetmore, President of Taber Extrusions. “In many cases, multiple-part assemblies can be replaced by a one-piece extrusion that is mechanically superior. Wide multi-void extrusions are ideal for platforms and structure constructions that need to be lightweight yet strong.”

One example of such an application is the U.S. military using Taber Extrusions’ matting system to construct airfield systems and deck or flooring structures quickly. When assembled into an airfield system, the AM2 matting extrusion is strong enough to support the weight of a fully loaded transport aircraft yet is lightweight enough for the military to move large quantities into remote areas.

Taber Extrusions also supplies extrusions used for the TYPE V and Dual Row Air System (DRAS) air-droppable platform systems. This system is used as the base structure for heavy loads being air dropped into remote locations where military transport planes are unable to land. Other military applications include jet blast deflectors used on aircraft carriers and heavy wall electronic cabinetry used for various systems, including the Vertical Launch system used on naval ships deploying ship-to-shore or ship-to-air missiles. Additionally, Taber is currently assisting in the development of lighter weight decking systems for naval vessels that will use ultra-wide multi-hollow profiles.

About Taber Extrusions LLC

In 1973 Taber Extrusions LLC (www.TaberExtrusions.com) pioneered the extrusion of large, heavy and wide complex shapes to differentiate itself in the aluminum extrusion industry. Today, Taber Extrusion continues its tradition of breaking boundaries as an extrusion leader in the production of a range of quality aluminum extrusions sizes and shapes. The company offers extrusions in 2000, 5000, 6000 and 7000 alloy series. Since its inception, the brand name Taber Extrusions has been synonymous with innovation, service and quality. All extrusions are engineered, manufactured and tested in the United States. Taber Extrusions maintains its headquarters at the Russellville, Ark. facility, with a regional sales office also at its Gulfport, Miss. facility.