WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 (UPI) -- A Welsh technology firm has launched a U.S. company to provide ground mobility and aircraft landing solutions to the U.S. military and government.
Faun Trackway products are being tested by the U.S. military and civil research laboratories and Faun Trackway USA Inc. is poised to conduct and grow its business in the United States.
"War zones and disaster areas have notoriously unpredictable conditions and harsh terrains that put missions at greater risk," Faun Trackway said. "Modern warfighters and relief workers need to operate their vehicles and aircraft in a variety of different climates and terrain, including snow, marsh, mud and sand.
"Faun Trackway enables mobility in such challenging environments through custom-built temporary roadways, aircraft landing strips and runway repair solutions, helipads and vehicle recovery systems."
Faun Trackway USA plans a major investment in the U.S. company, which has started setting up domestic supply chains to source U.S. aluminum and other resources.
The company is considering several locations to build a manufacturing plant, depending on demand for the technology.
Faun's technologies can be rapidly deployed, recovered and reused with little manpower. Primarily made of interlocking aluminum panels, products are recyclable, engineered to withstand extreme heat and weight and wear and tear.
Faun said its products stand up to the toughest standards set by customers such as British air force and NATO forces worldwide.
"We see an immense opportunity for our technology in the U.S. marketplace," said J Alun Jones, chief executive officer of Faun Trackway. "The launch of Faun Trackway USA Inc. has been a long time coming.
"Over the last three years, we have worked vigorously to create a new, separate American company. Our commitment to quality and durability is unflinching and we look forward to showcasing the value of our technology in years to come."
Mike Holdcraft, manager of business development at Faun Trackway USA, says he's confident in the need and demand for Faun products.
"Faun is unique in that we understand that every mission is inherently different," he said. "Off-the-shelf products fail to meet these complex challenges and that's why Faun Trackway USA works side by side with our customers from the start.
"We make sure all standards and operational requirements are met with tailor made solutions, with durable technologies that withstand the toughest environmental challenges."
Faun Trackway is a division of Faun Umwelttechnik, Europe's largest manufacturer of waste disposal vehicles, ground mobility, aircraft landing solutions, and road sweepers, with offices and production facilities in Germany, France, Switzerland and Britain.
