US Army Award SCHOTT Contract to Supply Infrared Glass
SCHOTT been awarded a multimillion-dollar contract from a leading defence contractor for infrared glass. The order was secured through the advocacy of Rep. Matt Cartwright, from Pennsylvania's eighth congressional district. The company’s Duryea, Pennsylvania facility will manufacture the specialty glass, as it does for other products that support the US Department of Defense (DoD).
“Our expertise in creating specialty glass suitable for defense applications has earned the trust of the US Army and the DoD, and we’re appreciative of the chance to show why they keep turning to us,” said Christopher Cassidy, President of SCHOTT North America. “This contract not only supports our production site of over 150 employees in Duryea, but also strengthens our commitment to supply the US defense and security market. We especially want to thank Congressman Cartwright for his continued support of SCHOTT and the entire Northeastern Pennsylvania community.”
“America's security and defense require the best materials available, and we’re able to build them right here in Pennsylvania’s 8th Congressional District,” said Rep. Matt Cartwright, a senior member of the powerful House Appropriations Committee and Ranking Member of the Commerce, Justice and Science Subcommittee. “SCHOTT has proven its mettle with a history of innovation, and its expertise allowed us to bring federal funding back to this district.”
