NobelClad Celebrates Expansion of Its Dunbar Mine in Collaboration With U.S. Navy and Partner Organizations
NobelClad, a division of DMC Global Inc. (BOOM), celebrated the expansion of its Dunbar Mine facility in Pennsylvania, a crucial site for explosive welding operations. The expansion project, significantly funded by the U.S. Navy, was executed in two phases. Phase One, completed in April 2025, added 600 linear feet of production space, while Phase Two will add 435 linear feet.
The Dunbar Mine, operational for over 50 years, is the only U.S. facility capable of supporting NobelClad's specialized metal cladding process, utilizing the surrounding Loyalhanna limestone formation to safely manage controlled detonations. The company produces engineered clad plates for multiple U.S. Navy vessel classes, including submarines, ships, and aircraft carriers.
NobelClad, una divisione di DMC Global Inc. (BOOM), ha celebrato l'espansione del suo stabilimento Dunbar Mine in Pennsylvania, un sito fondamentale per le operazioni di saldatura esplosiva. Il progetto di ampliamento, finanziato in modo significativo dalla Marina degli Stati Uniti, è stato realizzato in due fasi. La Fase Uno, completata nell'aprile 2025, ha aggiunto 600 piedi lineari di spazio produttivo, mentre la Fase Due aggiungerà altri 435 piedi lineari.
La Dunbar Mine, operativa da oltre 50 anni, è l'unica struttura negli Stati Uniti in grado di supportare il processo specializzato di rivestimento metallico di NobelClad, utilizzando la formazione calcarea circostante di Loyalhanna per gestire in sicurezza le detonazioni controllate. L'azienda produce lastre rivestite ingegnerizzate per diverse classi di navi della Marina degli Stati Uniti, inclusi sottomarini, navi e portaerei.
NobelClad, una división de DMC Global Inc. (BOOM), celebró la expansión de su instalación Dunbar Mine en Pensilvania, un sitio crucial para las operaciones de soldadura explosiva. El proyecto de expansión, financiado en gran medida por la Marina de los Estados Unidos, se ejecutó en dos fases. La Fase Uno, completada en abril de 2025, añadió 600 pies lineales de espacio de producción, mientras que la Fase Dos agregará 435 pies lineales adicionales.
La Dunbar Mine, en funcionamiento por más de 50 años, es la única instalación en EE.UU. capaz de soportar el proceso especializado de recubrimiento metálico de NobelClad, utilizando la formación de piedra caliza Loyalhanna circundante para manejar de manera segura las detonaciones controladas. La empresa produce placas revestidas diseñadas para múltiples clases de buques de la Marina de los EE.UU., incluyendo submarinos, barcos y portaaviones.
NobelClad는 DMC Global Inc. (BOOM)의 한 부서로서, 펜실베이니아에 위치한 폭발 용접 작업의 핵심 시설인 Dunbar Mine의 확장을 기념했습니다. 이 확장 프로젝트는 미 해군의 상당한 자금 지원을 받아 두 단계로 진행되었습니다. 1단계는 2025년 4월에 완료되어 600피트의 생산 공간이 추가되었으며, 2단계에서는 435피트가 추가될 예정입니다.
50년 이상 운영된 Dunbar Mine은 NobelClad의 특수 금속 클래딩 공정을 지원할 수 있는 미국 내 유일한 시설로, 주변의 Loyalhanna 석회암 지층을 활용하여 안전하게 통제된 폭발을 관리합니다. 이 회사는 잠수함, 함정, 항공모함 등 여러 미 해군 함급을 위한 엔지니어드 클래드 플레이트를 생산합니다.
NobelClad, une division de DMC Global Inc. (BOOM), a célébré l'expansion de son site Dunbar Mine en Pennsylvanie, un lieu essentiel pour les opérations de soudage explosif. Le projet d'expansion, largement financé par la Marine américaine, a été réalisé en deux phases. La Phase Un, achevée en avril 2025, a ajouté 600 pieds linéaires d'espace de production, tandis que la Phase Deux ajoutera 435 pieds linéaires supplémentaires.
La Dunbar Mine, en activité depuis plus de 50 ans, est la seule installation aux États-Unis capable de soutenir le processus spécialisé de revêtement métallique de NobelClad, utilisant la formation calcaire de Loyalhanna environnante pour gérer en toute sécurité les détonations contrôlées. L'entreprise produit des plaques revêtues conçues pour plusieurs classes de navires de la Marine américaine, y compris les sous-marins, les navires et les porte-avions.
NobelClad, eine Sparte von DMC Global Inc. (BOOM), feierte die Erweiterung seiner Dunbar Mine-Anlage in Pennsylvania, einem wichtigen Standort für Explosionsschweißverfahren. Das Erweiterungsprojekt, das maßgeblich von der US Navy finanziert wurde, wurde in zwei Phasen durchgeführt. Die Phase Eins, abgeschlossen im April 2025, fügte 600 lineare Fuß Produktionsfläche hinzu, während die Phase Zwei weitere 435 lineare Fuß hinzufügen wird.
Die Dunbar Mine, die seit über 50 Jahren in Betrieb ist, ist die einzige Einrichtung in den USA, die den spezialisierten Metallbeschichtungsprozess von NobelClad unterstützt und dabei die umliegende Loyalhanna-Kalksteinformation nutzt, um kontrollierte Detonationen sicher zu handhaben. Das Unternehmen produziert technische Beschichtungsplatten für verschiedene Schiffsklassen der US Navy, darunter U-Boote, Schiffe und Flugzeugträger.
- Successful completion of Phase One expansion, adding 600 linear feet of production capacity
- Strategic partnership and financial support from the U.S. Navy
- Unique position as the only U.S. facility capable of this specialized production process
- Long-term relationship with U.S. Navy as a key customer across multiple vessel programs
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MT. BRADDOCK, Penn., May 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NobelClad, a business of DMC Global Inc. (Nasdaq: BOOM), welcomed representatives from the U.S. Navy, Navy’s Maritime Industrial Base Program, BlueForge Alliance, and the U.S. Government to celebrate the expansion of its Dunbar Mine — the site of NobelClad’s proprietary explosive welding operations. As a long-standing strategic customer, the U.S. Navy played a key role in funding the project.
“The strong partnership we enjoy with the U.S. Navy enabled the successful completion of the first phase of this expansion,” said Antoine Nobili, President of NobelClad.
“We sincerely appreciate the financial and strategic support we are receiving for both phases of the project, which will strengthen NobelClad’s role as a key supplier to the Navy and help ensure the fleet’s readiness for years to come,” said Chad Toth, General Manager US, Director of Global Operations Excellence of NobelClad.
Located in southwest Pennsylvania, the Dunbar Mine has served as NobelClad’s U.S. explosive cladding site for over 50 years. It remains the only facility in the United States with the structural integrity and capacity to support the controlled detonations required by NobelClad’s metal cladding process. The surrounding Loyalhanna limestone formation safely absorbs and dissipates the energy from the explosions, enabling NobelClad to meet the demanding production requirements of the Navy and other industrial customers.
NobelClad designs and manufactures innovative clad metal products for a wide range of global industries. Its engineered clad plates are used in equipment deployed across two classes of U.S. Navy submarines, as well as in ships and aircraft carriers.
Construction of Phase One of the Dunbar Mine expansion began in June 2024 and was completed in April 2025. This phase added nearly 600 linear feet of production and transport space. Phase Two, set to begin in the coming weeks, will add an additional 435 linear feet to the facility.
The celebration provided guests with a first-hand look at the expanded mine and included attendance by senior leadership from the U.S. Navy, the Maritime Industrial Base Program and BlueForge Alliance.
About NobelClad
NobelClad is a world leader in explosion welding. With more than half a century of expertise, we are the company with the most global resources and infrastructure committed to clad. We offer bi-metallic solutions for corrosion-resistant industrial processing equipment in oil and gas, chemicals, and transportation. For more information, visit www.nobelclad.com.
About Maritime Industrial Base Program
The Navy’s Maritime Industrial Base Program was established to develop, implement, and execute a plan to stabilize, enhance, and grow the maritime industrial base by addressing the wide range of challenges to industrial base capacity, capability, and workforce. For more information, visit https://www.secnav.navy.mil/rda/mib/Pages/default.aspx.
About BFA
BlueForge Alliance (BFA) is a nonprofit, mission-driven partner accelerating the revitalization of the defense industrial base through non-traditional approaches that deliver speed, access, and scale. BFA is headquartered in Bryan/College Station, Texas. For more information, visit www.BlueForgeAlliance.us.
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ghigh@dmcglobal.com
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