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MJLM Engineering and Technical Services Opens New Refurbishment Facility
Odysseus Lanier, partner and director of MJLM Engineering and Technical Services Federal Sector announced plans to grow the
company’s presence in Huntsville at a recent ribbon cutting for its new facility in north Huntsville.
MJLM Engineering and Technical Services recently held a
grand opening for its new refurbishing facility in north Huntsville
for continued support of various U.S. Army programs.
MJLM Engineering and Technical Services in Huntsville
provides life-cycle solutions and long-term technical support services.
Officials with the company say the business unit is poised
for growth in the logistics, support, sustainment, and fabrication
service areas, as well as its growth in design services.
MJLM provides engineering and technical support to its
Close Combat Weapon System (CCWS) customer. This contract
consists of 29 employees that work full-time to support
the nation’s warfighters.
Charlie Kettle, chair-elect of the Chamber of Commerce
of Huntsville/Madison County, said MJLM is an example of
the kinds of companies that help diversify and strengthen the
local economy.
“We have a diverse industry base that has helped the Huntsville
economy stay strong in these challenging times. We are here
today to celebrate a company that is succeeding in tough times
by offering a variety of services to the U.S. Army. And providing
them at a very high level, I might add. The facility we are having
the grand opening for is representative of that,” Kettle said.
Odysseus Lanier, partner and director of MJLM Engineering
and Technical Services, Federal Sector, said the company
was first looking into providing engineering services support
in 2001. Since then, the company has grown tremendously,
with more growth planned, he said.
“This is a great day for us as a company. In 2001, we
wanted to explore opportunities to provide engineering services.
We started with one employee then, and now we have
grown to 84. According to our strategic plan over the next three
to five years we should have 250 to 300 employees here. We
think we have a good shot getting there,” Lanier said.
“This is a great hour for Huntsville, Team Redstone and
our soldiers. Huntsville is going to be the beneficiary of this
company’s success,” said Huntsville City Councilman Dr. Richard
Showers. •
Summit 7 Systems Finds Establishment of HQ in Huntsville to be a Smart Move
Ben Curry and Scott Edwards of Summit 7 Systems receive a plaque from Charlie Kettle, chair-elect of the
Chamber of Commerce of Huntsville/Madison County, commemorating the opening of Summit 7’s new
office in Cummings Research Park.
Summit 7 Systems recently celebrated the opening of its new office in Cummings
Research Park.
Originally founded in Minneapolis, Summit 7 Systems relocated to Huntsville
in 2009 and has since grown its business of providing business intelligence
management solutions to a variety of customers. The staff have authored several
publications on the Microsoft business platform, and have been acknowledged
by Microsoft (and throughout the industry) as experts in collaboration systems.
Charlie Kettle, chair-elect of the Chamber of Commerce of Huntsville/Madison
County Board of Directors said he thinks Summit 7 Systems’ growth and success
mirror that of the local economy.
“Summit 7 Systems is an excellent example of how our community is performing
– here we have bright and talented entrepreneurs who have selected this
community – from many across the country, to grow their business,” Kettle said.
Scott Edwards, president and managing partner, said that he is amazed at
the community and that the company is able to draw top talent, many of whom
are experts in their field.
“The things going on in Huntsville are amazing. People are wanting to come
down here and work for Summit 7,” Edwards said.
Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle congratulated the company on its growth.
“You are in for a big adventure. You are sitting in one of the world’s great centers
of excellence. We have the best and brightest in Huntsville and that makes us
a special place. This is an example of our future,” Battle said. •
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