Engineered Fabrics Corp., a fuel tank supplier for the U.S. military, will expand its current location in Rockmart, Ga. The company will invest $5 million in a new building and add 150 workers to its present 700-member work force.

Engineered Fabrics, a subsidiary of K and F Industries, is the leading supplier of flexible bladder fuel tanks for the U.S. military, worldwide commercial transport and general aviation. The company chose to expand in Georgia rather than expanding in Alabama or Florida, and will construct a 60,000 square foot expandable building on its current property in Rockmart.

The company plans to begin construction this month and start plant operations in early 2008.

Kenneth M. Schwartz, K & F Industries president and chief executive officer, stated,

“EFC has experienced tremendous growth in orders, particularly from military programs, such as the KC-135 aerial refueling plane and the V-22 vertical takeoff and landing aircraft,” said Kenneth M. Schwartz, K & F Industries president and CEO. “Our new facility will enable us to meet the requirements for these and other important programs, and ensure sufficient capacity for the future.”

Engineered Fabrics manufactures flexible fuel tanks made from rubber-impregnated polyester, polypropylene, polyurethane or nylon fabric for fixed-wing military aircraft and both military and commercial helicopters. The company also makes and sells inflatable oil booms, towable storage bladders and other products made for military and commercial uses.

EFC is the only FAA-certified U.S. supplier of polyurethane manufactured fuel tanks, which feature proprietary “selfsealing” technology, significantly reducing the potential for fires, leaks and fuel spills.

K&F Industries Holdings, Inc., headquartered in White Plains, N.Y., is a worldwide leader in the manufacture of braking equipment for commercial transport, general aviation and military aircraft through its Aircraft Braking Systems Corp. subsidiary.

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