Marotta Controls, a rapidly growing aerospace and defense supplier, recently celebrated the commissioning of the USS New Jersey, the U.S. Navy’s 23rd Virginia-class attack submarine and namesake of the Garden State where Marotta is headquartered.
More than 150 Marotta parts are installed on new SSN 796 attack sub, continuing company’s 65-plus-year legacy of deployment on nearly every major U.S. naval vessel.
The USS New Jersey is the third naval vessel named after the state and the first submarine fully designed and built to support an integrated male and female crew. The Virginia class, also known as the SSN-774 class, are nuclear-powered, cruise missile fast-attack submarines used by the U.S. military.
After undergoing operational exercises and testing at the Norfolk Naval Station over the last several months, the vessel was delivered to Naval Weapons Station Earle in Middletown, New Jersey for its Sept. 14 commission ceremony – a time-honored tradition that culminates with raising the commissioning pennant.
“Today was a very meaningful day. The commissioning of the USS NEW JERSEY is near and dear to our hearts here at Marotta Controls – not just because this world-class submarine is named after our home state, but because our entire team has given their all in delivering mission-critical components that will empower her crew to complete their mission,” said Patrick Marotta, president and CEO, Marotta Controls.
“Having the Marotta team onsite at this celebration is humbling and brings us great pride, especially to those team members who have worked so hard to equip our U.S. military partners with technology designed to endure battle, keep crews safe, and stand the test of time,” Marotta said.
Through the extensive use of modular construction, open architecture, and commercial off-the-shelf components, the Virginia class is designed to remain state-of-the-practice for its entire operational life through the rapid introduction of new systems and payloads.
With over 1,000 unique parts developed for U.S. Navy programs over the years, Marotta has been tapped once again to provide products for the Navy’s upcoming Columbia-class nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines set to replace the Ohio class.
Marotta sponsored commission day festivities, hosting a contingent of the company’s employees who were eager to witness such a momentous event.
“Participating in the commissioning of the USS NEW JERSEY gives each of our team members a better understanding of the Marotta legacy and the important role our work plays in U.S. military program success,” Marotta said.
USS NEW JERSEY crew members also met with the Marotta executive team and Marine Business leadership at the Marotta Controls facility in Montville on July 18. They were presented with background on Marotta’s U.S. Navy history, its products and capabilities, and an extensive facility tour for a firsthand look at the assembly and test processes of the complex valve manifolds and other Marotta components that will be used on their submarine.
For more information about Marotta Controls and its many partnerships with the U.S. Armed Forces, go Marotta’s website here.
About Marotta Controls
NJBIA member Marotta Controls, founded in 1943, is a fully integrated solutions provider which designs, develops, qualifies, and manufactures innovative systems and sub-systems for the aerospace and defense sectors. The company’s portfolio includes pressure, power, motion, fluid, and electronic controls for tactical systems, shipboard and sub-sea applications, satellites, launch vehicles, and aircraft systems. With over 200 patents, Marotta Controls continues to build on its legacy as a highly respected, family-owned small business based in Montville.
