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[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 116 (Wednesday, August 1, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1372-E1373]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

 CONCURRENT TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION CELEBRATES ITS 25TH ANNIVERSARY, 
                        TUESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2012

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                           HON. MARK S. CRITZ

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, August 1, 2012

  Mr. CRITZ. Mr. Speaker, on August 28, 2012, Concurrent Technologies 
Corporation will celebrate its twenty-fifth anniversary. I rise to 
acknowledge this notable milestone and to pay recognition to the 
company's history and dedicated employees.
  Concurrent Technologies Corporation (CTC) was first known as 
Metalworking Technology Inc., a subsidiary of the University of 
Pittsburgh Trust. Metalworking Technology Inc. was formed in 1987 in 
Johnstown, Pennsylvania, to operate the National Center for Excellence 
in Metalworking Technology for the U.S. Navy.
  In 1992, Metalworking Technology Inc. changed its name to Concurrent 
Technologies Corporation to more accurately convey the organization's 
expanded mission: to provide cutting-edge scientific, applied research 
and development solutions to its clients. Two years later, CTC 
separated from the University of Pittsburgh Trust to become a fully 
independent nonprofit corporation.
  Daniel R. DeVos was the company's first permanent Chief Executive 
Officer, and through his leadership the organization quickly expanded 
its capabilities and gained national recognition. Edward J. Sheehan, 
Jr., who succeeded Mr. DeVos, is the current President and Chief 
Executive Officer. Under his guidance, CTC continues to grow and 
prosper--earning respect and appreciation from its many customers 
across our nation and globe.

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  Over its 25 years, Concurrent Technologies Corporation, in 
partnership with its clients, has created numerous breakthrough 
technologies and innovative solutions. CTC takes a collaborative 
approach to its work, sharing credit and celebrating achievements with 
everyone who plays a role in its success.
  Today, Concurrent Technologies Corporation, with offices throughout 
the U.S. and in Europe, is an independent, nonprofit, applied research 
and development professional services organization providing management 
and technology-based solutions to each branch of the U.S. military, 
various U.S. Government agencies, and industry. CTC is routinely listed 
as one of the Top 100 Government Contractors by Washington Technology.
  At any given time, CTC is working on multiple projects in areas such 
as advanced engineering and manufacturing; environment and 
sustainability; intelligence and information security; logistics, 
management, and acquisition; power and energy; readiness, preparedness, 
and continuity; safety and occupational health; and special missions.
  For example, CTC helped NATO establish quality management services in 
less than 60 days at Kabul International Airfield in Afghanistan. The 
company also won the Environmental Excellence in Transportation Award 
for designing and implementing laser coatings removal systems 
throughout the U.S. Air Force.
  Concurrent Technologies Corporation played a major role in the 
development, certification, and implementation of HSLA-115, a new 
higher strength modification of the HSLA-100 structural steel used for 
critical applications on aircraft carriers and other U.S. Navy 
combatant vessels.
  Working for the U.S. Marine Corps Logistics Command, CTC developed an 
information technology tool that benefits U.S. warfighters by resolving 
logistics challenges in the Marine Corps supply chain. The tool, known 
as START, which stands for Secondary Repairables (SECREP) Total 
Allowance Recomputation Tool, won the Defense Logistics' Best 
Technology Implementation Award as a ``significant contribution to 
military logistics and the warfighter.''
  Concurrent Technologies Corporation developed a highly successful 
Exportable Combat Training program that immerses warfighters in real-
life computer-generated scenarios, preparing our troops to survive and 
succeed in rapidly changing operational environments. The program was 
developed for the National Training Center with the support of the U.S. 
Army Forces Command.
  The transportation Capacity Planning Tool developed for the U.S. 
Marine Corps has grown into an approved Global Combat Support System-
Marine Corps bridge technology.
  Concurrent Technologies Corporation is a responsible employer, 
business partner and community-oriented organization. The company was 
recently named one of the world's most ethical companies by the 
Ethisphere Institute. For 11 consecutive years, CTC has been named 
``One of the Best Places to Work in Pennsylvania.''
  Concurrent Technologies Corporation has received multiple honors as a 
military-friendly organization. Two awards came from the Employer 
Support of the Guard and Reserve that recognized the company's 
initiatives in promoting cooperation and understanding between the 
National Guard and Reserve members and their civilian employers. CTC is 
a member of the 100,000 Jobs Mission; a coalition of 41 companies 
committed to hiring at least 100,000 veterans by 2020, and has also 
been named a ``Best for Vets Employer'' for the past two years.
  The company is also a good corporate citizen, whose employees 
volunteer thousands-of-hours to worthwhile local, regional, and 
national causes. They actively support schools, healthcare and human 
service providers, economic development programs, the arts, and 
recreation.
  Mr. Speaker, I offer my congratulates to Concurrent Technologies 
Corporation on completing twenty-five years of vital collaboration with 
the U.S. Department of Defense and other U.S. agencies to improve the 
security of our nation. Because of their efforts, the United States 
military is better equipped to serve our great nation and the United 
States is a safer place to live for all of us. I know I speak for many 
when I wish CTC and its employees the best of luck in the future.

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