Business & Tech
Blumenthal Tours Turbine Technologies in Farmington
Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Connecticut) is trying to extend the VOW to Hire Heroes Act of 2013, a federal program expiring at the end of the year that employs veterans.
U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Connecticut) toured Turbine Technologies in Farmington on Friday.
At the visit, he discussed the VOW to Hire Heroes Act of 2013, which will expire at the end of December. But Blumenthal is pushing to extend the program. He has "introduced legislation that will extend the act through 2016," according to a press release from Blumenthal's staff.
"The Vow to Hire Heroes Act provides important tax credits for companies that employ returning service members and veterans," the press release states.
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Turbine Technologies has a staff of 55 people and "specializes in precision machining of turbine engine components," according to the release.
"The company makes products for industry gas turbines and rotary/jet engines that are used by companies such as Pratt & Whitney, Alstom Power, GE Aviation, GE Energy, Rolls Royce, Honeywell and other defense manufacturers," the press release states. "Turbine Technologies has been a strong supporter of veterans, with more than 20 percent of its workforce having served in the military. Turbine intends to continue hiring veterans using the tax credits if available."
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