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Primex Aerospace was the aerospace and electronics division of Primex Technologies, Inc. (Primex). It designed, developed and manufactured space, electronic, and solid propellant products. Primex began business as a separate entity on 1997-01-01 as a spin out of Olin Corporation.[1] Primex Aerospace currently operates as a business unit of Aerojet.

Redmond location

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The headquarters of Primex Aerospace was in Redmond, WA.[2] This location has historically been called the "Redmond Rocket Center".[3]

Acquisition by General Dynamics

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General Dynamics agreed to buy Primex on 2000-10-09.[4]

Acquisition by Aerojet

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On 2002-08-26, GenCorp announced its Aerojet-General subsidiary had acquired the "Ordnance and Tactical Systems Space Propulsion and Fire Suppression" business of General Dynamics. This included the principal assets associated with Primex.[citation needed].

References

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  1. ^ "Primex Technologies Inc · 8-K · For 1/23/97". SEC.
  2. ^ "Primex Aerospace sees sharp growth trajectory". Puget Sound Business Journal. 1997-01-24.
  3. ^ "Aerojet - Redmond Operations". Aerojet.
  4. ^ "COMPANY NEWS; GENERAL DYNAMICS IN CASH DEAL FOR PRIMEX". The New York Times.

Category:Aerospace companies of the United States