Paligen Technologies

As we celebrate the U.S. Coast Guard's 236th birthday, today we honor the men and women who protect America's waterways, save lives in complex search and rescue missions, and enforce maritime laws. Their inspiring, steadfast resolve ensures the safety of our nation and is a testament to our military's courage and exemplary service. Semper Paratus. Happy Birthday!

Paligen Technologies is pleased to welcome Sam Bridges as Senior Process Safety Manager. Sam brings more than 35 years of experience developing, implementing, and managing all aspects of Process Safety Management (PSM) programs and Risk Management Plan (RMP) programs for facilities manufacturing or handling hazardous chemicals. For 17 years, he supported the process safety efforts at a major multi-national chemical manufacturing company, holding both corporate-level and plant-level positions. For nearly 20 years, he was the owner and principal consultant of a company specializing in providing PSM/RMP support for the chemical, refining, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, ammonia refrigeration, power generation, and related process industries. Sam earned his bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from North Carolina State University. Welcome, Sam!

Please join us in welcoming our July new hires to the team. We are pleased to have these talented professionals join our organization and look forward to the valuable contributions they will make. Welcome to Paligen Technologies!

In November 2024, the U.S. Army awarded Paligen a $435 million contract to construct and operate the first U.S. domestic TNT facility in the United States since the 1980s. In addition to bringing TNT manufacturing back to our country’s industrial base, the project ensures a domestic source for DoW’s munitions for decades to come. Our team is constructing the facility in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky using state-of-the-art technology, leveraging the use of automation, digitization, and integrating modern facility support operations. The facility’s systems will yield consistent product quality and operational reliability for one of the U.S. military’s most critical ordnance explosives. The plant’s future successes will be attributed to Paligen’s Chemical and Aerospace & Defense, Nitradyn, and McCormick Stevenson teams, who are applying their wide range of deep expertise and capabilities to building and ultimately operating this emerging, innovative manufacturing center. 

Barb Treubig is a self-described survivor. Her achievements, her drive to do the best she can every day, and her unshakeable work ethic are also among her many strengths. As the Director of Business Operations for Paligen Technologies’ subsidiary McCormick Stevenson, Treubig feels fulfilled when she helps wherever she is needed. “I work with all departments, and I assist whoever and wherever I can,” she says. “This role fits me very well because that’s what I thrive on.” Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eHjhceSt

In March 2025, Paligen Technologies announced its acquisition of McCormick Stevenson, a Clearwater‑based engineering services firm founded in 1999 and known for its deep expertise in armament systems development.   With a 43‑person team of highly skilled engineers, McCormick Stevenson strengthens Paligen Technologies’ position as a non‑traditional innovator within the defense community. The team delivers full life‑cycle product development across Missile Components & Launchers, Weapons & Ammunition, Ordnance & Material Handling, and Manufacturing Systems & Equipment.   Throughout its history, McCormick Stevenson has remained committed to its motto: “Serving America’s Heroes, as Only Engineers Can.”

Paligen Technologies is currently hiring for the below positions. Join our team to advance innovation and your career. For more information, click here: https://lnkd.in/e8txnJQG

Paligen Chemical provides world-class engineering, and cutting-edge research and development of energetic molecules in collaboration with our network of trusted partners.   Our team’s deep industrial knowledge also advances the synthesis, production, and mixing of energetic materials and propellants through advanced technologies and modernized practices.   In addition to strengthening the nation’s supply of critical munitions, Paligen Chemical provides advanced chemical manufacturing plants, from the initial design through long-term operations. These facilities incorporate technologies capable of delivering a variety of explosive materials and mixtures, including explosive powders (PETN, RDX, and HMX), castable products (TNT, Comp. B, and IMX-104), and other castable and moldable CXM/PBX materials.   Paligen Chemical will continue to revitalize the industrial base with the development of the first U.S. domestic TNT facility in the United States since the 1980s.   Through these solutions, we build modern chemical production capacity across the country and restore critical manufacturing capability to the U.S. industry.

Today, we stand on the shoulders of 250 years of American ingenuity. We honor every warfighter, every builder, every thinker, and every citizen who helped forge this country’s path. For 250 years strong and still rising, the spirit of American innovation has protected our people, advanced our ideals, and strengthened the promise of freedom. Happy Birthday, America!

Please join us in welcoming our June new hires to the team. We are pleased to have these talented professionals join our organization and look forward to the valuable contributions they will make. Welcome to Paligen Technologies!