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Flight-Compliant Shipping Container Fabrication

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Department Of Defense → W7N1 Uspfo Activity Tnang 164View Agency

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332439 - Other Metal Container ManufacturingView NAICS

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Memphis, TN, 38118, USA

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Design and fabrication of forkliftable, flight-ruggedized shipping containers compatible with U.S. Air Force forklifts and restraint systems (CGU-1/B straps), fitting in standard transport vehicles.

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