PURE DEFENSE

Northern Wings Repair

Defense is on the rise in the Upper Peninsula. From its simple beginnings in a pole barn 12 years ago, Northern Wings Repair, Inc. has excelled in aerospace and military manufacturing. This Native American, veteran-owned company developed its customer base through Michigan’s Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) and is now an AS9100-certified aerospace manufacturer and stocking distributor for commercial and military aircraft. As for the next 12 years, it’s safe to say the sky’s the limit in Pure Michigan.

Niowave

Laser technology is moving fast in Michigan. Looking to create the "Holy Grail" of lasers, the U.S. Navy turned to Lansing-based Niowave, Inc. to help develop their next generation of weaponry. Aided by a tax incentive package that allowed them to expand their facility and add more employees, Niowave is perfectly positioned to develop a free electron laser that's powerful enough to knock missiles out of the sky from miles away. It's just another example of how reaching new heights in high tech is Pure Michigan.

TM3 Systems

Deploying what you want, where you want it. In this technologically-advanced age, the military is looking to do this and more. That’s why they’re turning to companies like TM3 Systems, the premier developer of mobile microgrid power management systems. Following investments from the Michigan Pre-Seed Capital Fund, TM3 is creating solutions that reduce fossil fuel consumption while increasing remote quality and reliability. Giving the military a source of power that’s Pure Michigan.