By Allegany County Economic And Community Development
Right now, satellite parts made in Allegany County are orbiting the moon. They were designed locally at LaVale-based National Jet Company , an 86-year-old business that has become a family legacy.
National Jet is a company that specializes in precision micro-hole drilling and also provides other machining services. In addition to its core expertise, the company engages in the manufacturing of various parts and is renowned as one of the three global manufacturers of dye used in the production of medical masks.
The Griffith family has owned National Jet since 1992, when Sam and Pam Griffith purchased the company following the previous owner’s death. Sam served as President of the company until 2020, when his son Sam Griffith Jr. succeeded him.
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