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Sandston, VA – April 18, 2022 … Kosmo Machine Inc. today announced that it has attained Level 2 – Advanced Status – of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), a required status of sub-contractors active in Federal government contracting.

CMMC attainment became a topic of discussion and an action item for Kosmo Machine early in the spring of 2017. This flow-down requirement is intended to control and protect unclassified information residing outside of Federal government systems from bad actors. NIST SP-800-171 reflects 110 security controls detailed in the National Institute of Standards and Technology Special Publication. Ensuing years brought regulation amendments and extensions of implementation dates – mostly due to the evolving cybersecurity threat landscape and related technology advancements.

For some, these delays could be interpreted as favorable as it has allowed unassessed subcontractors to continue bidding and working on Federal projects. Current estimates for the start of CMMC compliance are Q2 of 2023 and Kosmo Machine welcomes this implementation and accreditation requirement, across the board for all federal government suppliers, to further enhance national security.

Mike Redden, Kosmo Machine’s President said, “The investment for a small business to attain CMMC Level 2 is exorbitant yet essential. The efforts have required significant financial and resource commitments by our small business, but to have Federal suppliers and sub-contractors like Kosmo Machine step up and be counted is essential for the protection of our nation’s information and systems, and the security of the people who protect us.”

Redden added, “It has been a significant learning experience, but more importantly, it was the right thing to do. Now, we look forward to the implementation and progression of the requirements.”

In an extract from the Federal News Network, Jesse Salazar, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Policy said, “CMMC 2.0 will dramatically strengthen the cybersecurity of the Defense Industrial Base (DIB’s). By establishing a more collaborative relationship with industry, these updates will support businesses in adopting the practices they need to thwart cyber threats while minimizing barriers to compliance with DoD requirements.”

Established in 1976, Kosmo Machine Inc. is a contract manufacturer of precision machine components and a specialized service provider to the energy, aerospace, defense, and advanced fibers industries.

The company relocated in 2013 to a 62,500 sqft. climate-controlled facility near Richmond International Airport. Since the move, the company has invested in excess of $7M towards equipment, technology, and staff development to remain at the forefront of precision manufacturing trends and best practices.

Kosmo Machine continues to maintain continuity with all federal or commercial contract requirements while safeguarding our nations assets.
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For additional information contact:
Mike Redden – mikeredden@kosmomachine.com – (804) 326-6819

Kosmo Machine welcomes Brett Cherefko as its new Certified Weld Inspector (CWI).

With over three decades of welding experience in SMAW, GTAW, and FCAW disciplines, Brett has 19 years of CWI experience and is a member of the American Welding Society.

When asked why he decided to join Kosmo, Brett was his usual forthright self, saying :

“The first time I visited Kosmo Machine I quickly realized they had something unique to offer. I was very impressed by the quality evident in the shop, the wide range of highly specialized equipment and the skills, ability, and attention to detail demonstrated by the employees.”

Kosmo’s Heath Stewart, VP of Operations added :

“We developed the Certified Weld Inspector position to take our welding department from first-class to world-class. CWI’s must undergo specialized training and certification, helping them understand the nuances of compliance within the code, and Brett was the perfect person to bring in to Kosmo. He has the training and the certification, coupled with extensive hands-on experience.”

Asked a month or so after he’d started whether his initial impressions were correct, Brett added :

“Absolutely! All my initial impressions, combined with our ISO 9001:2015 quality program means Kosmo has what it takes to make it right – the first time. Additionally, unlike many other machine shops, Kosmo has a welding division staffed with very talented welders. I knew this was a company I wanted to work for and where I could utilize my skills and experience as a CWI to produce superior products unmatched in the industry. It’s always good when perception aligns with reality.”

Established in 1976, Kosmo Machine Inc. has operated as a Virginia-based business devoted to quality production and superior customer service. Now their full-service precision machine shop specializes in CNC milling and turning, EDM machining, custom welding processes and critical component reconditioning.

Mike Redden, Kosmo Machine’s President has helped build a company where a reputation for quality and excellence goes hand-in-hand with a focus on staff and career development. Mike proudly stated:

“At Kosmo, our well-trained personnel and modern technologies can turn the most challenging designs into reality. This has been made possible by continued investments in the latest technologies and recruiting top talent like Brett and his colleagues. Our history of 99.9% customer acceptance rates and our attention to even the smallest of detail has allowed us to build our business and attract motivated individuals who take pride and a personal responsibility for each job.”

We’ll wrap this up by asking Brett his thoughts on some of the challenges facing the industry:

“In my experience the industry has evolved over the years to the extent that welding has become an engineered science as well as an art. That transition coupled with requirements for close dimensional tolerances is creating challenges for many welding shops. Kosmo meets these challenges with its powerhouse of machining ability and superior skills, experience, and patience among the machinists and welders. This allows Kosmo to consistently produce technically unique components that other shops cannot.”

Located near the Richmond International Airport, Kosmo’s 62,000-square-foot, climate-controlled facility in Sandston, Virginia, can handle the entire lifecycle of just about any precision project—from initial concept to large-scale production runs.

Kosmo Machine of Henrico County this year expanded its capabilities, and is in the middle of an aggressive campaign to find new machinists. The precision machine company has begun an effort this year to hire 36 additional employees. About nine employees have been added so far, bringing the company’s current workforce to almost 60 people. The company hopes to have the additional 25 employees hired by the end of the year. The Virginia Jobs Investment Program (VJIP) is supporting the company’s expansion, Gov. Terry McAuliffe announced Thursday. VJIP provides consultative services and funding to companies creating new jobs or experiencing technological change.

RICHMOND, Va., Aug. 23, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Kosmo Machine Inc., a full-service, high-tech precision machine shop in Henrico County, VA, will invest $1 million in new equipment to increase its production capacity to manufacture precision components for a variety of industries including electric power generation, chemical and fibers, electric motor components, and shipbuilding. This investment will, in turn, expand its workforce by 36 new jobs.

Kosmo Machine Inc., a precision machine shop in eastern Henrico County, is investing $1 million and adding more than 30 jobs to increase production at its plant near Richmond International Airport. The company, founded in 1976, manufactures precision-made components for customers in industries such as electric power generation, electric motor components, shipbuilding and chemicals and fibers. Gov. Terry McAuliffe’s office announced the company’s expansion plans on Thursday and said the Virginia Economic Development Partnership will provide support for employee training.