October 1985 - Maritime Reporter and Engineering News

NKF Engineering Expands With Acquisition Of Two Additional Firms

NKF Engineering, Inc. of Reston, Va., recently acquired two small companies to expand its capabilities in serving U.S. government and commercial clients. The firm has purchased the Marine Engineering and Design Division of Halifax Engineering of Norfolk. This 24-person group has been renamed the Craft Engineering and Design Division of NKF, and will remain at its Norfolk location to continue to serve U.S.

Navy customers in the design of small craft.

NKF has also acquired controlling interest in System Enhancement Services Company of Crystal City (Arlington), Va., which has become a subsidiary of NKF and consists of 28 employees who provide U.S. Navy and commercial customers with technical support services in ship design, ship systems engineering, and program management.

NKF is a small business concern that serves U.S. Government and commercial clients in analysis, research, test, and operational support of naval vessels and programs.

The corporate staff consists of some 200 scientists, engineers, and management professionals. The company has branch offices in Crystal City and field offices in Columbia, Md., Philadelphia, and San Diego.

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