Evans Capacitor Company has received repeat orders worth $7m from Northrop Grumman to manufacture high-power capacitors.

This follow-on contract solidifies Evans Capacitor Company’s involvement as a key subcontractor for the production of the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye surveillance and battlespace command aircraft.

Evans Capacitor CEO Charles E Dewey said: “This contract continues our participation in the E2D program, which is now in full production. Our technical solution has been enabling this programme since inception and is positioned to continue for many years to come.”

Evans Capacitor Company manufactures high-power density capacitors for demanding defence and aerospace applications. EVANSCAPS are hybrid wet tantalum capacitors that offer significant savings on space, weight and power compared with other capacitor technologies.

For over a decade, Evans Capacitor Company has been a preferred supplier to all Tier 1 aerospace and defence contractors and is ISO9001/AS9100-certified. The company is 2018 SBA National Subcontractor of the year.