Business Talk: Supermicro, Honeywell, Siemens, Electro Rent, and Pfannenberg Signal Growth in Federal, Industrial, and Infrastructure Markets
Supermicro Forms New Federal Division to Expand U.S. Market Presence
Move: Super Micro Computer, Inc. (Supermicro) has created Super Micro Federal LLC, a new subsidiary to expand its footprint in the U.S. federal market. The division will deliver high-performance, energy-efficient computing systems developed and manufactured in the company’s Silicon Valley facilities.
Details: The new entity will focus on supplying federal agencies with data center and AI infrastructure solutions built under Supermicro's Data Center Building Block Solutions model, which allows full customization of server, storage, and networking systems. With its largest design and manufacturing operations based in San Jose, California, Supermicro plans to leverage its domestic supply chain and engineering capabilities to accelerate delivery times and strengthen U.S.-based production.
Insight: The creation of Super Micro Federal reflects rising federal demand for advanced computing systems to support AI, cloud, and high-performance data workloads. As government agencies modernize IT infrastructure and emphasize secure, domestically built technology, suppliers like Supermicro are positioning to meet these evolving requirements within the federal technology ecosystem.Learn more
Honeywell Completes Spin-Off of Solstice Advanced Materials
Move: Honeywell has completed the spin-off of Solstice Advanced Materials, which begins trading today on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol SOLS. The move establishes Solstice as an independent, publicly traded specialty materials company.
Details: Launching with about 4,000 employees, 24 manufacturing sites, and 4 R&D centers, Solstice serves more than 3,000 customers across 120 countries. The company develops high-performance materials used in HVAC/R systems, semiconductor manufacturing, data center cooling, nuclear energy, defense, and healthcare applications. Each Honeywell shareholder received one share of Solstice stock for every four Honeywell shares held.
Insight: The spin-off positions Solstice to focus exclusively on specialty materials growth, tapping into long-term demand for cooling solutions, energy efficiency, and advanced computing technologies. Honeywell says the separation will allow both companies to sharpen their strategic priorities and drive greater value for shareholders.
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Electro Rent Achieves CMMC 2.0 Level 2 Certification
Move: Electro Rent has earned CMMC 2.0 Level 2 certification, strengthening its cybersecurity posture and supporting defense-sector customers that handle sensitive data.
Details: Conducted by an accredited CMMC third-party assessor in coordination with the Defense Industrial Base Cybersecurity Assessment Center (DIBAC), the evaluation confirmed that Electro Rent fully implemented all 110 NIST SP 800-171 controls required under DFARS 252.204-7012 and related clauses. The company received a perfect 110 score within the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS), with no findings identified during the assessment.
Electro Rent provides test and measurement equipment and services globally, and this certification validates that its systems meet Department of Defense cybersecurity requirements for handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).
Insight: Achieving CMMC 2.0 Level 2 enhances Electro Rent's eligibility for defense and aerospace programs that mandate CUI protection and compliance with new CMMC flow-down requirements. The certification offers customers increased assurance that their program data and assets are protected to DoD standards, while reinforcing Electro Rent's ability to support contracts governed by DFARS 252.204-7012 and CMMC 2.0 Level 2 mandates.
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Patti Engineering Earns Platinum Status in Siemens Unified Global Partner Program
Move: Patti Engineering has been named a Platinum Siemens Certified Solution Partner, the highest tier in Siemens' unified Global Partner Framework.
Details: Siemens' 2025 Partner Program consolidates its structure into four levels: Authorized, Silver, Gold, and Platinum. Platinum status is reserved for integrators that demonstrate strong performance, technical competency, and consistent delivery of Siemens-based automation solutions.
The recognition gives Patti Engineering expanded access to Siemens tools, training, and resources, supporting its work across industrial control, automation, and digitalization projects. The designation is held by a limited group of integrators globally.
Insight: For manufacturers, the Platinum status signals that Patti Engineering meets Siemens' top benchmarks for capability and execution, offering added assurance in projects involving modernization, risk reduction, and operational improvements. The designation reinforces Patti Engineering's long-standing focus on practical, plant-floor-ready solutions and its track record across a range of industrial environments.
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Pfannenberg Expands Build America, Buy America-Approved Thermal Management for Infrastructure Projects
Move: Pfannenberg has expanded its portfolio of thermal management products that meet Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA) requirements, making select cooling units and heat exchangers eligible for use in federally funded U.S. infrastructure projects.
Details: BABAA-compliant options are now available across Pfannenberg's DTS Cooling Units, PKS Air-to-Air Heat Exchangers, and PWS Air-to-Water Heat Exchangers. The approved products are engineered and assembled at the company's Lancaster, NY facility and exceed the 55% U.S.-sourced content threshold. Designed for harsh outdoor and washdown environments, the systems protect industrial control panels and sensitive electronics such as VFDs and PLCs. Target applications include water and wastewater treatment, transportation, energy, and broadband infrastructure.
Insight: The BABAA determination gives system integrators, panel builders, and distributors compliant thermal management options that support federal funding eligibility while strengthening domestic supply chains. Pfannenberg says the expanded lineup reinforces its focus on U.S.-based manufacturing, regulatory compliance, and long-term reliability for mission-critical infrastructure.
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Laura Davis
Editor-in-Chief, New Equipment Digest
Laura Davis is the editor in chief of New Equipment Digest (NED), a brand part of the Manufacturing Group at EndeavorB2B. NED covers all products, equipment, solutions, and technology related to the broad scope of manufacturing, from mops and buckets to robots and automation. Laura has been a manufacturing product writer for eight years, knowledgeable about the ins and outs of the industry, along with what readers are looking for when wanting to learn about the latest products on the market.