Estes Industries

Remembering the Legacy of Gleda M. Estes: A Pioneer in Model Rocketry and its Educational Opportunities

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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Gleda passed away peacefully on March 30, 2024 at the age of 92, leaving behind a legacy that will continue to inspire generations to come.

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  • Gleda passed away peacefully on March 30, 2024 at the age of 92, leaving behind a legacy that will continue to inspire generations to come.
  • Gleda Kane was born on March 4, 1932 to Lester and Anna Belle Kane in a farming community near Clarinda, Iowa.
  • It was in chemistry class at Central that Gleda met her husband, Vernon Estes.
  • As a co-founder of Estes Industries, Gleda was Vern’s primary support and partner in their new business venture into the space-age hobby of model rocketry.

Estes Energetics Restarts Shipment of GOEX Black Powder

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Friday, September 8, 2023
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As the only remaining commercial black powder factory in the United States, this plant produces GOEX and Olde Eynsford brands of black powder, which are highly regarded by competitive and recreational shooters, re-enactors, muzzleloading hunters, and fireworks manufacturers.

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  • As the only remaining commercial black powder factory in the United States, this plant produces GOEX and Olde Eynsford brands of black powder, which are highly regarded by competitive and recreational shooters, re-enactors, muzzleloading hunters, and fireworks manufacturers.
  • GOEX black powder also propels the model rocket motors of sister company Estes Industries, the leading model rocket brand, and supports the needs of the U.S. military.
  • GOEX traces its roots back to 1802, when DuPont opened the country’s first black powder plant in Delaware.
  • Estes Energetics is continuing this 220-year legacy of high-quality American-made black powder, bringing innovation and full-spectrum engineering capability to fortify safety and quality.

A USA Team’s Persistent Journey to the Olympics of Model Rocketry

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Friday, June 30, 2023
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Having been described as the “Olympics of Model Rocketry”, one can imagine the amount of work and dedication it takes to compete in such an environment.

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  • Having been described as the “Olympics of Model Rocketry”, one can imagine the amount of work and dedication it takes to compete in such an environment.
  • From the effort put into the recruiting process to the countless hours of practice with mentors, this team demonstrates the epitome of hard work.
  • In the past, U.S. competitive teams primarily consisted of members who were the children of senior members and past competitors.
  • While other teams grow up immersed in competition rocketry, of the 30 members of the US Junior Team, only two have flown competition model rockets prior to this year’s event.

5E Advanced Materials Signs Letter of Intent With Estes Energetics to Collaborate in Producing Boron Based Materials for Solid Rocket Motors

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022
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HOUSTON, Dec. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 5E Advanced Materials, Inc. (Nasdaq: FEAM) (ASX: 5EA) (“5E” or the “Company”), a boron and lithium company with U.S. government Critical Infrastructure designation for its 5E Boron Americas (Fort Cady) Complex, has entered into a non-binding letter of intent (“LOI”) with Estes Energetics to collaborate in producing boron advanced materials for solid rocket motors to support the U.S. space and military industries.

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  • 5E signs Letter of Intent with Estes Energetics to collaborate in producing boron advanced materials for solid rocket motors to support the U.S. space and military industries
    Estes Energetics is a U.S. based company and supplier to the U.S. Department of Defense
    HOUSTON, Dec. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 5E Advanced Materials, Inc. (Nasdaq: FEAM) (ASX: 5EA) (“5E” or the “Company”), a boron and lithium company with U.S. government Critical Infrastructure designation for its 5E Boron Americas (Fort Cady) Complex, has entered into a non-binding letter of intent (“LOI”) with Estes Energetics to collaborate in producing boron advanced materials for solid rocket motors to support the U.S. space and military industries.
  • Under the terms of the LOI, 5E and Estes will work towards a binding agreement for the supply of boron advanced materials, which are used in the manufacture of solid rocket motor ignitors.
  • Estes Energetics was spun off from Estes Industries, who is the world leader in model rocketry with more than 60 years of experience producing solid-propellant rocket motors.
  • Boron advanced materials complement our existing manufacturing and research efforts in critical chemicals and solid rocket motors.

Exploration Generation Unveils New Rocketry-Themed Storyline Unit for Middle School Educators Nationwide

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022
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Exploration Generation (ExGen), co-founded by the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), Estes Industries, and NSTA, today unveiled its new rocketry-themed middle-level unit for educators.

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  • Exploration Generation (ExGen), co-founded by the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), Estes Industries, and NSTA, today unveiled its new rocketry-themed middle-level unit for educators.
  • Designed for grades 6-8, the ExGen Model Rocket Safety Storyline Unit is available now, free of charge, at https://www.nsta.org/exploration-generation .
  • AIAA recognizes that our nations educators are key to preparing the next generation of scientists and engineers, said Dan Dumbacher, executive director, AIAA.
  • On November 9 at 7 p.m. (EST), middle school educators can join a free web seminar, Exploration Generation: Sensemaking in Rocketry , in conjunction with the release of the new materials.

AIAA, Estes Industries, and NSTA Launch New Aerospace Education Initiative, Exploration Generation

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Monday, April 18, 2022
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We are excited about our collaboration with Estes and NSTA to inspire a new space age generation.

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  • We are excited about our collaboration with Estes and NSTA to inspire a new space age generation.
  • Our shared commitment to strengthening the aerospace profession is driving us to inspire the future workforce, said Dan Dumbacher, executive director, AIAA.
  • These new resources will help even more educators join us in shaping the future of aerospace.
  • NSTA offers high quality science resources and continuous learning so that science educators grow professionally and excel in their career.

Estes and Club for the Future partner to launch New Shepard model rocket

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Wednesday, August 25, 2021
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Estes and Club for the Future will launch a series of Blue Origin models and educational content to inspire the next generation of space leaders and explorers.

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  • Estes and Club for the Future will launch a series of Blue Origin models and educational content to inspire the next generation of space leaders and explorers.
  • We are proud to announce the first of this series, the Estes New Shepard model rocket will launch in November.
  • Manufactured by Estes Industries, the model has been reduced to 1/66thscale of Blue Origin's New Shepard launch vehicle to ignite the imagination of families nationwide.
  • "The Estes and Club for the Future collaboration is the next exciting step in Estes's long legacy of supporting STEM education, and the Estes New Shepard is the perfect vehicle to inspire future generations," said Mallory Langford, President, Estes Industries.

Estes Industries Launches New Rocket Company

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Thursday, June 24, 2021
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PENROSE, Colo., June 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Estes Industries, the world leader in small solid-propellant rocket motors, announced today the creation of a spin-out company designed to serve government and industry customers.

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  • PENROSE, Colo., June 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Estes Industries, the world leader in small solid-propellant rocket motors, announced today the creation of a spin-out company designed to serve government and industry customers.
  • Known as Estes Energetics, the new company provides full-spectrum engineering capabilities and bridges the gap between the hobby rocket industry and large aerospace companies.
  • Estes Industries is the premier provider of model rocket engines and kits to customers around the world.
  • A family business with a more than 60-year record of safe, successful launches, Estes has ignited the imagination of rocket enthusiasts for decades.

Estes Introduces New General Manager

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Wednesday, July 11, 2018
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PENROSE, Colo., July 11, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Estes Industries, the leading manufacturer of innovative hobby products for the model rocket industry, announced today that Bill Stine is appointed Vice President and General Manager, effective July 11, 2018.

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  • PENROSE, Colo., July 11, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Estes Industries, the leading manufacturer of innovative hobby products for the model rocket industry, announced today that Bill Stine is appointed Vice President and General Manager, effective July 11, 2018.
  • Ellis and I share a common vision of who Estes is and where we would like to see it go," said Bill Stine.
  • Bill's father worked so closely with Vern Estes to start this industry and now Bill will work with us to carry Estes forward into the next 60 years," said Ellis Langford, President of Estes Industries.
  • Bill Stine's appointment follows the retirement of Division Vice President and General Manager, James Mauss.

Estes Announces Ownership Change

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Tuesday, April 17, 2018
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PENROSE, Colo., April 17, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Estes, the world leader in model rocketry, announced today that it is under new ownership.

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  • PENROSE, Colo., April 17, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Estes, the world leader in model rocketry, announced today that it is under new ownership.
  • Estes Industries LLC has purchased all of the assets and operations of the former Estes-Cox Corporation from Hobbico Corporation of Champaign, IL effective April 12, 2018.
  • Estes was founded in 1958 by Vernon and Gleda Estes.
  • Mr. Estes has agreed to serve on the Board of Advisors for Estes Industries LLC.