Performance Carbon
It's our people that make it happen: spotlight on Fostoria
At our Fostoria, OH, USA site, it's the skill, pride, and dedication of our people that underpin everything we deliver to the aerospace industry. Through a series of operator spotlight interviews, we're shining a light on the individuals whose expertise makes the difference, every single day.
Behind every aerospace component that leaves our facility stands a team of highly skilled operators committed to uncompromising quality and precision. In an industry where failure is not an option, it's our people who drive performance - bringing experience, care, and craftsmanship to every part they touch. This spotlight series captures their stories, in their own words, and celebrates the human expertise behind the hardware.
Meet Our People
Todd Gillig – Fabrics Leaderman (23+ years with Morgan)
Paul Whitiaker – Maintenance Repair Leaderman (25+ years with Morgan)
Robert Schneider – Analytical Lab Technician (17 years with Morgan)
Austin Lammers – Fabrics Process Engineer (4 years with Morgan)
"It feels good knowing that you touched something going to outer space." Todd leads the fabrics shift with a relentless focus on quality and protocol, ensuring every product meets the highest standards.
"Knowing this critial product will be carrying human life outside of our atmosphere." Paul meticulously maintains machinery, following prints and procedures to keep production running flawlessly.
"The incredible amount of pride, time, skill and teamwork that goes into this process." Robert ensures rigorous testing of materials for SRB nozzles and the Orion Launch Board system, carrying forward a legacy since 1959.
"It was the ultimate reward… working on these materials for future missions." Austin manages the carbon cloth process from start to finish, and saw the impact firsthand at the Artemis II launch.
Pride in Our Work
The Fostoria team knows their work matters. "We love what we do," says Todd. Paul adds: "We are fulfilling JFK's commitment of further lunar exploration." For Robert, it's about continuing the Apollo legacy: "Artemis will establish a lunar economy on the Moon."
Expertise in Action
Precision is non-negotiable. "We do everything by the letter of the law," Todd explains. Paul follows "proper procedures" in every repair. And Austin highlights the collaboration across site teams to ensure every batch meets exacting aerospace specifications.
From the lab to the production floor, our people make the difference - delivering the expertise and pride behind everything we produce.