Advanced Industries LLC

06/16/2026

Advanced Industries, LLC has acquired additional property adjacent to its Odessa, Missouri operations as part of its long-term growth strategy.

The acquisition provides Advanced Industries with valuable space to support future expansion initiatives, increase operational flexibility, enhance logistics capabilities, and accommodate continued business growth. The property will serve as a strategic asset as the company evaluates opportunities to expand manufacturing capacity and strengthen its ability to meet increasing customer demand.

The acquisition reflects our confidence in the future of Advanced Industries and our commitment to continued growth. As customer requirements evolve and market opportunities expand, Advanced Industries LLC understands the need to maintain the infrastructure and flexibility necessary to support our long-term strategic objectives.

Advanced Industries has experienced sustained growth through its commitment to quality, innovation, and customer service. The additional property positions the company to pursue future investments that enhance production capabilities, improve operational efficiency, and support new business opportunities.

The acquisition is part of Advanced Industries' broader vision to strengthen its manufacturing footprint and ensure the company remains well-positioned for future expansion. While specific development plans have not yet been announced, the property provides important flexibility for future facility improvements and operational growth.

The investment ensures Advanced Industries LLC have the resources and space necessary to support our customers, expand our capabilities, and continue growing as a leading manufacturer for years to come

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11/19/2025

Advanced Industries LLC received a Gold ‘Partner2Win’ Medallion at BAE Systems’ seventh annual supplier symposium

Odessa, MO — Nov. 14, 2025 — Advanced Industries LLC received a Gold Medallion at BAE Systems’ ‘Partner2Win’ suppler symposium, recognizing its exceptional performance and commitment to operational excellence this year.

Advanced Industries LLC contributions to supply chain success and the U.S. defense industrial base helped BAE Systems ensure quality deliveries of combat vehicles and weapon systems to the U.S. military and its allies.

“The strength of our supply network is these companies. They’re more than just partners – they're an extension of our team,” said Garrett Lacaillade, vice president of integrated operations for BAE Systems' Combat Mission Systems business. “Their innovation, reliability, and relentless commitment to excellence fuels our ability to deliver for warfighters. This event is our way of saying thank you and celebrating the power of what we deliver together.”

The ‘Partner2Win’ program, now in its seventh year, acknowledges suppliers who excel in operations, quality, and procurement. Through this program, BAE Systems fosters close relationships with its suppliers, sharing best practices, learnings, and innovative solutions to drive mutual success. The award-winning suppliers this year have demonstrated exceptional commitment to delivering high-quality products for warfighters.

Learn more about BAE Systems’ ‘Partner2Win’ supplier symposium here.

About BAE Systems:
BAE Systems, Inc. and its nearly 41,000 people are part of a global defense, aerospace, and security company with approximately 100,000 employees worldwide. We deliver a full range of products and services for air, land, sea and space, as well as advanced electronics, intelligence, security, and IT solutions and support services. Our dedication shows in everything we do. Inspired by the exceptional, our ambitious teams design, produce, and deliver—to protect those who protect us in a high-performance, innovative, flexible, and collaborative culture. We push the limits of possibility to provide a critical advantage to our customers where it counts.

About Advanced Industries LLC
Advanced Industries has been trusted by the Military to design and build the most robust containers to protect sensitive cargo all across the world. With years of experience design, developing and fabricating containers that protect products for the Military, Aviation, and Aerospace industries

For further information, please contact:

Angela Fultz
Advanced Industries LLC
816-633-7503
www.advindllc.com

01/09/2025

Advanced Industries’ Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Robby Rucker as CEO, effective January 1. His first day in our Odessa office is January 9, 2025.
Robby started his career with Raytheon supporting the T-6 military trainer aircraft followed by leading bid and proposal activities for both domestic and foreign military sales for special mission aircraft and military flight training programs. He has held various commercial and defense roles within Textron Aviation, Spirit Aerosystems and The Atlas Group over the course of his career. His most recent role was the Vice President and General Manager of PMC at The Atlas Group in Wichita Kansas. He has held other key positions including Vice President of Supply Chain and Vice President of Sales and Marketing. He brings extensive leadership experience and a proven track record of operational and strategic excellence.
Robby holds a Bachelor’s degree in Finance from the University of Kansas and a Master’s in Business Administration from Webster University. This strong educational foundation has supported his ability to navigate complex business challenges and deliver measurable success.
Key achievements in Robby’s career include increasing inventory turns, improving on-time delivery, increasing margins, and building empowered high-performing teams. His leadership philosophy as a servant leader emphasizes empowering decision-making and developing strong, capable leaders at every level in the organization.
Beyond his professional life, Robby grew up in Newton Kansas, a small town outside of Wichita, and is a dedicated family person. He is married with three children, aged 13, 10, and 8. He enjoys playing guitar and spending quality time with family. This balance of personal and professional passions reflects his commitment to leading with integrity, honesty and fostering connections both inside and outside the workplace. He plans to relocate to the area in order to be present with the team in Odessa.

12/11/2024

“Declan and Adam, plus staff

Please thank your entire team for the effort put forward and the accomplishment made. The engineering effort was exciting to watch mature. You were able to meet the expectation and produce a product which will lead to significant cost savings if used as designed.

Advanced Industries was overall a great company to work alongside. You staff, your product, is all outstanding.

I envision us continuing to stay connected as we have needs which will surely surface; repairs, replacements, and additions.

Let’s all take a moment and look and be proud of what we have done. Really an exciting accomplishment done as a team and making true change to the future.”


David A. Salome
Director of Sales, Embraer Programs
Honeywell | Aerospace

11/25/2024

Advanced Industries LLC named Gold ‘Partner2Win’ medallion winner by BAE Systems at its sixth annual ‘Partner2Win’ supplier symposium

Odessa, Missouri based Advanced Industries LLC received a Gold ‘Partner2Win’ medallion at BAE Systems’ suppler symposium on November 12, 2024, for its exceptional performance and commitment to operational excellence this year. Advanced Industries contributions to supply chain success helped BAE Systems ensure quality, on-time deliveries to customers.

“The current conflicts across the globe have mandated faster deliveries and drives for efficiencies for Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, and Airmen,” said Marc Casseres, vice president of Operations for BAE Systems’ Combat Mission Systems business. “As we continue to ramp, partnering with a supply chain who shares our commitment and passion for the warfighter is table stakes.”

BAE Systems’ Partner2Win program recognizes suppliers for their achievements in operations, quality and procurement. As part of the program, BAE Systems maintains a close relationship with suppliers and creates an environment to share best practices, learnings and innovative solutions to problems. All suppliers awarded this year were recognized for going above and beyond the call of duty to create the highest quality products for our warfighters.

Learn more about BAE Systems Partner2Win Supplier Symposium here.

About BAE Systems:
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, a global defense, aerospace, and security company. We employ nearly 41,000 people across the U.S. and deliver a full range of products and services for air, land, sea and space, as well as advanced electronics, intelligence, security, and IT solutions and support services. Our dedication shows in everything we design, produce, and deliver as we strive to protect our servicemen and women during combat. We push the limits of possibility to provide a critical advantage to our customers where it counts.


For further information, please contact:

Angela Fultz
Advanced Industries LLC
www.advindllc.com

11/06/2024

We have the following positions open, apply on Indeed or go to our website, advindllc.com

Laborer - 10 hour AM shift, MON-THURS 5:00am-3:30pm - Odessa, MO 64076 - Indeed.com

Machine Operator - 10 hour PM shift, MON-THURS 3:30pm-2:00am - Odessa, MO 64076 - Indeed.com

Welder (TIG) - 10 hour AM shift, MON-THURS 5:00am-3:30pm - Odessa, MO 64076 - Indeed.com

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08/19/2024

We are hiring for the following positions:

Quality Assurance Manager - Manufacturing - Odessa, MO 64076 - Indeed.com

Machine Operator - 36 hour Weekend Shift (5:00am-5:30pm FRI,SAT,SUN) - Odessa, MO 64076 - Indeed.com

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06/18/2024

We are hiring!!!!

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) - Manufacturing - Odessa, MO 64076 - Indeed.com

Quality Control Inspector - Odessa, MO 64076 - Indeed.com

Machine Operator - 10 hour PM shift, MON-THURS 3:30pm-2:00am - Odessa, MO 64076 - Indeed.com

Machine Operator - 36 hour Weekend Shift (5:00am-5:30pm FRI,SAT,SUN) - Odessa, MO 64076 - Indeed.com

Laborer - 10 hour AM shift, MON-THURS 5:00am-3:30pm - Odessa, MO 64076 - Indeed.com

Welder (TIG) - 10 hour AM shift, MON-THURS 5:00am-3:30pm - Odessa, MO 64076 - Indeed.com

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04/16/2024

• Vickie Barker, it’s with the sincerest appreciation that we wish you the best of luck and thank you for all you’ve done for the company. We hope you can kick back and enjoy the reward of a job well done. Thank you for 34 years, Happy Retirement!

03/05/2024

I'm a little late in posting our Holiday Party pics and was called out by Mr Rollins aka Memphis, so here they are!!