Runyan Visits Interstate Connecting Components in Lumberton

LUMBERTON, N.J. - Today, Congressman Jon Runyan (NJ-03) visited Interstate Connecting Components (ICC) in Lumberton to see firsthand the skilled jobs that the production of U.S. Navy aircraft carriers and amphibious warships bring to the region and local economy.  ICC manufactures parts and services for the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier and amphibious warship programs.

During his tour, Congressman Runyan met with the employees at ICC to discuss the unique skills they contribute to the defense industrial base that supplies parts and products critical to both the U.S. Navy’s aircraft carrier and amphibious warship program.

“It was a pleasure to meet the hardworking employees at Interstate Connecting Components to learn more about the significant contributions they make to the local economy and to our national defense,” said Runyan. “This program is critical to ensuring that U.S. forces are fully prepared for an unanticipated crisis anywhere in the world.”

“It was an honor to host Congressman Runyan at our facility today and share the importance of both U.S. Navy shipbuilding programs to our economy,” said Michael Wetzel, General Manager at ICC.  “The men and women at ICC are very proud of our role in building a powerful fleet of ships that are vital to our national security.  We look forward to Congressman Runyan’s continued support on funding carriers and amphibious warships at a level that will maintain our nation’s strength.”

Congressman Runyan is a member of the House Armed Services Committee where he serves on the Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, which oversees Department of the Navy shipbuilding.

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