ALLIANCES & ORGANIZATIONS
The Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC)
Nycote is proud to hold WBENC Certification, which verifies that our business is at least 51% owned, operated, and controlled by women. The Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) is the largest certifier of women-owned businesses in the U.S. and a key advocate for women entrepreneurs.
For businesses certified through WBENC, it’s not just a mark of ownership but a recognition of credibility, capability, and the capacity to deliver quality services or products.
By supporting WBENC-Certified WBEs, companies and consumers contribute to greater diversity, equity, and inclusion in the marketplace.
AEROCHEMICALS ALLIANCE
Nycote Laboratories is a proud member of Aerochemicals Alliance.
Founded in 2003, Aerochemicals is a global alliance of independent specialists in industrial chemicals for the aerospace sector.
Aerochemicals offers a wide range of qualified products that meet the needs of leading companies in the international aviation market. The alliance creates a global business network allowing each member to position themselves as global leading suppliers for OEMs, MROs and airlines while achieving their individual goals.
Alliance members offer a wide range of products: Coatings, Adhesives, Surface Treatments, Cleaning Products, Insecticides, NDT Chemicals, NDT Equipment, Corrosion Inhibitors, Coolants, Cutting Fluids, Lubricants, Hydraulics Fluids, Paint Remover, Temporary Protection, Packaging Solutions, Environmental Management and Textile Products.
PACIFIC NORTHWEST AEROSPACE ALLIANCE
In 2018 Nycote joined Pacific North West Aerospace Alliance (PNAA). We saw an opportunity to connect with our current Pacific Northwest customer base and develop new business relationships.
Since joining the group we’ve been welcomed into the PNAA family and have participated in events that have deepen our understanding of the local aerospace industry and their needs.
Nycote was a key sponsor and speaker at PNAA Advance 2020 conference in February 2020. The executive team spoke about our Next Gen innovations, which are being considered for many new aerospace applications in the region.
WOMEN IN DEFENSE
Nycote, a woman-owned business, is proud to be on the board of the Women In Defense Greater Los Angeles Chapter (WID-GLAC), which supports the advancement of women in government, defense, and national security.
Made up of women and men from all specialties in the industry, WID-GLAC hosts professional development and recognition programs, and fosters the formation of partnerships and collaborations among members. It also provides Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) mentoring for young women from middle school through college.
SANTA CLARITA VALLEY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Nycote’s CEO, Marcie Simpson, is a board member of Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation (SCVEDC) and is pleased to support business growth in her home community.
This unique private/public partnership unites regional industry and government leaders through an integrated approach to attracting, retaining and expanding diverse businesses, with an eye toward growth in key industry clusters. To that end, SCVEDC serves as a resource hub for companies locating or growing in our vibrant community just north of Los Angeles.
AEROSPACE & DEFENSE FORUM
Nycote representatives sit on the Aerospace and Defense Committee in the Aerospace & Defense (A&D) Forum, a global community made up of some 2,500 industry leaders who collaborate through the sharing of information, partnerships, innovation, and advances in performance.
In this group, we join our counterparts across the aerospace, commercial space and defense industries, as well as related financial and funding organizations, government agencies, and nonprofit and professional organizations. Our discussions relate to anything “that lifts off the ground,” as the Forum says.
INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERS
Nycote Laboratories is a proud member of the following local and international institutions.
