Ribbon-cutting event for NSWC Crane lease at WestGate

Leaders from NSWC Crane, Purdue@WestGate and Purdue Research Foundation will speak about an agreement to lease 14,000 square feet at the WestGate Technology Hub in Odon, Indiana, to Crane. (Photo provided)

For media planning purposes only

What: Officials will commemorate a new, first-of-its kind, long-term leasing agreement between NSWC Crane and Purdue Research Foundation for 14,000 square feet of space at the WestGate Academy, WestGate@Crane Technology Park in Odon, Indiana. Representatives from all groups will participate in a ceremony. There will be remarks from NSWC Crane, WestGate Authority, and Purdue Research Foundation, and media availability with senior leaders.

Who: Scheduled speakers include:

  • Greg Deason, senior vice president of alliances and placemaking, Purdue Research Foundation
  • Angie Lewis, technical director, NSWC Crane
  • John Mensch, president, WestGate@Crane Authority
  • Kyle Werner, deputy technical director, NSWC Crane 

When: Wednesday, April 20, 10-11 a.m. ET

Where: WestGate Technology Academy, 13598 E. WestGate Dr., Odon, IN 47562

Registering: News media interested in attending or seeking additional information should contact L. “Oz” Oswald, corporate communications lead, NSWC Crane at lisa.m.oswald3.civ@us.navy.mil or 812-381-5037.

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