WMA February 2026 Tour of Globe Engineering

GLOBE ENGINEERING

Address: 1539 S St Paul St
Wichita, KS 67213

Date: Thursday, February 26

Time: Tour Group 1
10:30 – Noon
Tour Group 2
1:00 – 2:30

RSVP: Jan Baggett, WMA Secretary
By: Wednesday, February 8
NO EXCEPTIONS THIS TOUR!

This WMA Tour is sponsored by JP Morgan Chase. Please thank them for providing tour support.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:
Founded in 1946 under the company name “Parent Ease”, Globe founder Albert Nelson, Jr. built sturdy, nearly indestructible children’s furniture from aircraft-grade aluminum tubing. Today, celebrating 80 years of delivering innovative solutions and manufacturing excellence, Globe Engineering Co. continues at the forefront of the aerospace industry, exceeding their customers’ expectations. Their over 400,000 sq ft main & satellite campuses allow their dedicated employee-ownership team of experts to deliver products and services with exceptional quality and value. As a vertically integrated company, Globe Engineering continues to invest in innovative technology to support the Defense, Commercial, and General Aviation space. Manufacturing processes include tube bending, machining, complex assembly, welding, hydroforming, hydro-spinning, heat treating and laser cutting. From the beginning in 1946 to their global presence today, their drive resonates their founders vision.

SPECIAL NOTES:
• Tour will take approximately 90 minutes. Please indicate whether you wish to attend the 10:30 am or 1:00 pm tour. There will be a limit of 55 people per tour group.
• You will need to complete the attached spreadsheet and email it back to complete your reservation. Please bring photo ID.
• With ITAR restrictions, Non-US citizenship will not be allowed this tour.
• Due to nature of programs & customers, photographs are prohibited. Please refrain from using cell phones while touring production areas.

SAFETY ITEMS:
• Globe will provide eye protection.
• No open toe shoes
• Due to the NDT demonstration that will be provided, they have requested those attending the tour to consider refraining from wearing WHITE clothing.
• Ladies, no dresses or skirts.

REMINDER:
* If you are bringing a guest, we ask that you please pre-pay & send your payment to: WMA
PO Box 261
Derby, KS 67037
or you can pay on the WMA website.

* Payment for a guest & honorary/retired member is $15.00.