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In 1881, Englishman George J. Capewell founded the Capewell Horse Nail Company in Hartford, Connecticut. His patented automated machines made Capewell the only company in the world that could mass produce horseshoe nails in an era when horses powered transportation worldwide. For decades, the company grew and prospered based on this single high-demand product that […]

SOUTH WINDSOR, Conn. (May 18, 2023) — Capewell, a global leader in custom-engineered survivability and aerial delivery solutions, announced today that they have appointed Thomas Weidley as Chief Executive Officer.  Weidley who previously served as Capewell’s Chief Operating Officer will succeed Capewell’s interim CEO, Lane Wiggers. “We are very excited to promote Tom to the […]

SOUTH WINDSOR, Conn. (May 8, 2023) — Capewell, a global leader in custom-engineered survivability and aerial delivery solutions, announced that Erin Macaluso has joined the company as Chief Financial Officer. As Capewell’s Chief Financial Officer, Macaluso will report to Lane Wiggers, Capewell’s Chief Executive Officer, and be accountable for developing, managing, and executing against the […]

South Windsor, CT (January 11, 2023) –Capewell, a global leader in aerial delivery and life support survivability solutions, announced Jim Tinsley has joined the Company’s prestigious Board of Advisors. “Capewell’s Board of Advisors, led by retired Marine Corps General James Amos, has added another highly distinguished business leader to its ranks,” stated Lane Wiggers, the Company’s […]

SOUTH WINDSOR, Conn. — (December 19, 2022) Capewell, a global leader in engineering and manufacturing of aviation aerial delivery and life support solutions, announced it has named Mark Lavender as the Operations Director for Capewell Europe Limited (CEL) – Capewell’s UK-based subsidiary in the United Kingdom – to lead CEL’s UK, European, and Commonwealth operations. […]

  SOUTH WINDSOR, Conn. (July 7, 2022) — Capewell, a global leader in engineering aviation and life support solutions, announced Beth Goode has joined the company as Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Capewell’s VP of Sales and Marketing is responsible for setting the company’s sales goals and marketing direction, as well as overseeing programs […]

SOUTH WINDSOR, Conn. (June 22, 2022) — Capewell, a global leader in engineering aviation and life support solutions, announced Elayna Roberts has joined the company as Director of Human Capital. As Capewell’s Director of Human Capital, Roberts will report to Gregory Bloom, Capewell’s CEO, and be accountable for developing, managing, and executing the company’s talent […]

SOUTH WINDSOR, Conn. (June 21, 2022) — Capewell, a global leader in engineering aviation and life support solutions, announced Gail Baker has joined the company’s Board of Advisors. “The Board of Advisors, led by retired USMC Commandant General James Amos, provides strategic counsel to help advance our mission of providing innovative products and services to […]

SOUTH WINDSOR, Conn. (June 9, 2022) — Capewell, a global leader in engineering aviation and life support solutions, announced General John M. Murray (Mike), U.S. Army, Retired, has joined the company’s Board of Advisors. “The Board of Advisors, led by retired USMC Commandant General James Amos, provides strategic counsel to help …

SOUTH WINDSOR, Conn., USA (February 2, 2022) – Capewell, a global leader in engineering aviation and life support solutions, announced it has established Capewell Europe, a subsidiary in the United Kingdom, to provide continuing support to allied warfighters in Europe. “We are creating this subsidiary within the context of AUKUS, which is an enhanced trilateral […]