T&T Materials Connects With the Defense and Government Contracting Community

Strong supplier relationships begin with understanding what customers need. On October 13, 2026, Paul Kocur, who supports business development at T&T Materials, attended the 6th Annual Defense & Government Contracting Forum and Matchmaker at Woodcliff Hotel Conference Center in Fairport, NY.

Hosted by the Monroe County–Upstate NY APEX Accelerator, the event provided opportunities for businesses to connect with government agencies, prime contractors and resource partners while learning more about the government procurement landscape.

Bringing Buyers, Suppliers and Resources Together

The forum combined networking, training and matchmaking opportunities to help businesses explore government contracting and build relationships across the defense supply chain.

The organizer’s buyer list included L3Harris Technologies, Lockheed Martin, MOOG and representatives from military contracting organizations, alongside local government buyers and other institutions. This range of participants made the event a valuable setting for understanding procurement needs across multiple sectors.

For T&T Materials, participating in these events supports our commitment to staying informed and identifying opportunities to help customers source metals for demanding applications.

Exploring Contracting Relationships and Emerging Technologies

The event’s agenda included sessions focused on building connections that lead to contracts, research and development programs, and regional technology initiatives.

These topics connect directly to the broader challenges facing suppliers and manufacturers: understanding buyer expectations, keeping pace with industry developments and preparing to support future requirements.

Paul’s attendance reflects T&T Materials’ ongoing investment in learning about the markets we serve and developing relationships within the defense and government contracting community.

Supporting Defense Manufacturing Through Dependable Metal Sourcing

Sourcing metal for a defense or government-related project requires careful attention to the full material requirement. Alloy, grade, dimensions and availability all matter, along with applicable specifications, documentation and traceability.

At T&T Materials, we help customers source aluminum, stainless steel and other specialty metals for defense, aerospace and industrial applications.

Understanding the procurement environment helps us ask informed questions and better support customers as they plan their material purchases.

Events like the Defense & Government Contracting Forum and Matchmaker provide opportunities to deepen that understanding and connect with the organizations working across these industries.

Continuing to Build Industry Connections

Thank you to the Monroe County–Upstate NY APEX Accelerator for bringing together businesses, buyers and resource partners to support a more connected contracting community.

T&T Materials looks forward to continuing to build relationships and helping customers meet their evolving metal sourcing needs.

Have an upcoming material requirement? Contact T&T Materials to discuss your specifications or submit an RFQ.