Hartzell Propeller is the leading manufacturer of aircraft propeller systems in the world and serves the general aviation industry globally. Founded in 1917, the company has been owned by the Browns since 1987 when it was acquired from TRW. Hartzell is headquartered in Piqua, Ohio, and employs 300+ people. Hartzell designs and builds constant-speed variable pitch propellers for general aviation applications – both piston engine and turboprop. Aircraft propellers are highly engineered flight-critical components tailored to individual aircraft. Hence, engineering and quality assurance skills are crucial to the business, as are best-of-class manufacturing capabilities. Some of the capabilities of the business include:
Hartzell sells its products in U.S. and foreign markets. The sales mix of two-thirds U.S. and one-third foreign mirrors worldwide aircraft activity. The company enjoys a happy mix of OEM and aftermarket sales. Hartzell propellers are widely known and respected. The company has earned a sole-supplier position with many customers, including: Beech Aircraft (Hawker Beechcraft); Cirrus; Piaggio (Italy); Pilatus (Switzerland); and Socata (France). Hartzell is led by Joe Brown, president, and assisted by chairman Jim Brown Jr.
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Since 1965, Industrial Tube Company LLC (ITC) has been serving the aerospace and defense, aviation, industrial and marine markets. Its customers include Airbus, Boeing, C&D Zodiac, GE/Unison Industries, General Dynamics Land Systems, Rolls Royce and Sikorsky Aircraft. ITC specializes in the design and manufacture of flexible hoses, special-shaped parts and composite structures, as well as hybrid composite, metal and elastomeric systems. These products are used to convey low pressure gas, usually air, and “gray” water within aircraft. Recent developments led to the introduction of heated products. ITC is recognized worldwide for commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. The company has been acknowledged by numerous customers, including General Dynamics (Top Gun Award), the Department of Defense (Best Value Gold Medalist) and most recently by Boeing and Air Force Systems as a “Very High Performing Supplier.” The company was acquired by Tailwind in 2004. ITC is housed in Perris, California, and employs approximately 100 people. Some of the capabilities of the organization include:
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Electrofilm (EF) Manufacturing Company LLC is a leading designer and manufacturer of heated products and systems for aircraft, engines and environmental control systems, serving all segments of the aerospace and defense industry since 1949. EF has system content on virtually all major airframes in commercial service. EF designs, tests and manufactures complete thermal packages, including controls, insulation and weather proofing as required. Products include embedded heaters for waterlines, cargo compartments, cockpit areas, foot rests, elevator leading edges, stall warning systems and drain masts. Facilities include electrical and chemical test equipment, pressure cure ovens, circuit etching lines and a paint shop. EF is a registered AS9100B and ISO 9001:2000 manufacturer. EF was acquired by Tailwind Technologies Inc. in 2006. The company is located in Valencia, California, and employs approximately 100 people. Unique capabilities of the organization include:
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AcousticFab LLC of Sanford, Florida, designs and fabricates a full range of aerospace and military-equipment noise control products and systems. Founded in 1991, AcousticFab specializes in products related to aircraft, ground-based and industrial air-flow systems, such as auxiliary power units (APU), environmental control systems (ECS), electronics cooling systems, main engines, aircraft doors and acoustic panels. The company's experience and expertise have earned contracts from companies such as Boeing, Honeywell, Hamilton Sundstrand, Magellan Aerospace, and Hawker Beechcraft. Its products can be found on premier programs such as the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, Embraer Commercial Jets, Bombardier Q400, Hawker 4000 and various systems on the International Space Station. Acoustic Fab was acquired in June 2008. Unique capabilities of the organization include:
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Mayday provides the global aerospace community with close tolerance machined components. The company has long experience producing bushings, sleeves, pins and other turned components many of which include complex milled features. Founded in 1966, Mayday serves the market with components that can be found on most of the world’s commercial aircraft and many tactical and transport military platforms. The company currently serves about 800 customers in 16 countries, including the world’s most recognized prime contractors and all of their associated supply chain participants. Mayday is a recognized and preferred supplier to Boeing, Bell Helicopter, Goodrich, Messier-Dowty, Heroux Devtek, GE and many others. Mayday Manufacturing was acquired in June 2009. Unique capabilities of the organization include:
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Hi-Tech Metal Finishing is a metal processor providing support for aerospace components that are part of almost every commercial and military aircraft flying today. The company is approved by most aerospace prime contractors to do anodizing, cadmium plate, chem film (alodine), liquid penetrant inspection, magnetic particle inspection, passivation and prime / paint. Hi-Tech Metal Finishing was acquired in June 2009. Unique capabilities of the organization include:
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