Formed in 1947 as Great Lakes Manufacturing Co., Aero Fluid Products has grown to become a global leader in the international aerospace market. Its unmatched capabilities include the design, development, and production of hydraulic, pneumatic, and fluid control valves, actuators, and control assemblies for aerospace, ordnance, marine, nuclear, and precision commercial applications.
Before operating as Aero Fluid Products, the company did business as DeLaval, IMO, and in 1993 as AeroControlex Group.
Driving its many decades of growth are the strategic acquisitions of companies whose capacities have allowed Aero Fluid Products to provide the international aerospace market with an unmatched level of product categories and customer service.
Aero Fluid Products can provide the international aerospace market with an unmatched level of product categories and customer service.
Acquisitions Timeline
1993
AeroControlex CAGE: 81833
Fuel Valves, Hydraulic Valves, Specialty Valves
(AFP separated from AeroControlex Group in 2007)
2005
Fluid Regulators CAGE: 98939
Hydraulic Components
2006
Sweeney Engineering CAGE: 96736
Air Valves
2009
Woodward/HR Textron CAGE: 96124
Fuel Valves, Pneumatic Valves
2011
Telair Actuation CAGE: 98889
Actuation Components, Hardware
2018
Dukes Aerospace CAGE: 09445
High Temp Air Valves, Actuation
Looking Ahead
Aero Fluid Products will continue to focus our efforts on maintaining industry leadership in innovative design and patented technologies for the aerospace industry.
Through our ongoing commitment to the processes of detailed analysis and extensive testing, we will create products of a quality that will enhance system performance, maximize equipment utilization, and add value to customer operations.
As we have since our founding, this company will engage in a collaborative process with our customers to design and manufacture products that provide expertly engineered product solutions.
Core Values
The values we embrace define our character as a company. These are the standards by which we conduct our business and make decisions.
Integrity
Innovation
Excellence
Personal accountability
Customer service
Respect for the individual
Corporate Structure
Aero Fluid Products, located in Painesville, Ohio, is part of the Transdigm, Inc. family of companies. Each division is a leader in their respective market, offeringunique and specialized engineered productsto the aerospace industry.
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