PDQ Airspares Forms Consignment Agreement with GMF AeroAsia

Agreement further strengthens presence and capabilities in the Asia-Pacific region

COMMERCE, Calif., Sept. 28, 2023 – FDH Aero (“FDH”), a global provider of supply chain solutions for the aerospace and defense industry, announced today a new consignment agreement between FDH Aero brand PDQ Airspares and Garuda Maintenance Facility (GMF) AeroAsia, one of the largest aircraft maintenance repair and overhaul companies serving the Asia-Pacific region.

A commemoration signing ceremony took place during Aviation Week’s annual MRO Asia-Pacific conference in Singapore on Thursday, Sept. 28. Representatives from both PDQ Airspares, an FDH company, and GMF AeroAsia participated in the ceremony.

“Today’s announcement highlights the continuing investments we’re making to simplify the supply chain for our aerospace and defense customers,” PDQ Airspares Managing Director Paul Rice said. “Together with GMF, the partnership provides a platform to support our continued growth throughout the Asia-Pacific region, which has the largest aviation market growth potential in the world. It’s a win-win.”

The new deal solidifies PDQ Airspares as a premier provider of maintenance and repair consumables to GMF. Under the consignment agreement, PDQ places an agreed amount of inventory in GMF’s warehouse and allows them to consume directly from the stock. Consignment customers then purchase the inventory only after they have consumed it. Consignment benefits include reduced freight costs, reduced costs associated with paying multiple suppliers, and the peace of mind of having stock on hand at all times.

“This agreement is a prime example of our commitment to the growth and success of our partners,” Rice added. “We’ve found the consignment model provides real benefits to our customers’ business, and we believe it will help ensure GMF continues to be a leading service provider to airlines operating across Asia-Pacific.” 

With a focus on white-glove customer experience and partnership agreements with the industry’s trusted component brands, FDH Aero has become a leading supply chain solutions partner. The company delivers a full range of hardware, electrical, chemical and consumable products and value-add services to the world’s aerospace and defense customers.

Based in Tangerang, Indonesia, GMF AeroAsia employs more than 4,000 people in offices around the world and continues to increase its presence as a key player in the global aviation industry ecosystem.

About PDQ Airspares

PDQ Airspares is a top-tier distributor of aerospace consumables and provider of supply chain management services to the airline and MRO industry.  With more than 30 years’ experience, PDQ understands and effectively targets the individual demands of each customer’s operational requirements with solutions that generate savings in both time and money.

 

About FDH Aero

FDH Aero is a trusted global supply chain partner for aerospace and defense companies. With more than 55 years of experience, it specializes in c-class components that include hardware, electrical, chemical, and consumable products and services for global OEM and aftermarket customers. FDH is headquartered in Commerce, California, and has operations across the Americas, EMEA and APAC. FDH Aero has locations in 14 countries across the globe, with more than 1,200 best-in-industry employees and over 650,000 square feet of inventory space.

For more information, please visit the FDH Aero website.

Contact
Heather Rosenow
Vice President, Marketing & Communications
mediarelations@fdhaero.com

 

FDH Aero Receives Outstanding Achievement Award from Crouzet

FDH brand Electro Enterprises recognized for Sales Growth & Best Performance throughout 2022 

COMMERCE, Calif., June XX, 2023 – FDH Aero (“FDH”), a global provider of supply chain solutions for the aerospace and defense industry, has received an award for Sales Growth & Best Performance 2022 from Crouzet Automatismes, a leader in electromechanical and electronic components for aerospace, transportation and other industries. The award was announced today at the Paris Air Show.

“We are grateful to receive this award and proud to see one of our brands that makes up our new Electronic Products Group has been recognized for their commitment to excellence,” said Mitch Enright, President of FDH EPG and formerly President of Electro Enterprises. “This award further motivates us as we continue striving to provide the highest-quality products and services to our customers in the aerospace, aviation and defense industries.”

FDH formally launched  its Electronic Products Group (EPG) at the Paris Air Show to underline its strengths in supplying electrical and electronic components to the aerospace, defense and space end-markets. The formation of EPG underscores FDH Aero’s enterprise-wide commitment to simplifying procurement for the aerospace and defense industry. FDH is committed to ensuring swift and easy access to the wide range of essential products and services necessary to keep the industry in flight.

About FDH Aero

FDH Aero is a trusted global supply chain partner for aerospace and defense companies. With more than 55 years of experience, it specializes in c-class components that include hardware, electrical, chemical, and consumable products and services for global OEM and aftermarket customers. FDH is headquartered in Commerce, California, and has operations across North America, Europe, and Asia. Inclusive of the acquisition of BJG, FDH Aero now has locations in 14 countries across the globe, with more than 1,000 best-in-industry employees and over 650,000 square feet of inventory space.

For more information, please visit the FDH Aero website.

Contact
Heather Rosenow
Vice President, Marketing & Communications
mediarelations@fdhaero.com

 

 

 

 

FDH Aero Announces New Distribution Agreement with Leach International Corp

COMMERCE, Calif., June 20, 2023 – FDH Aero (“FDH”), a global provider of supply chain solutions for the aerospace and defense industry, announced today a new distribution agreement between its Electronic Products Group (“FDH EPG”) and trusted military-aerospace (mil-aero) supplier Leach International Corp.

The agreement makes FDH Aero one of a select few distributors offering the full range of Leach’s electromechanical power and distribution products, including relays, contactors, switches and circuit breakers. Moreover, the agreement highlights the continuing investments FDH Aero is making to simplify the supply chain for customers in the mil-aero market.

“Our expanded partnership with Leach leverages the existing relationship with FDH’s recent acquisition of BJG Electronics and broadens the solutions that FDH can deliver its mil-aero customers,” FDH EPG President Mitch Enright said. “FDH Aero is dedicated to delivering quality, agility and critical parts to the aerospace and defense industries and this distribution agreement is further evidence of our commitment.”

With a focus on white-glove customer service and partnership agreements with the industry’s trusted component brands, FDH Aero has become a leading supply-chain solutions partner. The company delivers a full range of hardware, electrical, chemical and consumable products and value-add services to the world’s aerospace and defense customers.

“FDH Aero’s Electronic Products Group comprises mil-aero brands that are well-known for their superior customer service and that we’ve had the pleasure of working with before,” said Elijah Dobrusin, Leach Vice President of Sales & Marketing. “We’re confident this alliance will provide outstanding support to mil-aero companies that rely on Leach parts every day for their critical power distribution needs.”

About FDH Aero

FDH Aero is a trusted global supply chain partner for aerospace and defense companies. With more than 55 years of experience, it specializes in c-class components that include hardware, electrical, chemical, and consumable products and services for global OEM and aftermarket customers. FDH is headquartered in Commerce, California, and has operations across North America, Europe, and Asia. FDH Aero has locations in 14 countries across the globe, with more than 1,000 best-in-industry employees and over 650,000 square feet of inventory space. For more information, please visit the FDH Aero website.

About Leach International

A leader in power distribution since 1919, Leach sets the standard for the design and manufacture of electrical relays, contactors, power distribution assemblies, electrical switches, relays, and control devices. With prominent customers in aviation, space, military, and railway systems, Leach has established a reputation as power distribution experts creating quality products built for longevity and mission-critical performance that meet customer schedule requirements.

For more information, please visit the Leach website.

Contact
Heather Rosenow
Vice President, Global Marketing & Communications
mediarelations@fdhaero.com

FDH Aero Forms Electronic Products Group

FDH Aero Forms Electronic Products Group, Further Strengthening Electronic Product Offering

FDH Aero Electronic Products Group provides the industry’s leading mil-aero electronic components offering for customers.

COMMERCE, Calif., June 15, 2023 –
FDH Aero (“FDH”), a global provider of supply chain solutions for the aerospace and defense industry, announced today that it has formally established the FDH Aero Electronic Products Group (“FDH EPG”) division through the combination and integration of three of its existing brands. The strategic initiative streamlines and fortifies the company’s excellence in electrical and electronic components for the aerospace, defense and space markets.

The launch of FDH EPG underscores FDH Aero’s enterprise-wide commitment to simplifying procurement for the aerospace and defense industry. FDH Aero is committed to providing the most complete access to the widest range of electronic products and services. The announcement coincides with the Paris Air Show, where FDH Aero will be unveiling the new division for industry professionals in attendance.

“By combining the strengths of our Electro Enterprises, BTC Electronics and BJG Electronics brands into one unified Electronic Products Group, we are further enhancing our ability to serve the most complex needs of our customers,” FDH Aero President and Chief Executive Officer Scott Tucker said. “FDH Aero is already an established leader in the global aerospace and defense supply chain. The formation of FDH EPG makes us even stronger by combining the strengths of three of the industry’s leading businesses.”

The new FDH Aero EPG division comprises FDH Aero’s already strong brands in the electronics, electrical components and consumables space: Electro Enterprises, Inc., BTC Electronics Components and BJG Electronics Group. Mitch Enright, formerly president of Electro Enterprises, is now president of the FDH Aero EPG division.

“The establishment of the FDH Aero Electronic Products Group is a clear indication to our suppliers and customers that FDH Aero will continue growing its focus on service, quality, and supply chain excellence,” Enright said. “This will allow us to better serve our customers and supplier partners while continuing to act as an integral piece of the complete FDH Aero solution.”

FDH Aero has also named former BJG executive Ian Locke as FDH EPG Executive Vice President of Sales and Nathan Little, formerly of Electro Enterprises, was named FDH EPG Vice President of Sales.

About FDH Aero
FDH Aero is a trusted global supply chain partner for aerospace and defense companies. With more than 55 years of experience, it specializes in c-class components that include hardware, electrical, chemical, and consumable products and services for global OEM and aftermarket customers. FDH Aero is headquartered in Commerce, California, and has operations across North America, Europe, and Asia. FDH Aero has locations in 14 countries across the globe, with more than 1,000 best-in-industry employees and over 650,000 square feet of inventory space.

For more information, please visit the FDH Aero website.

Contact
Heather Rosenow
Vice President, Global Marketing & Communications
mediarelations@fdhaero.com

FDH Aero Acquires BJG Electronics Group

Acquisition positions FDH Aero as a leading electronics products distributor, with newly added electrical and electronic component capabilities.

COMMERCE, CA, April 27th, 2023 – FDH Aero (“FDH”), a global provider of supply chain solutions for the aerospace and defense industry, has acquired BJG Electronics Group (“BJG”), a leading provider of interconnect and electromechanical products for the defense, commercial aerospace, and space end-markets.

Based in Ronkonkoma, NY, and founded in 1979, BJG serves both OEMs and aftermarket-services providers in the aerospace and defense industry. The acquisition of BJG broadens and deepens FDH Aero’s role in the aviation and defense supply chains, and will provide both FDH Aero and BJG customers access to a more expansive range of products and services.

“The combination of FDH Aero and BJG enhances our capabilities in aerospace and defense electronics and advances our vision of being the most trusted supply chain partner to our customers and our suppliers,” said Scott Tucker, Chief Executive Officer at FDH Aero. “With BJG, FDH Aero can provide an expanded product offering that improves supply chain efficiencies in a market that understands the strategic importance of supply availability and on-time performance.”

Following the acquisition of BJG, FDH Aero will establish FDH Aero Electronic Products Group (“FDH EPG” or “EPG”), a division that will focus on supply chain excellence in the electrical and electronic components product category, alongside our industry-leading hardware, chemical and consumable franchises for the aerospace, defense, and space end-markets. Mitch Enright, current President of Electro Enterprises, Inc., which was acquired by FDH in July 2022, will be named President of FDH EPG. As a unified division, FDH EPG will offer an industry-leading range of interconnect and electromechanical products and services.

“The establishment of the Electronic Products Group is a clear indication to our suppliers and customers that FDH Aero will maintain its focus on service, quality, and supply chain excellence,” noted Enright. “These efforts will allow us to better serve our customers and supplier partners while continuing to act as an integral piece of the total FDH Aero solution.”

Post-closing, BJG’s Chairman and CEO Glenn Davidson will transition into an active advisory role to support the integration. Day-to-day operations will continue to be led by the existing BJG team.

“Our BJG team is delighted to be joining with FDH EPG in forming what will be an industry leader focused on service excellence and product expertise. This transaction combines two premier providers of military and aerospace electronic interconnect products,” said Davidson. “I look forward to supporting the integration strategy and working closely with Scott, Mitch, and the entire FDH Aero team to continue to execute on our shared strategic vision.”

Kirkland & Ellis, Holland & Knight, and Crowell & Moring served as the legal advisors to FDH on the transaction.

Houlihan Lokey served as the exclusive financial advisor to BJG.

About FDH Aero
FDH Aero is a trusted global supply chain partner for aerospace and defense companies. With more than 55 years of experience, it specializes in c-class components that include hardware, electrical, chemical, and consumable products and services for global OEM and aftermarket customers. FDH is headquartered in Commerce, California, and has operations across North America, Europe, and Asia. Inclusive of the acquisition of BJG, FDH Aero now has locations in 14 countries across the globe, with more than 1,000 best-in-industry employees and over 650,000 square feet of inventory space.

For more information, please visit FDHAero.com.

About BJG Electronics Group
BJG Electronics Group is a value-added distributor and manufacturer of high-reliability electronic components headquartered in Ronkonkoma, New York. The company’s six locations in the US are certified to ISO9001:2015 & AS9100:2016 and are committed to delivering consistent, on-time delivery with its deep inventory of assembled and component products. With 32 franchised lines, over 300,000 unique part numbers, and 125,000 square feet of warehouse space, BJG’s comprehensive product offering provides standard and engineered solutions supporting harsh environment interconnect and electromechanical requirements. BJG is an approved supplier to the world’s leading defense, commercial aviation, and space OEMs. For more information, visit www.bjgelectronics.com.

About Audax Private Equity
Based in Boston and San Francisco, Audax Private Equity is a leading middle market investment firm with approximately $16 billion of assets under management, over 185 employees, and 85-plus investment professionals. Since its founding in 1999, the firm has invested in more than 160 platforms and 1,200 addon acquisitions. Through our disciplined Buy & Build approach, across six core industry verticals, Audax helps portfolio companies execute on organic and inorganic growth initiatives that fuel revenue expansion, optimize operations, and significantly increase equity value.

Audax Private Equity is a part of Audax Group, a leading alternative investment manager with approximately $36 billion of assets under management. For more information, visit AudaxPrivateEquity.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

Contact
Heather Rosenow
Vice President, Marketing & Communications
mediarelations@fdhaero.com

FDH Aero Appoints Ken Aso to Chief Operating Officer

Respected industry veteran brings two-decades of aerospace and defense operational expertise.

EL SEGUNDO, California, April 5, 2023 – FDH Aero (“FDH”), a global supply chain solutions provider for aerospace
and defense OEMs and aftermarket segments, today announces the appointment of industry veteran, Ken Aso as
Chief Operating Officer (“COO”).

Prior to joining FDH, Aso served as Partner and Senior Advisor at Oliver Wyman where he supported many leading
OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers and distribution service providers in the global aerospace and defense market. Prior to Oliver
Wyman, he served in various roles at Boeing Global Services including Managing Director of Global Services
Engineering, Maintenance and Mods Product Management and Managing Director of Commercial Spares Category
Management. He also served as Senior VP Corporate Strategy & Customer Development at StandardAero.

“Operational leadership is critical for our strategic initiatives,” said Scott Tucker, President and CEO of FDH Aero.
“Ken’s proven ability to combine his deep industry experience with his focus on execution will help us to advance our
key initiatives further and faster.”

Aso earned an MBA from The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth. He also graduated from Walla Walla University
with a BA in Business Administration.

About FDH Aero

FDH Aero is a trusted global supply chain partner for aerospace and defense. With more than 55 years of experience,
it specializes in c-class components that include hardware, electrical, chemical, and consumable products and services
for global OEM and aftermarket customers. FDH is headquartered in El Segundo, California, has operations across
North America, Europe and Asia, and employs more than 1,000 people globally.

For more information, please visit FDHAero.com.

Contact
Heather Rosenow
Vice President, Marketing & Communications
mediarelations@fdhaero.com

FDH Aero Announces Rebrand of Blue Sky Industries and Société AHE Inc

EL SEGUNDO, Calif, Feb. 1, 2023 – FDH Aero, a global supply chain solutions provider for aerospace and defense OEMs and aftermarket segments, today announced the rebranding of FDH Aero business units Blue Sky Industries (“Blue Sky”) and Société AHE Inc. (“AHE”), acquired in 2018 and 2020 respectively. As of today, Blue Sky and AHE will operate as FDH Aero.

The name changes are part of a deeper strategy within FDH Aero to better serve its customers with an integrated support structure. A unified platform and strong parent brand will be essential as FDH Aero continues to expand its global footprint, product breadth, trusted reputation and commitment to customer service. The strategic move also enables employees to quickly meet customer needs by simplifying procurement and empowering the business operations of its customers with easy access to the expanded product offering.

“Blue Sky and AHE are the first of our operating divisions to retire their original brand names as we listen to customers’ requirements and continue to evolve FDH Aero,” company CEO Scott Tucker said. “Our different business units are better together. We are focused on delivering the highest level of customer service in the industry and finding ways to help our supplier partners grow.”

FDH Aero acquired Blue Sky Industries in 2018. Since the acquisition, Blue Sky has been an integral part of the FDH Aero team, providing the company with a distribution arm for c-class parts to aerospace and defense manufacturing and maintenance/repair customers.

Meanwhile, AHE joined the FDH Aero team in 2020. The Montreal/France-based distributor of aerospace hardware for the rotorcraft market expanded FDH Aero’s reach with additional product, serving a diversified customer base across the globe. Since the acquisition, AHE’s industry position of serving blue-chip customers has been a significant complement to the FDH Aero family, accelerating the growth of the business unit itself and the entire company as a whole – all while continuing to provide high-quality service to its customers.

FDH Aero now has 28 locations in 14 countries across the globe, with more than 1,000 best-in-industry employees and upwards of 500,000 square feet of inventory space. FDH Aero, the third largest global supply chain company for aerospace and aviation, continues to outperform industry standards as the premier partner for all aerospace and defense supply chain needs.

About FDH Aero

FDH Aero is a trusted global supply chain partner for aerospace and defense. With more than 55 years of experience, we specialize in c-class components that include hardware, electrical, chemical, and consumable products and services for global OEM and Aftermarket customers. FDH Aero is headquartered in El Segundo, California, has operations across North America, Europe, and Asia, and employs more than 1,000 people globally.

For more information, please visit FDHAero.com. 

Contact
Heather Rosenow
Vice President, Marketing & Communications
mediarelations@fdhaero.com

FDH Aero Hires Industry Leader Jason Lewis for VP of Quality

Lewis joins FDH after a nearly two-decade tenure with leading aerospace company

EL SEGUNDO, Calif, Oct. 18, 2022 – FDH Aero (“FDH”), a global supply chain solutions provider for aerospace and defense OEMs and aftermarket segments, today announces the new hire of Jason Lewis as Vice President – Quality.

Lewis brings with him more than 20 years of quality and operational experience, a majority of which he spent at Boeing Distribution Services Inc., where he focused on streamlining operations to reduce operating costs and mutually improve profitability. Prior to joining FDH, Lewis served as Boeing’s director of supply chain quality.

“I am thrilled to have Jason join our team. He is uniquely qualified for this strategic role, and his combination of experience and leadership qualities ensure that he’s the right person to help us continue to expand and perform at a high level to keep our customers happy,” said Ryan Kinslow, COO of FDH Aero.

In his role, Lewis will lead the quality and compliance process across all FDH Aero businesses, reporting directly to Chief Operating Officer Ryan Kinslow. In addition to trade compliance, Jason will be optimizing and integrating our processes across the organization, to ensure that we deliver quality products that meets all of our diverse customer’s expectations.

“I am excited to take on this key role at FDH and help our team develop and see its best potential,” Lewis said. “Everyone is energized and ready to influence positive change. I hope to help improve upon the great service and extraordinary quality of work that’s already evident to me from my time getting to know the team.”

Formerly a committee member of both the FAA Suspected Unapproved Parts Program and ASA Quality Assurance Committee, Lewis currently sits on the board of directors for the Aviation Suppliers Association.

Lewis graduated from The University of Miami with a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering. He also earned an Airframe and Power Plant License from the Wentworth Institute of Technology, in Boston, Massachusetts.

About FDH Aero

FDH Aero is a trusted global supply chain partner for aerospace and defense. With more than 55 years of experience, we specialize in c-class components that include hardware, electrical, chemical, and consumable products and services for global OEM and Aftermarket customers. FDH is headquartered in El Segundo, CA, has operations across North America, Europe, and Asia, and employs more than 1,000 people globally.

Contacts
Heather Rosenow
Vice President, Marketing & Communications
mediarelations@fdhaero.com

Josh Skalniak
Lambert
jskalniak@lambert.com

FDH Aero completes acquisition of Electro Enterprises

EL SEGUNDO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–FDH Aero (“FDH”), a leading aerospace & defense supply chain solutions provider, today announced that it has acquired Electro Enterprises, Inc. (“Electro Enterprises” or “Electro”). The acquisition of Electro establishes FDH as a leader in aerospace & defense electrical & electronic components distribution, and positions FDH for accelerated growth.