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

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

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

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

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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.

El SEGUNDO, Calif. – FDH Aero (“FDH”), a leading distributor of aerospace hardware, replacement parts, electronic components, and chemicals, today announced the appointment of industry veteran Eric Strafel to the FDH Board of Directors.