Founded in 1927 by Frank “C”hampion and Dewey “B”arber, Cee-Bee® develops industrial chemical formulations for aircraft cleaning, surface finishing, inspection and overhaul. The company began with steam-assisted cleaners for heavy carbon deposits before shifting into proprietary aviation maintenance chemistry after World War II, and today serves commercial and military aviation through the McGean® family of companies and offices in the United States, United Kingdom, Singapore and China. Its aviation products conform to requirements from aircraft manufacturers, the military and Aerospace Materials Specifications, with McGean’s quality system certified to ISO 9001.
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AS 9100:2016 — United States
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ISO 9001:2015 — United Kingdom
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ISO 14001:2015 — United Kingdom
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ISO 9001:2015 — Singapore
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Celeste Industries CorporationFounded by the Granville family in Wilton, Connecticut, in 1946, Celeste Industries Corporation develops specialty cleaning, maintenance and odor-control chemicals for the aviation and rail industries. The company’s roots in perfume, aerosol and stick-cologne technology evolved into toilet chemicals for military aircraft and, eventually, a broad range of solutions used by commercial airlines and railways worldwide. Now an ITW company, Celeste works with airlines and aircraft OEMs to develop tested, water-based formulations for demanding cabin and fleet-maintenance tasks.EASTON, MD
Nuvite Chemical CompoundsFor more than 75 years, Nuvite Chemical Compounds has been known for helping aviation professionals maintain aircraft appearance and performance. Now a division of Universal Photonics, the Central Islip company supports commercial carriers, FBOs, and maintenance operations with specialized cleaning and polishing solutions, backed by field application expertise.CENTRAL ISLIP, NY
Mirandy Products, LLCMirandy Products develops specialty chemical cleaning and maintenance products, with a particular foothold in aviation alongside industrial and facilities markets. The company began more than 50 years ago serving New York’s industrial and facilities-maintenance needs, then entered aviation by developing lavatory fluid for Pan Am Airlines. Mirandy now ships its products through a global distributor network and operates with AS9120B and ISO 9001:2015-certified quality processes.SOUTH HEMPSTEAD, NY
Chautauqua Chemicals Co., IncFounded in 1951, Chautauqua Chemicals Co., Inc. develops and manufactures industrial cleaning, degreasing, and rust-preventative chemicals for manufacturing processes at its Ashville, New York facility. Through its Miraclean and Chautauqua Metal Finishing Supply divisions, the company also serves metal-finishing customers as a distributor of related equipment and supplies. Its technical staff supports customers ranging from small job shops to Fortune 500 companies, with in-house testing and custom formulation available for specific process needs.ASHVILLE, NY