Founded in 1849 as a hardware supply store in Los Angeles, Ducommun is California’s oldest company and today manufactures engineered electronic and structural solutions for aerospace, defense, space, and industrial customers. Its business includes complex electronic assemblies and large contoured aerostructures, supported by engineering and manufacturing operations.
Ducom AerospaceFor more than three decades, Ducom Aerospace has engineered and manufactured precision components, assemblies and integrated systems for the space and aviation industries. With offices in New York and Groningen and three production locations in Bangalore, the company has also produced parts for defense and robotics applications, including recognizable space missions. Ducom Aerospace holds ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D certifications, supporting its focus on controlled quality from design through assembly and testing.BOHEMIA, NY
Applied Aerospace & DefenseWith more than 120 years of manufacturing heritage, Applied Aerospace & Defense designs and vertically manufactures complex hardware and mission-critical systems for space and defense platforms. Its nationwide operation supports work from rapid prototypes through large-scale production and aftermarket sustainment, with particular depth in spacecraft structures, advanced materials and airborne systems. Applied operates 11 facilities across six states and employs more than 1,300 skilled professionals.CINCINNATI, OH
General Tool CompanyFounded in Reading, Ohio, in 1947, General Tool Company is a third-generation, family-owned manufacturer of precision hardware and systems for demanding aerospace and defense programs. Its work ranges from aircraft-engine and space hardware to large naval power-generation systems, supported by more than 400,000 square feet across four nearby facilities. Now an Aeron Defense company, GTC retains a distinctive Cincinnati manufacturing legacy while expanding its capacity for complex, mission-critical work.CINCINNATI, OH
Solestra GroupWith a collective history of more than 100 years, Solestra Group unites specialized manufacturing businesses serving demanding aerospace and defense programs across three North American hubs. The group has grown to more than 360 employees at six sites, supporting customers from new product development through production and sustainment, with AERO Engineering carrying more than 75 years of experience in mission-critical aircraft spares.WILLOW GROVE, PA