Since its founding in 1989, Primus Aerospace has built its identity around high-complexity manufacturing for aerospace and defense programs. The company is known for handling exotic alloys and exacting tolerances, supporting customers from early prototypes through high-volume production. Its 24/7 operations span four major geographies and produce roughly 500,000 pounds of product each month.
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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
IGS Aerospace and Defense, LLCBuilt on a manufacturing legacy dating to 1961, IGS Aerospace & Defense makes precision-machined and waterjet-cut components for aerospace, defense, and other demanding industries. Its large-format waterjet capacity handles oversized parts without heat-affected zones, while advanced CNC operations support complex geometries and tight tolerances. The company operates under PRI-certified ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D quality management systems, with documented inspection and traceability throughout production.MEADOWLANDS, PA
Merit IndustriesFounded as a garage machine tool and die shop in 1966, Erie’s Merit Industries now precision-machines close-tolerance, complex-geometry components for aerospace and defense, with a particular focus on high-performance superalloys. Its 25,000-square-foot facility combines in-house tooling and engineering with rigorous inspection, supporting both small and large production runs. Merit is AS9100 Rev D certified and ITAR registered.ERIE, PA
Apollo American IncFounded in 1989, Apollo American manufactures precision turned and milled components for aerospace and defense programs from its 40,000-square-foot facility in Mentor, Ohio. The company’s work supports mission-critical applications, with capabilities spanning prototype work through high-volume production and tolerances as precise as ±0.0005 inches. Apollo American has maintained an average customer relationship of more than 25 years and holds AS9100 Rev D and ISO 9001 certifications, along with ITAR compliance and Joint Certification Program status.MENTOR, OH