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The Pilatus PC-12 turboprop has been highly successful since its initial certification back in 1994. The aircraft designed and manufactured by Pilatus Aircraft, boasts extreme flexibility, utility, and versatility. The cabin can be filled with passengers or cargo at high fuel-efficiency. With the rising cost of fuel, the benefit of having a single power plant instead of two makes this aircraft very desirable. Pilatus has had over 200 orders for the latest model of this aircraft. The PC-12 really has no real direct competition. Its closest competitor is the Beech King Air B200, which has two PT-6 engines instead of one. With that being said, the PC-12 is really in a niche all on its own. It is very unique in having a fast, pressurized short/rough field, single-engine turboprop.

Bell Helicopter Textron was founded in July of 1935. This company’s legacy began under the name Bell Aircraft Corporation by founder Larry Bell. The company was founded just prior to World War II and in 1942, their first full size helicopter, the Model 30, took flight.  From there they began their success in civil and military aviation. Today, they are headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas with their Chief Executive Officer John Garrison leading the way. Bell Helicopter has additional plant locations in Amarillo, Texas and Mirabel, Canada. Bell Helicopter is ISO 9001:2008 and AS9100:2009 Rev. C registered. According to the financial reports of 2013 Bell Helicopter was reported to earn revenue of $12,104 million. Bell Helicopter manufactures multiple helicopters. Each helicopter has its own purpose. They are broken down by category:

Piper Aircraft, Inc. is a general aviation aircraft manufacturer located in Vero Beach, Florida. The company was originally called the Taylor Brothers Aircraft Manufacturing Company but was renamed after William T. Piper purchased the company in 1937. In December 2011, Piper came under the direct ownership of the government of the Brunei Ministry of Finance.

Serving the world as one of the leading companies in the centrifugal pump industry, the Carver Pump Company has made it their priority to produce and manufacture solid, straightforward designs engineered to provide many years of lasting value and service. The Carver Pump Company started building their first pumps in the year of 1938 and since then, has developed their operations to include some of the most innovative pump development software and manufacturing equipment available. They are focused on obtaining the highest quality possible, both in their products as well as in their employees’ work. The Carver Pump Company was one of the first pump companies in America to receive ISO 9001:2008 Certification, a quality management standard which is designed to ensure that all of their products meet the needs of their customers. The Carver Pump Company has traditionally built pumps for oil, chemicals, and water for both the private and public sectors.

Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Parker Hannifin is a manufacture of motion and control technology products. The company was founded by Arthur L. Parker and started out as a general appliance manufacture. After going bankrupt in 1919, Arthur L. Parker restarted the company in 1924, focusing on pneumatic/hydraulic components and serving the automotive and aviation industry. Parker Hannifin is now a publically traded company that has over 300 manufacturing sites, 58,000 employees, and is a Fortune 500 company.

Headquartered in Wilmington, Massachusetts, Ametek Aerospace and Defense is a leading designer and manufacture of electronic components and electromechanical devices catering to the civil and military aerospace industries.

Textron, an industrial conglomerate that includes big-name aerospace companies such as Bell Helicopter and Cessna Aircraft, has also recently agreed to acquire Beechcraft as of December 26, 2013, in a deal valued at $1.4 billion. This sale, which was concluded in the beginning of 2014, also includes the discontinued Hawker jet product line. Textron has quieted critics that proclaimed the company the already too far in debt to acquire the Beechcraft business, which had over $3 billion in debt alone. This would bring Textron’s debt load past $4.4 billion, in addition to the $1.1 billion in loans that would be required to finance the sale.Although this does seem like bad news for shareholders, the acquisition is already looking like it will pay pidends in the long run. Beechcraft was just awarded a $127 million contract to the New Zealand Ministry of Defence in which it will supply 11 T-6C turboprop trainer aircraft as well as ground simulators, with delivery scheduled for 2016.

Cargotec, as you would think based on its company name, provides cargo material and equipment for cargo traffic ships, ports, terminals and more. They were originally founded in 1977 under the name Multilift Group. After a series of acquisitions, Cargotec was formed as a result of the de-merger of Kone Corporation from Cargotec in June 2005, forming a new KONE Corporation and Cargotec. KONE is made up of three business groups: Hiab, Kalmar and MacGregor. Hiab is the division in charge of whole load handling, spare parts and services.

Ingersoll Rand Co. Began their journey in 1871. They began under Ingersoll Rock Drill Company is formed and later merged with a Sergeant Drill company in 1888 to from Ingersoll-Sergeant Drill Company. Finally, in 1905 they merged with the Rand Drill Company to form the current Ingersoll Rand Company. One year later they were listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol IR. Along the years they have acquired over 20 companies. They operate 67 plants worldwide and have their headquarters located in Davidson, North Carolina, United States. The current CEO of Ingersoll Rand is Michael W. Lamach. He received a Bachelor of Engineering from Michigan State University and a Masters in Business Administration from Duke University School of Business. As of December 2013 they were looking at revenues exceeding $12,350 million dollars and their stock can currently be purchased at $59.60 per share. Ingersoll Rand Co. Focuses on improving comfort and quality of air in homes and buildings, transportations of perishable items, and increasing overall productivity and efficiency. With over one hundred years in the business, it’s no wonder they are a company’s customers have learned to trust. They have multiple brands and subsidiaries which include:

Aerofit, LLC was founded in 1968 by Robert F. Peterjohn. The company began its legacy with a single Clausing engine lathe, which is a part that is used to rotate a tool used particularly for an engine. Over the years, their product line has grown. The machining of products and the finishing of most products is done in house. Aerofit Products and APT, a hydro-mechanical testing laboratory established in 1972, remained in the Peterjohn family until 2004. That year Aerofit was sold to Jordan Law and Dave Werner. The company currently resides in Fullerton, California in a 67,000 square ft. building.

OMEGA Engineering Inc. was founded in 1962. Their success began with manufacturing thermocouples, which is a temperature regulating device typically found on devices like thermostats, gas powered appliances, flame sensors and more.  Today OMEGA offers over 100,000 products used to regulate such things as humidity, pressure, flow, and pH levels. OMEGA products can be applied to a multitude of industries, which includes the automation, environmental, process control, test and measurement, lab equipment, wireless industries and more. Products are calibrated and tested in a quality control test center. In order to satisfy customer needs, they have received an ISO9001 Quality certification. They also offer an above standard warranty with a “Loaner Program” which allows them to send customers replacement products while their device is being serviced and no cost for 1year.

Teledyne Reynolds Inc. is a pision within Teledyne Technologies, which is a manufacturing firm that focuses on providing materials for the aerospace, industrial, medical, and military industries, among others. The company is currently publicly-traded at the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol TDY, with stock prices at $95.30 as of May 2013. Teledyne Technology operates under four major segments: Aerospace and Defense Electronics, Digital Imaging, Engineered Systems and Instrumentation. Teledyne Reynolds Inc. falls under the aerospace and defense category of Teledyne Technologies. Teledyne Reynolds was founded in 1948 out of Culver City California. Since then, the headquarters has moved to Thousand Oaks, California and the company has pided into three pisions, a subsidiary in the US and manufacturing subsidiaries in the UK and Switzerland. The three pisions developed have been titled Connector Products pision, Electro-Ceramic Products pision and the Capacitor Products pision. They specialize in high voltage interconnectors and custom interconnector designs.

Korry Electronics is an Esterline owned company was founded in 1937 by former Boeing engineer, Boris Korry. They specialize in switches, indicators, displays, filters, lighting and more. Esterline is a manufacturing company that specializes in aerospace and defense industries. In their first quarter of the fiscal year for 2014 they have earnings of $30.1 million and 505 million in sales. They supply parts for defense, aerospace and other industries. With a company being this large is only natural for them to take advantage of other principle markets which is why they own Korry Electronics.

C&D Aerospace Competence : C&D Aerospace is a leading manufacturer of cabin interiors. In 2005 they were acquired by Zodiac Aerospace. Zodiac Aerospace is a leading distributor in equipment and other systems for commercial and business aircraft and this includes helicopters. A primary focus of theirs is also aircraft safety.  Zodiac Aerospace cabin and structures division is global business that is determined to have the most innovative, safe, modern and comfortable interiors to provide an enjoyable flying experience for their customers. Zodiac Aerospace Cabin and Structured division currently have over 6,000 people employed worldwide. When it comes to cabin structures their philosophy is driven around increasing reliability, simple installation, baggage space and using lightweight materials.

Bristol Industries – Delivering Nuts and Screws for Multifarious Industries : Bristol Industries was established in October of 1976. The initial products Bristol began manufacturing were socket-head cap screws for the general industrial market. That same year, Bristol began manufacturing self-locking nuts for Pratt and Whitney, General Electric, Allison Engines and Rolls Royce PLC.

A Global Leader in Precision Mechanical Products : Bowmar, serving the aerospace and defense industries, is a preferred choice in electromechanical and electronic systems/subsystems, high-reliability interface products and precision gear assemblies.

Blair Companies: Trusted Source for Custom Signs and More - Blair Companies was founded in 1959 by Donald Devor. Blair Companies is a composition of many companies that have been either established or acquired over the years. Some examples would be Blair Electric and Service Company, Blair Sign Company, Blair Fixtures & Millwork and others. In total Blair contains two-dozen types of businesses. All in all this company specializes in architectural imaging, signs, fixtures and lighting. Collectively, Blair employs over 1,700 employees in their multiple sales offices across the nation. Blair Companies currently manages offices in Birmingham, Chicago, Los Angeles, Philadelphia and Tampa along with North, Central and South America, Asia and other regions across the world. Currently their revenues exceed $430 million.

Oldest Test Equipment Company in the United States: Bemco Inc., a California Manufacturer of environmental test chambers, was established in 1951. With a noticeably more perse product line than any other US manufacturer, Bemco is the number one manufacturer of factory assembled Space Simulators and Thermal Vacuum Systems. They are the absolute market leaders in both volume and quantity.

Barnes Group Inc.: Possess 150 Years of Strong Industry Experience: Established in 1857 under the name Associated Springs by Wallace Barnes in Bristol, Connecticut, Barnes Group Inc. has strived to manufacture quality industrial and aerospace components. They originally began by making springs for clocks and hoop skirts for dresses and in 1914 they moved on to creating steel and springs in 1957 and later on manufactured aerospace and plastic parts. Their name eventually changed from Associated Spring Corporation to Barnes Group Inc. Their parts have been known to be used in the manufacturing, technology, transportation, industrial, communication and aviation industries. Barnes Group Inc. parts were even trusted to land on the moon with Apollo 11 in 1969.

The New GaugeCalHP from Ametek: With sales of $3.5 billion dollars, Ametek is a leading global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices. Ametek consists of two operating groups: electronic instruments and electromechanical. The electronic instrument segment consists of making instruments for monitoring, testing, calibrating and displaying instruments for markets such as aerospace, power and industrial markets worldwide. The electromechanical segment that Ametek offers consist of supplying electrical interconnects, technical motors and systems and electrical motors for floor care and other specialty applications.