Dayton T. Brown

Name

Dayton T. Brown

Legal name

Dayton T. Brown, Inc.

Website

https://dtb.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Dayton T. Brown (DTB) is a 75-year-old, US-owned independent testing, engineering, technical publications, and mission systems company headquartered in Bohemia, NY, serving aerospace, defense, space, government, and rail customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aerospace & Defense Testing Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (541380), Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Military Aerospace Ground Support Equipment (GSE) & Test Systems (IMABAMAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Rolling Stock Testing, Inspection & Certification (NDT, commissioning, compliance) (TLAKAIAM)

Keywords

• Aerospace testing services
• Environmental qualification testing
• EMI EMC testing
• Defense engineering services
• Technical publication services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bohemia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Testing & Engineering Services: DTB generates revenue primarily through fee-for-service testing contracts and engineering service engagements. Services include environmental testing, dynamics/vibration testing, EMI/EMC testing, structural testing, ballistics testing, battery testing, optical testing, ordnance release testing, and safety testing. Revenue is earned on a per-project, contract, or blanket-order basis, consistent with government and commercial contracting models.
2. Technical Publications Services: Fee-based technical documentation services including authoring, illustration, legacy data conversion, IETMs, 3D model-based enterprise documentation, and S1000D compliance services. Delivered as project-based or retainer engagements.
3. Product Support & Logistics: Logistics management information, product support analysis, level of repair analysis, provisioning, and maintenance planning services billed as consulting or project engagements.
4. Mission Systems (Mobile SCIFs and Satellite Containers): Design, production, and integration revenue from custom mission-critical products including mobile SCIFs, satellite shipping containers, and aircraft/ground systems modifications for DoD programs.
5. SBIR/R&D Contracts: Small Business Innovation Research contract revenue from government agencies supporting R&D in areas including landing gear bushing installations, alternative fatigue testing methods, hydrogen embrittlement testing, and Navy SBIR grants.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Dayton T. Brown, Inc. (DTB) is an independent U.S.-owned testing and engineering organization that delivers comprehensive environmental, dynamics/vibration, EMI/EMC, structural, ballistics, battery, optical, and ordnance release testing, along with metallurgical analysis, reverse engineering, design engineering, and SBIR R&D support for aerospace, defense, space, and government clients. The company complements its core testing services with three additional business lines: Technical Publications (S1000D-compliant authoring, IETMs, 3D Model-Based Enterprise documentation), Product Support & Logistics (LMI, PSA, LORA/PPL, maintenance planning), and Mission Systems (mobile SCIFs, satellite shipping containers, and aircraft/ground system modifications).

Product overview

Dayton T. Brown, Inc. (DTB) operates as a diversified technology services company with four core divisions offering testing, engineering, technical publications, product support/logistics, and mission systems. The Testing & Engineering Division provides comprehensive testing services (environmental, dynamics/vibration, EMI/EMC, structural, ballistics, battery, optical, ordnance release, safety) alongside engineering support (metallurgical analysis, inspections, reverse engineering, structural analysis, R&D/SBIR, design engineering, machining). The Technical Publications Division offers S1000DConnect, authoring, illustrations, data conversions, IETMs, 3D/MBE, and training services. The Product Support & Logistics Division provides LMI, PSA, LORA/PPL, maintenance planning, and logistics consulting. The Mission Systems Division delivers mobile SCIFs, satellite shipping containers, and aircraft/ground systems modifications. The company serves aerospace, defense, space, government, rail, maritime, automotive, heavy equipment, medical, and electric propulsion markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Testing & Engineering Division Comprehensive testing and engineering services for aerospace, defense, space, and government clients, including environmental, dynamics/vibration, EMI/EMC, structural, ballistics, battery, optical, ordnance release, and safety & survival equipment testing, plus metallurgical & materials analysis, inspection, reverse engineering, structural & stress analysis, R&D/SBIR support, design engineering, and machining.
• Technical Publications Division Turnkey technical publication services including S1000DConnect implementation, authoring, technical illustrations & graphics, legacy & data conversions, Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs), 3D & Model-Based Enterprise (MBE) documentation, training, and the CONNECT Series for logistics and technical publications setup.
• Product Support & Logistics Division Comprehensive logistics and product support services including Logistics Management Information (LMI), Product Support Analysis (PSA), Level of Repair Analysis & Provisioning (LORA/PPL), Maintenance Planning & Reliability, LogCONNECT consulting, and logistics deliverables.
• Mission Systems Division Custom design, production, and integration of mobile & portable SCIFs (Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities), satellite shipping containers, material procurement support, and aircraft and ground systems modifications for DoD programs including MQ-4C Triton RQL support.

Quantifiable outcome

• Automated screening of over 100,000 sealed assemblies at 0.25% accuracy
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers22 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor, flagship and significant.

• SpaceXcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 June 2026DTB provides comprehensive testing services for SpaceX spacecraft programs including vibration, acoustic, mass properties, and EMI testing to support launch vehicle qualification and spacecraft certification.
• Blue OrigincoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 June 2026DTB has been recognized as Blue Origin's Small Business of the Year, providing testing services for next-generation space technologies and next-generation space programs.
• Lockheed MartincoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 June 2026DTB serves as a key testing partner for Lockheed Martin, providing structural, dynamics, and environmental testing for aerospace defense programs including aircraft and spacecraft systems.
• AirbuscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 June 2026DTB provides testing and certification services for Airbus aircraft and space systems, supporting both commercial and defense aerospace programs.
• House Homeland Security CommitteeminorOthers · 2 June 2026Chairman Andrew Garbarino visited DTB's Bohemia facility on March 20, 2026, to highlight the company's national security contributions and regional economic impact. DTB expressed interest in continued collaboration to sustain and grow the domestic defense industrial base.
• Missile Defense Agency (MDA)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2025DTB was awarded the $151B SHIELD IDIQ contract supporting the Golden Dome missile defense system. DTB is actively involved in the Advanced Structural Integrity and Pressure (ASIP) Test Center for missile defense programs and is expanding facilities in Huntsville and Merritt Island to serve MDA.
• AstroboticcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2025DTB performed the Peregrine Lunar Lander test campaign including vibration, acoustic noise, mass properties, and EMI testing, completing ahead of schedule for Astrobotic's lunar mission.
• BoeingcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Boeing conducts test witnessing at DTB facilities alongside FAA certifiers for major aerospace testing programs, demonstrating high-trust relationship.
• US Navy (PMA-262)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025DTB's Mission Systems division supported deployment of Mobile Remote Quick Look (RQL) trailer from Dover AFB to support MQ-4C Triton Orbit 1 operations and 7th Fleet standup in Guam — the first out-of-country deployment for the Triton RQL.
• SikorskycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 May 2024DTB has earned Sikorsky's trust since 2011, completing large-scale complicated test programs including CH-53K King Stallion, CH-148, and RAIDER X rotorcraft. DTB received VFS Supplier Excellence Award recognizing this relationship.
• FEAM AerominorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Memorandum of Understanding signed for MRO (Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul) and aviation services collaboration.
• BauerminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Memorandum of Understanding signed for potential collaboration in relevant market sectors.
• Raytheon Intelligence & SpacecoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2023DTB is an Approved EAGLE Partner providing Raytheon Intelligence & Space with training and conversion services to support EAGLE/EPS software training and project implementations, including LPD, technical publication support, EPS authoring training, technical writing, and conversion services.
• NYC Transit (NYCT)significantStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Research partner conducting ongoing studies on energy efficiency, wheel/rail patch interaction, and data acquisition to improve energy usage and sustainability in transportation, including regenerative braking energy capture research.
• Metro-North RailroadsignificantStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2019Contract awarded to support PTC systems with a 2000 sq. ft. dedicated lab for federally mandated Positive Train Control testing, serving railroads and suppliers with qualification testing, diagnosis, and troubleshooting of PTC communications systems.
• SartoriussignificantStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Partnership for pharmaceutical packaging testing and development, including design of extreme low temperature (-80°C) storage chambers, inclined impact testing, seismic vibration, altitude, and drop testing for Celsius FFT bulk drug substance containers supporting COVID-19 vaccine distribution.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• CSA Group: Global testing, inspection, and certification organization serving industrial, aerospace, and rail markets. Comparable to DTB in providing standards-based testing and certification across safety-critical industries.
• SGS: World-leading testing, inspection, and certification company with broad aerospace and industrial testing offerings. Comparable to DTB in providing testing and certification services across regulated industries including aerospace and defense.
• UL LLC (Underwriters Laboratories): Global safety science and certification organization with aerospace and defense testing capabilities. Comparable to DTB in providing independent third-party testing, certification, and standards-compliance services.
• TÜV SÜD: Global testing, inspection, certification, and training provider with aerospace and rail testing practices. Comparable to DTB in providing accredited testing services for safety-critical industries including aerospace and rail.
• Intertek: Global testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) giant serving aerospace, defense, energy, and industrial markets. Comparable to DTB as a much larger incumbent TIC with overlapping aerospace/defense testing capabilities.
• Bureau Veritas: Global TIC firm with aerospace, marine, rail, and industrial testing capabilities. Comparable to DTB's diversified testing footprint across rail, aerospace, defense, and industrial sectors.

Direct peers

• Marvin Test Solutions: Specializes in military and aerospace test and measurement solutions including flight-line test, ATE, and PXI-based platforms. Comparable to DTB's defense-focused test engineering portfolio and DoD prime customer base.
• Astronics Test Systems: Provides automated test equipment and test program sets for avionics, communications, and defense electronics. Comparable to DTB in serving aerospace/defense customers with mission-critical electrical and electronic test solutions.
• Aegis Technologies Group: Engineering services and test provider focused on DoD and aerospace customers, including simulation, modeling, and qualification testing. Comparable to DTB as a defense-adjacent engineering and test services firm serving government programs.
• National Technical Systems (NTS) / Element Materials Technology: Element acquired NTS to form one of the largest independent aerospace and defense testing laboratory networks in the U.S. Directly comparable to DTB across environmental, dynamics, EMI/EMC, structural, and ballistics testing for primes and DoD programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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