Name

Adams Rite Aerospace

Legal name

Adams Rite Aerospace Inc.

Website

https://araero.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1896

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aerospace Components Manufacturing

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413), Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing (33641)

SIC

Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728)

akta.pro primary industry

Aerospace Interior Materials & Components (Cabin) (IMABANAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Military Avionics, Mission Computers & Flight Controls (IMABAMAE), Aerospace Actuation, Hydraulics & Pneumatics Components (IMABANAC)

Keywords

• Aerospace components manufacturing
• Aircraft hardware systems
• Flight control systems
• Cockpit security systems
• Aircraft water systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Fullerton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Aerospace Components and Systems Sales: Adams Rite Aerospace designs, manufactures, and sells custom aerospace components and systems including cockpit security systems, door latching systems, flight controls, fluid control/water systems, interior/exterior hardware, oxygen systems, and Touchfree™ lavatory products. Revenue is generated through direct sales to aerospace manufacturers and operators, supported by global distribution partners.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Adams Rite Aerospace designs and manufactures custom aerospace components and systems for commercial, executive, and military aircraft. Its offerings include Touchfree™ touchless lavatory products, cockpit security door locking systems, door latching systems, flight controls (throttle quadrants, control grips/yokes, speed brakes, flap/spoiler controls), aircraft water systems (faucets, valves, water heaters, shower systems), oxygen systems, and interior/exterior hardware. The company holds FAA, EASA, and AS9100D certifications and operates an in-house testing laboratory.

Product overview

Adams Rite Aerospace is a custom aerospace components and systems manufacturer specializing in touchless lavatory products (Touchfree™ brand), cockpit security systems, door latching systems, flight controls, fluid control and water systems, oxygen systems, and interior/exterior hardware. The company offers over 4,500 unique part numbers serving commercial, executive, and military aviation markets. Products are sold as distinct hardware product lines rather than a unified software platform, with key offerings including Touchfree™ lavatory products (faucets, waste flaps, flush switches), cockpit door locking systems and modules, passenger and cargo door latches, flight control components (throttle quadrants, speed brakes, flap/spoiler controls, control grips), water system components (faucets, spigots, drains, valves, water heaters, shower systems), oxygen tanks and regulators, and aircraft hardware. The company operates from Fullerton, CA with over 200 employees and maintains FAA, EASA, and AS9100D certifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Touchfree™: Touchless lavatory products including faucets, waste flaps, and flush switches for aircraft lavatories.
• Calcium Reduction Module (CRM)

Products and services

• Touchfree™ Faucet Patent-pending lightweight touchless faucet with infrared sensing technology, available in wall-mount and deck-mount configurations, MTBUR >60K flight hours, 7W power consumption, 0.5 kg weight, for aircraft lavatory installations.
• Touchfree™ Waste Flap Touchless waste disposal flap with proprietary sensor technology, cross-platform compatible with Boeing and Airbus aircraft, MTBUR >30K flight hours, 30W power consumption, 1.1 kg weight.
• Touchfree™ Flush Switch Touchless toilet flush switch using infrared technology for hands-free activation, with manual override; MTBUR >40K flight hours, 2W power consumption, 1.3 kg weight.
• Cockpit Door Locking Systems Industry-standard cockpit door locking systems for commercial aircraft and business/regional jets, featuring deadbolt with increased bolt travel and electro-mechanical door latch (EMDL) designed to eliminate accidental lockout.
• Cockpit Door Modules Complete cockpit security modules featuring door bolting system, decompression deceleration device, bullet-proof flap release mechanism, and door damper.
• Passenger Door Latch Systems Versatile passenger door latch systems for helicopter and fixed-wing aircraft featuring multi-point mechanisms, synchronized interior/exterior handles, and planetary gear design for secure operation.
• Cargo Compartment Latches Heavy-duty cargo compartment latches for large freighter and executive aircraft with optional locking, single key code, dual-side operation, and high-force seal compression for airtight closure.
• Throttle Quadrants Custom-designed aircraft throttle quadrants with mechanical, electro-mechanical, fly-by-wire with mechanical back-up, and completely fly-by-wire options for various aircraft applications.
• Speed Brakes Custom-engineered aerospace speed brake systems with electrical interlock through landing gear, lockable actuator, back drive prevention, and friction drag integration for enhanced pilot control.
• Flap & Spoiler Controls Versatile flap and spoiler control systems with integrated or separate unit designs, gated cams for exact settings, and fly-by-wire solutions for Learjet aircraft.
• Control Grips & Yokes Electro-mechanical control grips and yokes with over 50 years of design expertise, used in aircraft including U-2, C-130, C-141, Beech 400A, and Saab 340, featuring customizable ergonomics and multiple integrated functions.
• Aircraft Faucets Aircraft faucets with over 80 years of design experience, available in mechanical, infrared, electronic, and timed faucet options, installed on virtually every major commercial and business jet platform worldwide.
• Aircraft Spigots Aircraft galley spigots with stainless steel or brass chrome-plated bodies, corrosion-resistant springs, and push-button operation for efficient water management.
• Aircraft Sink Drains Mechanical and electronic sink drains for commercial, executive, and military transport aircraft with over 60 years of experience; all drains are DO-160 tested.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 45,000 cockpit door systems installed on aircraft worldwide
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and regional.

• WencorcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWencor is the authorized distributor for Adams Rite Aerospace products covering Americas, Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Japan. They provide aftermarket spares and Aircraft on Ground (AOG) support with a 24/7 hotline (+1 888 864 0462).
• TopcastcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTopcast is the authorized distributor for Adams Rite Aerospace products covering Asia Pacific region (except Japan). They provide AOG support via hotline (+852 2305 4111) and email ([email protected]).
• IPT (Integrated Procurement Technologies)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIPT serves as the military distribution partner for Adams Rite Aerospace, providing global non-U.S. military spares.
• Singapore Component SolutionsregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized repair station located in Singapore for Adams Rite Aerospace products, providing regional maintenance and repair support.
• ReheatregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReheat is the authorized repair station for Adams Rite Aerospace covering Europe and UK regions, providing comprehensive repair and overhaul services.
• Roeder CSC FZCOregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRoeder CSC FZCO is the authorized repair station for Adams Rite Aerospace covering Middle East & Africa regions.
• AML Company (Topcast Shanghai)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAML Company, operating as Topcast Shanghai, is the authorized repair station for Adams Rite Aerospace covering the Shanghai region in China.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• HEICO: Aerospace parts manufacturer (FAA-PMA parts and electronic technologies) supplying both OEM and aftermarket customers. Comparable niche-aerospace component focus and aftermarket-heavy revenue mix.
• Moog Inc. Designs and manufactures precision motion control products including flight control systems, actuators, and cockpit controls. Direct overlap with Adams Rite's flight controls and actuation/dome-cam product lines for commercial and military aerospace.
• TransDigm Group: Designs and manufactures proprietary aerospace components including flight controls, cockpit/security hardware, and proprietary specialty parts. Highly comparable business model focused on sole-source, mission-critical aerospace subsystems sold to OEMs and aftermarket.
• Triumph Group: Aerospace structures and components manufacturer serving commercial, business, and military markets with proprietary parts. Comparable scale and ship-set + aftermarket mix to a niche commercial/military component supplier.
• Latecoere: Aerospace Tier 1 focused on aircraft doors, cabin structures, and cockpit/cabin interconnect. Directly comparable to Adams Rite's door latching systems and interior/exterior hardware product lines.
• Diehl Aviation: Supplies aircraft cabin interiors, lavatory modules, water systems, and lighting. Closest like-for-like competitor in the touchless lavatory and cabin interior hardware categories where Adams Rite's Touchfree™ and water systems compete.

Broad incumbents

• Collins Aerospace (RTX): Major Tier 1 across flight controls, avionics, and cabin systems including lavatories and oxygen. Largest broad incumbent competing for the same OEM slots Adams Rite occupies, but with broader system-of-system scope.
• Meggitt (Parker Hannifin): Now part of Parker, supplies aerospace sensing, fluid control, and actuation systems including flight control components. Comparable product overlap especially in actuation and fluid management for aircraft OEM and aftermarket.
• Crane Aerospace & Electronics: Supplies a portfolio of aerospace sensing, utility, fluid management, and electronic solutions for commercial and military platforms. Overlaps with Adams Rite's valve, fluid, and sensing positions in the cabin and utility subsystems.
• Eaton Aerospace: Tier 1 supplier of aerospace fluid power, fuel, and cockpit systems with significant overlap to Adams Rite's valves and fluid control products. Much larger organization but operates in directly adjacent product categories.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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