Mhd-Rockland

What Mhd-Rockland does

MHD-ROCKLAND is a Canadian aerospace sustainment and distribution company founded in 1981 and headquartered in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Quebec, with 101–250 employees. The company supplies fixed-wing aircraft parts and repair services, primarily to military operators of legacy platforms including the C-130 Hercules and P-3 Orion. Its offering spans aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO), propeller MRO delivered through its 2022-acquired Washington State subsidiary Northwest Propeller Service, and authorized global distribution of QinetiQ U.S.'s LAST Armor Lightweight Armor (LWA) — a next-generation ballistic protection system marketed for military and humanitarian missions.

The company operates a dual business model. The first stream is hardware distribution of aircraft parts and specialized systems such as the LWA ballistic armor, monetized through direct hardware sales. The second stream is professional services revenue from aircraft and propeller MRO work performed in-house and through the Northwest Propeller Service facility. The go-to-market motion is channel-based: MHD-ROCKLAND functions as an authorized distributor and sustainment partner, leveraging long-standing relationships with military fleet operators worldwide to deliver both parts and repair services. Pricing is not publicly disclosed, consistent with a B2B defense contracting posture where transactions are quote-based and program-driven.

Financially, no revenue, ownership, leadership, or funding data is publicly disclosed. The company's growth posture over the past four years is best characterized as acquirive-plus-partnership: the 2022 Northwest Propeller Service acquisition extended MRO capabilities into the U.S., and the February 2026 QinetiQ LWA distribution agreement introduced a new product category with global reach. No AI/ML capabilities, software products, or digital platform elements are evidenced in the available data.

Name

Mhd-Rockland

Website

https://mhdrockland.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

MHD-ROCKLAND is a Canadian aerospace sustainment and distribution company supplying fixed-wing aircraft parts, MRO, and propeller repair services — primarily to military operators of C-130 Hercules and P-3 Orion fleets — and serving as global authorized distributor of QinetiQ U.S.'s LAST Armor Lightweight Armor.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aerospace Parts and Sustainment Services

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Ship Building and Repairing (336611)

SIC

Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728)

akta.pro primary industry

Military Aircraft MRO & Depot Maintenance (IMABALAN)

Keywords

• Aerospace parts distribution
• Aircraft sustainment services
• Propeller maintenance repair
• Military aircraft components
• Ballistic armor systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Sainte-anne-de-bellevue

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Parts Distribution: Distribution of aircraft parts including fixed-wing components and specialized systems like ballistic armor to military operators.
2. Aircraft Repair Services: Aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul services including propeller maintenance, repair, and overhaul capabilities expanded through the acquisition of Northwest Propeller Service.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Core offering

MHD-ROCKLAND is a supplier of fixed-wing aircraft parts and sustainment services for military fleet operators. It distributes next-generation ballistic protection systems (including QinetiQ U.S.'s LAST Armor Lightweight Armor) and provides aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul including propeller MRO through its acquired Northwest Propeller Service brand, serving operators of platforms such as the C-130 Hercules and P-3 Orion.

Product overview

MHD-ROCKLAND is a supplier of fixed-wing aircraft parts and services. The company operates as a distribution and sustainment provider, offering aircraft repair services including propeller maintenance, repair, and overhaul (through its acquired Northwest Propeller Service brand), as well as distributing next-generation ballistic protection systems like the QinetiQ LAST Armor Lightweight Armor. The company leverages its expertise and existing relationships with operators of critical military fleets including the C-130 Hercules and P-3 Orion.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Aircraft Repair Services Fixed-wing aircraft parts and services including maintenance, repair, and overhaul capabilities for critical military fleets such as C-130 Hercules and P-3 Orion.
• Northwest Propeller Service Washington State-based propeller maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services for aircraft, acquired by MHD-ROCKLAND to expand its aircraft repair capabilities.
• LAST Armor Lightweight Armor (LWA) Next-generation ballistic protection system offering up to 50% weight savings and a modular field-replaceable design; distributed by MHD-ROCKLAND for military and humanitarian missions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 50% weight savings in ballistic armor systems compared to conventional alternatives

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• QinetiQ U.S.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 16 February 2026MHD-ROCKLAND has been named an authorized distributor of QinetiQ U.S.'s LAST Armor Lightweight Armor (LWA), a next-generation ballistic protection system. The partnership aims to expand global access to the armor, which offers up to 50% weight savings and modular field-replaceable design for military and humanitarian missions. MHD-R's sustainment expertise and existing relationships with operators of critical military fleets like the C-130 Hercules and P-3 Orion made it an ideal distribution partner.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• HEICO: U.S.-listed aerospace parts manufacturer and distributor (Flight Support Group) with a broad aftermarket portfolio spanning thousands of PMA parts. Operates in MHD-Rockland's distribution lane but at much greater scale and breadth.
• TransDigm Group: U.S.-listed aerospace components manufacturer and aftermarket parts supplier across virtually all aircraft categories. Overlaps with MHD-Rockland's parts distribution activity but as part of a far larger proprietary-parts portfolio.
• Honeywell Aerospace: Division of Honeywell supplying avionics, propulsion, and aftermarket services to military and commercial aviation. Overlaps with MHD-Rockland's parts/services role for legacy military fleets but as one of many lines of business.

Direct peers

• StandardAero: Canada-headquartered aerospace MRO provider serving military and commercial fixed-wing fleets, including propeller and engine depot work. Closest direct comparable by geography, customer base, and MRO service mix.
• Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group: UK-based independent MRO provider specializing in military fixed-wing aircraft sustainment, modifications, and deep maintenance for air forces globally. Comparable military-fleet sustainment focus.
• Vertex Aerospace: U.S. military aviation sustainment contractor providing depot-level maintenance, modifications, and logistics support for fixed-wing fleets. Highly comparable customer base and service offering.
• Aviation Technical Services: Independent U.S. airframe MRO and modification provider serving commercial and military operators. Comparable aftermarket services and depot-level capability profile.
• Sabena technics: French independent aerospace MRO with strong military fixed-wing sustainment business across Europe, Africa, and Asia. Similar independent, multi-customer MRO positioning.
• AAR Corp: U.S.-listed aerospace aftermarket company combining parts distribution with MRO services for military and commercial operators. Closely mirrors MHD-Rockland's parts-plus-services model on a larger scale.

Emerging players

• Magnetic MRO: Estonian-based independent MRO provider serving European and African operators with line and base maintenance. Smaller scale emerging player in the same aircraft sustainment category.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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