Cadorath

What Cadorath does

Cadorath is a family-owned Canadian manufacturer and repair services company founded in 1954 and headquartered in Winnipeg, Manitoba, with additional operations in Lafayette, Louisiana. The company serves three primary verticals — aviation, agriculture, and industrial — by combining component manufacturing, certified MRO, and a broad portfolio of in-house special processes (plating, anodizing, metalizing, brazing, heat treatment, welding, machining, inspection, and metallurgical testing) under one operation. Its proprietary UltraFlyte™ helicoid auger flighting technology is a flagship agricultural product, marketed as delivering 50% longer auger life and 2.5x the throughput of competing designs; the company operates twelve flight mills described as the largest flight forming capacity in North America.

In aviation, Cadorath generates revenue through OEM-authorized MRO relationships — including Rolls-Royce AMROC/ARF for M250 and RR300 engines, Airbus Helicopters D-Level Repair Center (H135, H145, and other platforms), and Honeywell Authorized Component Repair Facility for T53, T55, and LTS101 engines — combined with a ~20,000-component M250 inventory and 24-hour AOG support. The business model is hybrid: hardware sales of manufactured components (augers, flighting, machined parts), professional services revenue from MRO and special process coatings, and transaction-based spares and rotable exchange sales. Pricing is custom and quote-based for enterprise customers reached via direct field sales, with an online FAST-SEARCH portal for M250 component availability.

Cadorath's wholly-owned subsidiary Meridian Helicopters provides helicopter sales, brokerage, leasing, and refurbishment services, with 18 "Like New" helicopter transformations completed. The company holds ISO 9001:2015, Canadian Controlled Goods Directorate, and Transport Canada DAO/AWM 563 certifications, and is privately held with no external funding indicated. Recent strategic direction has emphasized aviation growth (H135/H145 capability expansion in 2026, Lafayette facility expansion, Engine Services Center buildout), while the agriculture and industrial segments continue to anchor the historical manufacturing and special-processes core.

Name

Cadorath

Legal name

Cadorath

Website

https://cadorath.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1954

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Cadorath is a family-owned Canadian manufacturer and certified MRO provider serving aviation, agriculture, and industrial sectors through OEM-authorized engine repair, component manufacturing, and in-house special processes including plating, metalizing, and brazing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aerospace MRO and Industrial Manufacturing

NAICS

Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing (33641), Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing (336412)

SIC

Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728), Aircraft Engines & Engine Parts (3724)

akta.pro primary industry

Component MRO (LRU/Rotables, Hydraulics, Pneumatics) (IMABALAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Parts Distribution & Spares Management (Aftermarket) (IMABALAK), Aviation MRO Parts & Consumables Distribution (TLAKAOAI), MRO Engineering, Technical Publications & CAMO Support (IMABALAO)

Keywords

• Aerospace MRO services
• Special process coatings
• Agricultural auger flighting
• Aerospace component manufacturing
• Precision machining and welding

Headquarters

HQ city

Winnipeg

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Component Manufacturing: Manufacture of precision components including augers, flighting, machined parts, and specialty parts for aviation, agriculture, and industrial sectors. Revenue is generated through one-time and repeat orders of manufactured goods.
2. MRO and Repair Services: Maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for aerospace engines (Rolls-Royce M250, RR300, T56; Honeywell T53, T55, LTS101) and helicopter components. Delivered through authorized OEM partnerships (AMROC, ARF, D-Level) and certified repair capabilities.
3. Spares and Supply: Distribution and sale of new and overhauled aerospace spare components. Maintains inventory of ~20,000 Rolls-Royce M250 components. Revenue generated through outright sales and rotable exchanges, with 24-hour AOG support.
4. Special Process Coatings: Application of proprietary and standard plating, metalizing, brazing, and coating services (The Super 7 Coating Solutions) to extend component life and provide wear/corrosion protection. Revenue per job or contract.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Cadorath manufactures and repairs vital parts for the aviation, agriculture, and industrial sectors. Core offerings include OEM-authorized aerospace MRO and engine services (Rolls-Royce M250/RR300/T56, Airbus Helicopters, Bell Helicopter, Honeywell T53/T55/LTS101), patented UltraFlyte™ agricultural auger flighting and complete auger assemblies, and a comprehensive in-house special processes roster covering plating/anodizing, metalizing (HVOF, plasma, cold spray), brazing, heat treatment, CNC machining, welding, inspection/testing, and metallurgy.

Product overview

Cadorath is a multi-industry manufacturing and repair services company serving Aviation, Agriculture, and Industrial sectors. The product portfolio includes proprietary patented UltraFlyte™ helicoid auger flighting as a flagship agricultural product, combined with comprehensive special processes (plating, metalizing, brazing, machining, welding, inspection/testing), aviation engine services (Rolls-Royce M250/RR300/T56, Airbus Helicopters, Bell Helicopter), and aviation supply operations. The subsidiary Meridian Helicopters provides helicopter sales, brokerage, and leasing. Special processes encompass over 20 plating/anodizing solutions, 8 metalizing processes (including robotic HVOF and plasma spray), brazing/heat treatment, inspection/testing services, metallurgy lab capabilities, and painting/specialty coatings. Manufacturing includes CNC and conventional machining, MIG/TIG welding, and automation with lights-out machining and robotics. The Super 7 Coating Solutions represents the premium customer-favorite coating offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• UltraFlyte™: Patented auger flighting technology that delivers cost-effective wear reduction and increased output with a concave carrying face and thickened outer edge.
• Super 7 Coating Solutions
• Turn Can't Into Next

Products and services

• UltraFlyte™ Auger Flighting Patented helicoid auger flighting technology designed for agricultural and material conveying applications, delivering 50% longer auger life and 2.5x more throughput per hour than competing products. Targeted at agricultural equipment OEMs and large farm operators seeking durable, high-output auger solutions.
• Augers & Flighting Assemblies Complete auger manufacturing offering leveraging twelve flight mills (the largest flight forming capacity in North America) with TIG/MIG welding, CNC machining, grinding, and dynamic balancing. Standard sizes 6" to 24" plus custom builds, targeted at agricultural OEMs and industrial operators.
• Helicoid Flighting Continuous one-piece helix auger flighting crafted from carbon or stainless steel, offering a cost-effective alternative to sectional flighting with reduced assembly time. Targeted at agricultural and industrial customers.
• Sectional Flighting Precision-engineered sectional flighting and complete auger screws in standard sizes from 6" to 24" plus custom sizes, designed for robust applications in feed mills, construction, and mining. Targeted at industrial operators.
• Engine Services (Rolls-Royce M250, RR300, T56) OEM-authorized turbine engine services including exchanges, repairs, overhauls, rentals, AOG support, and field service for Rolls-Royce M250, RR300, and T56 engines. Delivered through AMROC and ARF designations within the Rolls-Royce First Network. Targeted at airlines, helicopter operators, and aerospace customers.
• Aerospace MRO Services Maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for aviation components across Rolls-Royce M250, RR300, T56, Airbus Helicopters (including H135 and H145 D-Level repair), Bell Helicopter, and Honeywell T53, T55, LTS101 platforms. Targeted at helicopter operators, airlines, and aerospace OEMs requiring certified MRO.
• Aviation Spare Parts Supply Distribution and sale of new and Cadorath-overhauled aerospace spare components, maintaining inventory of nearly 20,000 Rolls-Royce M250 components plus rotable exchanges and 24-hour AOG support. Targeted at aviation operators and aerospace supply chain partners.
• Meridian Helicopters (Helicopter Sales, Brokerage, Leasing, Refurbishment) Helicopter sales, brokerage, leasing, and refurbishment services delivered through Meridian Helicopters, a wholly-owned Cadorath subsidiary. Includes TCCA/FAA/EASA-approved maintenance, dynamic component repair/overhaul, and VIP completions. Targeted at helicopter operators and owners across North America.
• The Super 7 Coating Solutions Premium bundled coating portfolio of seven high-ROI solutions—Zinc Plating, Zinc Nickel Plating, Hard Chrome Plating, Electroless Nickel Plating, CS-1000 Thermal Coating, HVOF Tungsten Coating, and Spray and Fuse—for maximizing component life and ROI. Targeted at industrial and aerospace customers.
• CNC and Conventional Machining Services Precision CNC and conventional machining services including CNC milling, CNC lathe, conventional milling/lathe, internal/external grinding, surface grinding, and honing. Targeted at aerospace, agricultural, and industrial OEMs requiring high-volume complex parts.
• MIG and TIG Welding Services TIG welding for detailed aviation applications on mild steels and exotic alloys, plus MIG welding for industrial and agricultural applications. Targeted at aerospace, agriculture, and industrial customers.
• Robotic HVOF Thermal Spray Coating Robotic application of High Velocity Oxygen Fuel thermal coatings producing dense, strong coatings with high bonding strength for extreme wear applications on pumps, seals, hydraulic cylinders, bearing journals, and shafts. Targeted at industrial and aerospace customers.
• Vacuum Furnace Brazing Flux-free brazing in a vacuum environment producing high-integrity joints with superior strength, lower residual stresses, and improved thermal and mechanical properties. Targeted at aerospace and industrial customers.
• Electroless Nickel Phosphorus Plating Chemical auto-catalytic nickel-phosphorus deposition process creating even layers regardless of surface geometry, without requiring electrical current or complex jigs. Targeted at industrial and aerospace customers.
• Hard Chrome Plating Chromium deposition from chromic acid solution providing superior wear and corrosion resistance for applications from 2 to 250 micrometers thickness. Targeted at industrial and aerospace customers.
• Zinc-Nickel Plating Sacrificial coating with 10-15% nickel and remainder zinc providing outstanding corrosion resistance beyond 2,000 hours to red rust and serving as an environmentally friendly alternative to cadmium. Targeted at aerospace and industrial customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• UltraFlyte™ auger flighting increases auger life by 50% over competition
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Higgins LeasingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 12 March 2025Partnership with Higgins Leasing expanding the Rolls-Royce RR300 service network, announced March 2025.
• Rolls-RoycecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 September 2023Cadorath is an Authorized Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul Center (AMROC) and Approved Repair Facility (ARF) within the Rolls-Royce First Network, supporting M250 and RR300 turbine engines. The company has a 9-year ARF contract extension and performs exchanges, repairs, overhauls, rentals, AOG, and field service. Expanded field service program launched October 2023.
• Airbus HelicopterscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 March 2023D-Level Repair Center Agreement with Airbus Helicopters for MRO services on helicopter components. Expanded in June 2026 to include H135 and H145 platform repair capabilities. The partnership enables Cadorath to perform D-Level (deep maintenance) repairs.
• HoneywellcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 January 2020Honeywell has appointed Cadorath as an Authorized Component Repair Facility for T53 engine components (March 2017), with subsequent expansion to include T55 and LTS101 engine lines (January 2020). Special process approval renewal for T53 component repairs signed January 2019.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights14 records

Direct peers

• StandardAero: Largest independent aerospace MRO with multiple Rolls-Royce authorized facilities (M250 among others) and broad engine/helicopter MRO coverage. Closest scale-comparable peer for Cadorath's authorized turbine engine and component MRO business.
• Precision Aviation Group (PAG): Independent aerospace component MRO with multiple specialized repair facilities and OEM-authorized services. Closely comparable in business model (multi-OEM authorized component repair, similar headcount profile, similar customer profile in helicopters and fixed-wing).
• Segers Aviation: European (Belgian) Rolls-Royce M250 authorized repair facility. Closely comparable niche authorized M250 MRO peer, particularly for cross-reference on customer overlap and pricing benchmarks.
• Dallas Airmotive: Independent turbine engine MRO (Pratt & Whitney PT6A, TPE331, etc.). Comparable business model as an authorized independent engine MRO with a multi-platform authorized repair book.
• Aero Accessories & Repair: Specialized Rolls-Royce M250 authorized accessory and component repair facility. Most directly comparable peer for Cadorath's AMROC/ARF M250 component MRO activity.
• Pacific Turbine Brisbane: Rolls-Royce M250 authorized maintenance, repair, and overhaul facility based in Australia. Operates in the same Rolls-Royce First Network tier as Cadorath, with comparable engine MRO scope.
• Brandt Industries: Canadian manufacturer of agricultural equipment including augers, grain handling, and tillage — direct peer for Cadorath's UltraFlyte and auger/flighting product line in the agriculture OEM channel.

Broad incumbents

• Honeywell Aerospace: OEM of T53, T55, and LTS101 engines for which Cadorath is an Authorized Component Repair Facility. Operates competing in-house MRO at far greater scale.
• Rolls-Royce: OEM of the M250, RR300, and T56 engines that anchor Cadorath's authorized MRO portfolio. As the principal customer and authorization grantor, the OEM relationship dynamics are central to Cadorath's economics.
• Bodycote: Global provider of heat treatment, brazing, and surface treatment services — including aerospace qualified processes. Comparable for Cadorath's special processes/coatings business though at much larger scale and broader industrial exposure.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Cadorath

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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