BGT Aerospace

What BGT Aerospace does

BGT Aerospace LLC, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Freeland, Michigan, designs, manufactures, assembles and tests precision mechanical actuators, gearboxes, ball screws and related mechanical components for military and commercial aerospace platforms. Its core expertise is in aerospace ball screws for critical flight control applications — flaps, slats and landing gear — primarily on military platforms, supported by in-house CNC machining capabilities (3, 4 and 5-axis milling, live-tooling turning, ID/OD and thread grinding), custom test stand design and fabrication, FOD-controlled MRO services across over 2,000 square feet of dedicated space, and design, stress analysis and reverse engineering conducted by an in-house licensed Professional Engineer.

The company operates as a contract-based, quote-priced B2B manufacturer selling directly to aerospace OEMs and defense contractors, including Northrop Grumman, from which BGT earned the 2024 Supplier Excellence Award for Strategic Excellence. It is ITAR registered, holds ISO 9001:2015 certification and is working toward AS9100D registration to expand eligibility for higher-tier aerospace programs.

In October–November 2025, BGT Aerospace was acquired by Kaney Aerospace, Inc., becoming a subsidiary within Kaney's vertically integrated aerospace platform. BGT continues to operate its Freeland, Michigan manufacturing facility while integrating with Kaney's engineering and manufacturing base to scale customer relationships and production.

Name

BGT Aerospace

Legal name

BGT Aerospace LLC

Website

https://bgtaero.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

BGT Aerospace LLC, founded in 2017 in Freeland, Michigan, designs, manufactures and tests precision mechanical actuators, ball screws, gearboxes and related components for military and commercial aerospace platforms. It sells directly to defense and aerospace OEMs under a quote-based B2B model and was acquired by Kaney Aerospace in late 2025.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aerospace Mechanical Components Manufacturing

NAICS

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

SIC

Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728), Aircraft & Parts (3720)

akta.pro primary industry

Aerospace Actuation, Hydraulics & Pneumatics Components (IMABANAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Metal Airframe Structures & Machined Parts (IMABAEAC), Aerospace Landing Gear Components & Subsystems (IMABANAK)

Keywords

• Aerospace component manufacturing
• Mechanical actuation systems
• Ball screws manufacturing
• Aerospace CNC machining
• Defense contract manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Freeland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Aerospace Component Manufacturing: BGT Aerospace designs, manufactures, assembles and tests mechanical actuators, gear boxes and related mechanical components for military aerospace hardware. Revenue is generated through the sale of custom-manufactured ball screws, actuators, gearboxes, and precision machined components to defense and commercial aerospace customers. The company also provides associated MRO services including repair and overhaul.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

BGT Aerospace LLC designs, manufactures, assembles, and tests mechanical actuators, gearboxes, ball screws, and related precision mechanical components, primarily for military aerospace platforms (applications such as flaps, slats, and landing gear). The company also provides supporting services including CNC machining (3-, 4-, and 5-axis milling, turning with live tooling, ID/OD and thread grinding), FOD-controlled maintenance/repair/overhaul, custom test stand design, and design/stress analysis plus reverse engineering, all under an ITAR-registered, ISO 9001:2015-certified quality system.

Product overview

BGT Aerospace LLC is an aerospace manufacturing company offering a portfolio of mechanical actuation products and related engineering services. The product portfolio centers on three core product lines: Ballscrews & Actuators for critical aerospace applications (flaps, slats, landing gear on military platforms), Mechanical Components for aircraft and ground support equipment, and Test Stands for custom validation testing. These products are complemented by a suite of manufacturing services including CNC Machining (3-5 axis milling, turning, grinding), Maintenance/Repair/Overhaul, Design & Stress Analysis with Reverse Engineering, and Assembly & Testing services. The company focuses primarily on military aerospace hardware and was acquired by Kaney Aerospace in late 2025.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ballscrews & Actuators Aerospace ballscrews and mechanical actuators built for critical applications such as flaps, slats, and landing gear, primarily on military platforms; designed and manufactured to order.
• Mechanical Components Precision machined mechanical components for aircraft, ground support equipment, and related military platforms.
• Test Stands Custom-designed and fabricated test stands for load, backlash, life, and efficiency testing of ballscrews and gearboxes, tailored to specialized customer/platform requirements.
• Machining Services In-house CNC machining services for complex components and assemblies, including 3-, 4-, and 5-axis milling, turning with live tooling, and ID/OD and thread grinding.
• Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul Services Turnkey repair and overhaul services for aerospace components performed in over 2,000 sq. ft. of dedicated FOD-controlled space.
• Design, Stress Analysis & Reverse Engineering Services Engineering services for design, stress analysis, machine design, and reverse engineering of aerospace and military products, supported by an in-house licensed Professional Engineer.
• Assembly & Test Services Product validation services including efficiency and backlash testing for gearboxes, ballscrews, and actuators, using test equipment configured to individual products or platforms.

Quantifiable outcome

• Awarded Northrop Grumman 2024 Supplier Excellence Award for Strategic Excellence

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Heroux-Devtek: Canadian manufacturer of landing gear and actuation systems for military and commercial aircraft — direct overlap with BGT's landing-gear and flight-control actuation work.
• Nook Industries: Specialized manufacturer of ball screws, acme screws, and linear motion components serving aerospace, defense, and industrial markets; competes with BGT in the ball-screw product category.
• Precision Aviation Group (PAG): Provider of MRO and component repair services for military and commercial aviation; overlaps with BGT's FOD-controlled overhaul and actuator repair capabilities.
• HYDAC International: Manufactures hydraulic, pneumatic, and electromechanical actuation and motion-control components for aerospace and defense applications, directly comparable to BGT's actuator portfolio.
• Moog Inc. Designs and manufactures precision motion control products including aerospace actuators and ball screws for military and commercial flight-control and landing-gear applications — the closest large-scale analog to BGT's product line.
• Triumph Group: Aerospace structures and actuation/mechanical systems supplier serving military and commercial platforms; competes in the same aerospace mechanical-component niche BGT addresses.

Broad incumbents

• Barnes Group: Through its aerospace segment, supplies engineered components and assemblies including flight-control and motion-control hardware to defense and commercial primes.
• Kaman Aerospace (RTX): Aerospace and defense supplier with capabilities in actuation, bearings, and engineered components for military platforms; broader incumbent competitor with overlap on flight-critical hardware.
• Parker Hannifin (Aerospace Division): Diversified aerospace motion and control leader offering hydraulic, electromechanical, and pneumatic actuators and flight-control components; overlaps directly with BGT's actuation portfolio but at vastly greater scale and breadth.
• Curtiss-Wright Corporation: Supplies engineered mechanical and electromechanical products for defense aerospace, including actuation and motion-control subsystems; a broad incumbent competitor in BGT's space.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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