Patriot Machine, Inc.

What Patriot Machine, Inc. does

Patriot Machine, Inc. is a privately held, woman-owned Tier 1 aerospace supplier founded in 1991 by Judy Burns (President) and Bob Burns (Vice President), operating from a single headquarters and manufacturing facility in St. Charles, Missouri. The company manufactures complex structural aircraft parts and assemblies for both commercial and defense aerospace programs, including bulkheads, engine mounts, doors, longerons, stringers, pylon supports, window frames, and wing fittings. Its customer base consists of nine named enterprise aerospace OEMs spanning defense primes (Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Bell, General Dynamics) and commercial manufacturers (Embraer, Gulfstream, Spirit AeroSystems, GE Aviation).

The company's technical capabilities center on advanced precision machining, anchored by CAD/CAM CATIA programming, six-axis machining centers, and specialized titanium machining using Makino T-Series equipment with ADVANTiGE technology. Quality assurance is delivered through Hexagon metrology systems (a nine-meter Delta Slant CMM and Ultra High Accuracy Global S Chrome CMM) and Leica laser trackers, while FASTEMS work-cell automation supports flexible manufacturing. The company operates with a headcount of 101-250 employees and maintains in-house capabilities spanning CNC programming, machining, inspection, project management, and assembly.

Patriot Machine generates revenue through direct, quote-based B2B contracts as a certified Tier 1 supplier to major aerospace OEMs, with pricing not publicly disclosed. Distribution is domestic (United States only) via direct enterprise sales relationships, and the company markets primarily through its WordPress website, LinkedIn, and Facebook presence. There is no indication of external institutional investment, parent company structure, subsidiaries, or international operations.

Name

Patriot Machine, Inc.

Legal name

Patriot Machine, Inc.

Website

https://patriotmachine.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Patriot Machine is a woman-owned Tier 1 aerospace supplier founded in 1991 in St. Charles, Missouri, manufacturing complex structural aircraft parts and assemblies (bulkheads, engine mounts, longerons, wing fittings) for major commercial and defense OEMs including Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and Northrop Grumman.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aerospace Structural Component Manufacturing

NAICS

Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing (33641)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Military Aircraft Structures, Airframes & Composites (IMABAMAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Rotorcraft Parts & Components Manufacturing (Tier Suppliers) (IMABABAM)

Keywords

• Aerospace machining services
• Structural aircraft parts
• Titanium machining
• Aerospace component manufacturing
• CNC aerospace manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

St. Charles

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 Manufacturing Services: Tier 1 supplier of complex structural aerospace parts including bulkheads, engine mounts, doors, longerons, stringers, pylon supports, window frames, and wing fittings for commercial and defense aerospace programs. Revenue generated through direct contracts with aerospace OEMs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Patriot Machine is a Tier 1 aerospace supplier that manufactures complex structural aircraft parts and assemblies, including bulkheads, engine mounts, doors, longerons, stringers, pylon supports, window frames, and wing fittings, for commercial and defense aerospace OEMs. The company delivers integrated manufacturing services spanning CAD/CAM CATIA programming, six-axis and titanium machining on Makino T-Series centers, in-process quality inspection using Hexagon CMM and Leica laser tracker equipment, project management, and assembly.

Product overview

Patriot Machine, Inc. is a woman-owned Tier 1 aerospace supplier offering a comprehensive suite of manufacturing services for commercial and defense aerospace programs. The company's core offering centers on machining complex structural aircraft parts including bulkheads, engine mounts, doors, longerons, stringers, pylon supports, window frames, and wing fittings. These services are delivered through an integrated approach combining CNC programming (CAD/CAM CATIA), six-axis machining using Makino T-Series titanium machining centers, quality inspection (Hexagon CMM equipment and Leica laser trackers), project management, and assembly services. The company operates from its St. Charles, MO headquarters as a certified supplier to major aerospace manufacturers including Boeing, Bell, Embraer, GE Aviation, General Dynamics, Gulfstream, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and Spirit AeroSystems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Aerospace Manufacturing Services Tier 1 supplier manufacturing complex structural aerospace parts including bulkheads, engine mounts, doors, longerons, stringers, pylon supports, window frames, and wing fittings for commercial and defense aerospace programs. Sold to major aerospace OEMs.
• Assembly Services Aerospace component assembly services delivered as part of comprehensive manufacturing solutions for OEM customers.
• Quality Inspection Services In-process and pre-shipment quality verification using a nine-meter Hexagon Delta Slant Coordinate Measuring Machine, an Ultra High Accuracy Hexagon Global S Chrome CMM, and a Leica laser tracker for aerospace component inspection.
• Project Management Services Project management for aerospace programs, including tooling and supply chain management, supporting OEM customers from program planning through delivery.

Named customers9 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• MakinocoreTechnology or IntegrationMakino T-Series titanium machining centers with ADVANTiGE technology are used for advanced titanium machining operations. Bob Burns, VP and cofounder, discusses the evolving role of titanium machining in modern aircraft manufacturing and new capabilities gained from these investments.
• Hexagon MetrologycoreTechnology or IntegrationPatriot Machine uses Hexagon inspection equipment including a nine-meter Hexagon Delta Slant Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM), Ultra High Accuracy Hexagon Global S Chrome CMM for precise quality verification of aerospace components.
• FASTEMScoreTechnology or IntegrationFASTEMS work cell automation systems are installed on the shop floor for advanced aerospace manufacturing operations, enabling flexible manufacturing of complex parts.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Ducommun Incorporated: Tier 1 manufacturer of aerospace structural components and assemblies for defense and commercial OEMs (Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman). Closest mid-cap public peer in terms of product mix, customer base, and Tier 1 supplier role.
• CPI Aerostructures: Smaller-cap aerospace structural parts manufacturer serving defense and commercial primes. Highly comparable on Tier 1 supplier dynamics, structural assemblies, and program-by-program contract structure.
• Loar Holdings: Holding company that acquires and operates niche aerospace component manufacturers — many of which are Tier 1 suppliers of machined structural parts to the same OEMs Patriot serves. Directly comparable in business model and customer overlap.
• Magellan Aerospace: Manufactures structural aerospace components and assemblies for commercial and defense programs globally. Comparable on Tier 1 supply relationships, complex machined structures, and prime OEM customer base.
• Senior plc: Aerospace structures specialist supplying complex structural components to major OEMs. Comparable on Tier 1 status, structural part portfolio, and engineering-driven manufacturing services.
• Aero-Space Components: Privately-held Tier 1 manufacturer of structural aerospace parts serving primes. Highly comparable privately-held peer of similar size profile with overlapping customer and capability mix.
• Precision Aviation Group: Provider of aerospace component MRO and manufacturing services to commercial and defense operators. Comparable privately-held peer in aerospace parts manufacturing with overlapping prime customer set.

Broad incumbents

• Triumph Group: Much larger aerospace structures and systems integrator serving the same primes. Overlaps with Patriot on structural parts but operates at significantly greater scale and across multiple product categories.
• HEICO Corporation: Aerospace parts manufacturer and MRO provider serving commercial and defense markets. Larger incumbent with overlapping prime OEM customer base and Tier 1 supplier relationships.
• Barnes Group: Diversified industrial and aerospace components manufacturer. Overlaps with Patriot on aerospace structural and engineered component manufacturing for major OEM customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Patriot-Machine-Inc-215990975077745
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/patriot-machine-inc-

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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