Beaver Aerospace & Defense, Inc.

What Beaver Aerospace & Defense, Inc. does

Beaver Aerospace & Defense, Inc. is a precision motion-control component manufacturer founded in 1952 and headquartered in Livonia, Michigan. The company designs and manufactures custom ball screws, ball splines, precision gears, and electromechanical linear and rotary actuators that convert rotary motion into controlled linear motion in flight-critical systems. Its product set is oriented toward safety-of-flight applications on both military and commercial aircraft, where parts are engineered to specific load, life, and environmental requirements and qualified through formal airworthiness processes.

The company's commercial model is built around custom design, qualification, and low-to-mid volume serial production of certified components supplied to Tier 1 aerospace integrators and defense primes. Revenue is generated through program-specific contracts and aftermarket support, with visibility tied to OEM build rates and defense procurement cycles. Named program references include trim actuators on the Embraer A-29 Super Tucano, ball screws on the B-1B (referenced as among the largest used on the platform), and precision motion content delivered through Parker Aerospace for the Bombardier Global 7000/8000. The business also operates in the MRO channel via a co-exhibition partnership with Skytronics at MRO Americas and Farnborough.

Since July 2018, Beaver has operated as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Héroux-Devtek, a Canadian-listed aerospace group, which provides capital, international airworthiness coverage, and cross-sell reach. Beaver maintains FAA-PMA, FAA Repair Station, ITAR, AS9100D, and Nadcap credentials, with references to EASA and CAAC coverage as well, collectively positioning the company as a qualified niche supplier into both FAA- and internationally-regulated aerospace supply chains.

Name

Beaver Aerospace & Defense, Inc.

Legal name

Beaver Aerospace & Defense, Inc.

Website

https://beaver-online.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1952

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Founded in 1952 in Livonia, Michigan, Beaver Aerospace & Defense manufactures custom ball screws, ball splines, precision gears, and electromechanical actuators for flight-critical aerospace and defense platforms, operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Héroux-Devtek since July 2018.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aerospace Motion Control Components

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413), Speed Changer, Industrial High-Speed Drive, and Gear Manufacturing (333612)

SIC

Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728), Screw Machine Products (3451)

akta.pro primary industry

Linear Motion & Mechanical Power Transmission (Ball/roller screws, linear guides, bearings, couplings) (IMAHAGAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Aerospace Actuation, Hydraulics & Pneumatics Components (IMABANAC)

Keywords

• Aerospace ball screws
• Aircraft actuators
• Electromechanical actuation
• FAA-PMA parts
• Motion control components

Headquarters

HQ city

Livonia

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. Custom Ball Screw & Actuation System Manufacturing: Beaver designs and manufactures custom ball screws, electromechanical linear/rotary actuators, ball splines, and precision gears for OEM aerospace customers. This is the primary revenue stream.
2. FAA-Approved Parts (PMA) Distribution: Beaver serves as an FAA-Certified manufacturer of FAA-PMA replacement parts for commercial aircraft, supplying components such as nose gear screws, wing flap actuators, horizontal stabilizer assemblies, and thrust reverser components to airlines and MRO providers.
3. FAA Repair Station / MRO Services: Beaver operates as an FAA-certified repair station providing repair and overhaul services for flight control components, actuators, ball screw assemblies, and related systems. Total lifecycle support is offered from design through aftermarket repair.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Beaver Aerospace & Defense designs, manufactures, and repairs custom ball screws, ball splines, precision gears, Acme screws, precision splines, and electromechanical linear/rotary actuators for commercial and military aerospace and defense applications. It is also an FAA-certified repair station and FAA-PMA replacement parts manufacturer, offering full lifecycle support from design through aftermarket overhaul. All actuation systems, ball screws, and components are designed, manufactured, tested, and repaired at a single facility in Livonia, Michigan.

Product overview

Beaver Aerospace & Defense, Inc. is a subsidiary of Heroux Devtek, Inc. specializing in precision motion control components and systems for the aerospace and defense industries since 1952. The company's product portfolio centers on four core product lines: ball screws (the primary product), ball splines, electromechanical linear/rotary actuators, and precision gears. These core products are complemented by Acme screws for high-load applications and precision splines. The company also offers FAA-approved PMA (Parts Manufacturer Approval) replacement components for commercial aircraft (Boeing 727, 737, 747, 767, Lockheed L-1011, McDonnell Douglas DC-10, and various aircraft applications), and provides repair/overhaul services through its FAA-certified repair station. The product suite serves commercial aviation, military/defense aircraft (fighter jets, bombers, transport aircraft, helicopters), missile systems (MLRS, Patriot launcher), ground vehicles (tanks, fighting vehicles), and space applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ball Screws Precision ball screws for converting rotary motion to linear motion in aerospace applications, used in aircraft flight controls, landing gear, wing actuation, and missile systems. Custom-designed to fit virtually any application and supplied to commercial and military aerospace OEMs.
• Ball Splines Precision ball splines that transmit torque from rotating shafts to mechanisms moving in a linear direction, providing maximum anti-friction characteristics for smooth and accurate operation in aerospace applications.
• Electromechanical Linear/Rotary Actuators Custom electromechanical actuation systems for commercial and military aerospace applications, including linear and rotary actuators, designed to customer application requirements.
• Precision Gears Precision gears for aerospace applications including rotorcraft propulsion systems, autorotation systems, twinning drives, cargo/rescue winches, and accessory drive gearboxes.
• Acme Screws

Quantifiable outcome

• On-time delivery exceeding 99%
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Heroux Devtek Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 July 2019Héroux-Devtek Inc. (TSX: HRX), a leading international manufacturer of aerospace products, completed the acquisition of all shares of Beaver Aerospace & Defense Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary PowerTHRU Inc. from Phillips Service Industries Inc. Beaver operates as a subsidiary of Heroux-Devtek, joining their international aerospace manufacturing portfolio.
• Skytronics, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 April 2012Beaver and Skytronics (both PSI subsidiaries at the time) jointly exhibited at MRO Americas 2012 and Farnborough 2012 to showcase total lifecycle support for flight control components. Skytronics, established in 1956 and FAA-approved for over 50 years, provides repair and overhaul services for commercial and military aircraft actuation systems and ball screw assemblies. Together they offer design, engineering, manufacturing, aftermarket sales, and repair/overhaul services. Skytronics also holds EASA, CAAC, and Boeing approvals, and licensed PMA on stabilizer ball screws for Boeing 747/737/727/707.
• Parker AerospacecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBeaver was selected by Parker Aerospace to supply the horizontal stabilizer ball screw assembly for the Bombardier Global 7000 and 8000 ultra-long-range business jets. Beaver utilizes high-strength stainless steel for the ball screw and ball nut to minimize corrosion. This is a significant OEM supply relationship for a major business aviation platform.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Safran Landing Systems: Safran Landing Systems is a major Tier 1 supplier of landing gear and associated actuation systems for commercial and military aircraft; it competes broadly with Beaver in nose gear and flight-control actuation, though at much larger scale and broader product scope.
• Liebherr-Aerospace: Liebherr-Aerospace is an established Tier 1 supplier of flight control and actuation systems, landing gear extension systems, and hydraulic/electromechanical components for Airbus, Boeing, and military platforms — overlapping with Beaver's motion control scope but at a much broader portfolio level.
• Collins Aerospace (RTX): Collins Aerospace is a major incumbent in flight control actuation, landing gear systems, and precision aerospace components across commercial and military platforms, with overlapping capabilities to Beaver in actuation and motion control.

Direct peers

• Parker Hannifin (Parker Aerospace): Parker Aerospace is both a customer/partner (sources Beaver's horizontal stabilizer ball screw for Bombardier Global 7000/8000) and a direct competitor in flight control actuation, hydraulic and electromechanical actuators, and aerospace motion components serving the same OEM base.
• Triumph Group: Triumph Group's aerospace structures and mechanical systems businesses produce actuation, gears, and precision-machined components for commercial and military aircraft, including legacy Boeing and military platforms served by Beaver.
• Curtiss-Wright Corporation: Curtiss-Wright's defense and commercial aerospace segments design and manufacture actuation systems, ball screws, and high-precision motion control components for fighter, transport, and rotorcraft platforms — directly overlapping Beaver's flight control and weapons-system applications.
• Moog Inc. Moog is a direct peer in high-precision aerospace and defense motion control, designing and manufacturing electromechanical, hydraulic, and electrohydraulic actuators and ball screws for flight control, landing gear, and missile systems on the same prime platforms (e.g., F-15, F-16, B-1B, commercial airliners) that Beaver serves.

Emerging players

• SKF Aerospace: SKF's aerospace business manufactures bearings, ball screws, and precision motion components for aircraft and engine applications — directly comparable product lines to Beaver, with focus on adjacent rolling-element technology and a broader industrial base.
• RBC Bearings (Rollix / Schaublin): RBC Bearings' aerospace division produces precision bearings, ball screws, and motion control components for commercial and military aerospace applications, competing in adjacent product categories to Beaver's ball screws and splines.
• Whippany Actuation Systems: Whippany Actuation Systems designs and manufactures electromechanical actuators for aerospace and defense applications, with overlapping product lines to Beaver's electromechanical linear/rotary actuators and a focus on flight control and weapons systems.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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