What Straton Industries does

Straton Industries is a privately held, full-service precision contract manufacturer founded in 1961 and headquartered at 180 Surf Avenue, Stratford, Connecticut. It operates three specialized divisions—Aerospace, Precision Solutions (semiconductor capital equipment), and FAA Repair Station (certificate #XTRR859K)—serving enterprise customers in commercial and military aerospace, defense electronics, semiconductor capital equipment, and aircraft component repair. Named customers include Sikorsky Aircraft (Supplier of the Year 2019 and 2021, with parts on the CH-148 Cyclone and CH-53K King Stallion programs), Lockheed Martin (Rotary & Mission Systems Elite Supplier), L3Harris, Kaman Aerospace (Gold Supplier Q1 2021), General Dynamics, Spirit AeroSystems, Collins Aerospace, and ASML. The firm reports 100+ employees (range 101–250) and a global delivery footprint, with FOB Stratford, CT shipment terms.

The company's underlying technology stack combines a capital-dense multi-axis equipment portfolio with digital workflow automation. Manufacturing capabilities span CNC 5-axis machining (including Matsuura four-pallet-changer lights-out cells, Haas UMC, YCM, Doosan), CNC jig grinding (Moore), EDM wire and sinker, large-part turning (78-inch diameter swing, 120-inch length, 22,000 lb workpieces), Hexagon Brown & Sharpe CMM inspection plus TESA Scan 50 optical measurement, Mastercam 3-D programming, direct Model Based Definition (MBD)-to-CAM integration, Grade 4 clean room assembly, FAA Part 145 repair services, and Paperless Parts-based digital estimating. Material expertise covers super aerospace alloys, forgings, castings, exotic metals, and non-metals. Certifications include AS9100D/ISO 9001:2015, FAA Repair Station, EASA Part 145, UK CAA (UK14550740 initial approval May 2025), CMMC Level 1 (Level 2 in pursuit for 2026), ITAR, NIST 800-171, and FAA Drug & Alcohol Program compliance.

Straton generates revenue through project-based, quote-driven enterprise contracts via a direct field-sales GTM motion. Customers engage through RFP/RFQ against an ITAR-compliant secure request form; quotes are valid 30 days with standard terms of 30% cash down at order and balance due cash before delivery, FOB Stratford, CT. The firm manages the full manufacturing cycle from engineering release through outside-process vendor coordination (plating, painting, heat treat, NDT), quality inspection, and global shipment. The revenue mix comprises three streams: precision custom manufacturing (aerospace and defense primary), semiconductor tooling/fixtures and clean room assemblies, and FAA/EASA/UK component repair services. Pricing is custom unit-priced by project with no disclosed subscription or recurring element.

Name

Straton Industries

Legal name

Straton Industries, Inc.

Website

https://straton.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1961

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Straton Industries is a 1961-founded, privately held precision contract manufacturer in Stratford, CT operating Aerospace, Semiconductor, and FAA Repair Station divisions. It provides CNC 5-axis machining, exotic-metal processing, certified aircraft component repair, and clean room assembly to aerospace, defense, and semiconductor OEM customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precision Contract Manufacturing

NAICS

Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing (33641), Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413), Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing (3364)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Metal Airframe Structures & Machined Parts (IMABAEAC), Fixed-Wing Aircraft Conversion & Modification (STC/Completions) (IMABAAAI), NDT/Inspection & Testing Services (Aviation) (IMABALAJ)

Keywords

• Precision contract manufacturing
• Aerospace CNC machining
• Semiconductor fixtures
• FAA repair station
• Defense component manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Stratford

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Precision Custom Manufacturing: Contract manufacturing services for precision machined parts across aerospace, defense, semiconductor industries. Revenue generated through project-based quotes from RFP through delivery, including management of outside process vendors.
2. FAA Component Repair: FAA Part 145 Repair Station services including O.D./I.D. grinding, stress relief, NDT, liner replacement for helicopter and fixed wing aircraft components. Located 2 miles from Sikorsky Memorial Airport.
3. Semiconductor Fixtures and Assemblies: Precision manufacturing of tooling, fixtures, and components for semiconductor capital equipment including clean room assembly services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Straton Industries is a full-service precision contract manufacturer producing CNC machined parts and assemblies across three divisions: Aerospace (precision aerospace and defense components including aircraft gearboxes and space exploration parts), Precision Solutions (machined tooling, fixtures and components for semiconductor capital equipment with clean room assembly), and FAA Repair Station (FAA Part 145 and EASA Part 145 certified repair of helicopter and fixed wing aircraft components). The company manages the entire process from RFQ and engineering through production, CMM quality inspection, and delivery, including coordination of outside process vendors for plating, heat treating, NDT and specialized machining.

Product overview

Straton Industries is a full-service precision contract manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of manufacturing services organized into three specialized divisions: Aerospace, Precision Solutions (Semiconductor), and FAA Repair Station. Their core capabilities include CNC 5-axis machining (including lights-out manufacturing), CNC jig grinding, large diameter turning, CNC milling, EDM wire and sinker, quality inspection, clean room assembly, welding fabrication, and FAA component repair. The company manages the entire manufacturing process from RFQ and engineering through production, quality inspection, and delivery, including coordination of outside process vendors. They work extensively with exotic metals, aluminum, forgings, castings, and non-metals that many other manufacturers cannot process. Key technology enablers include Model Based Definition (MBD) with direct CAM integration and Paperless Parts for rapid digital estimating. The company operates over 100 employees in Stratford, CT and serves global aerospace, defense, semiconductor, and FAA repair industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Aerospace Division: Specialized division focusing on high-quality, high-complexity aerospace and defense components through precision CNC machining.
• Precision Solutions Division
• FAA Repair Station

Products and services

• Aerospace Manufacturing Services Vertical-focused contract manufacturing of precision CNC machined aerospace and defense components, including intricate parts for aircraft gearboxes, structural hardware, and components for space exploration, delivered with full regulatory documentation under AS9100/ITAR.
• Semiconductor Capital Equipment Manufacturing Machining and assembly of intricate tooling, fixtures, mounts, and components for semiconductor capital equipment OEMs (e.g., ASML), including clean room assembly of contamination-sensitive subassemblies.
• FAA Component Repair Services Certified repair of helicopter and fixed wing aircraft components (actuators, carriers, flanges, gear boxes, housings, landing gear) including O.D./I.D. grinding, NDT coordination, stress relief, and liner replacement under FAA, EASA, and UK CAA approvals.
• Multi-Axis Precision CNC Machining 5-axis, multi-axis milling, jig grinding, and large-diameter turning services on aerospace alloys and exotic metals, with long-bed machines up to 120 inches and vertical turret lathes up to 78 inch swing handling up to 22,000 lb workpieces.
• EDM Machining Services Wire EDM and CNC sinker EDM services for intricate cavity machining of hard metals, with 4-axis capability up to 30 degree taper, 15 inch material thickness, and multi-tool changers.
• Quality Inspection Services CMM-based dimensional inspection and metrology including Hexagon Brown & Sharpe Global CMMs, TESA Scan 50 optical measurement, optical comparators, and surface roughness testing for full traceability.
• Clean Room Mechanical Assembly Precision mechanical assembly performed inside a dedicated Grade 4 clean room for military, aerospace, semiconductor, and medical components requiring contamination-free production.
• Welding Fabrication Services Custom welding and fabrication services including close-tolerance machine frames, structural steel and aluminum weldments, and production welding for aerospace and industrial customers.
• Split Washers Standard and custom stainless steel split/lock washers, primarily for semiconductor industry customers, with feature tolerances of plus/minus .0005.
• Compression Fit Liner Installation Interference fit (compression) installation of liners and bushings with turnkey precision grinding and machining for service life component replacement in aerospace and industrial applications.
• Outside Process Vendor Management Strategic coordination of outsourced processes including plating, painting, heat treating, NDT, and specialized machining to deliver smooth material flow, reliable quality, controlled costs, and seamless integration with customer in-house production.

Quantifiable outcome

• Quote requests responded to 6x faster using Paperless Parts platform
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 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

Integration1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Paperless PartscoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership using Paperless Parts platform for quote management and estimation. Enables 6x faster response to quote requests through digital workflow automation. ITAR compliant secure request form for customer inquiries.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Ardel Engineering: Contract precision machining shop serving aerospace, defense, and medical OEMs. Closely comparable to Straton in size, customer mix, and breadth of CNC and exotic-metal capability.
• Able Aerospace (a StandardAero brand): An FAA Part 145 helicopter MRO business operating on Sikorsky and Bell platforms. Direct overlap with Straton's Sikorsky helicopter FAA Repair Station services.
• CPI Aerostructures: Aerospace structural parts and assemblies tier supplier serving defense primes. Comparable business model of small-batch, high-mix, certified aerospace machining and assembly.
• Precision Aviation Group (PAG): Provider of MRO and supply chain services for corporate, rotorcraft, and fixed-wing operators. Comparable to Straton's FAA Part 145 component repair business and aerospace service model.

Broad incumbents

• Ducommun Incorporated: Publicly traded tier-1/tier-2 supplier of aerostructures and engineered products to major aerospace and defense primes. Competes for similar RFPs as Straton but at significantly larger scale.
• HEICO: Aerospace and electronics company with a major FAA repair station and parts manufacturing segment. Overlaps directly with Straton's FAA Part 145 and machined parts offerings as a broader incumbent.
• Howmet Aerospace: Global leader in aerospace engineered solutions, including precision machined airframe and engine components at large scale. Competes for similar titanium/aluminum structural part work.
• Magellan Aerospace: Aerospace engine, airframe, and MRO supplier with global facilities. Comparable breadth across precision machined components and aerospace MRO at a larger scale than Straton.
• StandardAero: One of the largest independent aerospace MRO providers covering engines, components, and accessory repair. Competes with Straton's FAA Part 145 component repair segment at greater scale and geographic footprint.
• Precision Castparts Corp (Berkshire Hathaway): Tier-1 supplier of complex metal components and products for aerospace and defense. Represents the upper bound of scale competition for precision machined aerospace parts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance11 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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