What SIMTECH does

SIMTECH, Inc. is a privately held, family-owned aerospace parts distributor headquartered in East Granby, Connecticut, founded in 1988 by Norwegian-born Olav Leite as a sole proprietorship. The company specializes in the global distribution and export of military and commercial aircraft spares, with a core portfolio concentrated on parts for high-demand platforms including the F-16 (combustion and controls, leading edge flap rotary actuators), C-130J (bleed air systems), F/A-18 (canopy actuators), and CT7/T700 turboshaft engines (hydromechanical units). Beyond discrete parts, SIMTECH operates three service modules — Stocking Solutions (on-site inventory with same-day shipments), Repair Management (end-to-end repair contract handling from inspection through documentation), and Custom Kitting (tailored parts procurement) — and provides manufacturers with Worldwide Reach, Customer Knowledge, and Contract and Export Compliance services.

The firm generates revenue through margins on parts sales and services under long-term distribution agreements with aerospace OEMs including Collins Aerospace (RTX), Woodward, Curtiss Wright, Kaman, TLD, and Colt. Its go-to-market is enterprise field sales augmented by trade show presence at Farnborough, Dubai, Singapore, Warsaw, and US defense aviation events, reaching foreign militaries, commercial airlines, repair stations, OEMs, and the US Government (including DLA). The business is differentiated by AS9120B, ISO 9001:2015, and TRACE certifications, multilingual customer service, and on-site logistics including US Customs clearance. Leadership remains within the Leite family: Richard Leite as President and Chairman, Tom Leite as Vice-President, Olav Leite as Chairman Emeritus, with Simon Leite joining as Account Executive in 2024 as part of generational succession.

Name

SIMTECH

Legal name

SIMTECH, INC.

Website

https://simtech-inc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

SIMTECH is a privately held, family-owned aerospace parts distributor (founded 1988, Connecticut) that globally exports military and commercial aircraft spares — including F-16, C-130J, F/A-18, and engine components — to foreign militaries, airlines, repair stations, OEMs, and the US Government.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aerospace Parts Distribution

NAICS

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

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Aerospace & Defense (TLAIALAB)

Keywords

• Aerospace parts distribution
• Military aircraft spares
• Aviation distribution services
• Aerospace export compliance
• Aircraft component supply

Headquarters

HQ city

East Granby

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Aerospace Parts Distribution: Distribution and export of military and commercial aircraft parts. Revenue generated through margins on parts sales, stocking solutions, repair management services, and custom kitting. Operates under long-term distribution agreements with manufacturers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

SIMTECH is a global aerospace parts distributor that exports military and commercial aircraft spares to foreign militaries, airlines, repair stations, OEMs, depots, and the US Government. The company combines the distribution of aircraft components (F-16, F/A-18, C-130J, CT7/T700, and other platforms) with stocking solutions, repair management, custom kitting, and export compliance services, all backed by AS9120B and ISO 9001:2015 certifications.

Product overview

SIMTECH is an aerospace parts distributor offering a portfolio of military and commercial aircraft components alongside complementary service modules. The core product portfolio includes specific aerospace parts such as the CATM-120 Captive Air Training Missile, Horberg Dowel Pins, and components for aircraft platforms including F-16, C-130J, F/A-18, and CT7/T700 engines. These products are complemented by three interconnected service modules: Stocking Solutions (inventory management with same-day shipping), Repair Management (end-to-end repair contract handling), and Custom Kitting (tailored parts procurement). For manufacturer partners, SIMTECH provides additional services including Worldwide Reach (global distribution network), Customer Knowledge (market expertise), and Contract and Export Compliance. Together, the parts and services form a unified distribution solution focused on customer service, compliance, and efficient parts delivery for the aerospace industry.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CATM-120 Captive Air Training Missile Captive air training missile distributed by SIMTECH for use in aviation training contexts. Targeted at military air forces and training programs needing realistic training missile hardware.
• Horberg Dowel Pins Precision dowel pins used in aerospace applications for alignment and fastening, distributed globally by SIMTECH.
• F-16 Combustion and Controls Aerospace components for the F-16 aircraft platform, including combustion system parts and control mechanisms. Distributed to F-16 operators, foreign militaries, and the US Government.
• F-16 Leading Edge Flap Rotary Actuators Rotary actuators for F-16 aircraft leading edge flap systems, distributed to global F-16 operators and military customers.
• C-130J Bleed Air System Bleed air system components for the C-130J military transport aircraft platform, distributed to military operators and MRO customers.
• CT7 / T700 Hydromechanical Unit Hydromechanical units for CT7 and T700 turboshaft engines used in military and civil helicopters.
• F/A-18 Canopy Actuator Canopy actuator systems for F/A-18 fighter aircraft, distributed to military operators and MRO customers.
• Stocking Solutions On-site inventory management and stocking service enabling same-day shipments for aircraft parts, supporting strategic planning for current and future customer needs. Targeted at foreign militaries, airlines, repair stations, OEMs, and the US Government.
• Repair Management Comprehensive repair contract management handling inspection, testing, pricing, and documentation from parts receipt through repair completion. Targeted at airline, military, and repair station customers needing streamlined repair workflows.
• Custom Kitting Tailored kitting service for specific customer requirements, providing efficient parts procurement packaged for one-time projects or routine maintenance operations.

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Collins AerospacecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor aerospace manufacturer and OEM whose parts Simtech distributes globally. Collins Aerospace is part of RTX and supplies commercial and defense aerospace systems.
• WoodwardcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAerospace and industrial control systems manufacturer. Simtech distributes Woodward's aerospace components to global customer base.
• Curtiss WrightcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAerospace and defense supplier providing commercial and military aerospace solutions. Simtech serves as distribution partner.
• KamancoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAerospace and defense manufacturer producing bearings, aerostructures, and precision components. Simtech distributes Kaman products.
• TLDminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGround support equipment manufacturer for aerospace. Simtech distributes TLD products to airline and maintenance customers.
• ColtminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAerospace components manufacturer whose products are distributed by Simtech to global customers.
• Pratt & WhitneycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngine manufacturer and key partner in the Connecticut aerospace ecosystem. Simtech's founder Olav Leite previously worked with Pratt & Whitney as Kongsberg's US Sales Director, and Simtech is based in the region surrounding Pratt & Whitney facilities.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Magellan Aerospace: Aerospace manufacturer and supplier providing parts, assemblies, and engineering services to defense and commercial markets. Comparable in serving legacy military platforms and global aerospace customers, though Magellan is primarily a manufacturer rather than pure distributor.
• TransDigm Group: Major designer, producer, and supplier of highly engineered aerospace components. While primarily a manufacturer, TransDigm also distributes proprietary parts through the aftermarket, competing for the same OEM/operator wallet as SIMTECH.
• HEICO Corporation: Large aerospace and electronic components manufacturer and distributor operating FAA-approved parts distribution. Overlaps with SIMTECH in aerospace parts distribution and aftermarket services, though HEICO is significantly larger and also manufactures parts.
• Wesco International: Large-scale industrial and aerospace distributor serving defense, commercial aerospace, and MRO customers. Overlaps with SIMTECH in aerospace parts distribution and export compliance services, though Wesco operates across many industries at far greater scale.

Emerging players

• AeroBase Group: Independent aerospace parts distributor focused on aftermarket spares for business jets, regional aircraft, and military platforms. Comparable to SIMTECH in niche aerospace distribution but with a different platform focus and emerging market positioning.

Direct peers

• Pattonair (Moog Inc.): Aerospace parts distribution business (now part of Moog) focused on fasteners, components, and engineered solutions for civil and defense aerospace. Closely comparable to SIMTECH in distribution model and customer base across military and commercial operators.
• AAR Corp: Public aerospace aftermarket services company providing parts distribution, MRO, and government services. Directly comparable to SIMTECH in serving government/defense customers with OEM parts distribution and integrated supply chain solutions.
• Satair (Airbus): Airbus subsidiary providing aerospace parts distribution and supply chain services globally. Directly comparable distribution model serving airlines, MROs, and operators, though anchored to the Airbus platform ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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