Aeroforge

What Aeroforge does

Aeroforge is a precision manufacturer and authorized supplier of aviation tooling and ground support equipment (GSE) headquartered in Puyallup, Washington, operating from a single 609 N Levee Rd. facility. Founded in 1971 by Don Brown (a former Western Airlines executive) and now led by third-generation CEO Evan Brown, the company holds AS9100-D and ISO 9001:2015 certifications and is an authorized manufacturer for both Boeing and Airbus fleets. Its core product set includes Boeing Licensed Tooling, SAFRAN Tooling, Sesame Technologies pitot covers, Weckworth covers and plugs, custom interface cables, and since September 2025, the SensOS ReliablePlane Test Box diagnostic system that Aeroforge distributes. Production capabilities span engineering and programming, CNC/manual milling and turning, fabrication, welding, plastic forming, electrical assembly, calibration, industrial sewing, mechanical assembly, and proof load testing.

The company serves three primary customer segments: commercial airlines and MROs, U.S. military services (USAF, USN, USMC), and foreign military allies via the U.S. Government Foreign Military Sales program. It distributes through direct B2B sales on an RFQ basis, a self-service parts catalog (catalog.aeroforgetooling.com), an AGSE Authorized Service Center covering North America for engine stand service, and a new distribution channel for SensOS diagnostic equipment. Revenue is generated through one-time hardware sales (licensed tooling and GSE), professional services (repair, calibration, load testing, tear-down reports, tooling upgrades), and authorized service center work.

Aeroforge claims 300+ customers across 100+ countries and is recognized as a leading Washington State exporter. It has received three consecutive years of the Boeing Supply Chain Performance Achievement Award (averaging 99% on-time delivery and 99% quality), the 2018 Boeing Performance Excellence Award Silver Level, and was a 2024 finalist for Washington's Manufacturing Company of the Year. In 2024, it won a position among ten aerospace companies on a potential 10-year, $485 million USAF KC-46 Pegasus Tanker contract. The company has completed a merger with its sister entity Aeroforge Manufacturing (2017) and recently created a COO role in March 2025, indicating a transition toward more formalized executive management.

Name

Aeroforge

Legal name

Aeroforge, Inc.

Website

https://aeroforgetooling.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Aeroforge is a precision manufacturer of aviation tooling and ground support equipment (GSE) based in Puyallup, Washington, serving Boeing, Airbus, U.S. military, and foreign military customers across 100+ countries with custom manufacturing, parts catalog sales, and authorized service center operations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aerospace Tooling and Ground Support Equipment Manufacturing

NAICS

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

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

NDT/Inspection & Testing Services (Aviation) (IMABALAJ)

Keywords

• Aerospace tooling manufacturing
• Ground support equipment
• Aircraft maintenance tools
• Aviation GSE supplier
• CNC machining aerospace

Headquarters

HQ city

Puyallup

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Tooling and GSE Product Sales: Manufacturing and selling custom aircraft tooling and ground support equipment to airlines, maintenance facilities, and military customers. Products include Boeing Licensed Tooling, SAFRAN Tooling, and specialized equipment.
2. Parts Catalog Sales: Online catalog sales of aircraft parts and tooling components for Boeing and Airbus fleets.
3. Service, Repair, Calibration, and Load Testing: Comprehensive service offerings including tear-down reports, scope of work documentation, equipment repairs, load testing, calibration solutions, and tooling upgrades to latest drawing revisions.
4. AGSE Authorized Service Center: Authorized repair and maintenance of AGSE engine stands for Airbus and Boeing operators in North America. Includes inspection, maintenance, repair, and load testing certification services.
5. ReliablePlane Test Box Distribution: Distribution partnership with SensOS for the ReliablePlane Test Box diagnostic system. Aeroforge stocks units and offers integrated solutions with their custom-built cables.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Aeroforge is an authorized manufacturer and supplier of precision aircraft tooling and ground support equipment (GSE) for Boeing and Airbus fleets, producing Boeing Licensed Tooling, SAFRAN Tooling, Sesame Technologies Pitot Covers, and Weckworth Covers and Plugs through CNC machining, fabrication, welding, and assembly. The company complements its manufactured products with authorized AGSE engine stand service center capabilities (repair, load testing, calibration, upgrades) and serves as a distributor of the SensOS ReliablePlane Test Box with custom interface cables, exporting to airlines, MROs, and military customers in 100+ countries.

Product overview

Aeroforge operates as an authorized manufacturer and supplier of aircraft tooling and ground support equipment (GSE) for Boeing and Airbus fleets, serving airlines, maintenance facilities, and military allies across more than 100 countries. The company's product portfolio includes Boeing Licensed Tooling, SAFRAN Tooling, Sesame Technologies Pitot Covers, Weckworth Manufacturing Covers and Plugs, and the SensOS ReliablePlane® Test Box (which Aeroforge distributes). Aeroforge complements its manufactured products with comprehensive service offerings including repairs, load testing, calibration, and upgrades, as well as AGSE Engine Stand authorized service center capabilities. The company also produces custom interface cables that integrate with diagnostic systems, providing customers with a complete integrated solution from a single trusted source.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Boeing Licensed Tooling and Ground Support Equipment Authorized manufacturer and supplier of tooling and ground support equipment licensed for Boeing aircraft fleets, serving commercial airlines, maintenance facilities, and military customers in 100+ countries.
• SAFRAN Tooling and Ground Support Equipment Tooling and ground support equipment for SAFRAN aircraft systems, manufactured by Aeroforge under its precision manufacturing capabilities for aviation maintenance customers.
• Sesame Technologies Pitot Covers Aircraft pitot covers manufactured by Aeroforge under a Sesame Technologies partnership, used to protect aircraft sensors during maintenance and storage operations.
• SensOS ReliablePlane Test Box Flagship diagnostic platform from SensOS offering real-time analytics and predictive diagnostics for identifying and resolving aircraft issues before they become disruptive; distributed by Aeroforge with local inventory and integrated with its custom interface cables for an end-to-end aviation maintenance solution.
• Weckworth Manufacturing Covers and Plugs Aircraft maintenance protective covers and plugs sourced from Weckworth Manufacturing and distributed by Aeroforge as part of its comprehensive tooling catalog.
• Aviation Tooling and GSE Repair Services Comprehensive repair services for aircraft tooling and ground support equipment, including tear-down reports and scope of work documentation to restore functionality and extend equipment lifespan for commercial and military customers.
• Load Testing Services Structural integrity and safety compliance load testing for tooling and ground support equipment using state-of-the-art testing capabilities to guarantee dependable performance under demanding operational conditions.
• Calibration Services Precision calibration services for aviation equipment using advanced calibration techniques to ensure accuracy, reliability, and compliance with industry standards.
• GSE Tooling Upgrade Services Upgrade services that bring outdated ground support equipment to the latest drawing revision to maximize performance and efficiency for aviation maintenance operators.
• AGSE Engine Stand Service Center Authorized service center for AGSE (Advanced Ground Systems Engineering) engine stands serving Airbus and Boeing operators in North America, providing inspection, maintenance, repair, and load testing certification using OEM replacement parts.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99% on-time delivery and 99% quality rating
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core/flagship and minor.

• SensOScore/flagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 22 September 2025Aeroforge has officially joined forces with SensOS as a distributor of their ReliablePlane Test Box, a major advancement in condition-based maintenance for the aerospace industry. This collaboration is a strategic alignment - Aeroforge already designs and manufactures the interface cables that connect to this system, and now offers a fully integrated, end-to-end solution. Aeroforge stocks the ReliablePlane Test Box at their facility for immediate availability and faster delivery.
• AGSE (Advanced Ground Systems Engineering)core/flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Aeroforge received approval from AGSE to become an authorized Service Center. This provides continued partnership with Airbus and Boeing operators to repair and maintain vital engine stands and other AGSE products in North America. Two team members were sent to AGSE headquarters in California for training including inspection criteria, maintenance and repair procedures, and load testing certification of Airbus and Boeing engine stands.
• Central Pierce Fire and RescueminorOthers · 1 January 2024Seven team members participated in CPR/First Aid certification course through partners at Central Pierce Fire and Rescue. Additionally, team participated in Tactical Casualty Care course by Crisis Medicine focusing on bleeding control in high-stress situations.
• South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC)minorOthers · 1 January 2018Aeroforge partnered with SPSCC to send all team leaders through a five-course leadership development program over two years. Curriculum includes Mind of a Manager, Heart of a Leader, Motivating & Coaching to Build Top Talent, Managing Change & Making Great Decisions, Leading from the Middle, and Leading through Difficulty.
• Signature SafetyminorOthers · 1 January 2017Partnership with Signature Safety, a company with over 30 years of experience, focused on improving safe work performance and productivity. This partnership followed Aeroforge's achievement of zero workplace safety incidents in 2016.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• TLD (ALV) Group: TLD Group is a global manufacturer of aviation ground support equipment, including tow tractors, belt loaders, and aircraft jacks, competing broadly with Aeroforge in commercial aviation GSE.
• JBT AeroTech: JBT AeroTech is a large, established supplier of airport and airline ground support equipment, gate equipment, and airside support, serving as a broad incumbent whose GSE portfolio overlaps with Aeroforge's tooling and GSE business.
• Textron Aviation / Textron Systems: Textron is a diversified aerospace and defense manufacturer with broad aircraft, GSE, and aviation services businesses; while not a focused tooling competitor, its aviation segment provides a comparable benchmark for AS9100-certified aerospace manufacturing scale.

Regional players

• Hydac / Hydro Systems (GSE): Hydro Systems and similar hydraulic GSE manufacturers produce jacks, hydraulic ground support, and tooling for aircraft maintenance, providing partial product overlap with Aeroforge's hydraulic and load-testing equipment.

Direct peers

• AERO Specialties: AERO Specialties manufactures and distributes aircraft ground support equipment, tow bars, and maintenance tooling, directly competing with Aeroforge's GSE and tooling catalog for general aviation, commercial, and military customers.
• AGSE (Advanced Ground Systems Engineering): AGSE designs and manufactures engine stands and aerospace ground support equipment and is the OEM whose North American service center authorization Aeroforge just received, making AGSE Aeroforge's closest peer in GSE and a partner-competitor.
• Tronair: Tronair is one of the largest manufacturers of aircraft ground support equipment, tooling, and maintenance equipment for commercial, business, and military aviation, directly competing with Aeroforge in GSE and tooling for Boeing and Airbus fleets.
• Malabar: Malabar is an FAA/EASA Part 145 repair station and manufacturer of aircraft ground support equipment, tooling, and maintenance products, with a product portfolio that closely overlaps Aeroforge's GSE and tooling offerings.

Emerging players

• Langa Industrial: Langa Industrial is a smaller manufacturer of aircraft ground support equipment and tooling serving commercial and military aviation, comparable in scale and niche focus to Aeroforge's specialty tooling and GSE manufacturing.

Others

• Weckworth Manufacturing: Weckworth Manufacturing produces aircraft covers, plugs, and protective equipment that Aeroforge distributes; as a supplier-distributor partner, it is an ecosystem peer whose products are co-marketed through Aeroforge's catalog.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/aeroforge
• Facebookfacebook.com/teamaeroforge

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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