What Aero-Glen International does

Aero-Glen International, LLC is an authorized aerospace and defense hardware distributor and value-added kit integrator headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, founded in 1976 and now operating as a subsidiary of Wencor Group. The company distributes a broad portfolio of aerospace fasteners, assembly hardware, machined and fabricated build-to-print parts, and ground support equipment, maintaining full traceability documentation to original manufacturers across 45,000+ stocked part numbers and 300,000+ active SKUs sourced from 1,500+ suppliers. Its core technology is not software-driven but rather a qualified, audit-traceable supply chain operation certified to AS9100D, AS9120, and ISO 9001, with ITAR registration, DFARS and NIST 800-171 compliance, SPRS DIBCAC High Verified cybersecurity status, and DLA QSLD Class 2 & 3 Threaded Fasteners and Joint Certification Program certifications.

The business operates two complementary revenue streams. The first is one-time product sales of aerospace hardware, machined parts, and support equipment sold through a quote-based B2B model with a Request-for-Quote workflow. The second stream is value-added services — custom kitting (combining hardware and build-to-print items into tailored kits with 100% lot traceability and AS9102 First Article Inspection), inventory management programs (JIT, VMI, Kanban, point-of-use delivery, consignment, and web portal integration), and 3PL/4PL logistics (warehousing, packaging, labeling, export licensing, transportation). The company is the U.S. Air Force's designated Prime Kit Integrator for the F-16 Service Life Extension Program, a multi-decade mission sustainment effort.

Aero-Glen serves defense contractors, military maintenance and repair depots, and commercial aerospace OEMs from six U.S. locations: Fort Worth TX (headquarters and primary distribution), Ronkonkoma NY, Orange CA, Chesterfield MO, Boston MA, and Seattle WA. The company employs 51–100 people, serves 2,000+ active customers through direct enterprise sales and dedicated sales offices, and has no public revenue disclosures. Marketing is conducted through a comprehensive website with downloadable capabilities documentation, LinkedIn/Twitter/Instagram presence, and direct sales engagement with same-day RFQ response commitments. Ownership consolidated under Wencor Group signals integration into a larger aerospace supply chain platform and potential cross-sell into adjacent MRO and parts distribution adjacencies.

Name

Aero-Glen International

Legal name

Aero-Glen International, LLC

Website

https://aeroglen.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Aero-Glen International is an authorized aerospace and defense hardware distributor and value-added kit integrator offering kitting, inventory management, and 3PL/4PL logistics across six U.S. locations, serving 2,000+ DoD prime contractors, military depots, and commercial OEMs as a Wencor Group subsidiary.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aerospace Hardware Distribution & Supply Chain Services

NAICS

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

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Aerospace Fasteners & Hardware (IMABANAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Aerospace & Defense (TLAIALAB)

Keywords

• Aerospace hardware distribution
• Aerospace fasteners supply
• Build-to-print parts
• Kitting services
• Third-party logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Fort Worth

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Aerospace Hardware Distribution: Sale of aerospace fasteners, assembly hardware, machined parts, and support equipment. Revenue generated through product sales with full traceability documentation to original manufacturers.
2. Value-Added Services: Kitting solutions, inventory management (VMI, JIT, Kanban), and 3PL/4PL logistics services that provide tailored supply chain solutions per customer unique requirements.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Aero-Glen International is an AS9100D/AS9120/ISO9001-certified authorized distributor of aerospace-grade fasteners, machined and fabricated parts, and support equipment serving aerospace and defense customers. Beyond hardware distribution, the company provides value-added supply chain services including customized kitting, vendor-managed inventory programs (JIT, Kanban, consignment), and 3PL/4PL logistics services with full part-level traceability to original manufacturers.

Product overview

Aero-Glen International is a leading supplier and distributor of aerospace and defense products, offering a comprehensive portfolio centered on three core product categories: Aerospace Hardware (structural fasteners, assembly hardware, and electrical components), Machined & Fabricated Parts (custom build-to-print components including precision machined parts, sheet metal, and tube assemblies), and Support Equipment (ground handling, maintenance, and diagnostic equipment). The company differentiates through value-added services including Kitting Solutions (certified to AS9100D, serving as USAF's Prime Kit Integrator for F-16 SLEP), Inventory Management Programs (JIT, VMI, Kanban), and 3rd/4th Party Logistics. The portfolio spans over 45,000 part numbers including bolts, screws, nuts, nutplates, pins, rivets, bearings, fittings, hoses, clamps, electrical components, inserts, and seals—all with full traceability to original manufacturers. With over 300,000 active SKUs, 1,500+ suppliers, and operations across 6 locations, the company serves Defense, Commercial OEMs, and Government markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Aerospace Hardware Authorized distribution of aerospace and defense-certified structural fasteners, assembly hardware and electrical components qualified to AN, MS, NAS, AS, BAC and other OEM standards, including bolts, screws, nuts, nutplates, pins, collars, rivets, bearings, bushings, fittings, hoses, clamps, hinges, latches, inserts, washers, seals and electrical components, all with full traceability documentation to original manufacturers.
• Machined & Fabricated Parts Custom build-to-print precision machined parts, formed sheet metal parts, bent tubes and tube assemblies (aluminum, steel, titanium, Inconel), and structural assemblies including F-16 Critical Safety Structural Items, manufactured using CNC and CMM equipment with 3D modeling (CATIA, IGES).
• Support Equipment Distribution of aerospace ground support and maintenance equipment including aircraft jacks, auxiliary power units, cargo pallets, container loaders, diagnostic equipment, dollies, ground handling carts, installation tooling, maintenance equipment, scaffolding, transporters, tugs, wheels and adapters for defense and commercial operators.
• Kitting Solutions Custom kitting services that combine aerospace hardware and build-to-print items into tailored kits with 100% lot traceability, complete quality flow-down to OEM specifications, AS9102 First Article Inspection reports, and kit configurations ranging from one-time-use packaging to reusable options. Aero-Glen serves as the USAF Prime Kit Integrator for the F-16 Service Life Extension Program (SLEP).
• Inventory Management Programs Value-added inventory and supply chain management solutions including just-in-time (JIT) inventory, point-of-use delivery, vendor-managed inventory (VMI), bin stocking, Kanban, 2-bin systems, on-site stores, consignment inventory and supplier management, supported by automated replenishment and web portal integration for live supply chain access.
• 3rd and 4th Party Logistics (3PL/4PL) Third-party (3PL) and fourth-party (4PL) logistics services managing the flow of aerospace parts from origin to final consumption point, including material handling, packaging, labeling, export licensing, transportation, warehousing, security and consignment inventory with just-in-time and point-of-use delivery.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• WencorcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWencor Group announced acquisition of Aero-Glen International, integrating Aero-Glen's aerospace hardware distribution and kitting capabilities into Wencor's portfolio of aerospace solutions.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Wencor Group: Parent company and a leading independent aerospace MRO distribution platform offering parts, kitting, and aftermarket services. Directly comparable in product categories (fasteners, hardware, build-to-print) and value-added services (kitting, VMI, 3PL/4PL) and now owns Aero-Glen, so it is the most operationally aligned peer.
• HEICO Corporation: Public aerospace parts manufacturer and distributor organized into Flight Support Group (parts distribution, MRO) and Electronic Technologies Group. Operates PMA parts distribution directly comparable to Aero-Glen's authorized distribution of aerospace fasteners and assembly hardware.
• Precision Aviation Group: Independent aerospace MRO and parts distribution provider supplying components, rotables, and accessories to commercial, business, and defense operators. Highly comparable to Aero-Glen's mix of parts distribution, kitting, and value-added inventory services for aerospace customers.
• Kellstrom Aerospace: Aerospace aftermarket parts distributor and MRO services provider for military, commercial, and rotorcraft platforms. Directly comparable to Aero-Glen in authorized distribution, kitting, and sustainment support for defense and commercial OEMs.
• Loar Holdings: Public holding company of niche aerospace component manufacturers and distributors serving commercial, business jet, and defense markets. Comparable to Aero-Glen in aerospace fasteners, hardware, and small assemblies sold through approved-distributor channels.
• Satair: Airbus-owned aerospace parts and services distributor for civil and defense markets, providing hardware, fasteners, and material management solutions. Directly comparable in authorized distribution, kitting, and integrated material services for OEM and operator customers.
• Air Industries Group: Aerospace and defense parts manufacturer and assembler producing complex machined and fabricated assemblies for fixed-wing aircraft and rotorcraft. Comparable in machined/fabricated parts and build-to-print assemblies serving primes and DoD, overlapping with Aero-Glen's build-to-print product line.

Broad incumbents

• TransDigm Group: Large public aerospace components manufacturer with a portfolio of proprietary and aftermarket parts across virtually every major airframe. Overlaps with Aero-Glen in fasteners, hardware, and aftermarket distribution but operates at vastly greater scale and with proprietary IP.
• Aviall Services (a Boeing Company): Boeing-owned aerospace parts distribution and supply chain services business serving commercial, business, and general aviation customers. Comparable to Aero-Glen in aftermarket hardware distribution, kitting, and integrated supply chain services, but operates at far greater scale under the Boeing umbrella.

Others

• NBAA (adjacent reference): National Business Aviation Association is a trade association rather than a competitor, included as an adjacent ecosystem reference for the business/general aviation and corporate flight department customers that consume hardware, support equipment, and MRO distribution services in Aero-Glen's served market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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