Centra Industries

Name

Centra Industries

Legal name

Centra

Website

https://centra-ind.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aerospace Precision Manufacturing

NAICS

Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing (33641), Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing (3364), Precision Turned Product Manufacturing (332721)

SIC

Aircraft & Parts (3720), Aircraft (3721), Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728)

akta.pro primary industry

Structural Assemblies & Integration (Airframe Subassemblies) (IMABAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Metal Airframe Structures & Machined Parts (IMABAEAC), Interior Structural Components (Floor Beams, Seat Tracks, Frames) (IMABAEAJ)

Keywords

• Aerospace manufacturing
• Precision machining
• Aerostructure assemblies
• Aircraft substructures
• High-speed machining

Headquarters

HQ city

Cambridge

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Aerostructures Manufacturing Services: Comprehensive manufacturing services for aerospace including machining, assembly, and engineering services. Revenue generated through long-term supplier relationships with aerospace manufacturers and Tier 1 suppliers. Services structured in three levels: Aluminum Machining/Hard Metals, Metallic Assemblies/Structural Assemblies, and Complex Structural Integration.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Centra Industries manufactures precision aerostructure components and assemblies for the aerospace industry. The company operates as an integrated aerostructures manufacturer offering high-speed machining (33,000 RPM) of aluminum and hard metals, engineering services with digital model-based certification, and comprehensive metallic and structural assembly capabilities including robotic nutplate installation and robotic Teflon application. Services are structured across three tiers: aluminum and hard metals machining, metallic and structural sub-structure assemblies, and complex structural integration with large floor-based jig systems.

Product overview

Centra Industries, a subsidiary of PCC Aerostructures, operates as an integrated aerostructures manufacturer offering a unified portfolio of machining, engineering, and assembly services. The company provides high-speed machining (33,000 RPM) for aluminum and hard metals, digital model-based engineering services, and comprehensive metallic and structural assembly capabilities including robotic nutplate and Teflon application. These services are delivered through three integrated levels: Level One (aluminum and hard metals machining), Level Two (metallic and structural sub-structures), and Level Three (complex structural assemblies with large floor-based jig systems).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Machining Services High-speed machining services including 3, 4, and 5-axis machining of complex aluminum structures up to 13 ft (4m), as well as stainless steel, titanium, nickel-based alloys, and hard metals up to 80 inches (2m) at 50+ Rc. Targets aerospace OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers requiring precision-machined components.
• Engineering Services Engineering services including digital model-based certification and electronic manufacturing information systems supporting aerostructure design, qualification, and production for aerospace customers.
• Assembly Services Metallic and structural assembly services for major aircraft sub-structures, featuring takt-driven moving line assembly systems, robotic nutplate installation, robotic Teflon application, and large floor-based jig assembly. Targets aerospace OEMs and Tier 1 integrators.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• PCC AerostructurescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCentra operates as a subsidiary within PCC Aerostructures, part of Precision Castparts Corp. The company leverages the broader corporate resources, capabilities, and customer relationships of the PCC Aerostructures family while maintaining its own manufacturing identity and operations in Cambridge, Ontario.

Scale indicators2 records

Direct peers

• Magellan Aerospace: Canadian-based aerospace manufacturer producing aeroengine, aerostructure, and space components. Directly comparable as a mid-sized Canadian supplier offering machining and structural assemblies to OEMs, with similar Tier 1/2 customer base.
• Avcorp Industries: Canadian aerostructures manufacturer producing structural assemblies and machined components for commercial and defense aircraft. Comparable product set (aerostructure assemblies, metallic components) and similar Tier 1/2 supplier positioning.
• Héroux-Devtek: Canadian aerospace manufacturer specializing in landing gear, hydraulic, and structural components. Comparable as a Canadian Tier 1/2 aerostructures supplier serving major OEMs with machined and assembled metallic products.
• Loar Holdings: Specialized aerospace components manufacturer serving aircraft OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers with proprietary, mission-critical parts. Comparable mid-sized niche manufacturer of precision aerospace components with similar customer profile.

Broad incumbents

• Spirit AeroSystems: One of the world's largest aerostructures manufacturers (fuselage, wing, propulsion structures). Comparable product category and OEM customer base, but at far greater scale and global footprint than Centra.
• Triumph Group: Diversified aerospace supplier of aerostructures, mechanical, and control systems. Comparable in providing machined and assembled aerospace structures to OEMs, but with a broader portfolio and larger scale.
• GKN Aerospace (Melrose Industries): Global Tier 1 aerostructures and engine components supplier. Comparable in aerostructure assemblies and metallic/composite structures for major OEMs, though at much larger scale and broader technology footprint.
• Senior plc: Aerospace and defense supplier of high-precision engineered components and structural assemblies. Comparable in precision machining and complex assembly of metallic aerospace parts.
• Howmet Aerospace: Global leader in engineered metal products for aerospace, including precision machined components and structures. Overlaps with Centra's high-speed machining of complex aluminum and hard-metal aerospace components.

Regional players

• Aequs: India-based aerospace manufacturing platform offering aerostructure assemblies, machining, and engineering services. Comparable product offerings (aerostructure machining and assembly) with focus on cost-competitive Tier 1/2 supply.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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