Strong Enterprises
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1961
- HeadquartersOrlando, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
Strong Enterprises firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Strong Enterprises
- Legal name
- Strong Enterprises
- Website
- https://strongparachutes.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1961
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Strong Enterprises industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Parachute Manufacturing
- NAICS
- Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)
- SIC
- Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Reentry, Descent & Landing Systems (Capsules, Heat Shields, Parachutes) (IMABACAL)
Keywords
Where Strong Enterprises is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Orlando
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Strong Enterprises business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Commercial Parachute Sales: Sale of emergency pilot parachutes, tandem skydiving systems, and recreational parachutes to individual customers and commercial operators
- Military Parachute Sales: Sale of personnel and cargo parachutes to military and defense clients including SET-10 series, AirCrew systems, and tactical equipment
- Parts & Accessories: Sale of spare parts, components, and accessories for existing parachute systems
- Repair Services: Maintenance and repair services for parachutes through service centers
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
Strong Enterprises product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Strong Enterprises designs, manufactures, and services safety-critical parachute systems across three product lines: emergency parachutes for civilian pilots (back, seat, chair, specialty, and canopy models tailored to specific aircraft), tandem skydiving systems and components for commercial skydiving operators, and military personnel and cargo parachute systems including SET-10 main/reserve parachutes, AirCrew emergency systems, and Load Assisted Release System (LARS) equipment. The company also operates a service center network for parachute maintenance, repair, and spare parts.
Product overview
Strong Enterprises, now operating as Paradigm Parachute & Defense, offers a comprehensive portfolio of parachute products organized into three main categories: Emergency parachutes for civilian pilots (including back models like AcroPro, 303 Back, and 311 Wedge; specialty models for specific aircraft like L-39 Chair and 307 Sukhoi; seat models including 304 Seat and 306 Squadron Seat; chair models like 305 XC Chair; and various canopy sizes including 26 FT Mid-Lite, 30 FT Lo-Po, and Lo-Po Lite), Tandem systems for commercial skydiving operations (featuring TNT Tandem and Dual Hawk Tandem systems along with main canopies, reserve canopies, parts & components, and AADs such as Vigil Cuatro, Cypres2, and M2 Multi), and Military solutions for defense applications (including SET-10 & SET-10 XL main parachutes, SET-10R reserve parachutes, AirCrew emergency systems, Jumpmaster Safety Harness, MTTB-LARS with Load Assisted Release System, MC-4 Tactical solo free-fall system, H.O.P.E. Low-Cost cargo canopies, and DZ Markers/SATBs for drop zone operations).
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Emergency Pilot Parachutes (Back, Seat, Chair, Specialty, and Canopy Models) A family of certified emergency parachutes for civilian pilots and aircrew, including back models (AcroPro, 303 Back, 311 Wedge), specialty aircraft models (L-39 Chair, 307 Sukhoi, 314 RV-4 Seat), seat models (304 Seat, 306 Squadron Seat), chair models (305 XC Chair), and canopies (26 FT Mid-Lite, 30 FT Lo-Po, Lo-Po Lite). Designed for emergency egress from general aviation, acrobatic, and specialty aircraft.
- Tandem Skydiving Systems (TNT Tandem and Dual Hawk Tandem) Tandem parachute systems including TNT Tandem and Dual Hawk Tandem configurations, designed for commercial tandem skydiving operations. Supported by main canopies, reserve canopies, parts and components, and Automatic Activation Devices (Vigil Cuatro, Cypres2, M2 Multi).
- Military Personnel Parachute Systems Military parachute systems for personnel deployment and aircrew emergency egress, including the SET-10 and SET-10 XL main parachutes, SET-10R reserve parachute, AirCrew Multi-Use Emergency System, Jumpmaster Safety Harness, MTTB with Load Assisted Release System (LARS), and MC-4 Tactical Solo Free-Fall System.
- H.O.P.E. Low-Cost Cargo Canopies High-Operations-Personnel-Economy (H.O.P.E.) low-cost cargo parachute canopies for military supply airdrop operations.
- DZ Markers and SATBs Drop zone markers and Standard and Deluxe SATBs (personnel and cargo extraction equipment) for military parachute drop zone operations.
- Parachute Maintenance, Repair, and Spare Parts Authorized service centers providing maintenance, repair, spare parts, and accessories for Strong Enterprises parachute systems, including emergency parachute spare parts and accessories.
Quantifiable outcome
- Lives saved documented through video testimonials and survival stories
Companies that use Strong Enterprises
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Strong Enterprises technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature9 records
Strong Enterprises partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Paradigm Parachute and DefenseflagshipParadigm Parachute and Defense acquired Strong Parachutes to bring together decades of expertise in parachute solutions for both commercial and military markets. The acquisition creates a unified company combining Strong's commercial parachute products with Paradigm's specialized military and defense solutions.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Strong Enterprises competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- BRS Aerospace: Producer of whole-aircraft ballistic parachute systems (BRS) for general aviation and light aircraft, directly competing in the emergency pilot/aircraft parachute category with comparable safety-critical product positioning.
- Performance Designs: Leading manufacturer of skydiving canopies and reserve systems, competing head-on with Strong's Tandem main canopies, reserve canopies, and commercial skydiving product line.
- Airborne Systems (formerly Pioneer Aerospace): Global manufacturer of personnel and cargo parachutes for military, aerospace, and recovery applications, serving as the largest direct competitor across both the military and commercial parachute markets Strong addresses.
- Para-Phernalia: Skydiving equipment manufacturer producing sport and tandem parachutes, harnesses, and container systems — overlaps with Strong's tandem skydiving and component offerings.
- ALPS Parachute (Aviation & Military Parachute Systems): Designer and manufacturer of military and tactical parachutes for personnel and cargo operations, directly competing with Strong's SET-10 series and military parachute portfolio.
- Sun Path Products: Manufacturer of sport and tandem parachute systems, harnesses, and containers — overlapping product portfolio with Strong's TNT Tandem and Dual Hawk tandem systems in the commercial skydiving market.
- FXC Corporation: Manufacturer of military personnel parachute systems and components supplying U.S. and allied armed forces, directly comparable to Strong's SET-10 and AirCrew military product lines.
- Butler Parachutes: Long-established parachute manufacturer (founded 1968) supplying sport, military, and emergency parachutes — direct peer across tandem, military, and emergency parachute categories.
Regional players
- Cimsa (Compañía Internacional de Manufacturas y Servicios Aéreos): Latin American manufacturer and MRO provider of parachutes and safety equipment for military and aviation customers — comparable product category though primarily serving a different geography than Strong's U.S. base.
Broad incumbents
- Safran Parachute & Protection (Crouzet): Safran's parachute subsidiary is a broad incumbent across military personnel, cargo, and aerospace recovery parachutes — a large established aerospace prime that competes in the same defense and aerospace parachute markets.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Valuation estimate
Strong Enterprises leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Strong Enterprises funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Strong Enterprises M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Strong Enterprises
What does Strong Enterprises do?
Strong Enterprises designs, manufactures, and services safety-critical parachute systems across three product lines: emergency parachutes for civilian pilots (back, seat, chair, specialty, and canopy models tailored to specific aircraft), tandem skydiving systems and components for commercial skydiving operators, and military personnel and cargo parachute systems including SET-10 main/reserve parachutes, AirCrew emergency systems, and Load Assisted Release System (LARS) equipment. The company also operates a service center network for parachute maintenance, repair, and spare parts.
Is Strong Enterprises a public or private company?
Strong Enterprises is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Strong Enterprises founded?
Strong Enterprises was founded in 1961. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Strong Enterprises based?
Strong Enterprises is headquartered in Orlando, United States, in the North America region.
How does Strong Enterprises make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Commercial Parachute Sales are the primary driver. The others are military Parachute Sales, parts & Accessories and repair Services.
Who are Strong Enterprises's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are BRS Aerospace, Performance Designs, Airborne Systems (formerly Pioneer Aerospace), Para-Phernalia, ALPS Parachute (Aviation & Military Parachute Systems), Sun Path Products, FXC Corporation and Butler Parachutes. Cimsa (Compañía Internacional de Manufacturas y Servicios Aéreos) is listed as a regional player. Safran Parachute & Protection (Crouzet) is listed as a broad incumbent.
Does Strong Enterprises have an API?
No public API is recorded for Strong Enterprises.
What industry is Strong Enterprises in?
Strong Enterprises's product category is Parachute Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMABACAL, Reentry, Descent & Landing Systems (Capsules, Heat Shields, Parachutes). Its NAICS code is 336413 and its SIC code is 3728.