DeVal Lifecycle Support

What DeVal Lifecycle Support does

DeVal Lifecycle Support is a Philadelphia-based mechanical manufacturer of armament and ground support equipment (GSE) for the U.S. Department of Defense, in continuous operation since 1954 and operating today as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Parts Life Inc. The company builds build-to-print, turnkey hardware including the MHU-191 Munitions Transporter (over 5,000 units delivered since 1963), the MK-24 MOD 1 Torpedo Handling Dolly (sole-source to DLA Maritime / NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support), bomb hoists, dollies, and munitions trailers, and field-deployable CILOP (Conversion in Lieu of Procurement) modernization kits — including a Zero-Maintenance System (ZMS) retrofit that reduces scheduled maintenance by up to 70%.

Core technical capabilities span 4th- and 5-axis CNC precision machining, AWS and MIL-STD certified welding in aluminum, stainless steel, and high-strength alloys, NADCAP-accredited Non-Destructive Testing (Magnetic Particle Inspection per AMS 3040/3044 and Liquid Penetrant Testing per ASTM E1417), electro-mechanical assembly, and a self-contained polyurethane paint and powder-coating line. The infrastructure is anchored by a 120,000 sq ft Philadelphia manufacturing complex (4851 Cottman Avenue / Edmund Facility, Tacony section), recently expanded via renovation to roughly double capacity.

DeVal generates revenue primarily through multi-year U.S. federal procurement contracts with the DoD and its agencies (DLA, NAVAIR, NAVSEA, Air Force), supplemented by OEM and build-to-print work for prime contractors including Lockheed Martin, Boeing, and Northrop Grumman. Revenue is split across original equipment manufacturing, precision machining services, CILOP modernization kits, and sole-source replacement parts. The company holds AS9100D, ISO 9001:2015, NADCAP, DCAA, and SBA HUBZone certifications, and sells exclusively through direct B2B federal contracting channels; no public pricing or independent third-party revenue figures are disclosed.

Name

DeVal Lifecycle Support

Legal name

DeVal Lifecycle Support Inc.

Website

https://devallcs.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1954

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

DeVal Lifecycle Support is a Philadelphia-based AS9100D-certified mechanical manufacturer of armament and ground support equipment for the U.S. Department of Defense and primes such as Lockheed Martin, Boeing, and Northrop Grumman, specializing in sole-source build-to-print OEM production, CILOP modernization kits, and certified precision machining, welding, and NDT.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing (3362), Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing (333924)

SIC

Ordnance & Accessories, (No Vehicles/Guided Missiles) (3480), Truck & Bus Bodies (3713), Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Trailors & Stackers (3537)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty Vehicle Body Manufacturing (Emergency/Military/Mobile Clinics) (IMACAGAD)

Keywords

• Defense ground support equipment
• Armament OEM manufacturing
• Munitions handling equipment
• Precision CNC machining defense
• Aerospace non-destructive testing

Headquarters

HQ city

Philadelphia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

Revenue model

1. Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM): Build-to-print turnkey manufacturing of armament and ground support equipment for the Department of Defense, producing products such as munitions trailers, weapons transporters, bomb hoists, and dollies
2. Precision Machining Services: High-precision CNC and manual machining, welding, electro-mechanical assembly, and finishing services for military systems and components
3. CILOP (Conversion in Lieu of Procurement) Kits: Modernization packages and retrofit kits that extend equipment lifecycle and reduce maintenance requirements, including zero-maintenance kits and component upgrades
4. Replacement Parts and Components: Sole source supplier of replacement parts and components for legacy equipment including MK-24 Torpedo Handling Dolly and MHU-191 Munitions Transporter

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

DeVal Lifecycle Support is a build-to-print OEM manufacturer of armament and ground support equipment for the U.S. Department of Defense. The company designs, manufactures, and sustains mission-critical equipment such as munitions trailers, weapons transporters, bomb hoists, and torpedo handling dollies, while also providing precision CNC machining, certified welding, NADCAP-accredited non-destructive testing, and zero-maintenance retrofit kits (CILOP) that extend equipment lifecycles.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Maintenance reduction of up to 70% through Zero-Maintenance System
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments3 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Parts Life, Inc.coreOthersParts Life, Inc. is the parent company of DeVal Lifecycle Support. Both companies operate under shared quality management systems (AS9100D certified) and collaborate on defense sustainment solutions. Parts Life provides reverse engineering and obsolescence management while DeVal handles manufacturing and OEM production.
• United States Military Academy (West Point)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeVal partnered with U.S. Army Major Kenneth Gannetta and cadets from West Point to conduct critical path analysis on legacy products, identify bottleneck assemblies, and improve just-in-time inventory systems. This collaboration helped reduce Navy support equipment lead times by 50%.
• DVIRC (Delaware Valley Industrial Resource Center)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDVIRC hosted the Navy 250 Innovation Pavilion event where DeVal and Parts Life demonstrated advanced sustainment solutions. DVIRC serves as an industrial resource center supporting defense manufacturing in the Philadelphia region.
• Philadelphia WorksminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeVal Lifecycle Support sponsors WeldWorks Philly, a Registered Apprenticeship program for welding careers in advanced manufacturing, facilitated by Philadelphia Works through Pennsylvania's PAsmart Advanced Manufacturing initiative. The program addresses talent shortages in defense manufacturing.
• Pennsylvania Department of Education (PAsmart)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPAsmart Advanced Manufacturing initiative awarded $399,812 grant to Philadelphia Works to support WeldWorks Philly apprenticeship program with DeVal as program sponsor, aimed at building Philadelphia's advanced manufacturing workforce pipeline.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• HDT Global: Designer and manufacturer of military shelters, environmental control units, and specialized ground support equipment for the U.S. military. Comparable to DeVal as a mid-sized U.S. defense manufacturer serving DoD ground/sustainment programs.
• Stinar Corporation: U.S. manufacturer of mobile command, galley, laundry, and specialty military vehicles for DoD and federal agencies. Comparable to DeVal as a small-batch, custom military ground equipment OEM.
• Tronair: Manufacturer of ground support equipment for civil and military aviation, including jacks, towbars, and weapon/skid loaders. Comparable to DeVal as a build-to-print GSE OEM serving airframe operators and DoD.
• Breeze-Eastern: Aerospace and defense GSE manufacturer specializing in rescue hoists, cargo hooks, and weapon handling systems for military rotorcraft. Directly comparable to DeVal as a niche military GSE OEM serving DoD primes.
• AeroBase Group: Manufacturer of military and commercial ground support equipment including weapon loaders and aircraft support stands. Directly comparable to DeVal's weapons handling and munitions transport product lines.

Others

• PaR Systems: Provider of specialized material handling, robotic, and engineered solutions for aerospace and defense manufacturing and sustainment. Adjacent peer to DeVal via shared defense manufacturing, NDT, and lifecycle support services.

Broad incumbents

• JBT AeroTech: Large supplier of airport and military ground support equipment including aircraft tow tractors, cargo loaders, and deicers. Comparable to DeVal in military GSE product category but at much greater scale and breadth.
• TLD Group: Global supplier of aviation and military ground support equipment including tow tractors, loaders, and transporters. Comparable in product category to DeVal but operating at significantly larger scale across commercial and military segments.
• Safe Fleet: Manufacturer of specialty vehicles, upfit solutions, and fleet safety equipment serving defense, municipal, and industrial end markets. Comparable to DeVal in military vehicle body and upfit work but with much broader commercial diversification.

Regional players

• Garsite (Hydro): Legacy U.S. manufacturer of refuelers, tank trucks, and specialized military vehicles including aircraft fuel and ground support equipment. Comparable to DeVal as a U.S. military vehicle/body manufacturer operating primarily in the U.S. defense market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@partslifeinc
• Facebookfacebook.com/DeValLCS
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• Instagraminstagram.com/devallcs

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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