Freeman

Name

Freeman

Legal name

Aviation Manufacturing Group, LLC

Website

https://freemancom.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1937

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aerospace Precision Manufacturing

NAICS

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

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Metal Airframe Structures & Machined Parts (IMABAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Military Aircraft Structures, Airframes & Composites (IMABAMAH), Rotorcraft Parts & Components Manufacturing (Tier Suppliers) (IMABABAM), Structural Assemblies & Integration (Airframe Subassemblies) (IMABAEAD)

Keywords

• Precision aerospace machining
• Thin-walled tube manufacturing
• Rotary swaging services
• Aerospace component manufacturing
• Engineered metal assemblies

Headquarters

HQ city

Yankton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Aerospace Parts Manufacturing: B2B manufacturing of precision-turned and machined aerospace parts, components, and assemblies. Revenue generated through long-term contracts with aerospace OEMs and tier-1 suppliers for the production of metallic parts including thin-walled tubes, swaged assemblies, machined brackets, torque tubes, and control rods.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

The Freeman Company manufactures precision metallic parts, components, and assemblies for the aerospace industry, specializing in thin-walled tube turning, rotary swaging, and multi-axis CNC machining for general, commercial, and military aviation OEMs. Production includes tie rods, torque tubes, control rods, swaged tube assemblies, and complex machined brackets using aluminum, stainless steel, nickel alloys, and titanium under NADCAP and AS9100 quality systems.

Product overview

The Freeman Company is an aerospace manufacturing company offering precision-machined products and thin-walled tube components through specialized manufacturing processes. The core product portfolio includes Precision-Machined Products (4-axis milling and 7-axis mill-turn machining), Thin-Walled Swaged Tube-Machine Parts, Tie Rods/Control Rods/Hold Open Rods, Torque Tubes, Rotary Swaged Tube Assemblies, and Machined Parts & Assemblies. These are complemented by Engineered Solutions services (design, testing, certification support) and extended through Loar Group partner capabilities including Composite Tubes and Assemblies, Precision Hydraulic Systems, and Elastomeric Rubber products. Freeman specializes in thin-walled tube turning, swaging, and milling for commercial and military aviation, with capabilities in both discrete part manufacturing and full assembly operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Precision-Machined Products Precision-machined aerospace components produced through 4-axis milling and 7-axis mill-turn machining, working with aluminum, brass, alloy steels, stainless steels, nickel-based alloys, and titanium, and capable of holding total tolerances of .0005. Intended for aerospace OEMs and tier-1 suppliers integrating components into airframes and engines.
• Thin-Walled Swaged Tube-Machine Parts Thin-walled tube components with wall thicknesses held to .023 +/-.002 and finishes under 16 microinch over 70-inch lengths. A market-leading Freeman specialty for over 20 years, sold to aerospace OEMs requiring precision tubular components.
• Tie Rods / Control Rods / Hold Open Rods Rotary swaged rod assemblies for aerospace applications, available in sizes up to 4.5-inch diameter and over 12 feet in length, with in-house manufacture and assembly of rod ends (clevis or bearing) and hold open rod components. Sold to aerospace OEMs for flight control and structural applications.
• Torque Tubes Aerospace torque tubes with spline broaching or hobbing capabilities, featuring rotary swaging as required, manufactured via CNC lathes for parts up to 15 inches diameter and 80 inches length. Supplied to aerospace OEMs for mechanical power transmission applications.
• Rotary Swaged Tube Assemblies Hot and cold rotary swaged tube assemblies for aerospace applications, with capabilities up to 4.5-inch diameter and over 12 feet in length with various swage angles. Supplied to aerospace manufacturers requiring complex tubular geometries.
• Machined Parts & Assemblies Four-axis and multi-axis machined aerospace components and assemblies including helicopter parts, manufactured using Mori Seiki horizontal mills with pallet changers, Okuma Crown vertical mills, and 6-axis Mori Seiki Turn-Mill centers. Supplied as finished parts and integrated assemblies to aerospace OEMs.
• Engineered Solutions Design, development and manufacturing support services including qualification test procedures, certification reports, stress reports, FMEA, reliability analysis, maintainability analysis, and component maintenance manuals, delivered by a team of over 40 experts. Offered to aerospace OEMs and tier-1 suppliers needing co-engineering and certification support.
• Composite Tubes and Assemblies Composite tube assemblies offered through Loar Group partner companies, enabling complex aerospace structural solutions that complement Freeman's metallic manufacturing capabilities for aerospace customers.
• Precision Hydraulic Systems Precision hydraulic systems for aerospace applications, offered through Loar Group member companies to complement Freeman's precision machining expertise for integrated aerospace fluid power solutions.
• Elastomeric Rubber Formulation and Fabrication Custom elastomeric rubber formulation and fabrication services for aerospace applications, available through Loar Group partner companies to complement Freeman's metallic parts offering.

Quantifiable outcome

• Wall thickness consistency of .023 +/-.002 over 70-inch lengths with finishes under 16 microinch
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Precision Castparts Corp (PCC): PCC is a Berkshire Hathaway-owned leader in precision cast and machined aerospace components with massive scale. It is a broad incumbent competitor in machined and tubular aerospace parts, but operates far above Freeman's size and scope.
• Senior plc: Senior plc is a larger, diversified manufacturer of high-precision engineered components for aerospace and other industries, with broad machining and fluid conveyance capabilities. It competes with Freeman in aerospace fluid conveyance, swaged tubes, and structural assemblies, but at significantly greater scale.
• Howmet Aerospace: Howmet is a large incumbent supplying engineered aerospace structures and precision components, including engine and airframe hardware. It overlaps with Freeman on machined aerospace parts but competes primarily at higher volumes and on engine-side components.
• Triumph Group: Triumph is a tier-1 aerostructures and systems supplier that both buys from and competes with Freeman in machined and assembled aerospace components. While a customer of Freeman via Triumph Aerostructures/Vought, it also offers overlapping machined-part capabilities to other primes.

Direct peers

• CPI Aerostructures: CPI Aerostructures manufactures structural aerospace assemblies and precision-machined parts for military and commercial platforms, supplying primes and tier-1s. It is highly comparable in scale and scope to Freeman, with overlapping capabilities in machined assemblies and OEM-approved processes.
• Ducommun Incorporated: Ducommun is a U.S.-based precision aerospace manufacturer producing machined components, structural assemblies, and engineered products for commercial and defense customers. Like Freeman, it operates as a tier-2/3 supplier serving OEMs and tier-1 integrators with AS9100-certified, tight-tolerance parts.
• Nordam Group: Nordam manufactures aerospace structures, transparencies, and precision machined components, with a tier-2/3 supply position serving OEMs and MROs. Its mix of structural assemblies, machined parts, and MRO services makes it a close functional analog to Freeman's capabilities.
• Magellan Aerospace: Magellan Aerospace provides precision machined components, assemblies, and engineered solutions to aerospace and defense OEMs globally. It directly competes with Freeman in complex machined aerospace parts and assemblies, including thin-walled and tubular components.
• Kaman Aerospace (Kaman Corporation): Kaman produces precision aerospace bearings, machined components, and engineered assemblies for commercial and military customers. Its focus on tight-tolerance machined parts and AS9100-certified supply makes it directly comparable to Freeman's thin-walled tube and swaged assembly work.

Emerging players

• Loar Holdings (parent group affiliates): Other Loar Group member companies offer complementary capabilities (composites, hydraulics, injection molding, 5-axis machining) and serve as the closest corporate peer for Freeman. They share customer base, certifications, and roll-up DNA, making them the most structurally comparable operating peers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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