Paragon Services

What Paragon Services does

Paragon Services, Inc. is a privately held aerospace metal finishing and non-destructive testing (NDT) company headquartered in Wichita, Kansas, founded in 1979 by Larry Elliott and Dale Graham. The company operates two Nadcap-accredited facilities — the original 24,000 sq ft West Street plant built in 1980 with an overhead monorail processing system, and the Sheridan Street satellite facility opened in February 2016 — providing capacity for parts up to 30 feet in length. Its four core service lines are Non-Destructive Examination (fluorescent dye penetrant), Chemical Processing (alkaline cleaning, alodizing, boric-sulfuric acid anodizing, chemical etching, deoxidizing), Paint Application (primers, topcoats, peelable adcoat, with temperature-controlled curing ovens), and Supplemental Processes (custom masking, Videojet-based part marking). Notable technical assets include the Larascope, an optical prism inspection device invented in 1984 that remains in industry use, and authorship of the Learjet Non-Destructive Inspection Manual in 1982.

The company is family-controlled under CEO Brock Elliott and President Dusty Elliott, with no external investors, parent company, or venture funding. Paragon holds Nadcap accreditation for Aerospace Quality System (AC7004), Chemical Processing (AS 7108), and Nondestructive Testing (AS 7114) at both facilities, with certificates extending through 2026-2028, and is listed as an approved supplier by 22 named aerospace and defense primes including Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Gulfstream, Bombardier, Cessna, Bell Helicopter, BAE Systems, and Honda Aircraft.

Revenue is generated through B2B project-based service contracts under custom quote-based pricing, with customers submitting specification files for project-specific bids. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales targeting aerospace manufacturers requiring Nadcap-accredited processing. Distribution is single-country/domestic with on-site mobile lab inspection capabilities. The company operates without digital marketing channels, relying on industry reputation, Nadcap certifications, and direct customer relationships for new business acquisition.

Name

Paragon Services

Legal name

Paragon Services, Inc.

Website

https://paragonsvc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Paragon Services is a privately held, Nadcap-accredited aerospace metal finishing and non-destructive testing company in Wichita, Kansas, serving 22+ aerospace and defense primes with NDT, chemical processing, paint application, and supplemental process services across two facilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aerospace Metal Finishing Services

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413), Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210), Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing (3364)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

NDT/Inspection & Testing Services (Aviation) (IMABALAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Aerospace & Defense (TLAIALAB)

Keywords

• Aerospace metal finishing
• Non-destructive testing
• Chemical processing services
• Aerospace coatings
• Nadcap accredited NDT

Headquarters

HQ city

Wichita

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Aerospace Metal Finishing Services: B2B service revenue from providing Non-Destructive Testing, Chemical Processing, Paint Application, and Supplemental Processes to aerospace manufacturers. Services performed on a project/job basis with pricing based on specifications and part requirements. Customers submit quote requests with specification files for custom pricing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Paragon Services delivers aerospace metal finishing services, including Non-Destructive Testing (Fluorescent Dye Penetrant inspection), Chemical Processing (anodizing, alodizing, chemical cleaning, etching, deoxidizing), Paint Application (primers, topcoats, impermanent coatings), and Supplemental Processes (masking, part marking). Services are performed at two Nadcap-accredited facilities in Wichita, KS, handling aerospace parts up to 30 feet in length for major manufacturers including Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and Gulfstream Aerospace.

Product overview

Paragon Services provides a unified suite of aerospace metal finishing and inspection services across four core offerings: Non-Destructive Examination (Fluorescent Dye Penetrant), Chemical Processing (cleaning, conversion coating/alodizing, anodizing, etching, deoxidizing), Paint Application (primers, topcoats, impermanent coatings), and Supplemental Processes (masking and part marking). These services are delivered through NADCAP-accredited facilities in Wichita, KS — the original West Street facility (24,000 sq ft, established 1980) and a Sheridan Street satellite facility (opened 2016) — using specialized equipment including a 30-foot monorail processing system, computerized gantry, temperature-controlled curing ovens, and an in-house chem lab. All processes are performed by qualified personnel and supported by in-house quality assurance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Non-Destructive Examination (NDT)

Named customers22 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• HEICO: HEICO is a major aerospace and electronics company operating FAA Repair Station services and replacement parts manufacturing. While much larger, HEICO's MRO segment overlaps directly with Paragon's NDT/inspection and chemical processing offerings for aerospace components.
• NTS (National Technical Systems): NTS provides testing, inspection, and certification services for aerospace, defense, automotive, and other industries. Its aerospace NDT and materials testing capabilities overlap with Paragon's core inspection services, though NTS operates across multiple end markets.
• AAR Corp: AAR Corp is a leading aerospace aftermarket services provider offering MRO, supply chain, and integrated solutions globally. While far larger and broader than Paragon, AAR competes for the same aerospace MRO and parts services spend from the same prime OEM customers.
• Element Materials Technology: Element is one of the world's largest providers of testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) services across aerospace, defense, transportation, and other sectors. Its aerospace NDT and materials testing services overlap with Paragon's inspection and chemical processing offerings, though at much larger scale.
• StandardAero: StandardAero is one of the largest independent aerospace MRO providers, particularly strong in engine and component MRO. Its component repair and processing services compete for the same aerospace OEM spend Paragon addresses, albeit at much greater scale and breadth.

Direct peers

• Avtron Aerospace: Avtron Aerospace is an aerospace MRO provider focused on component repair, overhaul, and testing services for commercial and military customers. It is a comparable mid-sized MRO shop serving the same prime OEM customer roster.
• Precision Aviation Group: Precision Aviation Group provides specialized component MRO and accessories services to commercial, regional, business, and rotorcraft operators. It is a direct comparable as a mid-sized aerospace services company serving the same prime OEM and Tier-1 customer base with technical repair and processing services.
• Component Repair Technologies: Component Repair Technologies (CRT) provides FAA-certified component MRO, NDT, and metal finishing services to aerospace operators and OEMs. It is a direct comparable in service mix (NDT, metal finishing, processing) and target market (commercial aerospace OEMs).
• Westmoreland Mechanical Testing & Research: WMTR is an independent testing laboratory offering mechanical, metallurgical, chemical, and NDT services for aerospace, defense, and industrial clients. It is a direct peer in the aerospace materials testing and NDT services market.
• Magnetic Inspection Laboratory: Magnetic Inspection Laboratory (MIL) provides NDT, heat treating, and metal finishing services primarily to aerospace and defense customers. It is a direct comparable to Paragon in service mix (NDT + chemical processing + finishing) and customer base (aer OEMs and defense primes).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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