What Centroid does

Centroid is a U.S.-based aerospace and defense electronics manufacturer, headquartered in Plainview, New York, specializing in the design, procurement, fabrication, assembly, and testing of aftermarket electronic and electro-mechanical components and assemblies for legacy military platforms. Founded in 1964 and operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ontic, Centroid serves the U.S. Department of Defense, Military Supply Depots, Military Bases, and Defense OEMs through direct B2G sales. Its core focus is Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) mitigation — solving obsolescence and component-discontinuation challenges for established military systems across Land, Air, and Sea domains. The company is ISO 9001:2015 certified and has been recognized as a Performance Leading Supplier to the DoD.

The company's product portfolio spans annunciator panels, circuit card assemblies (surface-mount and thru-hole), electronic cooling system heat exchangers, power supplies (digital and analog), missile control cables, bomb rack components, switches and relays, ground support equipment and test panels, electrical wiring harnesses, and custom control panels. Notable technical capabilities include IPC J-STD-001 certified soldering for aerospace and defense quality standards, RF amplifier design for military radar platforms (AN/SPS-67 and AN/TRC-170), low EMI/RFI design for electromagnetic compatibility, and comprehensive environmental testing. These capabilities are concentrated under a single Long Island facility, supporting both new-build and DMSMS sustainment requirements.

Centroid's business model combines hardware sales of manufactured components with engineering and manufacturing services (digital/analog design, PCB layout, functional testing) delivered under quote-based, project-specific defense contracting. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales into DoD procurement channels, with no digital marketing campaigns, no resellers, and no international footprint. All distribution flows through direct relationships with Military Supply Depots, Military Bases, and Defense OEMs. Operating scale is small (11–50 employees), with Centroid positioned as a niche sustainment specialist within Ontic's broader aerospace aftermarket portfolio rather than as a scaled prime contractor.

Name

Centroid

Legal name

Centroid

Website

https://centroidinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Centroid is a Long Island-based aerospace and defense electronics manufacturer specializing in legacy military products and DMSMS mitigation solutions for the U.S. DoD, Military Supply Depots, Bases, and Defense OEMs, operating as an Ontic subsidiary.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Defense Electronics Manufacturing

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing (336414), Other Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336419)

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Guided Missiles & Space Vehicles & Parts (3760), Ordnance & Accessories, (No Vehicles/Guided Missiles) (3480)

akta.pro primary industry

Military Power Supplies, RF/Microwave Components & Ruggedized Electronics (IMABAGAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) Electronics for Weapons (IMABAGAH)

Keywords

• Defense electronics manufacturing
• Legacy military products
• DMSMS mitigation solutions
• Aerospace components
• Military hardware manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Plainview

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Defense Products and Components: Sale of legacy military electronic and electro-mechanical products and assemblies to DoD customers including Annunciator Panels, Circuit Card Assemblies, Power Supplies, Missile Control Cables, and Bomb Rack Components. Revenue generated through direct government contracting relationships.
2. Engineering and Manufacturing Services: Design, fabrication, assembly, and testing services for aftermarket defense electronic components. Services include Digital/Analog Designs, PCB Layout, and functional testing for military platforms.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Centroid designs, procures, fabricates, assembles, and tests aftermarket defense electronic and electro-mechanical components and assemblies for legacy military platforms. The company specializes in DMSMS mitigation solutions for the U.S. Department of Defense, manufacturing annunciator panels, circuit card assemblies, power supplies, missile control cables, bomb rack components, wiring harnesses, control panels, and ground support equipment across land, sea, and air applications.

Product overview

Centroid, an Ontic company, operates as an aerospace and defense manufacturing company focused on legacy military products. The company offers a portfolio of electronic and electro-mechanical components and assemblies including Annunciator Panels, Circuit Card Assemblies, Electronic Cooling System Heat Exchangers, Power Supplies, Missile Control Cables, Bomb Rack Components, Switches and Relays, Ground Support Equipment and Test Panels, Electrical Wiring Harnesses, and Control Panels. These products are manufactured, engineered, and tested at their Long Island facility to support DoD customers facing diminishing manufacturing sources and material shortages (DMSMS) challenges. The company provides design, procurement, fabrication, assembly, and testing services for aftermarket defense components across land, sea, and air military platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Annunciator Panels Defense-grade annunciator panels for military platforms, providing critical status indication and alerting systems for land, sea, and air applications.
• Circuit Card Assemblies Electronic circuit card assemblies manufactured for defense applications, including surface-mount and thru-hole configurations meeting military specifications.
• Electronic Cooling System Heat Exchangers Heat exchangers for electronic cooling systems designed to manage thermal requirements of defense electronics in military environments.
• Power Supplies Power supply designs and manufacturing for defense electronics, including digital and analog power supply designs for military applications.
• Missile Control Cables Specialized missile control cables for defense platforms, supporting weapon systems and control mechanisms.
• Bomb Rack Components Bomb rack components for military aircraft, providing secure mounting and release mechanisms for ordnance.
• Switches and Relays for Various Control Panels Electromechanical switches and relays for military control panels across multiple defense platforms.
• Ground Support Equipment and Test Panels Test panels and ground support equipment for maintenance, diagnostics, and testing of military electronic systems and assemblies.
• Electrical Wiring Harnesses and Cable Assemblies Braided assemblies and cable assemblies for defense electronics, including insert molding and over-molding capabilities.
• Control Panels Custom control panels for military applications, manufactured with IPC J-STD-001 certified processes.

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• ONTICcoreOthersONTIC is the parent company of Centroid. ONTIC is described as the globally trusted aerospace partner supporting and supplying established aircraft parts to world's aerospace leaders, providing established product solutions and expert OEM support.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Ducommun: Ducommun manufactures electronic and structural components for aerospace and defense applications, including legacy platform support. Comparable electronic manufacturing services business serving defense primes and the DoD.
• CPI Aerostructures: CPI Aerostructures manufactures structural aerospace assemblies and kits for military and commercial platforms, with strong legacy platform support. Comparable in serving defense primes with aftermarket assemblies.
• Ontic: Ontic is the parent company of Centroid and operates in the same legacy aerospace and defense component sustainment space, supplying established aircraft parts globally. Directly comparable business model and customer base.
• API Technologies: API Technologies designs and manufactures RF/microwave, power, and security solutions for defense and commercial customers. Comparable in defense electronic components and subsystems.

Broad incumbents

• HEICO: HEICO is a major aerospace aftermarket parts supplier through its HEICO Aerospace and HEICO Repair Technologies segments. Operates in the legacy aerospace sustainment space with FAA-PMA parts and MRO services, overlapping with Centroid's aftermarket defense focus.
• Curtiss-Wright: Curtiss-Wright provides engineered electronic products and systems for defense, commercial, and industrial markets. Overlaps with Centroid in ruggedized defense electronics and embedded computing for military platforms.
• Mercury Systems: Mercury Systems designs and manufactures mission-critical defense electronics, including RF and microwave components for radar and EW applications. Directly comparable in RF amplifier and ruggedized defense electronics capabilities.
• TransDigm Group: TransDigm acquires and operates niche aerospace component manufacturers serving both commercial and military aftermarket. Comparable business model of proprietary, sole-source aerospace and defense components.
• Kratos Defense & Security Solutions: Kratos designs and manufactures defense electronics, unmanned systems, and C5ISR products. Overlaps with Centroid in providing electronic assemblies and subsystems for military platforms.
• Ultra Electronics: Ultra Electronics provides specialist defense electronics, including sonar systems, ruggedized displays, and RF components. Comparable in mission-critical defense electronic subsystems for naval and military applications.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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