Aerospace Facilities Group

What Aerospace Facilities Group does

Aerospace Facilities Group, Inc. (AFG) is a US-based private defense contractor that designs, manufactures, installs, and services specialized industrial equipment for corrosion control, abrasive blasting, aircraft painting, and environmental containment at military aerospace maintenance facilities. The company's customer base is concentrated in the US Department of Defense — US Air Force, US Navy, and US Army — supplemented by US defense contractors (Northrop Grumman) and allied governments (Canadian National Defense), with a footprint spanning 100+ active installations across domestic US bases and overseas locations including Al Udeid Air Base Qatar and Andersen AFB Guam.

The product portfolio centers on industrial air-movement, filtration, and environmental-control systems: abrasive blast booths and cabinets (GEN-3, GEN-5) using plastic media, glass bead, and aluminum oxide; aircraft paint booths including Low Observable (LO) variants for F-22 and F-35 stealth aircraft; horizontal-bed desiccant dehumidifiers (H.C.S.® series, 25-300 CFM) for corrosion prevention on aircraft such as the F-15, F-16, F-22, F-35, C-17, KC-135, and U-2; PowerModule® dust collectors with 70% smaller footprint than typical cartridge units and 99.999% filtration efficiency; personnel air showers for Hexavalent Chromium contamination control; and compressed air, breathing air, and hangar door systems. Proprietary components include the GEN-3 ACGIH-compliant blast cabinet (NSN 4940-01-731-2273), Thermal Tech Polymer coating, Blast Armor/Blast Shield linings, Zero-Turn pulse cleaning, Micro-Flow metering valves, and proprietary flow simulation software used across product design. All equipment and parts are manufactured in the USA.

The business model combines one-time custom equipment sales with multi-year recurring service revenue. Equipment is custom-designed and quote-based, with a two-year parts and labor warranty. Service revenue is generated through typically five-year maintenance contracts covering all corrosion control equipment at a given base — preventive maintenance, parts, emergency 24-hour repairs, compliance testing, and asset management reporting. The company also sells replacement parts for competitive equipment brands (Pauli Systems, Clemco, Empire, Global Finishing, Binks), creating a service-channel annuity independent of its own installed base. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales targeting US military and government defense customers through contract bidding, on-site reviews, and reference-account expansion within bases, with no visible marketing spend, no social media presence, and no channel partners.

Name

Aerospace Facilities Group

Legal name

Aerospace Facilities Group, Inc.

Website

https://aerospacefacilitiesgroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Aerospace Facilities Group designs, manufactures, installs, and maintains specialized industrial corrosion control equipment — blast booths, paint booths, humidity control, and dust collection systems — for US Air Force, Navy, Army, and allied military aerospace maintenance operations across 100+ active installations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aerospace Maintenance and Corrosion Control Equipment

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413), Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413)

SIC

Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728), Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564)

akta.pro primary industry

Aircraft Painting & Surface Treatment (IMABALAI)

Keywords

• Aerospace corrosion control
• Military blast equipment
• Aircraft paint booths
• Humidity control systems
• Industrial dust collection

Headquarters

HQ city

West Sacramento

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Equipment Manufacturing and Sales: Design, manufacture, and sale of specialized industrial equipment including abrasive blast booths, paint booths, dust collectors, humidity control systems, air showers, compressed air systems, and breathing air systems. Equipment ranges from small portable units to large custom-designed facilities for military aerospace maintenance.
2. Maintenance and Service Contracts: Ongoing maintenance service contracts with military bases spanning typically 5-year terms. Services include preventive maintenance, equipment support, parts replacement, emergency repairs (24-hour availability), and compliance testing. Contracts often cover all corrosion control equipment at a facility.
3. Parts and Replacement Components: Sale of replacement parts and consumables for company-manufactured equipment and competitive equipment from other manufacturers (Pauli Systems, Clemco, Empire, etc.).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Aerospace Facilities Group designs, manufactures, installs, and maintains specialized industrial equipment for military aerospace corrosion control. Its product line includes abrasive blast booths and cabinets (GEN-3, GEN-5), aircraft paint booths (including Low Observable booths for F-22/F-35), desiccant-based humidity control systems, dust collectors, compressed air systems, breathing air systems, personnel air showers, sanding booths, and hangar door systems. The firm also delivers multi-year preventive maintenance contracts and replacement parts for both AFG and competitive equipment.

Product overview

Aerospace Facilities Group is a manufacturer and service provider of industrial corrosion control and surface treatment equipment for the aerospace and military markets. The product portfolio centers on abrasive blast equipment (GEN-3 and GEN-5 blast cabinets and booths), aircraft paint booths (including Low Observable booths for F-22/F-35), and humidity control systems (H.C.S.®) for corrosion prevention. Supporting these core systems are dust collection equipment (AFG-DC® with PowerModule® filters), sanding booths, compressed air systems, breathing air systems, personnel air showers, and hangar door systems. The company also provides comprehensive preventive maintenance contracts and parts support. All equipment and parts are proudly manufactured in the USA, with a two-year parts and labor warranty on equipment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AFG-DC® Dust Collector: Dust collector with smaller footprint compared to typical cartridge filter collectors, featuring PowerModule® filter packs.
• GEN-3™ Abrasive Blast Cabinet
• Humidity Control System® (H.C.S.®)
• PowerModule®
• Blast Shield™
• Blast Armor™
• GEN-5 Abrasive Blast Booth
• Thermal Tech Polymer

Products and services

• Abrasive Blast Equipment (Booths, Cabinets, and Full Blast Facilities) Walk-in blast booths, GEN-3 and GEN-5 portable blast cabinets, and full blast facilities for aircraft coating removal using plastic media, glass bead, aluminum oxide, steel shot, and other abrasives. Built for military aircraft including F-22, F-35, B-2, CH-47, and C-130.
• Aircraft Paint Booths Temperature- and humidity-controlled paint booths for military aircraft painting operations, ranging from small parts booths to facilities sized for C-5 aircraft, including Low Observable (LO) booths for F-22 and F-35 stealth aircraft.
• Humidity Control Systems (H.C.S.) Horizontal-bed desiccant dehumidification systems for corrosion prevention on aircraft (F-15, F-16, F-22, F-35, C-17, KC-135, U-2), AGE, buildings, and munitions storage. Available in portable and fixed configurations with capacities from 25 to 300 CFM.
• Dust Collection Systems (AFG-DC) Industrial dust collectors featuring PowerModule filter technology with up to 70% smaller footprint than typical cartridge filter collectors, 99.999% cleaning efficiency down to 0.5 microns, with optional HEPA filtration.
• Sanding Booths and Tables Self-contained sanding booths and tables for welding, sanding, and grinding operations that remove airborne contaminants from worker breathing zones, with optional sound absorption panels, HEPA after-filters, and built-in central vacuum systems.
• Compressed Air Systems Compressed air systems ranging from 20 CFM to over 1,000 CFM, including refrigerant and desiccant air dryers, in-line filters, and multi-port connections for tool air supply at military maintenance facilities.
• Breathing Air Systems Breathing air systems for abrasive blast rooms and paint booth operations, including portable units for flight lines or hangars without built-in systems, with air quality testing services.
• Air Showers Personnel air showers designed to remove hazardous contaminants including Hexavalent Chromium from workers' clothing using high-pressure ventilation and two-stage HEPA filtration, suitable for placement in Class 1, Division 1 explosive environments.
• Hangar Door Systems Engineering, installation, and repair services for aircraft hangar doors including bi-folding, horizontal, vertical lift, canopy, fabric doors, and paint booth filter plenum doors, with annual preventive maintenance inspections.
• Preventive Maintenance Services Field service maintenance for corrosion control equipment including compressors, air dryers, dust collectors, paint spray booths, and automated/PLC-controlled systems, with custom asset management and quarterly reporting, typically delivered under five-year contracts.
• Equipment Support and Parts Replacement parts and equipment support for AFG-manufactured systems as well as equipment from Pauli Systems, Clemco, Empire, Global Finishing, Binks, and other manufacturers. All parts manufactured in the USA.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 70% smaller footprint for dust collectors compared to typical cartridge filter collectors
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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App detail

Feature10 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Empire Abrasive Equipment: Manufacturer of abrasive blast cabinets, blast rooms, and surface-preparation equipment used in aerospace and industrial markets. Competes head-to-head with AFG in blast cabinets and full blast facilities.
• Wheelabrator Group (part of KMT / Surface Preparation): Global provider of shot blasting, surface preparation, and airblast equipment serving aerospace and defense. Comparable to AFG in blast and surface-treatment equipment for military platforms.
• Binks (Carlisle Fluid Technologies): Supplier of spray finishing, paint application, and breathing air equipment widely used in aerospace and military paint facilities. Overlaps with AFG's paint booths, compressed air systems, and breathing air systems, and is one of the OEMs AFG supports with parts.
• Pangborn Group: Manufacturer of shot blast and surface-preparation equipment for aerospace and industrial applications. Overlaps with AFG in abrasive blast technology and large blast rooms used for aircraft surface treatment.
• Global Finishing Solutions: Major manufacturer of industrial paint booths, finishing systems, and dust collection equipment for aerospace, military, and industrial customers. Directly comparable to AFG's aircraft paint booth and dust collection product lines.
• Clemco Industries: Long-established manufacturer of abrasive blast equipment, blast cabinets, and related surface-preparation systems. Overlaps directly with AFG's blast booth and cabinet offerings, and AFG provides parts/service for Clemco equipment already installed at military bases.
• International Surface Preparation: Manufacturer of surface-preparation equipment including blast rooms, dust collectors, and related systems. Comparable in scope to AFG's blast booth, dust collection, and full-facility offerings.
• Midwest Finishing Systems: Integrator of paint booths, dust collectors, and abrasive blast systems for industrial and aerospace customers. Comparable to AFG as a turnkey provider of paint and blast facilities.
• Pauli Systems: Manufacturer of abrasive blast equipment and media recovery systems serving aerospace and military customers. Directly competes with AFG's blast booth and cabinet product line and is one of the OEMs AFG services and supplies parts for.

Broad incumbents

• Graco: Large industrial equipment manufacturer with a broad finishing, fluid handling, and protective coatings portfolio. While not focused exclusively on military corrosion control, it competes with elements of AFG's paint, fluid, and compressed air product lines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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