What United Precision Products does

United Precision Products (UPP) is a privately held, family-owned manufacturer of precision-machined aerospace components, founded in 1947 and headquartered in Dearborn Heights, Michigan, with 11–50 employees. The company produces high-tolerance fasteners and related hardware—nuts, bolts, studs, inserts, and more than 25 additional categories of specialty machined parts—manufactured to tolerances as tight as five decimal places from super alloys (Inconel, Hastelloy, Waspaloy) and corrosion-resistant steels, with coatings including aluminide, ceramic composite, nickel, silver, and zinc. UPP operates a catalog exceeding 150,000 unique parts using multi-axis CNC lathes (Citizen 7-axis, Mori Seiki, Hardinge), grinding, milling, and turning equipment organized in a cellular manufacturing environment anchored by the Kaizen philosophy (adopted 1996) and the proprietary, trademarked PROP (Process Review Optimization Program), in which quality, engineering, machinists, and team leaders collectively determine the optimum match of part and process for every customer order.

UPP's revenue model is direct enterprise sales via a quote-based pricing system (quotes valid for 60 days) supported by 'dock-to-stock' supplier status with major customers. The company delivers selected critical parts in 7–10 days and maintains an oversized/replacement parts 'Parts Supermarket' inventory for emergency situations, with immediate shipment capability for emergency quantities of AN and MS hardware used in aircraft and helicopter engines and accessories. The business serves three primary segments: aerospace OEMs (Rolls Royce, Pratt & Whitney Canada, Bell Flight, Honeywell, UTC Aerospace Systems, BAE Systems, General Electric, Hamilton Sundstrand, MB Aerospace), the US Federal Government and defense contractors (Defense Contract Management Agency, Defense Logistics Agency, Raytheon), and aerospace distributors (Wesco Aircraft, Pattonair, Align Aerospace, KLX Aerospace Solutions, Continental Motors Group). Qualifications—AS9100 with ISO9001 maintained 15+ years, QSLM Class 2A & 3A Fasteners, ITAR registration, and US-Canada Joint Certification—enable access to demanding aerospace and defense supply chains.

Name

United Precision Products

Legal name

United Precision Products Co, Inc.

Website

https://uppci.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1947

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

United Precision Products is a family-owned precision aerospace components manufacturer founded in 1947, producing high-tolerance fasteners, nuts, bolts, studs, inserts, and machined hardware for major aerospace OEMs, US federal defense agencies, and aerospace distributors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aerospace Precision Components Manufacturing

NAICS

Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing (33641), Hardware Manufacturing (332510), Other Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336419)

SIC

Screw Machine Products (3451), Aircraft Engines & Engine Parts (3724), Guided Missiles & Space Vehicles & Parts (3760)

akta.pro primary industry

Aerospace Fasteners & Hardware (IMABANAA)

Keywords

• Precision aerospace machining
• Aerospace fasteners manufacturing
• CNC machined components
• Aerospace hardware manufacturing
• Defense fasteners supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Dearborn Heights

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, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Precision Aerospace Components Manufacturing: Manufacturing and sale of high-quality, precision-made fasteners and related hardware and specialty machined parts for the aerospace market. Products include nuts, bolts, studs, inserts, and over 28 types of precision components. Revenue generated through direct sales of manufactured parts to OEMs, government, and distributors.
2. Critical/Emergency Parts Supply: Supply of emergency quantities and critical parts with expedited delivery (7-10 days). Immediate shipment capabilities for selected parts supporting aircraft and helicopter engines and accessory applications.
3. Oversized and Replacement Parts: Maintains large inventory of oversized and replacement parts to meet demand during critical situations. 'Parts Supermarket' concept where parts are machined to varying points in production to meet critical delivery requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

United Precision Products manufactures precision-machined aerospace components, primarily fasteners and related hardware (nuts, bolts, studs, inserts) plus over 25 other specialty machined part categories. The company produces parts from 0.055 to 10 inches in diameter, held to tolerances of five decimal places, using multi-axis CNC lathes, grinding, milling, and turning machinery. It supplies major aerospace OEMs, the U.S. federal government/defense agencies, and aerospace distributors from its Dearborn Heights, Michigan facility.

Product overview

United Precision Products (UPP) operates as a precision aerospace components manufacturer offering a unified portfolio centered on precision-machined fasteners and related hardware. The core offering consists of Precision Aerospace Components including nuts, bolts, studs, inserts, and over 25 additional machined part categories (bushings, connectors, cups, dowels, extensions, ferrules, fittings, keys, nozzles, pins, plugs, plungers, poppets, rings, rods, screws, seats, shafts, sleeves, spacers, tubes, valves, washers). With a catalog exceeding 150,000 unique parts, the company manufactures components from 0.055 inches to 10 inches diameter with tolerances held to five decimal places. The portfolio is supported by the proprietary PROP (Process Review Optimization Program) quality system that reviews every manufacturing step to optimize cost, quality, and delivery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Precision Aerospace Components

Quantifiable outcome

• Critical parts delivery in 7 to 10 days
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• HoneywellcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUPP is SPOC (Standard Process Operating Procedure) qualified supplier to Honeywell. Works within Honeywell's quality programs to provide precision aerospace components for aerospace systems applications.
• Pratt & Whitney CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMCL/LCS (Lockheed Martin Commercial Engine Solutions) Accredited/Self-release supplier. DSQR (Designated Source Quality Review) accredited - one of first 10 suppliers accredited in USA. DQR accredited. Recipient of Outstanding Performance Award.
• Rolls RoycecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSABRe (Supplier Approval and Business Review) qualified supplier. Works with Rolls Royce USA, Rolls Royce Deutschland, and Rolls Royce UK locations. Provides precision components for engine applications.
• General ElectriccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerQualified under GE's S500/S100 quality programs for aerospace engine components. Works within GE's supplier quality requirements.
• Bell HelicoptercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerQualified Designated Source on Blueprints for helicopter manufacturer. Provides precision machined hardware for helicopter applications.
• Hamilton Sundstrand, UTC Aerospace SystemscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMCL/LCS accredited, self-release supplier status. Outstanding Performance Award recipient for aerospace systems and components.
• Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSuccessfully completes Defense Contract Management Agency's Annual Surveillance Audit and Statement of Qualification. Government quality certification for defense supply.
• Defense Logistics Agency (DLA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerQSLM (Qualified Supplier List of Manufacturers) listed for Class 2A & 3A Fasteners. Provides precision fasteners for defense procurement programs.
• BAE SystemscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerApproved Supplier status for defense contractor providing precision aerospace components.
• Wesco AircraftcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCertified Supplier/Self-release distributor. Recipient of Outstanding Performance Awards. Major distribution channel for aerospace hardware including AN and MS parts.
• PattonaircoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor partner recognized as First in USA with Advanced Shipping Notice implementation. Provides distribution services for aerospace hardware.
• Align AerospacecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCertified Supplier/Self-release distributor. Outstanding Performance Award recipient. Distributes precision aerospace hardware.
• KLX Aerospace SolutionscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor partner with Outstanding Performance recognition across multiple product categories (AAA, UFC, M&M, NYF, HPG). Major distribution channel for aerospace hardware.
• Continental Motors GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorECI, Airmotive distributor for aerospace engines and hardware.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Howmet Aerospace: Howmet Aerospace (formerly Arconic/Alcoa) is a major Tier 1 aerospace components manufacturer with a significant fasteners and structural fastening systems business. Serves the same engine OEMs and defense primes but at vastly larger scale and broader product portfolio.
• TransDigm Group: TransDigm owns and operates aerospace component businesses with a portfolio spanning fasteners, machined parts, and engineered systems sold direct to OEMs and defense customers. A broad incumbent in aerospace components with significant overlap in customer base and component categories relevant to UPP.
• Precision Castparts Corp (PCC Fasteners): PCC, owned by Berkshire Hathaway, is a dominant supplier of complex metal components including aerospace fasteners and machined parts for engine and airframe programs. A broad incumbent whose fastener business directly competes with UPP's precision fastener portfolio.
• Moog Inc. Moog designs and manufactures high-precision motion control products and aerospace components, including precision machined parts for aircraft and defense platforms. Comparable in precision machining competency and aerospace/defense customer base, though broader in product scope.

Direct peers

• LISI Aerospace: LISI Aerospace is one of the world's largest manufacturers of aerospace fasteners, structural components, and assembly solutions, serving the same Tier 1 engine and airframe OEMs as UPP. Closest direct peer given overlap in aerospace fastener product family, exotic material processing, and OEM-direct sales motion.
• TriMas Aerospace: TriMas Aerospace designs and manufactures a wide range of aerospace fasteners, machined parts, and engineered components for commercial and defense applications. Directly comparable in product mix (fasteners and precision machined components) and customer profile (OEMs and distributors).
• Able Manufacturing & Assembly: Able Manufacturing & Assembly produces precision machined and assembled aerospace components, including fasteners and hardware, for commercial and defense customers. Similar size and mid-market aerospace manufacturing profile, serving comparable OEM customer tiers.
• Cox Manufacturing: Cox Manufacturing is a precision CNC machining company producing complex components, including aerospace fasteners and specialty hardware, from exotic alloys. Direct peer on precision machining capability, material specialization, and Tier 1 aerospace customer relationships.
• Arlington Industries: Arlington Industries manufactures precision aerospace hardware and machined components for engine, airframe, and defense applications. Comparable specialty precision machining operation serving Tier 1 aerospace primes.
• Stanley Aerospace (Stanley Black & Decker): Stanley Engineered Fastening's aerospace business manufactures precision aerospace fasteners and blind bolts for OEM and MRO customers. Directly comparable in fastener product category and aerospace customer overlap with UPP.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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