Aero Consultants AG

What Aero Consultants AG does

Aero Consultants AG is a privately held Swiss specialty distributor founded in 1973, headquartered in Nänikon/Uster, Switzerland, with a second location in the United Kingdom and an ambient-temperature warehouse in Gossau. The company distributes aerospace composite materials, equipment, and production solutions to aviation industry customers. Its portfolio spans Airtech auxiliary materials for vacuum bagging, Henkel structural adhesives and surface treatment products, Dexmet lightning strike protection materials, Mosites reusable vacuum blankets, and proprietary Aqua Mandrels (water-soluble cores) used in serial and prototype composite manufacturing.

The business operates on a sales-led, direct-to-enterprise go-to-market from Switzerland and the UK, supplemented by regional representatives (e.g., Aerospheres in Israel). Revenue is generated through three streams: aerospace materials distribution (sale of qualified composite inputs), warehouse and logistics services including temperature-controlled cold storage for adhesives, certified hazardous goods handling, and AOG (Aircraft-on-Ground) emergency supply, and composite manufacturing solutions centered on Aqua Mandrel serial and prototype production. Aero Consultants holds 40+ year certified distributor status with Henkel Aerospace and a 35+ year partnership with Airtech Advanced Materials, alongside distribution arrangements with Dexmet and Mosites.

The customer base sits within the global aerospace OEM and MRO universe, where switching costs are high due to material qualification requirements. The company is privately held with no public ticker, no disclosed funding history, and 12 employees. Aero Consultants rebranded in March 2025 to signal a strategic repositioning around expanded inventory, streamlined operations, and strengthened composite industry services, while continuing to participate annually in JEC World in Paris as its principal marketing channel.

Name

Aero Consultants AG

Legal name

Aero Consultants AG

Website

https://aero-consultants.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Aero Consultants AG is a Swiss specialty distributor of aerospace composite materials, equipment, and storage services, serving aviation manufacturers and MROs through long-standing certified partnerships with Henkel, Airtech, Dexmet, and Mosites, plus proprietary Aqua Mandrel production.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aerospace Composite Materials Distribution

NAICS

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

SIC

Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728), Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084), Wholesale-Professional & Commercial Equipment & Supplies (5040)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMABAEAD

Structural Assemblies & Integration (Airframe Subassemblies)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing/Aerospace Structures, Airframes & Composites

Keywords

• Aerospace composite materials
• Structural adhesives distribution
• Lightning strike protection
• Vacuum bagging materials
• Aerospace warehouse logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Nänikon/Uster

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Aerospace Materials Distribution: Distribution of aerospace composite materials including adhesives, surface treatments, auxiliary materials, and vacuum equipment to aviation industry customers
2. Storage and Logistics Services: Warehouse services including temperature-controlled storage for adhesives, certified stockholding, and logistics services for aerospace materials. They also provide AOG (Aircraft on Ground) emergency service.
3. Composite Manufacturing Solutions: Production solutions including Aqua Mandrels for serial and prototype production, composite repair solutions

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Aero Consultants AG distributes aerospace composite materials, equipment, and production solutions to the aviation industry. Its product portfolio spans structural adhesives, surface treatment products, lightning strike protection, reusable vacuum blankets, mold release agents, and water-soluble Aqua Mandrels, sourced from manufacturers such as Henkel, Airtech, Dexmet, and Mosites. The company complements distribution with temperature-controlled warehousing, certified hazardous goods storage, and AOG emergency supply services.

Product overview

Aero Consultants AG is a distributor and service provider for materials, equipment, and production solutions serving the aerospace industry, with over 50 years of experience. The company operates from Switzerland (headquarters in Nänikon/Uster) and a second location in the UK. Their product portfolio centers on composite materials and aerospace-specific supplies, including Airtech auxiliary materials, Henkel structural adhesives and surface treatment products, Dexmet lightning strike protection, Mosites reusable vacuum blankets, and water-soluble Aqua mandrels for composite manufacturing. They offer serial production and prototyping services for Aqua mandrels, along with comprehensive logistics including temperature-controlled storage for adhesives and certified hazardous goods handling. The company rebranded in 2025 to reflect their strategic focus on expanded inventory, streamlined operations, and strengthened service capabilities for the composites industry.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Airtech Auxiliary Materials (Airtech Hilfsmaterialien)

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Airtech Advanced Materials GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership of over 35 years between the founders of both companies with shared vision for successful future of composites in aerospace industry. Airtech provides auxiliary materials for vacuum bagging and Aero Consultants serves as distributor in Swiss and UK markets.
• Henkel Corporation, Aerospace ProductscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCertified Distributor for Henkel Aerospace products since more than 40 years. Distributes structural adhesives, surface treatment products, and mold release products (Frekote). Benefits from Henkel's new European manufacturing center in Montornès near Barcelona, opened June 2019.
• Dexmet CorporationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for Dexmet Lightning Strike Protection products in Swiss and UK markets.
• GMI AerominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner company distributing Aero Consultants products in specific markets.
• Mosites Rubber CompanycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for Mosites reusable vacuum blankets and rubber products for composite manufacturing.
• Hitex Industries AGminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner company distributing Aero Consultants products in specific markets.
• AerospheresminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocated in Raanana, Israel, represents Aero Consultants product range in the Israeli market, providing customers with direct and close local contact.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Senior plc: UK-headquartered global supplier of high-precision engineered components and fluid conveyance systems for aerospace OEMs. A broader aerospace parts/components incumbent operating at scale in the same European customer set.
• Airtech Advanced Materials Group: Manufacturer of vacuum bagging and auxiliary composite materials with 35+ year partnership with Aero Consultants. A principal whose product portfolio overlaps directly with Aero Consultants' offering.
• Hexcel Corporation: Leading global manufacturer of advanced composites (carbon fiber, prepregs, honeycomb) for aerospace. A broad incumbent whose products flow through distribution channels that Aero Consultants participates in via its principal relationships.
• Henkel Aerospace: Global manufacturer of structural adhesives, surface treatments, and mold release agents for aerospace, of which Aero Consultants is a 40+ year certified distributor. Principal-supplier relationship; comparable product portfolio at the OEM level.

Direct peers

• Composites Distribution (CDI): UK-headquartered distributor of composite raw materials, tooling, and consumables to aerospace and industrial customers. Direct peer in product range and customer profile.
• BDK Group: UK-based aerospace consumables distributor offering bonding, sealing, surface treatment and composite materials. Closely aligned with Aero Consultants' portfolio (Henkel adhesives, surface treatment) and aerospace customer base.
• Hitex Composites: UK-based composites materials supplier focused on aerospace, motorsport, and industrial applications. Closely comparable to Aero Consultants as a European, aerospace-oriented specialty composites distributor with similar customer base.
• Composites One: North America's largest distributor of composite materials and supplies, serving aerospace, marine, and industrial markets. Most directly comparable to Aero Consultants by business model (aerospace-focused materials distribution with technical support and logistics).

Regional players

• GMI Aero: Distributor of aerospace surface treatment and composite materials in specific markets. Functions as both a peer (similar distribution model) and a current channel partner of Aero Consultants.
• Aerospheres: Israel-based representative for Aero Consultants' product range. Operates as a regional distributor of aerospace composites and consumables in the Israeli market — a direct channel peer in adjacent geography.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aero-consultants-llc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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