Stuart Industries Corp

What Stuart Industries Corp does

Stuart Industries Corp is a specialty aerospace hardware distributor headquartered in Arlington, Texas, operating commercially under the brand name Arlington International Aviation Products (AIAP). The company distributes high-precision aerospace fasteners and related hardware — including blind bolts, blind nuts, collars, HI-SHEAR fasteners, industry-standard fasteners, OEM-spec fasteners, and pins — and offers kitting services that bundle components for direct use on OEM and subcontractor assembly lines.

Its go-to-market targets global aerospace OEMs (Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier, Embraer, Lockheed Martin), their tier-1/2 subcontractors, and defense programs. Value proposition centers on qualified-supplier status, full traceability, and broad SKU coverage across multiple aerospace fastener standards, allowing customers to consolidate sourcing within a niche category.

The firm operates as a subsidiary of FDH Aero, an aerospace distribution platform, which provides channel access, capital, and shared back-office scale. Reported headcount is approximately six employees, consistent with a lean, high-revenue-per-head distribution model. No direct revenue, funding, or pricing figures are disclosed, and no digital or AI-enabled capabilities are evident; the model is a traditional, relationship-driven specialty distribution business with value-added kitting layered on top.

Name

Stuart Industries Corp

Legal name

Arlington International Aviation Products Inc.

Website

https://stuartind.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Stuart Industries Corp, operating as Arlington International Aviation Products (AIAP), is an Arlington, Texas-based specialty aerospace fastener distributor serving OEMs such as Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier, Embraer, and Lockheed Martin, plus subcontractors and defense programs, as a subsidiary of FDH Aero.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aerospace Hardware Distribution

NAICS

Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing (33641), Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413), Other Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336419)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Parts Distribution & Spares Management (Aftermarket) (IMABALAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Aerospace Fasteners & Hardware (IMABANAA)

Keywords

• Aerospace hardware distribution
• Aircraft fastener supply
• Aerospace OEM supplies
• Defense aerospace components
• Aerospace supply chain solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Arlington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Aerospace Hardware Distribution: Distribution of aerospace and aircraft hardware including fasteners, blind bolts, blind nuts, collars, HI-SHEAR fasteners, and specialized hardware to OEMs, subcontractors, and defense programs. Revenue generated through product sales with full traceability and compliance documentation.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Arlington International Aviation Products (AIAP) distributes aerospace and aircraft hardware—fasteners, blind bolts, blind nuts, collars, HI-SHEAR fasteners, pins, and OEM-specified components—to global OEMs, subcontractors, and defense programs. The company provides supply chain solutions including full lot traceability, daily consumption analysis, dynamic inventory allocation, proactive vendor replenishment, and precision kitting services, backed by FDH Aero's global supply chain capabilities.

Product overview

Arlington International Aviation Products (AIAP) is an aerospace hardware distributor offering a comprehensive portfolio of fasteners and related hardware products. The product line includes Blind Bolts (BB), Blind Nuts (BN), Collars, HI-SHEAR Fasteners, Industry Standard Fasteners (covering ABS, AN, AO2, AS, BAC, B02, C-Std, HL, HLT, HST, JSF, MS, NAS, NG, PE standards), Miscellaneous Fasteners, OEM Fasteners, and Pins. Products are fully traceable to manufacturers with supporting certifications and test data. The company also offers kitting services (Tacklebox) and supply chain solutions including daily consumption analysis, dynamic inventory allocation, and proactive vendor replenishment. AIAP serves global OEMs, subcontractors, and defense programs including Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier, Embraer, and Lockheed Martin.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Blind Bolts (BB) Aerospace blind bolt fasteners designed for installation where access is only available from one side, commonly used in aircraft structures and components.
• Blind Nuts (BN) Aerospace blind nuts providing threaded fastening solutions in applications where only one-side access is available, used in aircraft interiors and structural assemblies.
• Collars Aerospace collars used in conjunction with fasteners for secure assembly and precise load distribution in aircraft applications.
• HI-SHEAR Fasteners High-shear strength fasteners designed for aerospace applications requiring superior load-bearing capacity and vibration resistance.
• Industry Standard Fasteners Compliant aerospace fasteners manufactured to industry standards including ABS, AN, AO2, AS, BAC, B02, C-Std, HL, HLT, HST, JSF, MS, NAS, NG, and PE specifications.
• Miscellaneous Fasteners Specialized aerospace fasteners for niche applications not covered by standard product categories, serving unique aircraft manufacturing requirements.
• OEM Fasteners Original equipment manufacturer specified fasteners for direct integration into aerospace manufacturing and assembly processes.
• Pins Aerospace pins including Hi-Lok pins and other precision fastening pins used in aircraft assembly and structural connections.
• Kitting Services (AIAP Kitting Tacklebox) Kitting services that bundle fasteners and hardware for specific applications or production needs, including the AIAP Kitting Tacklebox solution, improving assembly efficiency for aerospace operations.

Named customers5 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

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• FDH AerocoreOthersAIAP is an FDH Company, backed by FDH Aero's global supply chain capabilities. This parent-subsidiary relationship provides AIAP with international reach and scale in aerospace hardware distribution, enabling the company to serve global OEMs and defense programs.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Satair (Airbus): Airbus-owned aerospace parts and hardware distributor serving the Airbus production and aftermarket network globally. Directly comparable as an OEM-affiliated aerospace hardware distributor with similar customer type and traceability requirements.
• LISI Aerospace: Manufacturer and distributor of aerospace fasteners and structural components serving Airbus, Boeing and other tier-1 OEMs. Closely comparable as a specialist in aerospace fastening hardware, even though it also manufactures rather than only distributes.
• Click Bond: Specialty aerospace fastening solutions provider offering adhesive-bonded fasteners, pins and related hardware. Comparable as a niche aerospace fastener specialist with strong standards/specifications expertise serving commercial and defense OEMs.
• B&B Specialties: Distributor of aerospace fasteners and hardware including specials and hard-to-source items, serving OEMs and subcontractors. Closely comparable as a similarly-sized specialist distributor in the same aerospace fastener category.

Broad incumbents

• Howmet Aerospace: Major aerospace supplier with a fasteners and installation systems business (including legacy Huck and Hi-Shear brands — HI-SHEAR is also in AIAP's product line). Comparable as a top-tier aerospace fastener specialist serving the same global OEMs.
• Wesco International: Global industrial and aerospace distributor offering fasteners, hardware and MRO supply solutions. Comparable as a broad-line distributor serving aerospace OEMs with a mix of catalog distribution and value-added supply chain services.
• FDH Aero: Parent company of AIAP and itself a global distributor of aerospace hardware and OEM parts, with broader SKU breadth and deeper supply chain scale. Most relevant comparable because it operates the same distribution model with a wider portfolio and global footprint that AIAP leverages.
• Precision Castparts Corp: Berkshire Hathaway-owned aerospace components manufacturer with a major fasteners division supplying aerospace OEMs. Comparable as a high-volume aerospace fastener supplier with overlapping standards coverage (AS, NAS, MS) and similar tier-1 customer set.
• TransDigm Group: Aerospace sole-source proprietary parts distributor and manufacturer with broad OEM and aftermarket exposure. Comparable as an aerospace specialty hardware/parts supplier that monetizes through value-added distribution, though with proprietary product focus.

Emerging players

• Acer Manufacturing: Aerospace fastener manufacturer and distributor focused on specials and proprietary hardware for tier-1 OEMs. Comparable as a niche supplier in the aerospace fastener space, though smaller and primarily manufacturer-led rather than distribution-led.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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