What APOLLO AEROSPACE COMPONENTS does

Apollo Aerospace Components is a privately-held aerospace and defence distributor and supply chain solutions provider. The company organizes its offering around three pillars: (i) hardware, including the proprietary FLEXLOC locking fastener line; (ii) electrical connectors, spanning MIL-DTL-38999, 26482, 5015, and M83723/EN2997/ESC10 series, hermetic connectors, backshells, contacts, and custom interconnect solutions distributed through authorized partnerships with Amphenol, Conesys, and Ametek; and (iii) supply chain management services covering design, implementation, and ongoing management of customer-specific logistics solutions. The company also operates the Interconnect Guru technical advisory service to support customers navigating MIL-SPEC requirements.

The business model combines one-time hardware sales (fasteners and electrical connectors, with potential recurring orders from established supply relationships) and managed supply chain services under ongoing contracts. Pricing is quote-based B2B procurement and is not publicly disclosed. The go-to-market is sales-led direct B2B, with customer engagement through website contact forms, an inventory search tool, dedicated customer engagement pages, and aerospace industry events including the Farnborough Airshow 2026.

Apollo targets four primary customer segments — Prime/Tier 1 aerospace manufacturers, Tier 2/Tier 3 suppliers, Aftermarket/Distributors, and Supply Partners — serving 1,000+ customers across the global aerospace and defence marketplace. The company has no disclosed parent, subsidiaries, public listing, funding rounds, headcount, or revenue; no app, API, or AI/ML capabilities are evident in the available data.

Name

APOLLO AEROSPACE COMPONENTS

Legal name

Apollo Aerospace Components

Website

https://apolloaerospacecomponents.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Apollo Aerospace Components is a privately-held aerospace and defence distributor and supply chain solutions provider, offering proprietary FLEXLOC fasteners, MIL-SPEC electrical connectors, and managed supply chain services to over 1,000 customers across prime, tier, aftermarket, and supply partner segments globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aerospace Components Distribution

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413), Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing (33641), Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

SIC

Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728), Electronic Components & Accessories (3670)

akta.pro primary industry

Aerospace Fasteners & Hardware (IMABANAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Military Avionics, Mission Computers & Flight Controls (IMABAMAE)

Keywords

• Aerospace fasteners
• Military electrical connectors
• Aerospace component distribution
• Aerospace supply chain
• MIL-SPEC interconnect solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Brierley Hill

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Aerospace Hardware Sales: Sale of fasteners and hardware for aerospace and defence applications. One-time product sales with potential for recurring orders from established supply relationships.
2. Electrical Connectors and Interconnect Solutions: Sale of electrical connectors (MIL-DTL-38999, MIL-DTL-26482, MIL-DTL-5015, M83723 series), contacts, backshells, and custom interconnect solutions. Component and value-added assembly revenue.
3. Supply Chain Management Services: Managed supply chain and logistics solutions designed to meet unique customer requirements. Ongoing service contracts and project-based engagements.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Apollo Aerospace Components inventories and supplies a complete range of aerospace and defence fasteners and hardware, a broad portfolio of MIL-SPEC electrical connectors, contacts, backshells, and interconnect accessories, and designs, implements, and manages supply chain and logistics solutions tailored to customer requirements. The company acts as a value-added distributor and supply chain partner to prime manufacturers, tier 2/3 suppliers, aftermarket distributors, and supply partners worldwide.

Product overview

Apollo Aerospace Components operates as a distributor and supply chain solutions provider for the aerospace and defense industry, offering a comprehensive portfolio of components organized around three core pillars: Hardware (including FLEXLOC fasteners), Electrical Connectors (spanning MIL-DTL military-specification connectors from manufacturers like Amphenol and Conesys, including D38999, 26482, 5015, and 83723 series, along with hermetic connectors, backshells, contacts, and custom interconnect solutions), and Supply Chain Management services. The company serves over 1,000 customers across prime/tier 1, tier 2/3, aftermarket/distributor, and supply partner segments, providing inventory management, assembly, and logistics solutions alongside their product offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FLEXLOC: A brand of hardware products including fasteners for aerospace and defence applications

Products and services

• FLEXLOC Locking Fasteners A proprietary threaded locking fastener brand designed for aerospace and defence applications, providing secure and reliable fastening solutions distributed by Apollo to aerospace manufacturers and suppliers.
• MIL-DTL-38999 Connectors High-reliability circular connectors meeting MIL-DTL-38999 military specifications for aerospace and defence applications, supplied by Apollo across multiple manufacturer variants for prime and tier supplier customers.
• Amphenol D38999 Series III & TV Series Connectors Amphenol-manufactured D38999 Series III and TV Series connectors featuring superior shielding and quick-mating capabilities, distributed by Apollo for harsh-environment aerospace and defence applications.
• Conesys D38999 Series III Connectors Conesys-manufactured D38999 Series III connectors offering high-density contact arrangements and MIL-SPEC compliance, distributed by Apollo for aerospace and defence interconnect applications.
• Rugged USB D38999 Connector Ruggedised USB connector integrated into D38999 shell housings for reliable data connectivity in demanding aerospace environments, supplied by Apollo to aerospace and defence customers.
• MIL-DTL-26482 Connectors Military-spec bayonet-coupling circular connectors for aerospace and defence applications, supplied by Apollo including the Amphenol 62GB sub-series.
• Amphenol 62GB Connectors Amphenol 62GB series connectors featuring bayonet coupling and environmental sealing for military and aerospace systems, distributed by Apollo.
• MIL-DTL-5015 Connectors Military-spec threaded-coupling cylindrical connectors for general-purpose power and signal applications in aerospace and defence, supplied by Apollo.
• M83723, EN2997 & ESC10 Connectors High-temperature and high-reliability connectors meeting M83723, EN2997, and ESC10 specifications for engine and severe-environment aerospace applications, supplied by Apollo.
• Connector Backshells and Accessories Backshells, adapters, and accessories for electrical connectors, including M85049/AS85049 series and protective caps with lanyards, supplied by Apollo for aerospace and defence assembly and maintenance.
• Hermetic Connectors Hermetically sealed connectors preventing gas or liquid leakage for aerospace and defence applications requiring pressure or vacuum integrity, supplied by Apollo including Amphenol Martec and Ametek variants.
• Amphenol Martec Hermetic Connectors Amphenol Martec hermetic connectors featuring glass-to-metal seals for aerospace and defence applications, distributed by Apollo.
• Ametek Hermetic Connectors Ametek hermetic connectors with precision sealing technology for critical aerospace and military systems, distributed by Apollo.
• Contacts, Filler Plugs and Tools Connector contacts, filler plugs, insertion and extraction tools for assembly and maintenance of electrical connector systems, supplied by Apollo.
• Custom Interconnect Solutions Custom-designed electrical interconnect solutions engineered to meet specific customer requirements for unique aerospace and defence applications, delivered by Apollo as a value-added engineering service.
• Supply Chain Management Services Design, implementation, and management of supply chain and logistics solutions tailored to unique customer requirements in the aerospace and defence sector, delivered by Apollo as an ongoing service engagement.
• Interconnect Guru Technical Advisory Service Technical consultation and expertise service helping aerospace and defence customers select appropriate interconnect solutions and navigate MIL-SPEC requirements, delivered as a paid advisory engagement.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• AmphenolcoreTechnology or IntegrationPrimary connector supplier partnership. Apollo distributes Amphenol D38999 Series III & TV Series Connectors, Amphenol 62GB Connectors, and Amphenol Martec hermetic connectors. Deep product integration and supply relationship for aerospace interconnect solutions.
• ConesyscoreTechnology or IntegrationConesys D38999 Series III Connectors distributed by Apollo. Key product line for aerospace and defence interconnect applications.
• AmetekcoreTechnology or IntegrationAmetek hermetic connectors distributed through Apollo for aerospace applications requiring sealed interconnect solutions.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Heilind Electronics: Heilind Electronics is a major interconnect distributor serving aerospace, defense, and industrial markets with a broad MIL-spec connector portfolio. Comparable to Apollo in product category (MIL-SPEC connectors) and customer base (aerospace/defense manufacturers), though broader in industrial scope.
• PEI-Genesis: PEI-Genesis is a global connector distributor and assembler with a strong aerospace and defense portfolio, including MIL-spec circular connectors and value-added assembly. Comparable to Apollo in target customer base, MIL-SPEC connector focus, and value-added service offering.
• AeroBase Group: AeroBase Group is an AS9120-certified aerospace distributor of fasteners, hardware, and components serving the aviation MRO and OEM markets. Closely comparable to Apollo's hardware pillar and aftermarket/distributor customer segment.
• Powell Electronics: Powell Electronics is a U.S.-based distributor specializing in military-spec and aerospace interconnect products, including MIL-DTL-38999 connectors from Amphenol, Conesys, and others. It is the closest direct competitor to Apollo, serving primes, OEMs, and tier suppliers with a comparable catalog and service model.
• Lane Electronics: Lane Electronics (FC Lane Electronics) is a UK-based franchised distributor of aerospace and military connectors and accessories. Directly comparable to Apollo in geographic market overlap (Europe), MIL-SPEC connector portfolio, and customer base among European aerospace primes and suppliers.

Broad incumbents

• Wesco International: Wesco International is a broad-line distributor of electrical, communications, and utility products with a growing aerospace and defense vertical. Comparable to Apollo in the distribution business model and A&D customer overlap, though far more diversified.
• Amphenol: Amphenol is the world's largest manufacturer of interconnect products, including the MIL-DTL-38999 series that Apollo distributes. As both a supplier and a broader market incumbent, Amphenol represents the upstream player whose brand Apollo leverages, while also competing for direct OEM relationships.
• Arrow Electronics: Arrow Electronics is a major global electronic components distributor serving aerospace, defense, and industrial customers. Comparable to Apollo's connector distribution model at scale, but with a much broader product portfolio and global footprint.
• LISI Aerospace: LISI Aerospace is a tier-1 manufacturer of aerospace fasteners and structural components, serving the same primes and Tier 1 OEMs as Apollo's hardware customer segment. Comparable on the fastener side, though operating as a manufacturer rather than a distributor.
• Avnet: Avnet is a global electronic components distributor with a substantial aerospace and defense vertical. Comparable to Apollo at a portfolio level (electronic components distribution for A&D), though Avnet operates across a much broader customer base and product breadth.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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