AMETEK Power and Data Systems Signs Exclusive Global Aftermarket Distribution Agreement with AAR

    March 26, 2018
    It has signed an exclusive agreement with AAR’s OEM Aftermarket Solutions group selecting AAR as the exclusive global aerospace aftermarket distributor supporting commercial, regional transport and helicopter markets.

    HARLEYSVILLE, PA, March 26, 2018 — AMETEK Power and Data Systems (PDS), a business unit of AMETEK Aerospace and Defense, announced today that it has signed an exclusive agreement with AAR’s OEM Aftermarket Solutions group selecting AAR as the exclusive global aerospace aftermarket distributor supporting commercial, regional transport and helicopter markets.

    The AMETEK PDS products covered by the global agreement are specifically for foreign and domestic aircraft and include power distribution units, starter generators, generator control units, primary and secondary power distribution, solid-state power controllers and relays, remote control circuit breakers, arc fault protection, brushless motors, pump motors, actuators, cockpit instruments, data acquisition units, engine interface units, bus protocol converters and engine monitoring systems.

    "AMETEK is pleased to expand AAR’s role as our exclusive distributor," said Keith Reazin, Vice President for AMETEK PDS. “AAR’s extensive sales network, combined with its excellent sales systems, will benefit AMETEK PDS’ commercial customers around the world by offering them easy access to necessary spare parts and the best support network available.”

    “We are excited to expand our existing military relationship with AMETEK PDS into a commercial market partnership as well,” said Eric Young, Senior Vice President, AAR OEM Aftermarket Solutions. “We are thrilled to leverage our world-class, global sales platform and processes to identify and execute upon growth opportunities for AMETEK PDS.

    About AAR

    AAR is a global aftermarket solutions company that employs more than 5,500 people in over 20 countries. Based in Wood Dale, Illinois, AAR supports commercial aviation and government customers through two operating segments: Aviation Services and Expeditionary Services. AAR’s Aviation Services include inventory management; parts supply; OEM parts distribution; aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul; and component repair. AAR’s Expeditionary Services include airlift operations; mobility systems; and command and control centers in support of military and humanitarian missions. More information can be found at www.aarcorp.com. 

    AMETEK Power and Data Systems is a leader in the design and manufacture of integrated power generation and solid state power distribution systems, starter generators, generator control units, primary/secondary power distribution, DC brushed and brushless motors, linear and rotary mechanical and electromechanical actuators, data concentration and cockpit instruments for the turboprop, business jet, and regional and commercial transport, helicopter, military aircraft and unmanned aerial vehicles.

    The business is a unit of AMETEK Aerospace & Defense, a leader in engine and aircraft monitoring systems; data acquisition units; fuel and fluid measurement systems; heat transfer and cooling systems and maintenance and repair services. AMETEK Aerospace & Defense is a division of AMETEK, Inc., a leading global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices with annual sales of $4.3 billion.

    For more information, contact AMETEK Power and Data Systems, 343 Godshall Drive, Harleysville, PA 19438. Phone: 267-933-2121. E-mail: [email protected]. Web: www.ametekpds.com