Standex Aerospace & Defense

Standex A&D’s advanced metal forming and fabrication capabilities are at the forefront of complex aircraft structures, defense technologies, and space launch vehicles. 

Defining the Edge of New Frontiers

Our teams combine advanced metal forming and high-precision fabrication with a tailored approach to engineering. We work closely with customers to turn demanding requirements into manufacturable solutions for aviation, defense, and space applications.

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Built for Flight, Defense and Space

Standex Aerospace & Defense (A&D) is a global provider of advanced metal forming solutions for aerospace, defense, and energy applications. We manufacture complex components and assemblies using spin forming, deep draw, expansion forming, and other forming processes in conjunction with vertically integrated heat treat and machining capabilities to meet demanding performance requirements across critical applications for our customers.

Our U.S. (Massachusetts, Wisconsin, California) and UK (Newcastle) facilities deliver precision, efficiency, and single-source manufacturing support for customers worldwide. 

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