Aerospace / Military

OUR SOLUTIONS INCLUDE:

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Aircraft Coatings

Military MRO Items

Ground Support

Aerospace Painter Training Program

Aircraft Sealants & Adhesives

Bulk Chemicals

Equipment & Specialized Manufacturing

OUR APPROACH

We provide specialized products and services from key aerospace suppliers, focusing on the aircraft refurbishing market and the military and mil-spec markets.

Our military business is handled primarily through our Aerospace and Industrial Supply (AIS) group based in Utah and Georgia. We’ve earned exclusive military certifications and have decades of experience overcoming the challenges associated with chemical management and application standards critical to military and military/aerospace refinish projects. We also repair aerospace proportioning, mixing and painting equipment.

It’s exciting to be a part of the dynamic aerospace and military industry, and we are always excited to talk about new opportunities.

GSA Contract #GSA21F0086W Schedule: 51V Hardware Superstore

Small Business

NAICS 325510 – Paints and Coatings

NAICS 625520 – Aircraft Sealants

NAICS 423120 – Motor Vehicle Supplies

NAICS 424950 – Paint varnishes and supplies

Large Business

NAICS 541330 – Engineering Services

NAICS 561210 – Facilities support services

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WHY CHOOSE AIS/INDUSTRIAL FINISHES?

• Chemical Management and Corrosion Control experts on staff

• Vast experience with military contracts and bid process

• Decades of aircraft refurbishing experience

• Broad supplier relationships and product selection

• National scale, local support

CONTACT AEROSPACE/MILITARY

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Industrial Finishes Aerospace/Military Contact

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Our Guiding Principles

Openness and humility from top to bottom of the organization - Arrogance kills off learning and growth by blinding us to our own weaknesses. Strength comes out of receptivity and the willingness to learn from others.

An environment of accountability and personal responsibility - Denial, blame and excuses harden relationships and intensify conflict. Successful teams hold each other accountable and willingly accept personal responsibility.

Freedom for risk-taking within appropriate limits - Both extremes - an excessive, reckless risk-taking and a stifling, fearful control - threaten any organization. Freedom to risk new ideas flourishes best within appropriate limits.

A fierce commitment to “do it right” - Mediocrity is easy; excellence is hard work, and there are many temptations for shortcuts. A search for excellence always inspires both inside and outside an organization.

A willingness to tolerate and learn from mistakes - Punishing honest mistakes stifles creativity. Learning from mistakes encourages healthy experimentation and converts negatives into positives.

Unquestioned integrity and consistency - Dishonesty and inconsistency undermine trust. Organizations and relationships thrive on clarity, transparency, honesty, and reliable follow-through.

A pursuit of collaboration, integration, and holistic thinking - Turf wars and narrow thinking are deadly. Drawing together the best ideas and practices, integrating the best people into collaborative teams, multiplies organizational strength.

Courage and persistence in the face of difficulty - The playing field is not always level, or life fair, but healthy cultures remain both realistic about the challenges they face and unintimidated and undeterred by difficulty.

Ongoing Training for All Major Paint lines

Certified painters on staff
Certification classes
Re-Certification opportunities
Enrollment & monitoring
Advanced certification classes available
Advanced color matching classes available
Painter apprentice programs available

Convenient Locations

Supplier training centers
Four regional Industrial Finishes training centers
On-site at customer location
Video and Internet-enabled training available

Product Demos and New Product Training

TECHNight events
Expos and product shows
Manufacturer-supplied training and instructors

Paint Line Conversion

Paint line conversion support and training
Update Color System
Mixing system training / Review mixing ratios
Hands-on work with paint software package

Tools and Equipment

Training includes operation, service and maintenance

Shop Processes

Shop process evaluation and efficiency recommendations
SOPS and shop process materials
Estimating and blueprinting

Key Performance Indicators

Business processes evaluation
Cost and use analysis

Systems

Ordering system training
Inventory system training

Onboarding and Ongoing Training for RV Painters

Aerospace Painter Training Program

“What’s In The Can?”

Chemistry classes designed for paint technicians