Derco Aerospace to Distribute AMETEK Aerospace and Defense Products

June 23, 2009
Two-year agreement covers products for C-130 and F-16 aircraft.

WILMINGTON, MA – AMETEK Aerospace & Defense has been signed an exclusive two-year agreement with Derco Aerospace, a wholly owned subsidiary of Sikosrky Aircraft Corp., to distribute the complete line of AMETEK aerospace components for the C-130 and F-16 aircraft. Under the agreement, Derco will exclusively distribute spares for the Measurement and Power Systems business unit of AMETEK Aerospace & Defense. In addition, AMETEK and Derco will continue to jointly offer repair and overhaul services for AMETEK products.

"We are extremely pleased to sign this agreement with Derco," says Deirdre Cusack, Vice President and General Manager of AMETEK Measurement and Power Systems. "Derco is a leader in aircraft spares and repair services. It enjoys an excellent relationship with the leading aircraft original equipment manufacturers and maintains one of the largest and most diverse aircraft spares inventory in the industry."

"We are proud to have the opportunity to distribute AMETEK products," says Paul Fuhrmann, Director of OEM & Repair Solutions for Derco Aerospace. "Our agreement with AMETEK further strengthens our ability to support C-130 and F-16 operators worldwide."

For more information visit www.ametekaerodefense.com and www.dercoaerospace.com.