Expands Company Locations With New Administrative And Production Offices In Phoenix, Arizona

Aspen Avionics announced today that it has acquired Accord Technology, LLC (AT) from Accord India and AvValues LLC of Phoenix, Arizona. The transaction was completed on June 19, 2015 using a combination of cash and securities. NEXA Capital Partners provided merger and acquisition financial advisory services to Aspen Avionics.

The acquisition has resulted in an expansion of the company’s geographic footprint to include a new administrative and production facility in Phoenix, Arizona. John Uczekaj (pictured)  will continue to lead the company as president and chief executive officer. The name of the combined company remains Aspen Avionics.

Accord Technology will operate as an Aspen Avionics company continuing to supply FAA-approved Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) GPS solutions to the aerospace industry. Support of its current client base will carry on as usual with licensed production.

“Accord’s expertise to design and develop solutions that meet the NextGen and other performance-based navigation requirements, coupled with Aspen’s display offering, the opportunity to create unique aerospace solutions for all aerospace segments are clearly on the horizon,” said John Uczekaj, president and chief executive officer, Aspen Avionics.

“This is a perfect blending of two companies known for their innovative culture. Aspen and Accord share the same passion to develop aviation solutions that improve situational awareness and promote flight safety at an affordable price,” said Shenoy Raghavendra, Accord Technology chief executive officer.

Hal Adams, founder of AvValues has been named executive vice president of business development for the combined companies. He will be driving new business to include growing its highly successful NexNav product line.

“Our combination of innovation and capabilities is unmatched in the aviation industry with the potential to deliver even more affordable, intuitive flight deck and avionics solutions. This translates into meaningful benefits to owner/operators in all areas of manned and unmanned aviation,” Adams said.

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FMI: www.aspenavionics.com