New Subsidiary To Be Named Hartzell Engine Technologies
LLC
Tailwind Technologies, which is the parent company of Hartzell
Propeller, has purchased assets from Kelly Aerospace Energy
Systems, LLC, of Montgomery, Alabama. The new Tailwind-owned
company will be named Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC., and will
be led by Mike Disbrow who also currently serves as senior vice
president of sales, marketing and customer support at Hartzell
Propeller in Piqua, Ohio. Disbrow has over 20 years experience in
the general aviation industry.
The acquisition of the Energy Systems assets of Kelly Aerospace
for an undisclosed sum continues Tailwind's aggressive growth
strategy through the formation of a new business with a broad suite
of engine and aircraft accessories. Hartzell Engine Technologies'
product line will include turbocharger systems, alternators,
starters, Janitrol Heaters, fuel pumps, oil filters, ignition
harnesses, magnetos, voltage regulators and MCUs and a large range
of other electrical components, primarily serving piston-engine
general aviation and military aircraft, as well as piston and
turbine engine helicopters. In combination with Hartzell Propeller,
Tailwind says it now has an even stronger offering of engineered
products for the general aviation market.
Hartzell Engine Technologies will be based in Montgomery, AL.
Customers include major piston engine manufacturers, airframers and
distributors worldwide.
Jeff Kelly, currently president of Kelly Aerospace Energy
Systems, has agreed to continue with Hartzell Engine Technologies
LLC, as Executive Vice President reporting to Mike Disbrow. Kent
Kelly, Kelly Aerospace's founder and chairman, will also continue
with Hartzell Engine Technologies in order to ensure a successful
transition from Kelly Aerospace.
James W. Brown III, president of Tailwind Technologies, said,
"Adding Hartzell Engine Technologies to our group of aircraft
supplier companies is an exciting new step for Tailwind in the
general aviation market. Acquiring these assets from Kelly
Aerospace Energy Systems will allow us to grow our "firewall
forward" suite of products."
"Creating Hartzell Engine Technologies complements our already
strong position in the general aviation market, allowing us to
share customers and platforms with Hartzell Propeller Inc," said
Hartzell Engine Technologies' Mike Disbrow. "As with Hartzell
Propeller, we expect Hartzell Engine Technologies to be known for
well engineered, high quality products delivered with superior
customer service."
FMI: www.hartzellenginetech.com