Ontic signs New License with Hamilton Sundstrand

April 14, 2008, Chatsworth, CA

Ontic Engineering and Manufacturing, Inc., the aerospace industry's leading provider of OEM-licensed Legacy Products, is pleased to announce two new manufacturing licenses with Hamilton Sundstrand of Windsor Locks, Ct.

These licenses are for manufacturing and sales rights associated with specific unique parts associated with the Constant Speed Drive (CSD) used on the F-4 aircraft for worldwide support as well as the JFC-78 Fuel Control used on the Seahawk and Blackhawk Helicopters for Japan support only.

The news was released by Jonathan Shiebler, Ontic's Director of Business Development, who stated "For over thirty four years, Ontic has been supporting legacy products for Hamilton Sundstrand under license; we are pleased to continue our long relationship with the addition of these products".

According to Roger Wassmuth, Manager, Military Spares, Logistics & Business Development of Hamilton Sundstrand, "Licensing with Ontic allows us to provide legacy product support to our customers for as long as they need it".

For more information, contact Robert Sadler at (818) 725-2100 or visit our website at www.ontic.com.

Ontic signs New License with Goodrich Cargo Systems

March 24, 2008, Chatsworth , CA

Ontic Engineering and Manufacturing, Inc., the aerospace industry's leading provider of OEM-licensed legacy products is pleased to announce a new manufacturing license with Goodrich Cargo Systems in Jamestown, ND.

The license is for the manufacture and support of the Upper Cart Lift System used on the 747-400 and 747-8I Aircraft.

News of the transaction was released by Robert Sadler, Ontic's Director of Marketing and Licensor Relations, who stated "The support of legacy product lines under license is one of the many benefits Ontic's service provides to major OEM's like Goodrich. We are pleased to continue our licensing relationship with Goodrich Cargo Systems through the addition of this product."

The Product will be supported from Ontic's new facility in Chatsworth, CA. Ontic will begin new production Cart Lift System deliveries for the 747-8I in late 2009.

According to Van Halfacre, Vice President of Goodrich Cargo Systems, "Licensing with Ontic allows us to provide support for our legacy products to our customers for as long as they need it, allowing Goodrich to focus our efforts on current and future platform needs."

This is Ontic's 2nd license with this division of Goodrich and adds to the long list of items Ontic has supported for the Goodrich Corporation since 2002.

For more information, contact Robert Sadler at 818 725 2100 or via www.ontic.com.

Ontic signs First License with Goodrich Corporation for Landing Gear Products

November 8, 2007, Chatsworth, CA

Ontic Engineering and Manufacturing, Inc., the aerospace industry's leading producer of OEM-licensed components and accessories is pleased to announce a manufacturing license with Goodrich Corporation's Landing Gear business.

Under the agreement Ontic will manufacture and support aftermarket spares for landing gear on the A-6E, AAH/AH-64, C-2A, E-2C, EA-6B, SH-60B, OV-10 and T-37 aircraft.

According to Paul Russo, Vice President Military Business & Landing Gear Services for Goodrich's Landing Gear business, "The support of more mature product lines under license enables us to continue to service our customers with legacy products and systems in a more cost-effective and time-efficient manner."

Although Ontic has supported Goodrich since 2002, this is the first license with its Landing Gear business.

The products will be supported from Ontic's new facility in Chatsworth, CA.

For more information, contact Robert Sadler at 818 725 2100 or via www.ontic.com.

Ontic adds another Fuel Control License with Hamilton Sundstrand

September 24th, Chatsworth, CA

Hamilton Sundstrand and Ontic Engineering and Manufacturing, Inc., have entered into a manufacturing license agreement for the JFC 54 Afterburner Fuel Control used on F-4 aircraft. The Agreement is for the operational life of the aircraft anticipated to be 10 years minimum.

Ontic signs First License with Hamilton Sundstrand Power Systems

September 20th, Chatsworth, CA

Hamilton Sundstrand and Ontic Engineering and Manufacturing, Inc., entered into an exclusive manufacturing and product support license agreement for the On-Board Inert Gas Generation System (OBIGGS) used on C-17 aircraft. 

The OBIGGS product is used to pump nitrogen into the empty space (normally filled with oxygen) of the fuel tank to avoid explosion should the C-17 military transport aircraft experience unfriendly fire. 

This is the first license agreement between Ontic and this division of Hamilton Sundstrand. The Agreement is for the operational life of the aircraft anticipated to be 10-15 years minimum. Ontic looks forward to a long and mutually beneficial relationship with Hamilton Sundstrand Power Systems.

Ontic signs New Fuel Control License with Hamilton Sundstrand

July 10, 2007, Chatsworth, CA

Ontic Engineering and Manufacturing, Inc., the aerospace industry's leading producer of OEM-licensed components and accessories, has been licensed by Hamilton Sundstrand for the support of the JFC31 Fuel Controls. The latest agreement between the two companies was signed on June 27, 2007.

This hydro-mechanical Jet Fuel Control is used on the T55 engine which supports the CH47 helicopter platform. It joins the fuel controls Ontic currently supports for Hamilton Sundstrand; the JFC25, JFC26, & JFC42 used on the T55, T58, T64, JT3D, TF-33, and J-57 engines. These engines are used on the S-61, CH46, and MH53 helicopter platforms and the B707, DC8, B-52, KC-135, C-141 and EA-6B fixed wing platforms.

The news was released by Jonathan Shiebler, Ontic's Director of Business Development, who stated "With the addition of this fuel control to our licensed product portfolio, Ontic and Hamilton Sundstrand continue to expand upon our thirty three year product licensing relationship."

The JFC31 will be supported at Ontic's new facility in Chatsworth, California. 

Ontic Moves to New Facility

Ontic's business model has continued to prove to Aerospace Original Equipment Manufacturers that licensing the manufacturing rights of your Legacy, Non-Core Focus, Non Strategic products to Ontic is the efficient and profitable support alternative. The success and growth of our licensing service has necessitated our move to a larger facility.

Ontic's new address is 20400 Plummer St. Chatsworth, CA 91311

At over 100,000 Square Feet, our new facility is double the size of our current location. Ontic now has 50,000 Square Feet of physical space immediately available to support new licensed products.

Ontic signs First License with Crane Aerospace

March 28, 2007, Chatsworth, CA

Ontic Engineering and Manufacturing, Inc., the aerospace industry's leading producer of OEM-licensed components and accessories, has been licensed by Crane Aerospace & Electronics, Hydro-Aire, Inc. for the complete support of a gear pump, p/n 50444, used on the B-52 Aircraft. 

This is the first license agreement between the Crane and Ontic. The news was released by Robert Sadler, Ontic’s Director of Marketing & Licensor Relations, who stated: “The support of older, non-core product lines under license enables Crane to continue to provide excellent Customer support on their older products, while at the same time enabling them to focus on their most important priorities. Ontic looks forward to a long and mutually beneficial relationship with Crane Aerospace and Electronics." 

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Ontic Acquired by BBA Group PLC

March, 2006

It was announced to the general public that the British corporation BBA Group PLC had acquired privately-held Ontic. 

As is well known in the aviation industry, Ontic is a leading global provider of OEM-licensed parts, accessories and repair and overhaul services. Founded in 1951 as an excess inventory distributor, Ontic currently focuses exclusively on developing product licensing agreements with original equipment manufacturers. Through these agreements, Ontic takes on full aftermarket supply and support responsibility for particular products or services. The company's portfolio includes more than 3,500 top-level parts and assemblies used on a wide range of military, business and commercial aircraft. 

Ontic joins BBA Group's subsidiary, BBA Aviation Services Group, which focuses primarily on flight support for business and commercial aircraft; turbine engine repair and overhaul; and component repair, overhaul and distribution. In addition to aviation systems and services, the Group's business includes a variety of specialty material technologies used in a wide range of industrial and consumer products. 

Michael Harper, BBA Group CEO stated: "This is an important acquisition for us because it makes BBA a leading niche player in component repair, overhaul and distribution. It ensures we occupy a strong and highly differentiated position in one of the fastest growing segments of aviation aftermarket services."

Ontic Licensed by Honeywell on Airborne Radar Systems

September 26, 2005 - Chatsworth, California

Ontic Engineering and Manufacturing, Inc., the aerospace industry's leading producer of OEM-licensed components and accessories, has added several Radar Systems to the group of products they support under license from Honeywell.

The APS-133, RDR-1E, and RDR-1F high performance weather detection and avoidance, terrain mapping and beacon homing radars are installed on a number of military and commercial aircraft platforms, including: C-17, C-130, KC-130, C-141, P-3, C-5A/B, E-3, E-4, E-6, E-8, KC-10, DC-8, DC-9, B-707, B-727, B-737, B-747, and L1011.

The news was released by Robert Sadler, Ontic's Director of Marketing & Licensor Relations, who stated "Ontic's support of complex electronics has grown dramatically in recent years. With this Radar license agreement, Ontic is now technically poised and ready to extend our service to all Avionics Electronics OEMs through licensing"

The Radar product lines will be supported at Ontic's manufacturing facility in Chatsworth, California. The transition of the product lines from Honeywell's Redmond, Washington facility is to begin immediately.

Jim Gerwien, Ontic's President stated that "Ontic has served Honeywell through licensing for well over 20 years. We look forward to continuing our successful relationship with the addition of these Radar products"

August 1, 2005, Chatsworth, California 

Ontic Engineering and Manufacturing, Inc., the aerospace industry's leading producer of OEM-licensed components and accessories, has been licensed by Hamilton Sundstrand to assume the manufacture and strategic support of their JFC25 Fuel Control. The latest agreement between the two companies went into effect on July 27, 2005. 

The JFC25 Fuel Control is used on the JT3D, TF-33, and J-57 engines with commercial and military applications that include B707, DC8, B-52, KC-135, C-141 and EA-6B aircraft. Ontic's Director of Business Development, Frank Costello, said, "The size and scope of Ontic's Fuel Control business has grown tremendously through our longstanding relationship with Hamilton Sundstrand, making it one of our many core competencies." 

According to Jim Gerwien, Ontic's President, "Liberating resources required to support older product and enabling OEMs like Hamilton Sundstrand to focus on current and future programs is Ontic's specialty and core business. Licensing assures the customers of ongoing support for the duration of their requirements."

Ontic signs new License with HR Textron

June 15, 2005 - Chatsworth, California 

Ontic Engineering and Manufacturing, Inc., the aerospace industry's leading producer of OEM-licensed components and accessories, has been licensed by HR Textron to support the Vibration Suppression System (VSS) Controller used on the Bell 209 / AH-1W Cobra. Annual estimates are 20 to 30 electronic repairs per year for domestic and foreign military and commercial customers. 

James F. Gerwien named New Ontic President

Since joining Ontic in 2002 as the GM/COO, Mr.
Gerwien has demonstrated the quality of his leadership
to Ontic's ownership and stakeholders.
Under Jim's direction, Ontic has significantly
increased sales while developing stronger systems
to support our licensors and customers. He has
installed strategies and implemented procedures
that greatly improve our licensing adoption process.
In fact, Jim has overseen the completion of the three
largest adoptions in Ontic’s 53 year history.
Furthermore, he has brought on strong talent to help
grow the company.
Please join us in congratulating Jim on his successes
and promotion to the position of President.

Ontic acquires Woodward Synchronizer & Synchrophaser Product Lines

October 1, 2004 - Chatsworth, California

Ontic Engineering and Manufacturing, Inc., the aerospace industry's leading producer of OEM-licensed components and accessories, has acquired the propeller synchrophaser and synchronizer product lines of Woodward Governor Company (nasdaq: WGOV). These products are for reciprocating, turboprop, and turbofan engines.

Ontic's General Manager and Chief of Operations James Gerwien stated, "Ontic is in the business of assuming complete responsibility for OEM product lines through acquisition or exclusive license. We will provide the highest level of support to customers of this reciprocating, turboprop, and turbofan engine business. Our ability to adapt to the changing marketplace and deliver acquired or licensed product-for as long as the customer base requires it-provides companies like Woodward with numerous and significant benefits."

"By transferring the manufacture and distribution of these products to Ontic, we can focus additional resources on our core technologies and improving customer satisfaction," said Martin Glass, Vice President of Woodward Aircraft Engine Systems. The transfer of the synchrophaser and synchronizer product lines to Ontic will be complete as of October 1, 2004, after which time Ontic will assume complete responsibility for this product line.

Ontic at the 2004 NBAA Convention

September 20, 2004

Once again Ontic will be exhibiting at the annual NBAA Convention. This has been an especially exciting year for Ontic. Our extensive licensing activity has expanded the scope of aerospace product we support and consequently the range of our technical capability. All of this helping to enhance our licensing service to the aerospace OEM.

Ontic's licensed Business Aircraft products include assemblies used on Gulfstream, Galaxy, Bombardier, LearJet, Cessna, Raytheon, Bell and Sikorsky aircraft to name a few. Ontic is the Authorized Repair, Overhaul, and Exchange center for Honeywell Electronic Engine Controls used on the TFE731 Engine, the Authorized Aftermarket Manufacturer of the Pt6 Main Fuel Pump for Hamilton Sundstrand, as well as the Authorized Manufacturer and MRO Center on Propeller Governors for Woodward.

We look forward to seeing you at the show, discussing your company's activities, and sharing all the latest Ontic licensing news. Please visit us at Booth # 1916, October 12, 13, & 14 at the Las Vegas Convention Center

July 19 through 25, 2004 - 

We are pleased to announce that once again Ontic’s top executives will be in attendance at the international aerospace tradeshow at Farnborough. Ontic has been participating in this biennial event held outside London, England since the 1970’s. As you may know, this show provides us with a unique environment in which to visit with our current, and potential, licensors and their customers. For over 30 years, Ontic has been providing OEMs with the many advantages of “licensed manufacturing”— and has grown to become the aerospace industry’s leading manufacturer of OEM-licensed components and accessories in the U.S. Farnborough gives us another great opportunity to see the  latest aerospace industry trends—and learn how those trends may affect our licensors and their customers. This information helps us determine the best way to improve our services in order to meet our licensors’ expectations.

For Ontic contact information at Farnborough, please call Robert Sadler 818 725 2100  robert.sadler@ontic.com

Ontic's new ad campaign

2004

Watch for Ontic's new Licensed Manufacturing campaign each month in Aviation Week & Space Technology magazine.

Ontic exhibits at NBAA with an Expanded Portfolio of Business Aircraft  Products

September 8, 2003

Chatsworth, California - 

Ontic Engineering & Manufacturing Inc., the aerospace industry’s leading producer of OEM-licensed components and accessories, will once again be exhibiting at the NBAA Annual Convention in Orlando.  This year Ontic is authorized under license to support more Business Aircraft accessories than ever before. Ontic's portfolio now includes assemblies used on Gulfstream, Galaxy, Bombardier, LearJet, Cessna, Raytheon and Bell aircraft to name a few. Ontic is the Authorized Repair, Overhaul, and Exchange center for Honeywell Electronic Engine Controls for the TFE731 Engine, the Authorized Aftermarket Manufacturer of the Pt6 Main Fuel Pump for Hamilton Sundstrand, as well as the Authorized OEM and MRO Center on Propeller Governors for Woodward. Please visit us at Booth # 3773, October 7th, 8th, & 9th at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando.

Ontic signs license with Goodrich Corporation for Motor Products 

July 22, 2003

Chatsworth, California - 

Ontic Engineering & Manufacturing Inc., the aerospace industry’s leading producer of OEM-licensed components and accessories, has announced the signing of a new manufacturing license with Goodrich Corporation’s Power Systems division.

The products being licensed represent a small collection of Goodrich’s motor products for military and commercial applications.  Goodrich will continue as a market leader supplying a full range of motors for military and commercial aircraft.  Ontic will be supplying non cargo related, non-hydraulic system motors ranging from seat actuator motors to camera actuations, and various AC and DC motor applications.

According to Paul Alonge, Business Development Manager for Goodrich, “Our relationship with Ontic allows us to continue to service our customers with legacy products and systems in a cost-effective and time-efficient manner.”

The news was released by Robert Sadler, Ontic’s Director of Marketing & Licensor Relations, who stated: “The support of older, non-core product lines under license enables Goodrich to continue to provide excellent Customer support while at the same time focusing on their most important priorities. We are pleased that Ontic’s licensing service continues to benefit Goodrich.

Ontic will produce and support the units from its location in Chatsworth, CA.  The applications for these products include: F-15, B-747, B-737, B-777, B-767, F-14, F-4, Hawk Missile, C5B and many others.

Ontic announces new manufacturing License with Honeywell     September 19th, 2000

Chatsworth, California,  - Ontic Engineering and Manufacturing, Inc. has announced the signing of a new manufacturing license with Honeywell. The products being licensed are a total of 73 end units for use on military and commercial aircraft. The products were previously manufactured by Honeywell's Ocala Florida facility. The product types include Motor Driven Fan Assemblies, Heat Exchangers, Fuel Heaters, & Oil Coolers. News of the transaction was released today by Ontic's marketing manager, Robert Sadler, who stated: "The support of older, slow moving product lines under license is one of the many benefits Ontic's service provides to major OEMs like Honeywell. We are pleased to continue our licensing relationship with Honeywell through the addition of these new products." Ontic will now produce the units from it's new location in Chatsworth, CA where the company relocated to in June of this year.
 

Ontic announces move to new facility.
June 26th, 2000

Chatsworth, California - Ontic Engineering and Manufacturing, Inc. has moved to a new facility to better facilitate the needs of it's licensors and their customers. The new location is over 53,000 square feet located at 20360 Plummer Street, Chatsworth, CA 91311.

Ontic announces License Agreement with Eaton Corporation.
November 1st, 1999

North Hollywood, California,  - Ontic Engineering and Manufacturing, Inc. has announced a license agreement with the Actuator and Controls Division, (formerly Vickers Electromechanical Division) of Eaton Corporation Aerospace Operations. The new license agreement covers four different actuators, power drive units, and linear flex shafts for use on the Embraer 110 commuter aircraft, the Bombardier Challenger business jet, the L1011 commercial aircraft and the F-117A stealth fighter. Under the terms of the agreement the units will now be produced by Ontic from its North Hollywood, CA, facility.

Ontic is Licensed by Eaton Corporation to Manufacture Hot Air Valves
October 28th, 1999

North Hollywood, California,  - Ontic Engineering and Manufacturing, Inc., has announced the signing of a license agreement with Eaton Corporation to manufacture and provide aftermarket support for eight different models of aircraft hot air valves. Ontic will now support the valves, used in both commercial and military aircraft applications, from its North Hollywood, CA, facility.