Aviation Component Solutions (ACS)

Aviation Component Solutions (ACS) is a US-based manufacturer of FAA-PMA (Parts Manufacturer Approval) parts for commercial aircraft, positioning itself as a cost-effective OEM alternative for airline and MRO maintenance operations. The company describes itself as 'a leading global manufacturer of FAA-PMA parts for all Commercial Aircraft types' and centres its value proposition on Best Prices, Fastest Delivery, and Superior Quality. ACS specialises in reverse engineering. The modern company was established in 2001 when Michael Lipscomb acquired the Repair Division of Argo-Tech, but its roots trace back over a century to the Cleveland Cap Screw Company, with subsequent ownership under Thompson Products, TRW (from 1958), and Argo-Tech (from 1986). Headquartered at 26451 Curtiss Wright Parkway, Cleveland, Ohio, the company is led by Chairman Keith Lipscomb and President Rod Martinez. ACS operates with an organisation of roughly 30+ staff spanning Engineering, Quality, Operations, Purchasing, Finance, Marketing and a regionally-structured Sales team covering Eastern USA, Western USA, Latin America, Europe/Middle East/Africa, and Asia/Asia-Pacific. The company supports activities including design and engineering, material testing through industry lab partnerships, and quality control. Marketing collateral references service to 100+ countries. ACS is a member of MARPA.