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Meggitt PLC

Meggitt specializes in wheels and brakes, environmental and fluid control, fire, smoke and overheat detection, high performance cabling, polymer solutions and avionics.  Our world-class sensing systems cover condition-monitoring; airborne distributed air data and low airspeed measurement; micro-electronic mechanical systems; and high performance sensors that measure virtually every physical parameter.

Meggitt’s group companies are organized under four key competencies:

Meggitt Sensing Systems
Meggitt Aerospace Equipment
Meggitt Aircraft Braking Systems
Meggitt Defense Systems

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Meggitt Sensing Systems

Wilcoxon Research
www.wilcoxon.com
Wilcoxon Research produces a wide range of vibration sensors for industrial condition based monitoring, predictive maintenance, and process control applications. Wilcoxon LABS advanced R&D group designs state-of-the-art sensors and systems to support military and government agencies.

Endevco
www.endevco.com

From small single-engine aircraft to the space shuttle, Endevco has supplied accelerometers and amplifiers for flight testing and inertial measurement for the most advanced aerospace vehicles. Designed and specified for the extremes of flight test environments, Endevco’s dynamic instruments operate between -269°C to 288°C. Whether flutter testing of low g and low frequencies, engine testing with wide frequency requirements or aerodynamic pressure testing, Endevco offers a complete line of sensing solutions.

Vibro-Meter SA
www.vibro-meter.com

Vibro-Meter SA has pioneered vibration monitoring for over 50 years.  Today, an expanded sensors range comes with a systems integration capability and diagnostic and prognostic packages. These turn data into maintenance action and monitoring into active management of system condition as exemplified by the monitoring systems.

Vibro-Meter Inc
www.vibro-meter.com
Vibro-Meter Inc is a leading supplier of fluid monitoring, fire detection and combustion analysis systems for the aviation, industrial and marine markets with a reputation for innovative solutions based on solid engineering principles. Vibro-Meter products are deployed in the most demanding civil and defence applications, and a commitment to technology advancement ensures the company is ready to face future monitoring challenges.

Vibro-Meter France
www.vibro-meter.com
Formerly ECET, Vibro-Meter France specialize in aircraft gas turbine ignition systems and airborne electronic equipment.  Primary products include spark plugs, leads and exciter units; sensors and transmitters (especially inductive speed sensors linked to turbines); on-board indicators for fixed and rotary wing; and on-board electronic controllers such as emergency braking control units. 

Vibro-Meter UK (Basingstoke)
www.vibro-meter.com

Vibro-Meter UK is a world leader in temperature and shaft speed sensors for gas turbine applications including advanced optical measurement systems.  Using the wide range of capabilities in Meggitt’s sensing systems division, Vibro-Meter UK supplies and supports complete and integrated sensor packages for gas turbine applications.

Sensorex
www.sensorex.fr

Part of Vibro-Meter France since 2005, Sensorex designs and manufactures LVDTs for position feedback of fly-by-wire controls and engine valves, inertial sensor units for test and IMU backup, micro-electronic signal conditioners and hybrid circuits.  With products available from catalogue, COTS or full custom design, Sensorex specializes in severe environment applications where absolute reliability is critical.  This includes the company’s new range of digitally-compensated sensors and MEMS-based rate sensor units.

Vibro-Meter UK (Rugby)
www.vibro-meter.com

Vibro-Meter UK (formerly known as Lodge Ignition) is an established designer and manufacturer of high energy, high and low tension and torch ignition systems.  These components and systems are used in industrial and marine gas turbines and petro-chemical and other demanding applications. Options include high temperature and ATEX-certified systems for use in hazardous areas.

Ferroperm Piezoceramics
www.ferroperm-piezo.com
Ferroperm is the most reliable and professional supplier of piezoceramic components with the tightest tolerances, the lowest batch-to-batch variations and the best temperature stability in the industry.  Ferroperm continues to develop new and more specialized piezoelectric materials, through long standing research programs with the European commission, leading universities and industrial companies throughout Europe.

Meggitt Avionics
www.meggitt-avionics.co.uk
Meggitt Avionics designs and manufactures aircraft sensors, displays and systems including the compact, three-inch displays featuring high-quality AMLCDs for engine, flight, threat warning and navigation data; secondary flight displays; distributed air data systems for military and commercial aircraft, helicopter air data systems with unique, low-speed capability and airborne military oxygen storage and distribution equipment.  We are an FAR 145-certified repair and overhaul facility.

PIHER
www.piher.net

PIHER is a worldwide leading supplier of variable resistors for the electronics market.

Meggitt Aerospace Equipment

Meggitt Polymer Solutions
www.dunlop-precision.co.uk
Meggitt Polymer Solutions engineers advanced, reinforced elastomer and fabric technology products, specializing in fire-resistant and fire-proof, lightweight and composite polymer-based systems including permanent and removable insulation, hoses, bellows and connectors, couplings, clamps and flanges. 

Meggitt Fluid Controls - Dunlop Equipment
www.dunlop-aerospace.com
Typified by its wide range of high pressure and temperature engine bleed systems and a unique range of air/oil separators for modern jet engines, Dunlop Equipment is a leading supplier of aero-engine, pneumatic and fluid control solutions for extreme environments where high reliability is critical. Dunlop Equipment’s world-class engineering expertise is complemented by an array of state-of-the-art design tools which minimize design-to-production cycle times.

Meggitt Fluid Controls - Serck Aviation
www.serck-aviation.com
Serck Aviation has been designing, manufacturing and certifying heat management systems since the birth of aviation. For over 100 years Serck Aviation has provided complete solutions to heat management problems, from initial design to global support for products in service. The company continues to provide bespoke solutions that manage and change temperature, controlling and regulating the flow of system fluids to deliver the performance required by demanding aerospace applications. Serck Aviation has earned a global reputation for products with the lowest cost of ownership, backed up by proactive customer service.

Meggitt Airdynamics
www.meggair.com
Meggitt Airdynamics designs and manufactures fans, pumps and associated thermal management systems, high pressure air compressors, traction drive gearboxes, high power density motors and related controllers and drives.  Characterized by high performance, low weight, low volume and low operating cost, these are used for critical gearbox lubrication, fuel systems and cooling electronics, avionics, laser and radar systems in weapons systems, land vehicles and leading military aircraft.

Meggitt Fuelling Products (Avery-Hardoll)
www.meggittfuelling.com
Meggitt Fueling Products combines the product ranges, services and expertise of two of the world’s leading suppliers of ground-based fluid control devices to and services for industry and aerospace—Avery-Hardoll and Whittaker Controls.

Whittaker Controls
www.wkrctrls.com
Whittaker Controls' pneumatic and hydraulic fluid control devices and systems for commercial and military aircraft function reliably in harsh conditions while increasing jet engine efficiency, maintaining desired environmental conditions, reducing aircraft weight and enhancing aircraft and jet engine reliability and safety. Functionality includes the control of engine de-icing and turbine clearance, the cooling of avionics compartments, selection of landing gear, fuel management, and the control of cabin pressure and temperature.  

Meggitt Thermal Systems
www.mts-meggitt.com
Meggitt Thermal Systems provides cabin heating and cooling systems (ECS) and wing and engine ice protection systems for business jets and helicopters and components such as ducting, heat exchangers, composites and cooling sub-systems for all aircraft. Meggitt Thermal Systems also designs valves, heat exchangers, ducting, sensors and ice protection equipment for air, fuel and oil thermal management systems. An integrated system approach saves customers the combined cost of component engineering, integration, testing and procurement.

Heatric
www.heatric.com
Heatric develops unique and proprietary methods and designs to produce a range of printed circuit heat exchangers and reactors. These compact and efficient devices offer significant performance benefits over conventional designs.

Keith Products
www.keithproducts.com
Keith Products is one of the world’s leading suppliers of compact air conditioning systems for business jets, general aviation and special mission aircraft, and military jet and helicopter trainers with the largest product listing of Federal Aviation Association certified air conditioning units in the world.

Stewart Warner South Wind
www.stewartwarnersw.com
Stewart Warner South Wind designs and manufactures compact plate and fin and tubular heat exchangers. The company’s innovative design solutions offer the highest performance in critical service to maximize thermal efficiency and life. Applications include bleed air coolers, oil coolers, fuel heaters and fuel cell temperature management. Every design is custom-engineered to suit individual applications and operating ranges from cryogenic to 1000°C.

Meggitt Safety Systems
www.meggittsafety.com
Meggitt Safety Systems' virtually maintenance free, pneumatically-actuated fire and overheat detectors have never missed a true fire warning in over 500 million commercial jet flight hours. The company’s photoelectric smoke detectors are equally dependable. Recent advances include a combined, network and microprocessor-based smoke and fire detection system. Meggitt Safety Systems' high temperature silicon dioxide cabling for coaxial, electrical, and digital signal transmission is virtually indestructible.   The safety systems product range includes highly efficient and reliable electromechanical actuators.

Engineered Fabrics Corporation
www.engfabrics.com
Engineered Fabrics Corporation is the world’s largest manufacturer of fuel cells for US military fixed wing aircraft and rotorcraft.  Additional capabilities include electro-thermal de-icing for helicopters, helicopter interiors and military coated fabrics and aircraft fuel tank sealants. Platforms include the F-15, F-16, F-18 C/D/E/FG, KC-135, B-52, CH-47, SH-60, UH-60, AH-64 and V-22.

Meggitt Aircraft Braking Systems

www.dunlop-aerospace.com
Meggitt Aircraft Braking Systems (MABS) is a leading supplier of aircraft wheels, carbon and steel brakes and brake control systems to the aerospace and defence industry worldwide.  With over 150 programmes in commercial, military and business aviation, MABS supplies products to approximately 30,000 aircraft.  MABS was formed in 2008 from the integration of Aircraft Braking System Corporation, based in Akron, USA and Dunlop Aerospace Braking Systems based in Coventry, UK.  MABS has three manufacturing, design and aftermarket support (MRO) facilities in North America, two in Europe and one in Asia.

Meggitt Defense Systems

Meggitt Defence Systems encompasses Meggitt Training Systems and Meggitt Combat Systems, providing products and services for armed forces and law enforcement agencies worldwide.  Meggitt Training Systems provides virtual and live-fire training solutions; free-flying, glide and towed aerial targetry; unmanned vehicles; high-speed reeling machines; and electronic scoring systems.  Meggitt Defence Systems’ combat support products include ammunition-handling equipment; electronics cooling products; airborne pods; threat assessment technologies; and countermeasures and ruggedized fibre-optic cable.

Firearms Training Systems (FATS)
www.fatsinc.com
Simulated training solutions prepare men and women in military, law enforcement and security organizations to use proper judgment, rules of engagement and tactical prowess when using firearms.

Meggitt Defense Systems
www.meggittdefense.com
Meggitt Defense Systems specializes in combat systems and weapon training. This encompasses the design, development, integration, production and support of automated ammunition-handling, environmental control and airborne countermeasure and pod systems. The company’s training systems portfolio includes the design, manufacture, and operation of air and ground-based real-time scoring systems for fixed and rotary wing aircraft and armored vehicles and towed targets, reeling machines, and associated telemetry.

Meggitt Defense Systems Caswell (Minneapolis)
www.mds-caswell.com
Meggitt Defense Systems Caswell specializes in the design and manufacture of stationary and mobile ground target equipment and controls for small arms and armor training required by the armed forces, law enforcement agencies and the security industry worldwide.

Meggitt Defence Systems Canada
www.meggittcanada.com
Meggitt Defence Systems Canada produces air, land and sea target systems, with scoring and data analysis tools, supported by field and operational services.

Meggitt Western Design
www.wd.com
Meggitt Western Design specializes in the design, development and production of automated ammunition handling equipment and environmental control systems.

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