FDH Aero (FDH), a global provider of supply chain solutions for the aerospace and defence industry, has announced the establishment of FDH Defense Aftermarket, a specialised division of FDH Aero dedicated to serving the defence industry’s aftermarket needs. As part of this initiative, the FDH brand Unical Defense, LLC (UDI) will now operate under the name FDH Defense Aftermarket.
In 2021, FDH Aero acquired UDI, a global provider of aftermarket component parts and logistics services for military aircraft. Since the acquisition, UDI has been an integral part of the FDH team, serving as a supplier of choice for leading government contractors, military fleet managers and defence procurement contractors, leveraging FDH’s ownership to drive continued operational efficiency improvement.
The launch of FDH Defense Aftermarket marks the latest step in FDH Aero’s commitment to simplify procurement for the aerospace and defence industry. This move aims to enhance FDH Aero’s military-focused product solutions for OEMs, governments, and maintenance repair stations.
FDH Aero is a trusted global supply chain solutions partner for aerospace and defence companies, helping to shape the industry by simplifying the supply chain. With over 60 years of experience, it specialises in hardware, electrical, chemical, and consumable products and value-add services for global OEM and aftermarket customers. FDH is headquartered in Commerce, California, and has operations across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC. FDH Aero has locations in 14 countries across the globe, with more than 1,500 best-in-industry employees and over 650,000 ft² of inventory space.