First Aviation Services Inc., a provider of aircraft parts manufacturing, aircraft component maintenance and related engineering services, has announced its acquisition of Saint Technologies Inc., based in Shannon, Illinois.
Founded in 1999, Saint Technologies Inc. specialises in manufacturing advanced lock washers designed to secure critical hardware assemblies in high-vibration and shock environments, marketed under the brand name REALLOCK®.
Jim Blair, the founder of Saint Technologies and the inventor of the REALLOCK product line, developed this unique locking technology as an innovative, efficient, and time-saving alternative to traditional safety wire. REALLOCK offers various advantages, including weight savings, reduced assembly time and enhanced safety, making it ideal for applications in next-generation fighter aircraft, missiles and satellites. For over 20 years, REALLOCK self-locking washers have consistently met the most stringent requirements in aviation design.
“We are very pleased to announce that Saint Technologies is joining First Aviation’s engineering-driven group of companies. REALLOCK has tremendous growth potential in the aerospace and defence industry, as engineers seek products that save weight, reduce costs and improve reliability. We welcome the Saint Technologies team into the First Aviation family,” said Paul Bolton, President and COO of First Aviation Services Inc.
