FDH Hardware, part of FDH Aero, has signed a two-year supply agreement with MS Aerospace, a manufacturer of high-strength fasteners for critical aerospace and defence platforms. The agreement designates FDH Hardware’s Arlington International Aviation Products (AIAP) brand as the primary supplier of MS Aerospace fasteners for the Lockheed Martin F-35 programme.
Under the contract, F-35 manufacturing partners will gain access to fixed-price fasteners. As AIAP consolidates demand for similar products across its customer base, the fixed pricing model is expected to extend to other MS Aerospace fasteners and clients. This strategic partnership aims to enhance pricing stability and simplify the fastener supply chain for one of the aerospace industry’s largest and most consistent aircraft programmes.
Rick Ferguson, Vice President of Sales at AIAP, highlighted the long-standing relationship with MS Aerospace and their shared focus on quality, delivery, and pricing consistency. He noted the new agreement as a way to strengthen supply chain efficiency and support the F-35 programme more effectively.
Mike Ross, Director of Sales at MS Aerospace, praised AIAP’s role in securing approvals with Lockheed Martin and expressed optimism for future collaboration. The deal is expected to drive continued growth and strengthen both firms’ positions in the global aerospace market.
AIAP provides a wide range of aerospace fasteners, all rigorously tested to meet industry standards. The agreement reflects FDH Aero’s ongoing investment in supply chain responsiveness and its broader commitment to customer-focused service across the aerospace and defence sectors.
