News | July 13, 2007

Air Industries Announces $505,000 In Orders From United States Department Of Defense Unit

Air Industries Group, Inc., a holding company established to consolidate manufacturers, engineering integrators and specialized service providers to the aerospace/defense industry, recently announced that its wholly-owned operating subsidiary, Air Industries Machining Corp. (AIM), has received replacement parts orders from the Defense Supply Center Richmond valued at $505,000.

Defense Supply Center Richmond (DSCR) is the aviation supply and demand chain manager for the Defense Logistics Agency and serves within the Defense Department as the primary source of supply for more than 1.2 million repair parts and operating supply items. DSCR's mission is to provide best value aviation weapon systems and environmental logistics support to America's armed forces — on land, at sea and in the air.

DSCR's core mission is to supply products with a direct application to aviation. These items include a mix of military-unique items supporting over 1,300 major weapons systems and other items readily available in the commercial market. They range from critical, safety-of-flight air frame structural components, bearings, and aircraft engine parts, to electric cable and electrical power products; lubricating oils; batteries; industrial gases, bearings; precision instruments; environmental products; metalworking machinery and consumable items. DSCR also operates an industrial plant equipment repair facility in Mechanicsburg, Pa.

SOURCE: Air Industries Group, Inc.