TransDigm Group (NYSE: TDG), founded 1993 in Cleveland OH, makes electromechanical actuators, connectors, and flight-critical aerospace components.
TransDigm Group Incorporated is an American publicly traded aerospace manufacturing company headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio. The company was founded in 1993 when four industrial aerospace businesses — Adel Fasteners, Aero Products Component Services, Controlex Corporation, and Wiggins Connectors — were combined via a private equity-backed leveraged buyout by founders Nicholas Howley and Douglas Peacock. TransDigm went public on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: TDG) in 2006. The company designs, produces, and supplies a broad portfolio of highly engineered, proprietary aerospace components used on nearly all commercial and military aircraft in service globally.
Key product categories include: mechanical and electromechanical actuators and controls; specialized pumps and valves for fuel, hydraulic, and environmental control systems; ignition systems and engine technology; power conditioning devices; specialized AC/DC electric motors and generators; aircraft batteries and chargers; engineered latching and locking devices; high-reliability connectors and elastomer sealing solutions; databus and power control systems; advanced cockpit displays and security systems; engineered audio, radio, and antenna systems; seatbelts and safety restraints; advanced sensor products including pressure and temperature; parachutes; cargo loading, handling, and delivery systems; and thermal protection and insulation. TransDigm operates through a decentralized structure of more than 40 business units, each operating with significant autonomy while adhering to the TransDigm value-creation model. The company's products are sold to commercial airlines, defense OEMs, MRO providers, system integrators, and the U.S. Department of Defense. TransDigm has more than 10,000 employees and consistently generates EBITDA margins above 45%.
The company has made over 90 acquisitions since its founding, with recent additions including Stellant Systems and Simmonds, expanding its sensor and power systems capabilities. In fiscal year 2025, the company reported strong financial results driven by robust commercial aerospace aftermarket demand and defense program growth. TransDigm's components are found in virtually all major aircraft platforms including Boeing 737/787, Airbus A320/A350, F-35, and C-17.
Primary type & automation activities this supplier delivers:
High-reliability electromechanical actuators and control systems for flight-critical aircraft applications in commercial and military platforms.
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https://www.transdigm.com/HEADQUARTERS
United States
Company Facts
Founded
1993
Primary Role
Manufacturer
Company Size
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Primary Region
North America
Annual Sales
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Funding Stage
Public
Funding Total
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