AIA Extends Membership Record in Second Quarter

ARLINGTON, Va., May 27 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- AIA enrolled a record 19 new Regular Members this year while retaining all of its existing members. This brings the association's total regular membership to an all-time high of 120. Twelve new members were added earlier this year, and the AIA Executive Committee approved an additional six new members at its May 26 meeting.

"AIA is becoming a stronger association with each new member," said AIA President and CEO Marion C. Blakey. "Our membership rolls grow as we continue to demonstrate the value of AIA during challenging times. We are working hard to make the business climate for aerospace and defense manufacturers a positive one."

AIA's new members in 2010 include:

Alliant Techsystems, Inc. (ATK), a leading producer of solid propulsion rocket motors, military and commercial aerostructures, missiles and satellite components to U.S. government agencies and its prime contractors and subcontractors.

ArmorWorks Enterprises, LLC, a manufacturer of high-tech military armor protection, including ceramic armor and composite armor components for a variety of aircraft and vehicle applications.

Celestica, Inc., a former Associate Member, is a leading global provider of electronic manufacturing services and solutions to original equipment manufacturers in the communications, consumer, enterprise computing, industrial, aerospace and defense, alternative energy and healthcare sectors.  

Deloitte Consulting, LLP, a leading provider of multi-disciplinary consulting and strategic solutions for the aerospace and defense industry.

Guardsmark, is a leading provider of security services, risk assessment and full design services, including technical and physical security infrastructure.

Integral Systems Inc., designer of satellite command and control, data processing, flight simulation, integration and test and signals analysis systems.

Jabil, a former Associate Member, is one of the leading providers of electronics manufacturing services in the world.

KPMG Aerospace & Defense, a former Associate Member, offers unique software solutions for the aerospace and defense manufacturer.

OSI Systems, Inc., which together with its subsidiaries, designs, manufactures and sells specialized electronic systems and components for applications in homeland security, healthcare and defense and aerospace markets worldwide.

Paragon Space Development Corporation, a former Associate Member, provides premier hardware and engineering services with the manufacture, maintenance, refurbishment and operation of human spaceflight hardware. 

Plexus Corporation, a former Associate Member, is a provider of contract electronic design, testing, repair and manufacturing for aerospace and defense.

SRA International Inc., develops, integrates and implements civil and defense NextGen air traffic management solutions and cybersecurity systems and provides aviation systems engineering services.

TIMCO Aviation Services, Inc., a leading provider of commercial jet maintenance, repair, modification and overhaul services in North America.

UFC Aerospace, a manufacturer of standard and made-to-print fasteners and machined

components and a leading distributor of fasteners and chemicals.

SAP Public Services, a subsidiary of SAP America Inc., integrates more than three decades of business and industry expertise into a comprehensive set of solution portfolios, technologies and services designed specifically for public service organizations and provides unique aerospace and defense services, software and solutions.

Tech Manufacturing, Inc., specializes in complex, thin walls, monolithic, hard metal and aluminum parts and kitting to satisfy both prototype and production requirements.

Therm, Inc., a former Associate Member, is a premier supplier of custom-machined, critical components to the leading industrial companies of the world.

Vermont Composites, designer and fabricator of advanced composite structures.

Founded in 1919, the Aerospace Industries Association represents the nation's leading manufacturers and suppliers of civil, military, and business aircraft, helicopters, unmanned aircraft systems, space systems, aircraft engines, materiel, and related components, equipment services, and information technology.

SOURCE Aerospace Industries Association

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