PDI’s manufacturing facility (located in Cleveland, Ohio, USA) spans over 100,000 square feet and includes many value-added operations.
PDI’s engineering department has decades of experience in the design and development of weapons handling products and other products used throughout the defense and aerospace industry.
Through our Enterprise Resource Planning system, PDI has access to over 50,000 part numbers that contain accompanying technical data.
PDI’s global presence has continuously expanded since the 1990’s. The Company now boasts an international customer base of 44 countries and counting. By consistently providing militaries with quality products on-time, PDI has become a leader in the manufacture of ground support products and weapons handling systems.
See Full Customer ListFounded in 1962 as Prototype Development Incorporated, PDI Ground Support Systems, Inc. has evolved into a leading designer and manufacturer of weapons handling systems and ground support equipment used primarily by the United States Air Force, Navy and Army Special Operations Command, in addition to 45 allied air forces worldwide. In May 2018, PDI was awarded the President's "E" Award for export excellence at a ceremony held in Washington, DC, USA. PDI's major product lines include Munitions Trailers, Aircraft Engine Trailers, Weapons Transport Containers and Counter Measure Modules, and Running Gear and Axle Systems. The Company is ISO 9001:2015 certified and is recognized for its dedication to quality.
Founded in 1986, KWD Aircraft Support Equipment (formerly KWD Manufacturing) is a leading designer and manufacturer of aircraft support equipment used by the United States Air Force and Navy and various other militaries throughout the world. KWD's major product lines include Quick Engine Change (QEC) Dollies, Propeller (Prop) Dollies, and C-130 Aircraft Maintenance Platforms and Stands. The Company is ISO 9001:2015 certified and is recognized for its dedication to quality.
PDI’s manufacturing facility (located in Cleveland, Ohio, USA) spans over 100,000 square feet and includes many value-added operations. Our manufacturing managers and supervisors have a combined 100+ years of experience in the manufacture of weapons handling products and ground support equipment.
PDI is an ISO 9001:2008 certified company (Certificate Number: 99-1613k-02). Operating in a continuous quality management environment, all employees are cross-trained and perform individual quality conformance checks in addition to final inspection review from the quality manager.
PDI’s engineering department has decades of experience in the design and development of weapons handling products and other products used throughout the defense and aerospace industry. The Company’s engineers have experience developing full engineering drawing packages per Joint Engineering Data Management Information and Control System (JEDMICS) requirements.
