OUR CUSTOMERS
Supporting the Warfighter Worldwide
The PDI Group's manufacturing facilities span approximately 150,000 square feet and include a full complement of value-added operations.
Our engineering departments have decades of experience in the design and devolpment of many products used throughout the defense and aerospace industry.
Through our Enterprise Resource Planning systems, The PDI Group has access to over 100,000 part numbers that contain accompanying technical data.
Who We Are
Today, The PDI Group consists of four member companies - PDI Ground Support Systems, KWD Aircraft Support Equipment, Polytech Defense Spares, and Colinear Aerospace.
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Founded in 1962, PDI Ground Support Systems (formerly Prototype Development Incorporated) 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 over 50 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.
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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 many other air forces and navies 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.
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Founded in 1970, Polytech Defense Spares (formerly Polytechnic Industries) has been a longtime supplier of critical fasteners and failure-critical gun parts to the DoD and was placed on their Qualified Suppliers List of Manufacturers (QSLM), a list of esteemed manufacturers that the DoD deems trustworthy to manufacture these parts.
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Founded in 1988, Colinear Aerospace (formerly Colinear Machine) is a manufacturer of flight critical components for fighter jets, bombers, helicopters (civil and military), and commercial aircraft. Colinear holds AS9100 and ISO 9001:2015 quality certifications.
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of The PDI Group is to do the right thing and perform with excellence to ensure our customers and the warfighter get the best equipment on time.
VISION STATEMENT
To be the leading supplier worldwide of weapons and aircraft support equipment through a multitude of business units and brands.
Our Customers
The PDI Group's global presence has continuously expanded since the 1990’s. The Company now boasts an international customer base of 56 countries. By consistently producing and delivering high quality products on-time, we have become trusted OEMs of weapons handling systems and aircraft support equipment. Click here for a world view of our customers.
