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KWD Aircraft Support Equipment

CAGE CODE: 71670

CMMC Level 2 Certificate L200001094

CMMC Level 1 Compliant per FAR 52.204-21 -- Letter of Attestation

NIST SP 800-171 Self-Assessment Score 110 -- Letter of Attestation

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KWD Aircraft Support Equipment, located in Solon, Ohio, USA, is the leading manufacturer of aircraft support equipment used to support C-130, P-3 and other aircraft for depot-level maintenance and at the flight line. Since the 1990's, KWD has been an approved supplier to Lockheed Martin, Textron and other major defense contractors.

 

KWD’s diverse product lines include, but are not limited to, Propeller (Prop) Dollies, Quick Engine Change (QEC) Dollies, Radome Dollies, Wheel Dollies, C-130 Paratroop Stairs & Doors, Aircraft Slings and C-130 Maintenance Stands & Platforms.

 

In addition to manufacturing, KWD’s engineering department offers innovative solutions using the latest 3D modeling software in order to support the continuous changing needs of its customers.

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A longtime, trusted manufacturer and supplier to major defense contractors and to the United States Department of Defense, KWD’s core competencies of manufacturing high quality support equipment makes it the ‘go to’ option for C-130 users worldwide.

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As a supplier to end users worldwide, KWD works with a Washington D.C. consulting firm to ensure ITAR compliance.

KWD Aircraft Support Equipment Leadership

Dale Walters

Vice President - Operations

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Dale Walters has been with PDI/KWD since 2018. He is a degreed mechanical engineer and a certified Six Sigma lean manufacturing green belt. He believes that empowering all employees to be responsible and proactive in their everyday activities leads to the highest levels of workmanship and quality, which has a direct positive impact on our customers. Incorporating lean manufacturing practices and continuous improvement initiatives are of Dale's primary focus so that the Company keeps its competitive edge in the global marketplace. Email: dalew@thepdigroup.com

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