AAR selected as distributor for Leach International Corporation supporting OEMs in commercial and military aftermarket (cage code: 58657)
WOOD DALE, Ill., Sept. 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- AAR (NYSE: AIR), a leading provider of aviation services to commercial airlines and governments worldwide, has been selected as the main distributor for Leach International Corporation.
As part of the agreement, AAR OEM Solutions will be stocking, promoting and selling electromechanical and solid state switch gears, such as relays, switches, relay panels and power distribution units to OEMs for new production, commercial airlines and MRO providers, as well as to the military aftermarket, including the U.S. government.
"We are excited to partner with Leach International in support of the Americas region," said Eric Young, AAR Senior Vice President of OEM Solutions. "AAR will leverage its market reach and promote Leach products technically and commercially, while improving the customer service experience."
"We are delighted to be partnering with AAR for the distribution of Leach's industry-leading product line for the aerospace and defense markets," said Michel Potvin, Leach International Corporation President. "This new partnership comes as Leach celebrates its 100th anniversary this year. I am confident that AAR will help us improve service for our customers and, as an extension of our sales force, support our growth as we look ahead to a promising future over the next 100 years."
Leach products are now available for order on AAR's PAARTS Store at shop.aarcorp.com.
About AAR
AAR is a global aerospace and defense aftermarket solutions company that employs more than 6,000 people in over 20 countries. Headquartered in the Chicago area, AAR supports commercial and government customers through two operating segments: Aviation Services and Expeditionary Services. AAR's Aviation Services include Parts Supply; OEM Solutions; Integrated Solutions; Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO); and Engineering Services. AAR's Expeditionary Services include Mobility Systems and Composite Manufacturing operations. Additional information can be found at www.aarcorp.com.
About Leach International Corporation
Leach International Corporation is a world leader for the design and manufacture of high-reliability, Leach brand power switching and control components. Leach specializes in combining its leading-edge components with unique design and manufacturing capabilities to provide custom AC/DC power distribution management systems. Known for its design excellence and commitment to quality and reliability since 1919, Leach equipment and components are used on thousands of aerospace, military, space, and rail applications worldwide.
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