Tailwind Technologies\u2019 sister operating companies, AMI-AWI,\nhave acquired the assets of Dawley Aviation and Dawley Manufacturing. AMI-AWI\nare industry leaders in aviation component manufacturing, tubular components,\nthin-wall welding, precision machining, and exhaust systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Both of the newly acquired companies also serve the general\naviation market, as do other Tailwind portfolio companies, including Hartzell\nPropeller, Hartzell Engine Technologies and Quality Aircraft Accessories\nHolding Corporation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dawley Aviation supplies repaired, overhauled and\nremanufactured exhaust systems, utilizing excellent welding techniques. And\nDawley Manufacturing provides custom metal fabrication, tube bending and metal\nfinishing parts, most notably to Cirrus Aircraft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Continuing Commitment to General Aviation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThese most recent acquisitions further Tailwind\nTechnologies\u2019 commitment to the future of the general aviation industry,\u201d said\nTailwind President James W. Brown, III. \u201cIn addition, the competencies of\nDawley Aviation and Dawley Manufacturing add to AMI-AWI\u2019s original equipment\nparts capabilities and solidify its position as a market leader in exhaust\nrepair,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Owner\/Founder Larry Dawley will become Senior Vice President\nof AMI-AWI. \u201cI am thrilled with the acquisition and looking forward to putting\nmy experience and know-how to work to help grow the business,\u201d Dawley said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n AMI specializes in machining and welding with a focus on bending\nand welding tube assemblies for jet engines and airframes, as well as metal\ndetails for AWI\u2019s exhaust and engine mount business. AMI is also a supplier to\nHartzell Engine Technologies, providing welded sheet metal and tubes for the\ncabin heater product line. AWI is the world leader in new and overhauled\nexhaust systems and engine mounts. For more info go to https:\/\/awi-ami.com.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tailwind Technologies Inc. has been an active acquirer of\ncompanies and product lines since 2004. It is organized to facilitate growth\nboth organically and through acquisitions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Tailwind\u2019s platform companies are held as subsidiaries and\noperate as stand-alone businesses with independent management teams. Tailwind\ncontinues to seek strategic add-ons to existing operating companies and desires\nto add another platform company that has the ability to grow organically and\/or\nby add-on acquisitions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n What makes Tailwind unique is a deep bench of operating\ntalent mated to a portfolio of core competencies that can be applied with the\nspeed, flexibility and efficiency that a privately held business can deliver.\nThat ability to leverage talent and skills alongside the operating company\u2019s\nmanagement team has been a successful formula.<\/p>\n\n\n\n