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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forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking
statements are based on beliefs of AAR management, as well as
assumptions and estimates based on information currently available
to AAR, and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that
could cause actual results to differ materially from historical
results or those anticipated, including those factors discussed
under Item 1A, entitled "Risk Factors", included in the AAR's Form
10-K for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2019. Should one or more of
these risks or uncertainties materialize adversely, or should
underlying assumptions or estimates prove incorrect, actual results
may vary materially from those described. These events and
uncertainties are difficult or impossible to predict accurately and
many are beyond AAR's control. AAR assumes no obligation to update
any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances
after the date of such statements or to reflect the occurrence of
anticipated or unanticipated events. For additional information,
see the comments included AAR's filings with the Securities and
Exchange Commission.
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