HITCO CARBON COMPOSITES, INC. is a world leader in the design and manufacture of specialty insulation components fabricated from a wide range of high temperature fabrics, nonwovens and metal foils.

HITCO's PMA products are FAA approved and "meet or exceed' OEM products. HITCO works directly with their launch customers to address any issues OEM products might have. In many cases, HITCO is able to make improvements to fit and finish compared to the OEM products, which produces improved life cycles and reduced installation labor. These improvements yield higher quality products, at a reduced price over the OEM.

Our experienced people, innovative assembly techniques and state-of-the-industry facilities make HITCO the logical choice for purchasing Thermal Insulation Blanks for all areas of the aircraft. To carry out our mission of excellence to be responsive, we are building and maintaining inventory levels that facilitate quick delivery.

Through our PMA development and reverse engineering process, we have been able to make several technical improvements which provide our customers increased benefits.

• OEM can require additional time to install.

• Quick delivery from stock.

• Problems are addressed with Launch customers and corrected.

• Reduced customer inventory requirement.

• Worldwide distribution

• Reduction in hand touch labor during the installation procedure.

• ISO 9001:200

• Cost benefit through labor reduction compared to an OEM product.

• AS 9100 Rev.B

• Immediate order response.

• Supplier Excellence Alliance founding member (SEA)

• On-site engineering support

Platforms that are already supported include Boeing MD-90 and Airbus A320. Future models are in process.

HITCO is a proud member of MARPA. MARPA, is a non-profit association of aviation industry PMA parts manufacturers, and other individuals and entities who wish to support that industry. The Association promotes its members' business efforts by promoting safety and regulatory compliance.