New Product Line: Helipod Spray and Cargo Systems
Simplex Manufacturing Co. is pleased to announce the acquisition of Helipod International (“Helipod”), a leading developer and manufacturer of certified accessory products for Robinson helicopters, including a variety of cargo pods, spray systems and other specialty items. With its headquarters located near Auckland, New Zealand, Helipod has become well known for it high quality products and has developed strong brand name recognition world wide.
Manufacturing will be shared between New Zealand and Portland, while all sales activities will be based from the Simplex office in Portland. The distribution networks of the two companies will be merged and Peter Maloney, CEO of Helipod will join Simplex with a continued focus on innovation of existing products in addition to research and development for new aviation related products.
Regarding the merger of the two companies, Helipod founder and CEO Peter Maloney, stated “We were already looking for a strategic partner with complementary products to help us expand our market presence beyond what we were capable of. When Simplex approached us, we were impressed with their large distribution network, their extensive product line and their ISO9000/AS9100 manufacturing capability. It was a perfect fit.”
Mark Zimmerman, Chief Operating Officer at Simplex added, “Helipod represents an important milestone in our overall strategy of acquiring value added product lines and businesses that are focused on the aviation industry. We are very excited to be partnering with Peter and look forward to his assistance in developing new technologies and expanding our line of FAA certified products.
Founded in 1946, Simplex has built a reputation as a leader in design, manufacturing, and certification of efficient, long lasting, and practical mission equipment for helicopters. Simplex maintains its industry leadership by incorporating proven technology and utilizing high-strength, low-weight composite materials in the design and manufacturing of its systems.
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