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Aeromed Group Expands Global Footprint with Multiple Strategic Acquisitions

About Aeromed Group

Aeromed Group expands its global aerospace and defense capabilities through strategic acquisitions, enhancing advanced materials, legacy platform sustainment, and international logistics solutions.

Charlotte, North Carolina Mar 3, 2026 (Issuewire.com)  – Aeromed Group LLC (“Aeromed”), a leading provider of supply chain solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry, today announced its strategic acquisitions of HITEK Electronic Materials Ltd. (“HITEK”), HITEK-nology Solutions Ltd. (“HSL”), NorcaTec LLC (“NorcaTec”), NAPCO International LLC (“NAPCO”), and Kit Pack LLC (“Kit Pack”). These acquisitions significantly enhance Aeromed’s technical portfolio, adding specialized expertise in advanced materials, legacy platform sustainment, and international logistics. 

“By adding the unique strengths of HITEK, HSL, NorcaTec, NAPCO, and Kit Pack to the Aeromed Group of companies, we are building a more resilient, versatile organization.” said Bob Spence, CEO of Aeromed Group. “We are committed to respecting the specialized success of each team while providing the global scale and resources necessary to meet the evolving needs of our customers.” 

A Unified Global Network 

The integration of these companies adds more than 150 employees to the Aeromed Group team, working toward a shared goal of operational excellence: 

  • HITEK Electronic Materials Ltd. (North Lincolnshire, England): Established in 1985, HITEK is a specialist in advanced electronic materials, providing critical solutions in EMI/RF shielding, thermal management, and resin and polymer solutions. As the cornerstone of Aeromed International, HITEK bridges the gap between complex material science and demanding aerospace and defense applications across the UK, Europe, and beyond. 
  • HITEK-nology Solutions Ltd. (North Lincolnshire, England): Since 2005, HITEK-nology has specialized in the supply and application of environmentally friendly corrosion control materials and descaling products to the maritime and military markets. The company provides on-site application and support in asset protection, corrosion removal, and scale removal from vessels, boilers, and platforms, with a focus on long-term asset storage and protection.
  • NorcaTec LLC (Garden City, NY): With a history dating back to 1946, NorcaTec is a premier global defense supply chain partner specializing in U.S.-manufactured equipment for naval, armored vehicle, and aircraft platforms. Its vast service network supports foreign military customers and OEMs in over 60 countries, ensuring the readiness of legacy systems for the U.S. Government and its allies through global distribution, logistics, and aftermarket services. 
  • NAPCO International LLC (Brooklyn Park, MN): With over 100 years of industry presence, NAPCO specializes in engineering, project management, procurement, and sustainment of U.S.-manufactured military vehicles and systems. A recipient of the U.S. President’s “E” Star Award for Export Excellence, NAPCO supports OEMs and militaries worldwide with build-to-print manufacturing, vehicle resets, modernization programs, and integrated logistics solutions across tactical, armored, tracked, and amphibious vehicle platforms. 
  • Kit Pack LLC (Las Cruces, NM): Founded in 1960, Kit Pack provides a trusted procurement network and a broad inventory used in the refurbishment of thousands of legacy military aircraft and helicopters. As a partner to the U.S. Department of Defense, it specializes in upgrade kits and parts for iconic platforms, including the B-1, B-52, KC-135, F-16, and C-130. Its expertise also supports mission-critical systems ranging from vehicle overhauls to ammunition loading and gun turrets.

Strategic Value Proposition 

This expansion strengthens Aeromed Group’s position as a vital partner for several key stakeholders: 

  • For Global OEMs & MROs: Aeromed Group offers a comprehensive product portfolio to an extensive customer base across over 60 countries. The inclusion of Aeromed International delivers a local presence in Europe, enhancing mission readiness for the U.S. and its allies. 
  • For Strategic Partners: Aeromed Group continues to demonstrate a disciplined growth strategy, acquiring high-heritage businesses that support diversified commercial aerospace and military platforms worldwide.

Enhanced Capabilities and Accountability 

With a combined workforce and expanded inventory, Aeromed Group now offers an unparalleled range of hard-to-source hardware, chemicals, precision-engineered components, high-performance protectants, mechanical assemblies, and advanced electronics. The group’s focus remains on rigorous quality systems and delegated inspection authorities that guarantee compliance. Aeromed supports customers in over 70 countries. 

About Aeromed Group

Aeromed Group delivers supply chain solutions to the global aerospace and defense industry, supporting OEMs and MRO companies across both commercial and defense sectors worldwide. With a focus on quality, reliability, and collaboration, Aeromed provides advanced inventory management, detailed forecasting, and custom kitting tailored to mission-critical needs. Aeromed partners with highly specialized businesses to drive commercial results and support defense forces globally. 

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Our Exhibition Experiences

EDS staff on stand at the Engineering Design Show.

With exhibition season coming to an end in 2025, its time to look back at our recent ventures to the Engineering Design Show (EDS) and Manufacturing and Engineering North East (MENE).

EDS

Our first adventure in the tail end of 2025 was to Coventry where we unveiled our new exhibition stand at EDS. As one of our major shows in the exhibition calendar, we love attending EDS as it gives us the opportunity to talk not only to current industry specialists, but the future of the industry as students of all ages are in attendance.

EDS further provides us a great launch point for our brand refresh as the new look stand elevates HITEK to another level, giving us the opportunity to showcase what we can offer through our new Television media and streamlined product experience across our new shelving. The new atmosphere and feel allowed for a more positive interaction with the varying visitors to the stand

With EDS in the books for 2025, only one more exhibition remained, MENE.

EDS Exhibition
EDS Exhibition

MENE

With MENE only just entering the books at the time of writing, a lot of impactful things took place at this show. With the Manufacturing and Engineering show being our largest event taking place in the north, We thrive on interacting with people from our neck of the woods.

While EDS was the main place of revealing our new branded stand, our smaller pop up was unveiled at this show. With the focus on showcasing our solutions and the core ranges from our suppliers. this stand takes the best elements from our t3 stand.

We enjoy attending this show as it brings us closer to our local customers as well as potentially exposing new opportunities to the north of England.

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Come visit us at one of the many exhibitions we attend!

While 2025’s exhibition calendar has come to an end for HITEK, 2026’s is looking prosperous as our first show in the New Year takes place in early February as HITEK will be in attendance, exhibiting at Southern Manufacturing and Electronics at Farnborough’s International exhibition center.

Interested in speaking with one of our professionals? Sign up to the show here.

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Henkel at HITEK

HITEK and Henkel Staff stood together after a quarterly business review.

One of our staple events every quarter is our Quarterly Business Review (QBR) with Henkel. This periods meeting was exceptionally special as we were fortunate to welcome esteemed guests : Dr. Sebastian Barth, Jaona Rajaomaria and Bhagwan Baguri to our site.

The purpose of the talks

This quarters meeting saw massive discussions from both sides as we looked into HITEK’s future alongside Henkel. With the partnership reaching its 25th year, the conversations quickly divulged into how do we continue to build the partnership.

Naturally, the conversations advanced to improvements as the two companies are always looking to continually improve. These conversations provided promising looks into the future as growth in business for both sides is seen as a big must.

Touring HITEK

With HITEK as Henkel’s only gold channel partner in the UK, we’re capable of offering down-packed sizes of Henkel’s signature adhesives, encapsulants and catalysts. We were able to show to our visitors how our process’ have grown, within the company since their last visit. Further to this we also showcased our manufacturing capabilities, including our X/Y cutting and abilities to utilise Henkel’s thermal materials within our solutions.

We would like to thank our partners for visiting our site as it show the trust from them, in allowing us to showcase our capabilities first hand as well as giving us the opportunity talk in person about how our two companies can grow together!

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HITEK Health Heroes: Our 2025 Wellbeing Journey

Health and Wellbeing Programme Participants

At HITEK, we pride ourselves on protecting technology in the most demanding environments. But just as we ensure electronics remain resilient, we also want to ensure our people thrive.

That’s why, in January, a group of HITEK employees embarked on an 8-week health and wellbeing programme in partnership with North Lincolnshire Council’s Healthy Lifestyles team. The goal? To equip our team with the knowledge and support needed to make sustainable changes in their everyday lives.

A Holistic Approach to Wellbeing

The programme covered a wide range of areas, including:

  • Nutrition and portion control
  • Physical activity and movement
  • Sleep quality and recovery
  • Habit formation and mindfulness

Through expert-led sessions and ongoing support, our colleagues gained practical strategies to improve their overall health.

Real Stories, Real Impact

The results have been truly inspiring! Participants have shared their experiences of improved energy levels, better sleep, and a greater understanding of how to make healthier choices.

Some of the comments we have received from participants include:

“I enjoyed the content covered on habit building, I have started running and I am building that up gradually with the motivation to do ‘couch to 5k’ once the lighter evenings start. The programme has tied everything together for me and I am feeling much healthier.”

“It was good to engage in the programme alongside my colleagues, we had the opportunity to discuss topics and have conversations about health and wellbeing which we wouldn’t have otherwise had,” 

Our HR Manager, Shirley Large, highlighted the importance of initiatives like this in creating a workplace that values wellbeing:

“At HITEK, we understand that a healthy team is a happy and productive team. This programme has been a fantastic way to support our employees in making positive changes that benefit both their work and personal lives.”

Chloe Hutton who is part of North Lincolnshire Council’s Healthy Lifestyles team also recognised the value of collaboration in workplace wellbeing:

Looking Ahead

“Partnering with businesses like HITEK allows us to support employees in making informed lifestyle choices that have lasting benefits. It’s great to see organisations prioritising health and wellbeing in this way.”

This initiative is just the beginning. At HITEK, we’re committed to fostering a culture where wellbeing is at the heart of our workplace. Whether through future programmes, workplace activities, or simply encouraging conversations around health, we’ll continue to support our team in leading healthier lives.

A big thank you to everyone who took part, you are all HITEK health heroes! For more information on the benefits of working for HITEK and how we look after those who work for us, please contact hello@hitek-ltd.co.uk.

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Strengthening Partnerships: HITEK Visits ABS Technics in Belgium

At HITEK Electronic Materials, we believe that strong partnerships are the foundation of delivering high-quality solutions to our customers. This commitment to collaboration recently took our Managing Director, Jim Lawton, and Operations Director, Roger Dent, across the Channel to Belgium, where they visited our trusted partners at ABS Technics.

ABS Technics supplier logo

A Warm Welcome in Mol

Jim and Roger were hosted by ABS Technics’ Managing Director and Founder, Johan Kenis and Co-owner, Jan Luyten, at their headquarters in Mol, where they were given an in-depth tour of the facilities. The visit provided valuable insights into the latest innovations in microwave absorbers, including advanced carbon-loaded foams, exclusively available in the UK through HITEK.

Reflecting on the visit, Jim Lawton shared:

“Visiting ABS Technics was a fantastic opportunity to see their expertise in action. Their commitment to innovation and precision manufacturing is truly impressive, and it reinforces why our partnership is so valuable. By working together, we can continue to bring the best solutions to the UK market.”

Innovation in Microwave Absorption

The visit highlighted the latest advancements in microwave absorbers, which play a crucial role in managing electromagnetic interference across various industries. ABS Technics has been at the forefront of developing high-performance solutions, ensuring that customers benefit from materials that meet the most demanding technical requirements.

Johan Kenis of ABS Technics, expressed his enthusiasm about the visit:

“It was a pleasure to welcome Jim and Roger to our facility. At ABS Technics, we take pride in our innovative approach to microwave absorption materials, and working with HITEK allows us to extend these innovative solutions to a wider audience in the UK. Strengthening our collaboration ensures that customers receive both high-quality products and expert technical support.”

Looking Ahead

This visit reinforced the importance of partnership and shared expertise in delivering market-leading solutions. HITEK and ABS Technics are committed to continuous innovation and ensuring that customers have access to the best materials for their applications.

Click here to explore the full range of ABS Technics solutions available through HITEK.

We look forward to further strengthening our collaboration and bringing even more value to our customers in the future!