VAC Developments Limited
VAC Developments Limited was founded in 1979 to provide precision machining, sheet metal and welding services to the aerospace industry. VAC specializes in the precision fabrication of various aerospace and defence products. Utilizing modern CNC, sheet metal, and machining equipment combined with highly experienced personnel, VAC produces top quality parts manufactured to meet/exceed stringent tolerances. Additional offerings such as available welding and surface treatment also allow for competitive turnaround times on multiple process items, accommodating various customer requirements.
As a major supplier to a variety of defence and aerospace related companies, VAC has acquired a strict quality control process designed to meet and often surpass contractual quality requirements. Compliance to mandatory requirements of the following specifications is also maintained:
- ISO 9001/2015
- AS 9100 Rev D
- NADCAP certified aerospace welding
Over 40 years of precision fabrication experience has allowed VAC to establish a broad customer base in the aerospace industry, which is continually expanding through marketing initiatives and most of all, word-of-mouth praise from our many satisfied customers.
Products & Services: Aircraft Structures & Sub-assembly; Aluminum; Anodizing; Brazing; Castings & Forgings; Component Manufacturing & Processing; Coating; Custom Cutting & Fabrication; Machining; Metal Bonding & Forming; Non-destructive Testing; Precision Machining/Polishing & Deburring; Stainless Steel; Tooling; Welding
VACS Ltd. (Calibrations)
ISO 17025 Accredited On-site and In-house Scope of Calibration Includes
Force: ASTM E4, ASTM E74 – Force testing machines, servo-hydraulic fatigue testing machines, load cells, aircraft scales tensiometers and Crane scales
Torque: ASTM E2428, ASTM E2624 – Torque testing machines, torque transducers, torque calibrators and torque wrenches
Hardness: ASTM E18, ASTM E10, ASTM 384, ASTM E92 – Rockwell, Brinell, macro/micro-Vickers and durometer testers
Pressure/Vacuum: Deadweight pressure testers, calibrators, transducers, gauges, switches, manometers
Mass (Weights): Class 1 to Class F – Calibration weight sets, individual weights, deadweight pressure testers
Contact Temperature: RTD, TC, Thermistor, LIG thermometers, baths, ovens, dry blocks, uniformity mapping
Radiometric IR Temperature: IR black plate calibrators, IR thermometers and IR guns
Humidity: Calibrators meters and loggers
Dimensional: Micrometers, calipers, protractors, extensometers, deflectometers, LVDTs, measuring microscopes, optical comparators
Electrical: Process calibrators, sensor instrumentation, load cell simulators.
M&T Sales and Service: Analytical balances and scales, load cells and force measuring equipment, hardness, torque, pressure, dimensional, temperature contact and radiometric, humidity.
Other Locations: Edmonton, AB; Burnaby, BC
Products & Services: Calibration Services
Thales Canada Inc.
A Canadian leader in research and technology, Thales Canada combines over 50 years of experience with the diverse talents of 2000+ people from coast-to-coast. With revenues over $570 million, Thales Canada offers leading products, services and solutions across the digital identity and security, defence, aerospace, space and transportation sectors. Thales strives toward a safer, greener and more inclusive world, using the extraordinary power of technology to build a future we can all trust. 80,000 employees worldwide
Other Locations: 68 countries
Products & Services: Cockpit Display Systems; Command & Control Systems; Communications Systems, Radios & Equipment; Electronic Controls; Engineering & Management Support; Flight Control Repair & Overhaul; Flight Control Systems & Components; Satellites, Satellite Systems, Components & Software; Software Design & Development; Systems Integration
CanRep Inc.
Maintenance Canrep Inc. is a TCCA/EASA approved component MRO (AMO) covering 14 ATA Chapters. Specialization in waste and water for lavatory and cabin interior components. Strong expertise in power-generation equipment, hydraulic and fuel pumps, actuators and brakes, landing gears, electrical components and lightning systems. Market served: Airlines operators regional and commercial, and military contractors.
Distribution Specializing in certified aerospace product lines such as Eastman Chemical, Castrol Aerospace, ROCOL Aerospec, Parker Lord Anti-vibration mounts, and engine mounts for the De Havilland DASH8 Classic, and Vantage Aerospace cleaning solution. Market served: Airlines operators regional and commercial, manufacturing (OEM) and MROs, both civil and defense. 27 employees
Products & Services: Aircraft Spares; Business Aircraft; Commuters & Regional Aircraft; Component Manufacturing & Processing; Composites & Plastics; Electrical Systems & Components; Electronic Controls; Fuel Systems & Components; Fuel System Repair & Overhaul; Galley Systems & Equipment; Helicopters; Industrial Distribution; Hydraulic Systems & Components; Ice Protection Systems & Components; Inspection Services; Landing Gear Repair & Overhaul; Landing Gear Systems & Components; Lubricants; Power Supplies; Printed Circuit Boards; Starters; Testing & Inspection Services;
TDM Technical Services
Joint venture, risk-sharing partnerships are the norm in today’s aerospace industry. The Joint Definition Phase may take place in another country or on another continent and you need engineering personnel on site right now. TDM can provide experienced designers, stress analysts or other engineering professionals to work onsite, augmenting your own personnel. When the project moves back to your own facilities for detail design, our contract personnel can move with the project. 120 employees
Other Locations: Montreal, QC
Products & Services: Contract Engineering & Technical Personnel; Contract Professional Services; Engineering
STELIA North America
STELIA North America (STENA) is an AS9100 and NADCAP certified dedicated composites manufacturer serving major customers in civil, defense, and space. Founded in 1987, we have advanced composite capability including hand layup, filament winding, automatic fiber placement, hot drape forming, compression molding, and out of autoclave manufacturing including resin transfer molding and liquid resin infusion.
STENA is an independently trading wholly owned subsidiary of STELIA Aerospace, the world’s fourth largest aerostructures company. 250 employees
Other Locations: Mirabel, QC
Products & Services: Aircraft Structures & Sub-assembly; Component Manufacturing & Processing; Composites & Plastics; Engine Nacelles; Satellites, Satellite Systems, Components & Software