Helicopter parts and MRO specialists Midwest Aerospace has opened Midwest Blade Tech with a new state-of-the-art facility dedicated to main and tail rotor blade repair and servicing at the company’s Lowell, Indiana headquarters. The new facility combines advanced technology, specialised equipment, and a team of highly experienced technicians to provide repairs that meet and exceed industry performance and safety standards.
Midwest Blade Tech is also the exclusive distributor of Rotorcraft Repair and Manufacturing’s proprietary Dragon Skin Extreme (DSX) erosion and corrosion protection coating. With over 5,000 operating hours in harsh environments including agricultural, firefighting, medical, humanitarian, and military operations the company says that DSX ‘delivers exceptional durability and extends the lifespan and performance of rotor blades’.
“We built Midwest Blade Tech to raise the standard for rotor blade repair,” said Joseph L. Giannini, Vice President, Midwest Aerospace speaking about the new operation. “With the right people, the right equipment, and proven solutions like DSX, we’re delivering results our customers can depend on.”
“Midwest Blade Tech is the right partner to bring DSX to a broader market,” added Seth Hardage, Rotorcraft Repair and Manufacturing. “They have the experience, capability, and commitment to apply DSX the way it was designed—delivering real performance and long-term protection in the field.”
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