Heatcon, Watlow distributor agreement expands repair equipment options for aerospace customers
A variety of thermal solutions including temperature controllers, power switching devices, data loggers and more will be added to Heatcon’s composite repair equipment products.
One of Watlow’s thermal solutions for aerospace customers. Photo Credit: Heatcon Composite Systems, Watlow.
Heatcon Composite Systems (Seattle, Wash., U.S.) recently entered into an expanded distributor agreement with Watlow (St. Louis, Mo., U.S.) a designer and manufacturer of industrial technology and thermal solutions, to provide standard products, services and thermal systems to the aerospace industry.
Heatcon Composite Systems is a global manufacturer and supplier of aerospace composite repair equipment and products with ISO9001, AS9100D and AS9120 certification. For more than 40 years, the company has worked closely with aircraft manufacture OEMs, space and defense organizations, commercial airlines and maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facilities.
“We are excited about the new opportunities this partnership represents,” says Eric Casterline of Heatcon Composite Systems. “There is a large and untapped market utilizing Watlow’s products and Heatcon experience to reach those areas.”
Entering into this agreement with Watlow, Heatcon looks to expand the offering of thermal solutions to its customer base while supporting Watlow’s goal of expanding its own presence into the aerospace industry.
“Heatcon is a respected and well-established partner of leading airframe manufacturers,” says Peter Gonzalez, Watlow’s director of global sales. “Watlow is especially excited to work with Heatcon as we support this critical infrastructure sector with leading thermal products and industrial technology.”
Watlow carries a variety of products that are ideal for Heatcon’s aerospace customers. These products include temperature controllers, power switching devices, data loggers, electric heaters and temperature sensors and can now be viewed on Heatcon’s website.
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