In August 2005, international aerospace, defense and electronics group Meggitt PLC acquired UK-based Avery-Hardoll. Its fuelling capabilities were merged with those of sister Meggitt group company Whittaker Controls in California and, under the management of Whittaker Controls, became Meggitt Fuelling Products.
With highly experienced sales, marketing and technical personnel located in the US, the UK and Asia, this combined operation is now a world leader in the development, production and installation of a wide array of ground fuelling products and services.
Whittaker Controls
Whittaker Controls, acquired by Meggitt in 1999, is a market leader in the design and manufacture of a broad range of fluid control devices and systems for commercial and military aircraft, and numerous industrial applications. It has been a signature supplier of these products since its formation in 1942.
The company entered the aviation fuelling industry in 1993 when it acquired Thiem Industries, and has since established itself as the largest provider of ground fuelling products and services in North America for commercial and military aircraft and tanker refuelling. Its products include fuelling nozzles, bottom loading products, hydrant couplers and control valves and the most complete line of underwing nozzles covering equipment for the world's largest commercial airports and small community facilities.
Whittaker Controls' products are supported globally through an extensive network of stocking distributors.
The company's state-of-the-art in-house test facilities simulate the operating environment of its products to ensure that hardware meets customer quality standards and requirements.
Avery-Hardoll
Avery-Hardoll products and services can be traced as far back as 1932. Since then, it has expanded into the design and production of bulk meters, couplings, valves and associated fluid management products and services. While its market share is largely concentrated in Europe, its name is well-known throughout the world.
The company's extensive line of products includes bulk meters, couplings, fluid transducers, control valves and filtration elements for aviation, marine, oil and gas and military use. Its comprehensive range of filter water separator coalescer elements is key to the removal of water from aviation and diesel fuels, gas and gas condensate and solvents. Its test facilities and related skills are acknowledged as among the best in the business.