Global aviation sector supply chain solutions firm FDH Aero has launched FDH Hardware – a new, unified division that brings together its five legacy hardware brands under one streamlined and focused structure.

FDH Hardware follows the formation of FDH Electronics and FDH Defense Aftermarket.

Announced during the Paris Air Show 2025, the firm says the launch comes as OEMs continue to accelerate production across the globe while supply chains remain strained due to geopolitical challenges, creating significant bottlenecks in regions where aircraft parts are difficult to source.

By unifying companies under one coordinated division, FDH Hardware will aim to simplify access to inventory, expertise, and support while empowering regional teams to make decisions on the ground.

FDH Hardware says this will offer customers access to faster, more tailored services without the added complexity of managing multiple vendors.

Matt Lacki, president of FDH Hardware, said: “The creation of FDH Hardware is an important step toward improving and simplifying the global supply chain.

“I’m excited about the technical depth and operational strength this collective team brings, and we’re eager to apply the lessons learned from the formation of FDH Electronics and FDH Defense Aftermarket to deliver even greater flexibility, reliability, and product breadth for our customers and supplier partners.”

Lacki added: “By consolidating backend systems and inventory, expanding our talent pool, and maintaining regional autonomy, we’ve created a model that combines the scale of a global distributor with the responsiveness of a local partner.

“We’ve seen how well this strategy works for FDH’s other core divisions and we already see how our hardware customers are benefiting from new efficiencies that we’re bringing to their operations.”

FDH Hardware now offers customers broader access to a complete line of aerospace fasteners, from specialised items to C-class parts.

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