Complex Composites

Fully integrated, and able to quickly move through analysis, tooling, and fabrication.

Insulation Products Group

Technical Expertise in Metallic, Soft Goods, & Molded Insulation Systems. Full Sheetmetal Forming/Machining/Finishing Capabilities.

Overhaul Support Services

FAA and EASA certificated repair station specializing in overhauling critical helicopter components.

What Sets Us Apart

Creative Thinking

We have extraordinary history and leadership yet we aren’t here to coast along. This is about identifying and exploring solutions outside the norm.

Viable Solutions

Nimble, flexible and fast-to-market are synonymous with the solutions we deliver.  From proposal to delivery, our program management team is integrated and focused.

Focused Collaboration

With a one-team mindset (customer and supplier), we’ve worked with customers in over on a wide range of aerospace and industrial related applications. Chances are we’ve got some related experience you can benefit from.

Our Mission Statement

Delivering aerospace and industrial excellence by providing Industry leading manufacturing capabilities and services to our global markets through relentless support, collaboration and accountability. 

Highest levels of quality and performance

Because our customers require the highest levels of quality and performance, they can be assured that our products meet those standards with certifications including AS9100 and ISO Certification along with NADCAP Certification in Welding, Chemical Processing, Heat Treating and NonDestructive Testing.  Our MRO facility is also an FAA/EASA Approved Repair Station

When our team is presented with a time, cost or technology challenge, this is where we thrive. Contact us and experience TIGHITCO’s commitment to creative thinking driving viable solutions.

Our Services

Complex Composites

Since 1972, TIGHITCO has been a leader in the aerospace and defense industry. With a prime focus on advanced composite structures, TIGHITCO has developed a reputation as a key player in the industry. Our meticulous craftsmanship enables us to achieve the high quality that the aerospace industry demands. We provide full lifecycle support of our products from conceptual design development, to testing and first part qualification/certification.

Insulation Products

To address the range of thermal requirements in the markets we serve, our product selection delivers a choice of options including encapsulated metal, sewn and molded insulation. Our innovative solutions meet our aerospace and commercial customers’ heat shield, insulation, and fire protection requirements. Our Insulation Products Group offers complete technical solutions that include design and testing.

Overhaul Support Services

OSS is an AS9110 aerospace facility and FAA and EASA certificated repair station specializing in overhaul and repair supporting both military and commercial aircraft. OSS provides MRO support using experienced aerospace technicians as well as a strong supply chain capable of performing most industry standard specialized processes.

Industries We Serve

Aerospace & Defense

Energy

Transportation

Industrial

Rotorcraft

Space

MRO

New Applications

“TIGHITCO's team is excellent on responsiveness and working with their customers to ensure open items are resolved and parts are delivered. The program, sales, engineering, quality, and operations teams are always willing to work with us and ensure parts delivered in a timely manner.”

- Jason Abate, Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company

"TIGHITCO is always professional and they always pick up the phone or respond quickly via email"

- Rob Kennedy Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company

"TIGHITCO have proven themselves to be a quality supplier."

- Robert Raus Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company

"TIGHITCO is well versed in the industry, and their entire team will always go the extra mile to exceed expectations. Their entire team is knowledgeable and diverse. TIGHITCO takes a lot of pride in their work and regardless of Customer demands, TIGHITCO will work hand in hand to reach the best outcome, every time."

- Sara Esparza Spirit Aerosystems

"Having a drive to get things done and power through the collective bureaucracy which can often impede development work. Trusted, valued supplier and partner in serving our important government customers"

- Jeremy Beaudry - Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company

"The support staff. They are great at communication with us. Warm personalities and diligent support."

-Tonya Tipton Dutch Valley

"TIGHITCO has always been responsive and has met my needs. TIGHITCO's biggest asset is their strong but nimble work ethic is their ability to adapt to changing requirements without missing key deliverables."

-Mike Loschiavo, Lockheed Martin- Sikorsky Aircraft

"The professionals at TIGHITCO are a pleasure to work with and are essential in providing crucial assets to our customer. Their people are their biggest asset. The knowledge and determination of the TIGHITCO staff is second to none."

-David Riddle, Lockheed Martin

"Quality composite supplier that can make difficult parts with ease. There technical know how is what sets them apart from others …"

-Eric Files, Lockheed Martin

"Overall, OSS is known around the Trumbull O/R shop for being a very consistent, effective, and flexible vendor, and that's in large part due to Dan, Beth and their team."

-Evan Seward, Sikorsky Trumbull

"In today’s world of shortages and logistics trouble, we truly appreciate the small handful of suppliers that perform work to the PO without issue. OSS is one of those few."

-Patrick Bryant, Hunting Dearborn Inc

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