Company
About Us
A Legacy of Innovation and Excellence
Since our inception in 1945 as Great Lakes Manufacturing in Cleveland, Ohio, AeroControlex has been at the forefront of aerospace engineering. Our long history is defined by a steadfast commitment to precision, reliability, and progress. From our early days crafting hydraulic, fuel, lubrication, and coolant pumps, we quickly established ourselves as a trusted partner in the aerospace and defense industries. Over the decades, our passion for quality and innovation has seen us evolve, adapt, and push the boundaries of what’s possible in aerospace technology.
One of our most significant milestones came in 1993, when we expanded our product offerings to include mechanical actuators—a move that contributed to our reputation for versatile and high-quality components. With more than 50 years of expertise in control cable design and manufacturing, AeroControlex has delivered solutions that consistently power a wide range of commercial and military platforms. Today, we continue to build on our rich heritage by embracing cutting-edge design, advanced manufacturing, and rigorous quality control processes. Our enduring legacy is a testament to our commitment to engineering excellence, ensuring that every component we produce not only meets but exceeds the industry’s most stringent standards.
Over 75 years
of engineering design and manufacturing
Our History

1947
Began our journey as Great Lakes Manufacturing

1975
Controlex/EANCO in Croton Falls New York was founded as an aerospace and industrial component manufacturer

1993
Aeroproducts and Controlex incorporated. That’s where Pumps, Fluid Valves and Controls were the principle products

2001
Honeywell Licenses 100% of their APU lube pumps product line to AeroControlex Group

2007
Aero Fluid Products separated from AeroControlex Group and two unique companies were formed: Aero Fluid Products (Valves & Actuators) and AeroControlex (Pumps and Mechanical Actuators)

2012
Aero Instruments added to AeroControlex

2014
CEF Industries LLC added to AeroControlex

2015
Aero Instruments moved to Clearwater as part of the Transicoil acquisition and became Aerosonic

2017
AeroControlex acquires Cablecraft Aerospace and Defense product line

Today
Continued innovation in Design and Manufacturing in Aerospace and Defense products
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