Howmet Fastening Systems

Howmet Fastening Systems is one of the four business segments of Howmet Aerospace, alongside Engine Products, Engineered Structures and Forged Wheels. It makes multi-material fastening systems used from nose to tail on aircraft and on aero engines, plus fasteners for industrial gas turbines, commercial transportation, automotive and construction equipment. Howmet states that the segment holds the number one global position in aerospace fastening systems.

Products

• Pull-type and stump-type lockbolts
• Hi-Lok pins and collars
• Blind fasteners and rivets
• Flite-Tite fasteners and Aero-Lite pins
• Quick-release fastening systems
• Fluid fittings and aerospace connectors
• Installation tools and torque-control equipment

Markets served

Aerospace is the main market, covering airframes and engines. The segment is also the North American leader in commercial transportation fasteners, according to Howmet, and supplies industrial customers.

Company facts

• Part of Howmet Aerospace
• More than 30 facilities listed for the segment
• US sites in California, Connecticut, Illinois, New York, Ohio and Texas
• Sites in France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, the United Kingdom, Australia, China, Japan, Mexico and Morocco
• European headquarters in Cergy, France