After receiving a letter of intent from Donaldson Company, Cox & Company has selected Applied Composites Engineering (ACE) as their supplier for the composite parts for the V-22 Phase II Heated Inlet Components.

Because of the successful Phase I Proof of Concept non-heated inlets manufactured by ACE for Donaldson Company, ACE was the ideal teammate for Cox & Company for the Phase II heated inlet component project.

Cox & Company has repeatedly partnered with ACE for several large projects for more than 5 years, including heated inlets for the AgustaWestland ATAK 129 and the AW189. Nearly 200 composite components for proprietary heated inlets designed by Cox & Company have been successfully delivered by ACE during this time.

About Cox & Company

Cox & Company has been an industry leader in advanced ice protection and temperature control systems since 1947. As an engineering-based organization, the company employs the most innovative and experienced professionals in the industry. Each and every customer is accorded the attention to detail and responsiveness you’d expect from a 100% employeeowned corporation.

Cox’s products and systems are used on the latest military, commercial and business jets as well as the most advanced UAV platforms. The company prides itself on the ability to solve the most challenging problems pertaining to temperature control and ice protection. This expertise coupled with unique resources that include an in-house icing research tunnel, makes Cox one of
most innovative and versatile companies in the world. To find out more about the company please visit www.coxandco.com.

About ACE

Applied Composites Engineering (ACE) is an aerospace engineering and aviation repair company based in Indianapolis, Ind. ACE’s manufacturing division is focused on the design, engineering, tooling, and manufacturing of composite aircraft parts for the business jet, commercial, military, and UAV industries.

The MRO division is focused on aviation repair for composites, metal fabrication, and radome repair for business, regional, commercial, and military aircraft. ACE was founded in 1982 by Leigh Sargent as a small composites shop supporting the racing industry in Indianapolis. The company transitioned to the aerospace industry in the early 2000s. Learn more at www.appliedcomposites.com.