Maintenance and Modifications
Hartzell Propeller Details Growth and Facility Expansion
Company expands MRO network and facilities
JJ Frigge talks about Hartzell growth
© Amy Wilder

Expansion of facilities, product development milestones, and strategic acquisitions were highlights Hartzell Propeller president JJ Frigge shared at a Thursday press briefing at Aero Friedrichshafen. Based in Piqua, Ohio, Hartzell Propeller is one company under the umbrella of Hartzell Aviation, along with Hartzell Engine Technologies, Aerospace Welding Minneapolis, and Quality Aircraft Accessories.

Among the more physical markers of growth, the company acquired Whirlwind Propellers last year and relocated it to the Piqua campus in the third quarter. Hartzell has also acquired Reiff Preheat Systems and expanded its network with five new maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) acquisitions.