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Amy Laboda

“As seen on Shark Tank” isn’t usually a tagline you’ll see in the exhibit halls of the Sun ’n‘ Fun Fly-In, but Wisconsin-based Grypshon proudly touts its recent brush with fame. Company director of sales for aviation and automotive Lucas La Tour told AIN, “The Grypmat non-magnetic, non-slip, chemical-resistant, anti-static rubber tool mat is perfect for aviation applications, because it's one of those industries where keeping track of your tools is essential.”

 


The made-for-aviation invention by company founder/product inventor Tom Burden has come to market over the past two years. Burden used to maintain aircraft for the 180th Fighter Wing of the Ohio Air National Guard and needed something to keep his tools from sliding away from him while working on the machines.

 


The flexible, tacky material that forms the Grypmat tool caddy holds both the tools and fasteners placed within it, preventing them from rolling around, and holds fast to any surface, including an engine cowling or cambered wing. The separate bins within the Grypmat keep mechanics organized and aid in tool inventory.

 


Grypmats come in three sizes, ranging in cost from $29.99 to $69.99, and can be purchased from both Aircraft Spruce and Amazon, as well as at the Sun ’n‘ Fun show this week (Booth 062, Hangar A).

 


Grypmat is an Ideadvance and Aeroinnovate alumnus. The mentorship, capital, and guidance provided by both groups helped accelerate the Grypmat from a Kickstarter prototype to a globally distributed product. The company’s primary logistics and fulfillment facility is in Kohler, Wisconsin, and its military development office is located in Milwaukee.

News and issues about aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), covering all segments of the aviation industry; and modifications for aircraft and engines. Subjects include product support of aircraft, engines and avionics, MRO company mergers, acquisitions, announcements and personnel, Airworthiness Directives, Supplemental Type Certificate approvals and other topics.

Shark Tank Alumnus at Sun ’n‘ Fun with Grypmat

The Grypmat holds fast to the surface it is placed on so tools are conveniently located as maintainers work on a project.

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News and issues relating to business, corporate and private aviation, primarily regarding turbine-engine-powered airplanes and helicopters. Subjects include aircraft, engines, maintenance, operations, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security, and training.

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Work involved major disassembly of the airframe

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New developments at FBOs including regulations and noise issues; legal disputes; openings, acquisitions and mergers.

The addition will support Flightstar’s MRO growth

Illinois MRO/FBO Flightstar Expands with New Hangar

Combines component repair and overhaul and parts services companies

Jet Parts, DAS Aviation Merger To Improve Efficiency

Amy Wilder

News and issues relating to the aerospace industry that are related to the science, engineering and business of flight in space involving civil, industrial and military applications, and similar topics related to flight in the atmosphere of the Earth that are not covered more directly by other AINonline subject channels. In other words, both astronautical and aeronautical subjects, except for those aeronautical topics that are specifically covered elsewhere on this website.

Installation supports ISR and law enforcement missions

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Charles Alcock

News and developments about airplanes, helicopters and unmanned air vehicles used in all varieties of operations, including airlines, military, business, commercial, general aviation and private.

News about simulators and training procedures, as well as workforce.

Sun 'n Fun 2018

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Pinnacle Aviation Buys Mx Provider Aviation One

Purchase enables company to offer retail aircraft maintenance services in U.S. Southwest

ExecuJet MRO Completes 120-month Check on Legacy 500

Work involved major disassembly of the airframe

Hartzell Lengthens Warranty on Props for Raisbeck King Airs

Extension goes to six years or 4,000 flight hours, whichever is first

Illinois MRO/FBO Flightstar Expands with New Hangar

The addition will support Flightstar’s MRO growth

Jet Parts, DAS Aviation Merger To Improve Efficiency

Combines component repair and overhaul and parts services companies

SEA Adds Mission Console and Sensor Mount for Caravan

Installation supports ISR and law enforcement missions

Gulfstream Steps Up Investment in Customer Support

New customer support leader Lor Izzard is building on earlier improvements

Back on the Plate, Pre-buys Still Face Post-covid Challenges

Industry experts caution on the need for a full pre-buy and one that is carefully laid out

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