We
are pleased to announce that our sister company Ashton Aerospace & Defence Ltd have been
appointed as a new distributor in the United Kingdom for Hutchinson, the global
specialist in precision sealing systems.
The
strategic agreement, which took effect on 1st March 2024 provides the customers
of Ashton Aerospace & Defence with full access to the Hutchinson O-Rings
and Bonded Seals range.
Ashton
Aerospace & Defence has its own team of experienced engineers and a
reputation as a solutions provider. Access to the Hutchinson range of products
and the Hutchinson knowledge will further enhance the ability to provide expert
technical advice and support.
Hélène
Leroyer, the Distribution Manager for Hutchinson O-Rings & Bonded Seals,
commented “We are delighted to appoint Ashton Aerospace & Defence Ltd as a
distributor partner in the United Kingdom. They already have an excellent
reputation for providing dedicated customer support and service. Through this
agreement they will be able to respond more easily and efficiently to customer
requests and allow Hutchinson a greater presence in the aerospace and defence
industry in the UK.”
Zoe
Fearnley, Managing Director of Ashton Aerospace & Defence added “We look
forward to an exciting future and partnership, providing our customers with the
highest quality and most innovative products in the Aerospace & Defence
marketplace.
“Since
Ashton Aerospace & Defence was launched early in 2023 we have had
tremendous support from Hutchinson. Making use of their knowledge to support
our customers in a range of Aerospace applications, including hydraulics, fluid
and fuel lines and braking and landing systems. Having access to the
knowledgeable team at Hutchinson also means we can provide bespoke material
based on customer specific applications and so further enhancing the level of
solutions we can provide to our customers.”
The
Hutchinson range of Aerospace solutions includes but is not limited to O-Rings,
Bonded Seals, Shaft Seals, Plate Seals, Special Seals, Magnet Rings, Wing and
body Access Panels and Custom Moulded Rubber Parts.
Ashton
Aerospace & Defence Ltd is one of four companies within Thomas A. Ashton
Ltd, founded in 1866 and trading as The Ashton Group.