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- Héroux-Devtek Inc. is an international company specializing in the design, development, manufacture, repair and overhaul of landing gear, actuation systems and components for the aerospace market. The Corporation, the third largest landing gear company worldwide, supplies new landing gear systems and components as well as aftermarket products and services to both commercial and defence sectors; its product portfolio also includes hydraulic systems, fluid filtration systems, electronic enclosures, custom ball screws, fracture-critical components, cabinets, heat exchangers, flight control systems, precision machining and advanced air mobility systems. Founded in 1942 and headquartered in Longueuil, Quebec, Canada, the company operates facilities across Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom and Spain, serving customers in the global aerospace and defence industries. In February 2025, Héroux-Devtek completed its acquisition by Platinum Equity for approximately $1.35 billion, following shareholder approval and regulatory clearances in multiple jurisdictions, marking a major strategic shift to support organic growth and further acquisitions under private ownership.