The History of AHW

Aircraft Hardware West was established in 2002 when Frank Ioffrida and a small team of seasoned authorities on aircraft hardware recognized a unique opportunity in the marketplace. While other distributors offered parts geared toward specific industries, AHW is able to customize inventory around individual customers.  This unique approach to stocking parts allows AHW to meet very specific needs and to expand our inventory to meet the growing needs of our customers.  It’s a level of partnership and personalized service that larger distributors simply can’t offer.

In 2002 Mr. Ioffrida began building inventory specific to the industries in which he was most knowledgeable. By 2003 AHW had established distributorships with key manufacturers like Textron, Esna, and Greer.  He also built strong relationships with leading distributors to provide inventory on an immediate need basis. As the customer base expanded, AHW added sales staff to maintain the high standard of service.  Then, in 2004, gaming, truck, and trailer were added to an industry list that includes aerospace, industrial, and department of defense.  To this day, AHW has remained committed to its core vision - to offer supply on demand, to manage inventory systems, and to provide products and services to domestic and international markets.