Last Updated: 2012-04-16

DAVWIRE

Company information

Legal Name:   Defense & Aviation Wiring Inc.
Operating Name:   DAVWIRE
Alternate Name:   DAVWIRE
Mailing Address 695 Sovereign Rd LONDON, Ontario N5V 4K8	Location Address 695 Sovereign Rd LONDON, Ontario N5V 4K8
Telephone: (519) 451-0888
Ext: 232
Toll Free Phone: 1-866-828-8057
Fax: (519) 451-2052
Email: mark.mackenzie@davwire.com
Website URL: http://www.davwire.com

Contact information

Mark MacKenzie
	Title:   President
	Area of Responsibility:   Management Executive
	Telephone:   (519) 451-0888
	Ext:   232
	Fax:   (519) 451-2052
	Email:   mark.mackenzie@davwire.com

Company description

DAVWIRE is one of Canada’s leading contract manufacturer’s in the electrical/electronic arena. We specialize in wire harnesses, electrical panels such as power distribution & controls for example and electro-mechanical assemblies. This service is offered in the niche markets such as Aviation, Defence, Medical & Rail where DAVWIRE has formed long-term supplier relations with some of the market’s most significant OEM’s. Since 2003 we have continued to grow and invest in our future by assembling a strong, experienced workforce, acquiring the latest in processing equipment, such as UV Laser wire marking and thermal stripping, and in 2008 moving into our 40,000 square foot facility allowing for continued growth. In 2011 DAVWIRE acquired its Aircraft Maintenance Organization registration, AMO# 46-11, with Transport Canada allowing us to support aircraft with service and modification expertise in the Avionics & Instrument categories. With support from our manufacturing facility DAVWIRE can offer the best in installation capability with experienced technicians that cover light, twin-turbine & corporate fixed-wing aircraft along with all types of rotary-winged aircraft (helicopters). Our staff has participated in the designs of OEM’s such as Eurocopter, Bombardier, Diamond Aircraft along with after-market modification centres. LED lighting along with NVIS solutions is the newest direction our company is investigating from a design, integrate and support solutions concept. DAVWIRE has AS9100C, ISO9001:2008 quality registration along with our Controlled Goods Registration CGRP 21173. We strive to provide our customers with the best product and the best service in our arena and will continue to invest with this in mind.
Country of Ownership:	Canada
Year Established:	2003
Exporting:	Yes
Quality Certification:	AS/EN 9100 ISO 9001
Primary Industry (NAICS):	335930 - Wiring Device Manufacturing
Alternate Industries (NAICS):	335315 - Switchgear and Switchboard, and Relay and Industrial Control Apparatus Manufacturing 335990 - All Other Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing
Primary Business Activity:	Manufacturer / Processor / Producer
Total Sales ($CDN):	$5,000,000 to $9,999,999
Number of Employees:	40

Product / Service / Licensing

Product Name:	Circuit breaker panel assemblies
Circuit breaker panel assemblies, edgelit, backlit, etc., for the purpose of protecting electrical circuits within aircraft, defence land systems or marine vessels.
Product Name:	RF Cable Assemblies
Product Name:	Switch panel assemblies
Electrical switch panels, edgelit, backlit, etc., for the purpose of controlling systems onboard aircraft, defense land systems or marine vessels.
Product Name:	Wire harness
complex, multi-conductor wiring harnesses that can be shielded, and/or hermetically sealed for protection against harsh environments.
Service Name:	Avionics Installations
DAVWIRE is registered to provide aircraft modifications/installations in the Avionics and Intrument categories. Our experience is on cover light, twin-turbine & corporate fixed-wing aircraft along with all types of rotary-winged aircraft (helicopters).
Service Name:	Avionics support of aircraft
DAVWIRE is registered to provide aircraft service support in the Avionics and Intrument categories. This includes annuals and recertifications. Our experience is on cover light, twin-turbine & corporate fixed-wing aircraft along with all types of rotary-winged aircraft (helicopters).
Service Name:	Design of electrical systems and assemblies
Design of electrical/avionics integration systems for aircraft, defence land systems or marine vessels.
Service Name:	UV Laser Wire Marking & Cutting
Application of circuit identity codes upon wire utilizing the latest in UV Laser technology. Cutting wire segments to pre-determined lenghts. Service complies with SAE AS50881, rev. B Aerospace standard.
FSC Code:	1510-Aircraft, Fixed Wing 1520-Aircraft Rotary Wing 1540-Gliders 1550-Drones 1560-Aircraft Structural Components 1680-Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories Components 2920-Engine Electrical System Components, Nonaircraft 2925-Engine Electrical System Components, Aircraft 5995-Cable, Cord, and Wire Assemblies: Communication Equipment 5998-Electrical and Electronic Assemblies; Boards, Cards, and Associated Hardware

Technology profile

DAVWIRE has capital investments in the latest wire processing
technology. Amongst other processing equipment we operate a UV
Laser wire marking machines which are
capable of permanently marking wire and cutting it to length in accordance with SAE AS50881, rev. B.

Market profile

Alliances:

• Sales/Marketing
• Technology

Strategic alliances:

We would encourage interest in our ability to participate in
supply to first tier primes for programs such as the Canadian
MHP program or the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program.

We would also encourage interest from foreign OEMs that require
off-set benefits as part of their supply contracts.

Industry sector market interests:

• Manufacturing
• Aerospace
• Defence

Geographic markets:

Actively pursuing:

• Brazil
• United States
• California
• Connecticut
• Florida
• Kansas
• Maryland
• Michigan
• New York
• Texas
• Washington

Sector information

Classification codes

Total plant size:

Distribution of employees

1 - business development/marketing
1 - Controller
1 - operatons manager
2 - procurement/administration
3 - inside sales/planning
3 - Quality
29 - production

Key / Major clients:

Armatec
Bombardier
Cantwell Cullen
ComDev
Diamond Aircraft Industries
Electromotive Diesel (Caterpillar Inc.)
FTG Aerospace
General Dynamics Land Systems
L3 Spar Aerospace
Lockheed Martin