PEKO is a leading defense contract manufacturing company, specializing in the production of high precision parts, mechanical assemblies, major structures, and fully integrated subsystems that adhere to the rigorous documentation, certification, and non-disclosure requirements of the defense industry. Our blend of technical proficiency, industry experience, in-house capabilities, regulatory compliance, and unwavering commitment to quality position us as an ideal partner for defense contract manufacturing.
Prime contractors time and again have trusted PEKO to build their high dollar, program critical parts and assemblies that require thorough inspection, unique assembly methods, custom quality plans, managed special processes (such as plating, welding, and brazing), and even process engineering enhancements and DFMA guidance. With our AS9100D and ITAR compliant quality management system and a proven track record servicing some of the world’s best-known aerospace and defense companies, you can trust PEKO with your complex, mission critical components and assemblies.
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PEKO works hand-in-hand with defense OEMs, acting as their go-to partner for all aspects of defense contract manufacturing. With our comprehensive suite of in-house capabilities, we are equipped to handle every phase of your project, regardless of size, scope, or complexity. As a single-source supply chain partner, we streamline the production process and ensure that projects are completed efficiently and to the highest standards. From machining and sheet metal fabrication to welding, assembly, finishing, and inspection, we have the expertise and resources to see your project through from start to finish. In addition to our core services, we also offer materials procurement, product testing, quality assurance, process engineering, DFMA analysis, prototype development, and a host of other value-added services.
Our in-house defense contract manufacturing capabilities and expertise include…
We provide defense machining services that are second to none. We can perform a range of machining techniques, including milling, turning, lathing, drilling, tapping, shearing, brazing, and wire EDM, to produce tight tolerance parts up to 161” long. With complete oversight of the entire process, you can be confident we’ll deliver defect-free machined parts that meet or exceed the most stringent military standards.
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We are a reliable partner for all your custom sheet metal needs, whether large or small. We have the expertise and equipment to handle precision forming and cutting of sheet metal up to 120” long and ½” thick, as well as punching, grinding, and rolling. Our capabilities make us a top choice for custom enclosures, welded frames, major structures, and other program critical sheet metal assemblies and components. We can work with intricate configurations, challenging geometries, and extremely tight tolerances.
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Our certified welding team is highly skilled and experienced in welding techniques, including MIG, TIG, spot, and robotic. We have over 120 WPS’s in-house spanning a wide range of materials and positions. We can also create and qualify welding procedures to various AWS and ASME standards as required to adhere to customer contract requirements and meet any applicable military or commercial specifications.
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We are experts in high mix low volume assembly manufacturing and high-level systems integration. Our 200,000 square feet of climate-controlled assembly space is organized into custom assembly work cells, each optimized for the specific program at hand. These areas feature an impressive fleet of tools and equipment to facilitate nearly any assembly process, including jib cranes and ergonomic lift-assist devices for handling large and heavy assemblies. We can also provide restricted access work cells for added security and confidentiality, as needed.
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Our high-capacity, automated paint lines and experienced team can handle any job, big or small. Whether you need a traditional wet film application or a powder coat or plating process, we are capable of meeting your specific requirements. We adhere to all applicable military specifications (Mil-Spec) and commercial paint standards, like water-borne and solvent-borne CARC coatings, so you can be confident in the quality of our work.
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At PEKO, each component we produce is thoroughly inspected and tested at key stages throughout our manufacturing process to ensure all requirements are met. Our quality control procedures encompass a variety of cutting-edge tools and techniques, such as laser measurement and portable CMM for inspecting fabrications, including First Article Inspection (FAI). By embedding quality into our processes, we can confidently deliver high-quality products to our defense customers on time, every time.
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Extending beyond manufacturing, our expertise in defense product development has helped numerous DOD contractors navigate the complex process from early-stage engineering and prototyping to ensuring manufacturing readiness and facilitating production ramp up. We are also equipped to provide DFMA feedback, process development, and manufacturing engineering support when necessary to ensure customer’s products are feasible to manufacture at scale consistently and repeatedly.
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We take great pride in our role supporting defense contractors in the creation of high-tech systems and equipment that help advance our national security and defense operations. Our defense contract manufacturing service offers a comprehensive solution for producing high precision components, critical assemblies, major mechanical structures, and electromechanical subsystems tailored to meet the exacting requirements of our defense industry clients. With a specialization in precision metal manufacturing and high mix low volume assembly, we are well-equipped to deliver solutions that support an impressive range of modern defense applications.
We prioritize precision and excellence in every aspect of our manufacturing process, utilizing cutting-edge technology to manufacture intricate parts and assemblies with exceptional accuracy and consistency. We work with a diverse mix of high-performance materials commonly utilized in defense applications, like stainless steel and military-grade armor plate, achieving some of the tightest tolerances in the industry. These components are then integrated into a variety of mission-critical land, air, space, and sea platforms, where they play a vital role in ensuring reliability and performance.
Our QMS is based on ISO 9001 and AS9100D standards and compliant with ITAR controls and NIST/CMMC cybersecurity standards, providing a reliable framework for quality management in the aerospace and defense industries. Through these various quality systems, we can navigate stringent defense requirements with ease. From raw material sourcing to final assembly, our quality assurance experts perform extensive testing and inspection every step of the way to ensure each component meets the required specifications. We are proficient in handling requirements for NADCAP, MIL-STD, AWS, NAVSEA, and more.
Our disciplined documentation practices expertly navigate complex specification documents and intricate DOD contract flow-down requirements to ensure well-documented, repeatable processes across all operations. We also provide all necessary defense contractor paperwork and accurate supporting documentation for your projects as evidence of conformity and traceability. Whether that includes certificates for materials or processes, first article inspection reports, or specialized inspections and testing reports, we’ve got you covered.
We are audited over 20 times annually by various customer and regulatory agencies to confirm ongoing compliance of our QMS, and have successfully completed reviews for CE, ROHS, TUV, UL, CSA, ETL, CDRH, FC1, NSF, and more. Another key aspect of our QMS is its focus on defect prevention, lean manufacturing, and continuous improvement. We constantly monitor our processes and make necessary adjustments to ensure world-class standards are achieved across all programs. We also have a comprehensive training program in place to ensure our employees are up to date on the latest aerospace and defense industry standards and best practices.
Furthermore, we offer fully compliant physical environments with secure IT deployment processes, physical security access, and employee clearances to safeguard sensitive information and prevent unauthorized access to classified data or materials. We maintain our own network, data retention, and backup systems across multiple PEKO-owned facilities in compliance with various DoD guidelines and security protocols, such as NIST 800-171. We also have NDAs in place for each project to ensure our customer’s IP and proprietary information is protected and handled with the utmost confidentiality and discretion.
PEKO is a well-suited supplier of highly accurate defect free parts and assemblies that comply with critical DOD specifications, government regulations, and Tier 1 contractor standards. Whether it’s navigating Engineering & Manufacturing Development (EMD) or managing Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP) and Full Rate Production (FRP), we’ve outfitted ourselves with the capabilities to seamlessly support your program at any stage of the product lifecycle. Our defense contract manufacturing operations can support small batches and low- to mid-volume production ranging from tens to thousands of units per year, as well as prototype and one-off builds.
Partner with PEKO for defense contract manufacturing expertise that exceeds industry standards, brings precision to every component, and stands ready to support mission-critical platforms. Let us take your defense manufacturing to the next level. Whether your defense contract manufacturing project has time-sensitive deadlines, requires high precision, deals with highly complex parts, or needs low-volume fabrication, PEKO will meet your needs with ease.
