Dixie Aerospace (USA) has reached an agreement with Rexnord Aerospace (USA) to become Rexnord's sole worldwide distributor for all aerospace aftermarket service product lines.

Both companies point out this gives customers the advantage of a single sourcing point for all Rexnord Aerospace products, replacing Rexnord's existing network of partial-line distributors.

Dixie, a division of Wencor since 2000, is a key supplier of bearings to the aviation industry. Also since 2000, Dixie has been developing PMA (Parts Manufacturer Approval) and now gains more than 300 new items every year. FAA PMA approval is needed for any service part which was not on the aircraft when it was built.

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Included in the Rexnord distribution agreement are all of Rexnord's aerospace bearings : PSI bearings, Shafer Roller Bearings, Tuflite Composite Bearings. Parent Wencor will distribute Rexnord's Cartriseal mechanical seals.

Jason Caldwell, Dixie Aerospace President, said: "This partnership will allow us to provide engineered parts and inventory solutions our customers need. We will work closely with our customers and the Rexnord Aerospace team to solve engineering and supply chain challenges in ways we could not as part of a more fragmented marketplace."