Kaman Corporation

Kaman Corporation is an American aerospace and defense engineering company established in 1945 and headquartered in Bloomfield, Connecticut. The company operates in the aerospace, defense, medical, and industrial markets, with businesses divided into three segments: Engineered Products, Precision Products, and Structures.

The Engineered Products segment produces and markets aircraft bearings and components, super precision miniature ball bearings, and spring energized seals, springs, and contacts. The Precision Products segment provides safe and arming solutions for missile and bomb systems for the U.S. and allied militaries, undertakes subcontract helicopter works, and restores, modifies, and supports its SH-2G Super Seasprite maritime helicopters. It also manufactures and supports heavy lift K-MAX manned helicopter, the K-MAX TITAN unmanned aerial system, and the KARGO UAV unmanned aerial system. The Structures segment offers metallic and composite aero structures for commercial, military, and general aviation fixed and rotary wing aircrafts, and medical imaging solutions.

Kaman Corporation offers products and services worldwide, with operations in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Oceania, and other international locations. The Company has subsidiaries including Kaman Vacuum, Kaman Automation, Kaman Aerospace, Kaman Corp International, Kaman Fluid Power and Automation, Kaman Industrial Technologies, Kaman Distribution Group, Kaman Wood Products, and others.

Kaman Corporation is a leader in the aerospace and defense markets, and has been actively involved in the development of some of the most advanced military and commercial aircrafts. The company has a long record of successful Defense Department contracts and programs, and is one of the largest suppliers of helicopter parts in the world. In 2019, Kaman Corporation had more than 7,000 employees and reported approximately $2.8 billion in sales.