Precision Manufacturing & Complete Product Assembly
Extensive manufacturing capabilities and complete electromechanical and mechanical assembly.
Testing, Qualifying, Supporting, and Continuous Improvement
Essex has over 75 years of experience in MIL-SPEC aircraft testing environments with success.
Engineered Solutions for Manufacturability, Planning, Complete Resource & Supply-Chain Mgmt.
Collaborative solutions: full-time engineering, in-house lab, MBE, 3D modeling, prototyping, testing
Build-to-Print Services
Executes according to customers requirements for components, assemblies, and systems.
ESSEX INDUSTRIES
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Precision manufacturing and assembly, since 1947, Essex Industries is a leading supplier of platform controls, complex components, emergency breathing equipment, and liquid oxygen systems.
St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Aerospace, Defense & Security
Products & Services
Build-to-Print Services
Essex Industries
Essex combines state-of-the-art technology and over 76 years of experience in MIL-SPEC aircraft testing environments. They excel in understanding customer requirements and associated standards and tackle new technology challenges in advanced aircraft platforms, new retrofit, and new maintenance programs.
Essex PBE (Protective Breathing Equipment)
Essex Industries
Designed for performance, safety, and reliability, the PBE is a proven design that has been in service worldwide in commercial aviation fleets since 1989. Thousands of units have been actuated over the years in product development, testing and actual use. Read more on our website and contact Essex with questions.
Control Panel Assemblies
Essex Industries
Essex manufactures control panel assemblies for aerospace and defense platforms, drawing on long-standing expertise and success in electromechanical systems.
With vertically integrated manufacturing, Essex controls the full production process from component sourcing to final assembly. In-house engineering teams support early-stage development with design-for-manufacture input, rapid prototyping, and first-article troubleshooting to help programs meet technical and schedule goals.
Assemblies are built to customer specifications and tested in-house to meet functional and environmental standards. Essex supports production across the program lifecycle, from initial builds to full-rate output, offering the flexibility to adapt to evolving requirements and maintain schedule integrity.
With vertically integrated manufacturing, Essex controls the full production process from component sourcing to final assembly. In-house engineering teams support early-stage development with design-for-manufacture input, rapid prototyping, and first-article troubleshooting to help programs meet technical and schedule goals.
Assemblies are built to customer specifications and tested in-house to meet functional and environmental standards. Essex supports production across the program lifecycle, from initial builds to full-rate output, offering the flexibility to adapt to evolving requirements and maintain schedule integrity.
Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul
Essex Industries
Essex Industries has been manufacturing high quality engineered products for the Aerospace and Defense market since 1947. In addition to supplying new requirements, we provide an option to customers for the maintenance, repair or overhaul of their current equipment, with our same high standards for quality.
Oxygen Systems & Components
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Essex entered the cryogenics market in 1963 and today is a leader in liquid oxygen equipment, manufacturing liquid oxygen sustainment systems as well as valves and other components to support our customers. Essex offers customers complete maintenance, repair and overhaul services on LOX equipment.
Fuel System Valves
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Essex Industries manufactures precision fuel system valves and assemblies for military and commercial aerospace applications. Our capabilities include machining, assembly, and testing of components that support safe and reliable fuel system operation.
Essex Ergonomic Collective Grip
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We Are Essex Industries
Essex Industries
Essex Industries began providing quality engineered products to the aerospace and defense industry in 1947 and it continues as a leading supplier today.
Hydraulic Pulsation Dampeners
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Essex Industries manufactures hydraulic pulsation dampeners that reduce pressure fluctuations within aircraft hydraulic systems. These assemblies help improve system stability while reducing vibration and component wear.
Flame Arrestors / Fuel System Components
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Essex manufactures precision flame arrestors for military and aerospace fuel system applications, engineered to stop flame propagation while maintaining required airflow and venting performance. Designed for demanding operating environments, our flame arrestors support fuel tank safety and system reliability on next-generation aircraft. Backed by decades of aerospace manufacturing expertise, Essex delivers high-quality components that meet the rigorous performance and quality standards of military and aerospace programs.
Electromechanical Assemblies
Essex Industries
Essex designs, manufactures, assembles, and tests precision electromechanical assemblies for military aerospace applications. Our capabilities include flight control grips, throttles, control panels, cockpit interfaces, and other mission-critical assemblies that integrate electrical, mechanical, and electronic components. Backed by decades of aerospace manufacturing experience, vertically integrated processes, and in-house testing, Essex supports customers from prototype development through full-rate production, delivering reliable solutions for fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft.
Platform Controls
Essex Industries
Essex Industries began providing quality engineered products to the aerospace and defense industry in 1947 and it continues as a leading supplier today. Essex Platform Controls are custom engineered to meet applications for military fixed and rotary-wing aircraft, domestic and international airlines and military ground vehicles.
Providing stick and throttle grips, collective and cyclic grips, pedestal assemblies, cockpit and equipment control panels. Essex meets the customer's production, upgrade, and retrofit requirements by bringing manufacturing expertise, program management, engineering, procurement, technical staff, and quality/compliance controls.
Providing stick and throttle grips, collective and cyclic grips, pedestal assemblies, cockpit and equipment control panels. Essex meets the customer's production, upgrade, and retrofit requirements by bringing manufacturing expertise, program management, engineering, procurement, technical staff, and quality/compliance controls.
Emergency Breathing Equipment
Essex Industries
The Essex PBE (Protective Breathing Equipment) is a portable, self-contained, personal smoke hood using compressed aviator grade oxygen as its source of supply to flight crewmembers. The PBE smoke hood dons in only 15 seconds, with a unique design that eliminates the need for an oral/nasal mask. The amber-tinted hood provides 270° of visibility and the elastic neck seal requires no adjustment. The PBE provides 15 minutes of oxygen, and one size fits most adults.
The Essex PBE (Protective Breathing Equipment) is a proven design that has been in service worldwide in commercial aviation fleets since 1989. This lightweight smoke hood is used by 90% of the commercial airline Industry in the United States, as well as many major international airlines.
PBE is offered in a wide variety of stowage options. See Crewmember PBE Stowage Options for the configuration list. Essex allows you to choose the size and material of your stowage container.
The Essex PBE (Protective Breathing Equipment) is a proven design that has been in service worldwide in commercial aviation fleets since 1989. This lightweight smoke hood is used by 90% of the commercial airline Industry in the United States, as well as many major international airlines.
PBE is offered in a wide variety of stowage options. See Crewmember PBE Stowage Options for the configuration list. Essex allows you to choose the size and material of your stowage container.
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Essex Industries Selected to Supply Flame Arrestors for U.S. Army MV-75 Cheyenne FLRAA Program
St. Louis, MO – Essex Industries is selected to supply flame arrestors for the U.S. Army's MV75 Cheyenne Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft program, contributing to the fuel system architecture of one of the Army's next-generation vertical lift platforms.
Flame arrestors prevent ignition from propagating through fuel lines and tanks, a critical safety function in high-performance flight environments. Essex has manufactured fuel system components for aerospace and defense applications for more than 75 years, and brings that experience to its role on the Cheyenne program.
"We're pleased to support this program and confident in our ability to meet its requirements," said Robert Hale, Business Segment Manager, Aerospace & Defense at Essex Industries.
Founded in 1947, Essex Industries is a privately held aerospace and defense manufacturer providing platform controls, aircraft components, emergency breathing equipment, and liquid oxygen systems. With headquarters in Saint Louis, Missouri, Essex operates five facilities, including locations in Milford, Connecticut, and Huntington Beach, California.
Essex is exhibiting at the Farnborough International Airshow in Hall 3/Booth 3031. For more information, visit EssexIndustries.com.
10 Jul 2026
Essex Industries Selected for Next-Generation U.S. Defense Aircraft Program
St. Louis, MO – Essex Industries has received contract awards for a next-generation U.S. defense aircraft program, further expanding its role in next generation defense programs. The awards reflect the company's expertise in precision electromechanical components and mission-critical aircraft technologies.
Essex supports complex programs with vertically integrated capabilities, engineering support, and in-house testing; resources that are especially important for new aircraft development, where designs evolve quickly and early production runs require rapid feedback, first-article troubleshooting, and design-for-manufacture support.
Founded in 1947, Essex Industries is a privately held aerospace and defense manufacturer providing platform controls, aircraft components, emergency breathing equipment, and liquid oxygen systems. With headquarters in Saint Louis, Missouri, Essex operates five facilities, including locations in Milford, Connecticut, and Huntington Beach, California.
Essex is exhibiting at the Farnborough International Airshow in Hall 3/Booth 3031. For more information, visit essexindustries.com
10 Jul 2026
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Essex Industries Overview
Essex Industries
For over 75 years, Essex Industries has been a trusted aerospace and defense manufacturing partner. We combine engineering expertise with integrated machining, assembly, testing, and quality systems to deliver custom platform controls, aircraft components, emergency breathing equipment, and liquid oxygen systems.
We Are Essex Industries
Essex Industries
Essex Industries began providing quality engineered products to the aerospace and defense industry in 1947 and it continues as a leading supplier today. Essex products fulfill key requirements of the market in the areas of Life Support Equipment, Ground Support Equipment, Platform Controls and Aircraft Components.
Whether supporting a flight crew, a rescue mission, or defending our country. Essex knows that the products made here support the world’s most precious cargo during the most critical moments.
Essex is proud to serve those who serve others, either by defending our freedom or bringing loved ones back home safely.
We keep everything moving forward.
Whether supporting a flight crew, a rescue mission, or defending our country. Essex knows that the products made here support the world’s most precious cargo during the most critical moments.
Essex is proud to serve those who serve others, either by defending our freedom or bringing loved ones back home safely.
We keep everything moving forward.
Essex Platform Controls & Aircraft Components Catalog
Essex Industries
Essex products are on board nearly every US fighter, trainer, bomber, and cargo aircraft currently in operation worldwide. An industry leader in military fighter aircraft human machine interface controls, Essex
also has several successful launches of ground combat vehicle and rotor-wing aircraft controls, including collective and cyclic grips, pedestal assemblies, and cockpit control panels. We’re honored to work with leading Aerospace and Defense OEMs and serve advanced aircraft programs.
also has several successful launches of ground combat vehicle and rotor-wing aircraft controls, including collective and cyclic grips, pedestal assemblies, and cockpit control panels. We’re honored to work with leading Aerospace and Defense OEMs and serve advanced aircraft programs.
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Essex Industries is a leading aerospace and defense manufacturer, known for our comprehensive range of services that cover the entire product lifecycle. We specialize in collaborative solutions development, working closely with clients to create tailored manufacturing engineered solutions. We streamline operations and optimize resource use through enterprise resource planning and supply chain management, maintaining strong networks.
Precision manufacturing is central to our operations, ensuring every part meets strict standards. Our services include full electromechanical and mechanical assembly, where products are completed under strict quality controls. Quality inspection, testing, and qualification processes ensure the reliability and durability of our products. We are also dedicated to providing ongoing support and continuous improvement to meet industry demands.
Essex Industries tackles new technology challenges in advanced aircraft platforms, new retrofit, and new maintenance programs.
A leader in human-machine interface controls, Essex manufactures complex components and sub-assemblies for aircraft fuel, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, mechanical, and air/oxygen systems. They also design, develop, produce, and support ground-based and airborne liquid oxygen (LOX) systems and emergency portable breathing equipment such as EPOS, PBE, and the VRU+.
With 78 years of experience in MIL-SPEC aircraft testing environments, Essex excels in understanding customer requirements and associated standards. They meet production, upgrade, and retrofit needs with expertise in manufacturing, program management, engineering, procurement, and quality controls.
Products & Services: flight controls / human-machine interface / control panels / elctro-mechanical components / assembly / build-to-print / complex components / stick grips / yokes / valves / flame arrestors / LOX / liquid oxygen / emergency breathing / PBE / assemblies / testing / grips / qualification / manufacturing / pulsation dampeners / fuel valves / flapper valves /
Precision manufacturing is central to our operations, ensuring every part meets strict standards. Our services include full electromechanical and mechanical assembly, where products are completed under strict quality controls. Quality inspection, testing, and qualification processes ensure the reliability and durability of our products. We are also dedicated to providing ongoing support and continuous improvement to meet industry demands.
Essex Industries tackles new technology challenges in advanced aircraft platforms, new retrofit, and new maintenance programs.
A leader in human-machine interface controls, Essex manufactures complex components and sub-assemblies for aircraft fuel, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, mechanical, and air/oxygen systems. They also design, develop, produce, and support ground-based and airborne liquid oxygen (LOX) systems and emergency portable breathing equipment such as EPOS, PBE, and the VRU+.
With 78 years of experience in MIL-SPEC aircraft testing environments, Essex excels in understanding customer requirements and associated standards. They meet production, upgrade, and retrofit needs with expertise in manufacturing, program management, engineering, procurement, and quality controls.
Products & Services: flight controls / human-machine interface / control panels / elctro-mechanical components / assembly / build-to-print / complex components / stick grips / yokes / valves / flame arrestors / LOX / liquid oxygen / emergency breathing / PBE / assemblies / testing / grips / qualification / manufacturing / pulsation dampeners / fuel valves / flapper valves /
