Unison Industries has experienced tremendous growth since it began in 1980. Through new product introductions, strategic acquisitions, technological innovations, and a commitment to providing high-quality products and superior customer service, Unison has emerged into a major performance technology company with a global presence.

Unison started operations in 1980 with the purchase of Slick Electro, Inc., a company that produced magneto ignition systems for piston aircraft manufacturers such as Cessna, Piper, and Beechcraft. Unison immediately began to enhance the product line, completely redesigning the components and materials for improved reliability, durability, and ease of maintenance. The renewed quality and performance of its ignition product line soon established Unison as the market leader in this segment.

Although the aviation industry experienced a deep recession in the early 1980s, Unison expanded the sales of its piston engine ignition systems and ventured forward to add complementary products to its line of aviation components. In 1988, Unison invented the first solid-state ignition system for turbine-powered aircraft, a technology that provided access to the commercial air transport market. With the strength of its new technologies, Unison successfully competed against established turbine ignition suppliers and began negotiations to acquire the world's largest supplier of ignition systems for turbine aircraft.

In 1989, Unison acquired the Bendix Aircraft Ignition Business from AlliedSignal Aerospace. This served to further expand Unison's aviation product line and increased Unison's sales by a factor of five. Building upon this expansion, Unison developed new turbine ignition products, created dozens of aerospace applications for its existing products, and accelerated its efforts in research and development. Further investment in non-ignition technology extended Unison into new directions such as engine-mounted alternators and microprocessor-based engine controls.

Throughout the early 1990s, Unison focused on restructuring itself into a world-class manufacturer of proprietary electrical and electronic aerospace engine components. A commitment to innovative solutions in its core competencies allowed Unison to capture additional market share and position itself for even further growth. Between 1990 and 1995, aerospace companies worldwide responded by choosing Unison to design and provide ignition and electrical power systems for over 90% of all new aircraft produced.

In 1997, Unison acquired the Engine Electrical Systems Division of BFGoodrich Aerospace. This acquisition propelled Unison products into space as Unison added space ignition systems and satellite harnesses to its product offerings.

In 1999, Unison opened a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Saltillo, Mexico. A satellite operation to Unison's former principal harness manufacturing facility in Fort Worth, Texas, the Saltillo plant began delivering open-bundle style harnesses in December 1999, just six months after construction began. In 2001, Unison announced that it would double the size of this facility to accommodate the tremendous growth in its wire harness business. Unison has manufactured more than 10,000 harnesses at its Saltillo facility for customers such as Allison, General Electric, McDonnell Douglas Helicopters, Pratt & Whitney, and Rolls-Royce.

Unison acquired Westport International, a leading supplier of hermetically-sealed switches, sensors and bellows, in April 2000. Once again, Unison expanded the breadth of its product lines and provided more value to its customers by strengthening its position as a complete source of critical aerospace systems and components.

In April 2002, Unison was acquired by General Electric Engine Services (GEES). GEES and Unison share many synergies including a commitment to quality and customer service. As part of the GEES team, Unison will continue to develop control and accessory technologies in a manner consistent with the company's history. Unison's customers will benefit from the combination of two industry leaders and more rapid development across the aerospace and power generation industries.

Then, in 2004, Elano Corporation,, a subsidiary of GE Transportation, merged into Unison, under the Unison Industries' brand. The merger added enhanced vertical integration of external, mechanical components on turbine engines and airframes. Unison's added product line included the design and manufacture of tubes, ducts, and brackets for aerospace engine, nacelle, engine build-up (EBU), and airframe applications. In addition, Unison gained the repair and overhaul of engine and aircraft ducting for commercial airlines and MRO facilities.

In 2005, Unison completed its latest growth initiative with the acquisition of Aircraft Parts Corporation (APC), a leading manufacture of starter-generators and generator control units for military, business jets, and helicopter applications. Unison's added product line of starter generators and GCUs help to expand its existing power generation product line and position it for future growth.

By combining the strengths of Slick, Bendix, BFGoodrich, Westport International, GE Transportation, Elano Corporation, and Aircraft Parts Corporation, Unison has grown into a major performance technology company with a global presence. Today, Unison products can be found in almost everything that flies - from two-seat trainer planes and jumbo jets to the Space Shuttle. Armed with a solid history of aviation performance and a proven track record of product quality and reliability, Unison is prepared to meet the performance technology challenges of the future.