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GlobalParts To Distribute Parker Fluid Systems
By: David A. Lombardo
Caption: The distribution deal covers fuel pumps, filters, pneumatic valves and controls.
Word Count: 211
Parker Aerospace Fluid Systems (formerly Parker Airborne Division) named GlobalParts an authorized distributor for its line of fuel pumps, filters, pneumatic valves and controls. The division produces products for fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft, ranging from single-engine general aviation airplanes to turbine-powered helicopters and long-range business jets. 

Jeff Kelling, service center manager for Parker Fluid Systems Division in Elyria, Ohio, said, “We recognized that GlobalParts has an outstanding reputation for meeting the demands of end-user and service facility customers who need parts without delay. Its knowledge of the aftermarket and its strengths—stocking, tracking, shipping and 24/7 [availability]—make this a great fit for us. We’re extremely confident that it will enhance our ability to respond to existing demand and provide even better support to our customers.”

GlobalParts was founded in 2003 to serve the worldwide aviation spares market. The company is a certified distributor of aviation spares and has earned ISO AS9120A and ASA-100 accreditation for quality management systems. Through parts distribution, GlobalParts has evolved and added an FAA-certified repair station and in-house, build-to-print part manufacturing capabilities to its operations. The overhaul/repair service, Global Parts Aero Services, is FAA Part 145 certified and the manufacturing service, Global Parts Aero Manufacturing, is ISO AS9100C accredited.