Aerospace Composites Solutions Bolsters Leadership Team and Expands Operations to Meet Growing Demand

MORGANTOWN, KENTUCKY (October 7, 2024) – Aerospace Composites Solutions (ACS), a comprehensive composite design and manufacturing company focused on boosting aircraft performance and capabilities, is pleased to announce the addition of two seasoned executives to its leadership team and the continued progress of its new state-of-the-art facility.

Melissa Garner has joined ACS as Senior Vice President of Human Resources & Administration. Garner brings a wealth of experience in HR strategy, talent acquisition, and organizational development. In her role, she will be responsible for ensuring that ACS has the necessary human capital to support its growth and maintain a positive and inclusive workplace culture.

Eric Morton has been appointed Senior Vice President of Manufacturing Operations. Morton has a proven track record in driving operational excellence and optimizing manufacturing processes. He will oversee all aspects of ACS’s manufacturing operations, including production planning, quality control, and supply chain management.

“We are excited to welcome Melissa and Eric to our leadership team,” said Matt Shieman, President of Aerospace Composites Solutions. “Their expertise and experience will be invaluable as we continue to expand our capabilities and meet the growing demand for our products and services.”

In addition to these leadership appointments, ACS is making significant progress on the construction of its new 150,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Morgantown, Kentucky. Having broken ground in July 2023 on a $16.8 million expansion and relocation in Morgantown, the ACS team is thrilled to be able to contribute to the growth and development of the local economy. The facility is expected to be completed by the end of the year and will enable ACS to increase its production capacity and further solidify its position as a leading player in the aerospace composites market.

“This expansion is a testament to our commitment to growth and innovation,” said Shieman. “We are eager to bring our new facility online, create high-quality local job opportunities, and continue to serve our customers with the highest quality products and services.”

About Aerospace Composites Solutions

Based in Morgantown, Kentucky, ACS’s composite engineering and manufacturing facility houses state-of-the-art equipment required to design, manufacture, test, and certify aerospace-quality composite solutions to rigorous specifications. ACS manufactures common off-the-shelf parts in addition to partnering with companies to design and produce new solutions.

To learn more about ACS, visit composites.aero.

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Blackhawk Aerospace Composites is Now Aerospace Composites Solutions

MORGANTOWN, KENTUCKY (January 30, 2023) – Blackhawk Aerospace Composites, a comprehensive aerospace composite design and manufacturing firm, announced today that it has rebranded and changed its name to Aerospace Composites Solutions (ACS). The company’s new name reflects an expanded focus in niche aerospace and defense applications as the result of ownership change at the beginning of the year.

Blackhawk Aerospace Co-founder and Chairman Matt Shieman increased his ownership of Blackhawk’s composite division on Jan. 1, 2023. He now leads ACS as President. Blackhawk Aerospace Co-founder Dale Griffin joins Shieman in leadership as Director and Investor. “I am excited to work closely with the ACS Team Members, remaining focused on the composite products our customers depend on for business and government operations,” says Shieman. “Our Team is expanding to meet growing demand for focused aerospace composite solution designs and production manufacturing.”

Shieman has a successful business leadership track record identifying and investing in niche companies that have unique products. Griffin brings more than 40 years of experience in corporate finance, investment management, and aviation business ownership to ACS, helping drive sound financial growth for the company.

Under this new leadership, ACS will remain focused on niche markets, including developing and manufacturing pods and fairings supporting intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions, and fire suppression tanks to support aerial firefighting efforts. The company is also expanding into new business arenas through manufacturing drones and providing original equipment manufacturers with aviation parts.