CAMARILLO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Merex has been selected by Jay-Em Aerospace, Inc. to provide international distribution for legacy military aftermarket parts. Jay-Em is based in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio and has been a manufacturer of precision components for over 50 years supporting the aerospace and automotive markets. The company produces nose, wheel and brake assemblies for the following military platforms: C-130, KC-135, F-16, F-5, F-4, T-38, T-37, E-3/A-6, and B-52. Jay-Em retains the proprietary rights to General Tire Companys military wheel and brake product line, providing a large, installed base and a long term reputation with operators of legacy military platforms.

Thomas Butorac, Jay-Em Aerospace, Inc. general manager noted, "Jay-Em Aerospace is excited about the new relationship with Merex and looking forward to future opportunities for both organizations.

"Adding Jay-Em to our family of products and services demonstrates our continued commitment to strengthen our supply chain offerings to our foreign military customer base while offering international exposure to Jay-Ems products and services, explains Andy Shams, Merex president.

About Jay-Em Aerospace, Inc.:

Jay-Em is a manufacturer of precision components, supporting the aerospace and automotive markets. The company provides engineering support and manufacturing capabilities for a broad range of precision components used in flight and mission critical applications. The business is certified to AS9100C and ISO 9001 standards and is recognized as an integrated manufacturing partner for demanding customers and markets. Further information is available at http://www.jay-em.com.

About Merex:

The Merex Group is a global provider of comprehensive support for U.S. manufactured legacy defense platforms including aircraft, helicopters and their respective engines. Supporting more than 35 armed forces worldwide that operate legacy defense platforms, Merexs Total Support approach of providing spares/components, repair/overhaul management, and project management of systems upgrades has been instrumental in the companys success in this growing market. The Merex Group is headquartered in Camarillo, California and is a Dubin Clark Portfolio Company. Further information is available at http://www.merexinc.com.

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Merex, Inc. and Jay-Em Aerospace, Inc. Sign International Distribution Agreement