Strategic Supplier of Precision Components

and Critical Subassemblies for Top OEMs

LAI International is a leading contract manufacturer of precision-engineered finished parts, components and subassemblies for aerospace, power generation, defense, medical, electronics and other advanced technology industries. Our technology, engineering and manufacturing solutions are used to build components for airframes, aircraft engines, power generators, defense systems, medical devices and other mission-critical applications.

LAI has developed innovative applications of advanced machining processes, including waterjet cutting and drilling, laser cutting, drilling, welding and heat-treating, EDM drilling, CNC EDM, high-speed EDM, conventional CNC machining, five-axis CNC machining and precision grinding. We also provide gage calibration, tooling production, air-flow inspection and additional manufacturing services.

With five U.S. production operations, LAI has provided superior manufacturing solutions and comprehensive component overhaul and repair services for the world's leading OEMs. Since 1961, LAI’s manufacturing solutions and services have earned a reputation for excellence throughout the world.

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What our customers are saying

“Thank you for your EXCELLENT on-time delivery performance. Since the beginning of the year we received over 250 lines, with ALL items for 100% on-time delivery. This is outstanding performance.”

-- Pierre Pecot, Manager of Procurement, Textron Marine & Land Systems, Slidell, La., April 19, 2010
“The Platinum Source Supplier Award is recognition for your high level of quality and delivery performance as a Northrop Grumman I.S. Supplier.”

-- John Saliture, Director, Supplier Quality, Northrop Grumman
“They are continuously involved in process improvement projects to reduce lead times and manufacturing costs."

-- Jim Wilsford, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, Senior Manager,
on LAI being named as Lockheed Martin's Raptor of Distinction subcontractor award
“LAI has been an exemplary supplier.”

-- Denise Osborne, Planner/Buyer, Johnson Controls, Inc.
“LAI has shown, time and time again, they are dedicated to great customer service. They make sure they get the job done correctly and fulfill the customer’s requirements. I highly recommend LAI.”

-- Lee Hill, Senior Buyer, Phoenix, Ariz.
“LAI’s laser heat treating process was a crucial part of the solution for prolonged life of our screw compressor casings.”

-- Tony Tebbutt, Compressor Design Engineer, Johnson Controls, Inc.
“The company provides dedicated project management for complete parts production, including coordination of fabrication, assembly and additional machining services.”

-- Inc. Magazine, in naming LAI to the first-ever Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States
LAI achieves 100% conformance ratings for certification of ISO 9001:2000, AS9100 and NADCAP certification for non-conventional machining in accordance with SAE Aerospace Standard AS7003.

-- NQA, an accredited organization under the Aerospace Registrar Management Program, 2008