Fairchild Corp.

Public Company, Headquarters Location
1750 Tysons Blvd., Ste. 1400, McLean, VA 22102-4244, United States
(703)478-5800, (703)478-5775 fax, http://www.fairchild.com

Primary SIC: Bolts, Nuts, Rivets, And Washers, Primary NAICS: Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, and Washer Manufacturing
Description: The Fairchild Corporation was incorporated in October 1969 in Delaware and is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange. Headquartered in McLean, Va., the company consists of three segments: PoloExpress, Hein Gericke and aerospace. Both the PoloExpress and Hein Gericke segments are engaged in the design and retail sale of motorcycle apparel, protective clothing, helmets and technical accessories for motorcyclists in Europe. In addition, Hein Gericke is engaged in the design and distribution of motorcycle apparel in the United States. As of September 30, 2007, PoloExpress operated 91 retail shops in Germany and four shops in Switzerland; and Hein Gericke operated 145 retail shops in Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Turkey and the United Kingdom. Fairchild Sports USA, located in Tustin, Calif., is a designer and distributor of motorcycle apparel and other protective clothing under several labels, including Hein Gericke. The aerospace segment stocks a wide variety of aircraft parts and distributes them to commercial airlines and air cargo carriers, fixed-base operators, corporate aircraft operators and other aerospace companies worldwide. Additionally, the aerospace segment performs component repair and overhaul services.Manufacturing: Fastening systems used in the maintenance and manufacturing of commercial and military aircraft.