2011 North Carolina Aerospace Suppliers Conference

1. Triumph Actuation Systems, LLC – Clemmons, NC and Freeport, NY

2. History of the Company
1940 Began as Frisby Aerospace as a small machine shop on Long
Island, New York. During the next six and a half decades, the
company's capabilities expanded to include the assembly and
testing of hydraulic components, as well as design engineering.
Triumph Actuation Systems, LLC – Clemmons, NC and Freeport, NY

3. 1990 A second facility was established in Clemmons, North Carolina to
accommodate the company’s growth in commercial aircraft
components and aftermarket support. This expansion was fueled by
internal growth and several significant acquisitions of related product
lines.
Triumph Actuation Systems, LLC – Clemmons, NC and Freeport, NY

4. 2003 In October, the Engineering Development and Technology Center was
occupied.
2006 In July, Frisby changed company name to Triumph Actuation
Systems, LLC.
Triumph Actuation Systems, LLC – Clemmons, NC and Freeport, NY

5. Freeport New York
 37,000 Sq. Ft.
 52 employees
 Precision Machining
 Military assembly &
test
Clemmons North Carolina
 122,000 Sq. Ft.
 195 employees
 Machine shop
 Assembly & test
 Engineering
 Aftermarket services
Triumph Actuation Systems, LLC – Clemmons, NC and Freeport, NY

6. Broad Customer Base

7. Triumph Actuation Systems
QUALITY APPROVALS
NORTHROP/GRUMMAN SQR-001,SQAR,Key Plan
(Platinum Supplier)
ISO 9001 & AS9100B CERTIFIED
NADCAP- NDT, Chemical Processing and Materials Testing
BOEING D6-82479
GOODRICH QA-111
FAA REPAIR STATION UFHR760L
EASA REPAIR STATION 145.4454
CAAC F00100106
Bell Helicopter Premium Supplier
Triumph Actuation Systems, LLC – Clemmons, NC and Freeport, NY

8. Triumph Actuation Systems
Capabilities
 Hydraulic & Hydro-mechanical Component
Design
 Hydraulic System Design
 Qualification Testing
 Precision Manufacturing Milling - Turning -
Grinding
 Assembly and Test
Triumph Actuation Systems, LLC – Clemmons, NC and Freeport, NY

9. OVERVIEW
Triumph Actuation Systems, LLC
Clemmons, North Carolina
Triumph Actuation Systems, LLC – Clemmons, NC and Freeport, NY

10. Commercial Aerospace
Complex Pump and Valve
Packages
 Thrust Reverser Directional Control
 Auto Slat Valve
 Landing Gear Sequence Valve
 Powered Door Opening Systems
Triumph Actuation Systems, LLC – Clemmons, NC and Freeport, NY

11. Commercial Aerospace
Actuators
 Landing Gear
 Door Locks
 Cowls
 Miscellaneous Utility
Triumph Actuation Systems, LLC – Clemmons, NC and Freeport, NY

12. Commercial Aerospace
Variable Displacement
Hydraulic Pumps and Motors
 Flap and Slat Motors
 System Pumps
 Power Transfer Units
 Starter Motors
Triumph Actuation Systems, LLC – Clemmons, NC and Freeport, NY

13. A320 Single Aisle Family
PTU - Hydraulic Power Transfer Unit
Now incorporates a new Series 4
hardware (new manifold housing,
transfer tubes, etc).
Ship set = 1 PTU
Production rate 31/month
Status = Production close to
Planned max rate of 3500 aircraft in service
40/month
Triumph Actuation Systems, LLC – Clemmons, NC and Freeport, NY

14. Boeing 787
Cargo Door System
Ship set = 4 lift actuators, 2 control
valves, 2 power packs, 4 pull in
actuators, 2 latch actuators
Triumph Actuation Systems, LLC – Clemmons, NC and Freeport, NY

15. A350 Cargo Door Actuation
System
Ship set = 2 LD Actuators, 2 manifolds,
1 HAP, 1 Hand Pump
 Up to 2000 ship sets
Triumph Actuation Systems, LLC – Clemmons, NC and Freeport, NY

16. Military Aerospace
Actuators
 Doors and Ramps
 Door Locks
 Wing Fold and Lock
 Miscellaneous Utility
Triumph Actuation Systems, LLC – Clemmons, NC and Freeport, NY

17. Military Products
 Hydraulic Reservoirs
 Wing-Fold Actuators
 Ballscrew Actuators
 Gearboxes
Combined System Reservoir
Central Gearbox Assembly
Rotodome Selector Valve
Triumph Actuation Systems, LLC – Clemmons, NC and Freeport, NY

18. Military Aerospace
Variable & Fixed
Displacement Hydraulic
Pumps and Motors
 Flap and Slat Motors
 System Pumps
 Door Drive Motors
 Starter Motors
Triumph Actuation Systems, LLC – Clemmons, NC and Freeport, NY

19. CH53K
LG Retract Actuation System
MLG Down NLG Up
Ship set = 2 MLG, 1 NLG actuators
Triumph Actuation Systems, LLC – Clemmons, NC and Freeport, NY

20. Triumph’s Supply Chain
-We have 220 suppliers
-80% of Triumph’s finished assembly
comes from outside suppliers
-Located mainly in the USA
-Complex parts, very tight tolerances and
features and finishes
Triumph Actuation Systems, LLC – Clemmons, NC and Freeport, NY

21. “Five Biggest Supply Chain Headaches”
1. Suppliers not meeting Purchase Order commitments
2.Unacceptable Quality
3.Unwillingness to enter into LTA’s.
4. Limited Supply Base
Triumph Actuation Systems, LLC –
Clemmons, NC and Freeport, NY

22. “Biggest work force issue”
Lack of skilled workers in North Carolina!
Triumph Actuation Systems, LLC –
Clemmons, NC and Freeport, NY

23. Triumph Actuation Systems, LLC
Mission
The mission of Triumph Actuation Systems
is to support our customers as a model 21st
century, world-class manufacturer that
combines large company capabilities with
small company responsiveness and
innovation. The future growth and success
of our company depends on providing
maximum quality and value to each of our
customers.
Triumph Actuation Systems, LLC – Clemmons, NC and Freeport, NY

24. Questions?
Rick Reed Sally Mericle
President Director of Operations
rreed@ triumphgroup.com smericle@triumphgroup.com
Tel: 336-766-9036
Website: www.triumphgroup.com
“Where experience takes off”
Triumph Actuation Systems, LLC – Clemmons, NC and Freeport, NY