First Aviation Services Inc., a leading provider of aircraft parts manufacturing, aircraft component maintenance and related engineering services has announced

its acquisition of Saint Technologies Inc. of Shannon, IL.

Saint Technologies Inc, founded in 1999, manufactures specialized lock washers used for securing critical hardware assemblies in high vibration and shock environments under the brand name RealLock.

Saint Technologies Inc. founder, and inventor of the RealLock product line, Jim Blair, established this unique locking technology to provide customers with an innovative, efficient, and time saving alternative to safety wire.

RealLock saves weight, reduces assembly time, and improves safety, among other advantages for diverse applications including the latest generation fighter aircraft, missiles, and satellites. For over two decades, RealLock self-locking washers from Saint Technologies, Inc. have a proven track record in meeting the most demanding requirements in aviation design.

“We are very pleased to announce Saint Technologies is joining First Aviation’s engineering-driven group of companies. RealLock has tremendous growth potential in the aerospace and defense industry as engineers seek products that save weight, reduce costs, and improve reliability. We welcome the Saint Technologies team into the First Aviation family,” said Paul Bolton, President, and COO of First Aviation Services Inc.

Jim Blair, founder of Saint Technologies added “Marilyn and I are very pleased with RealLock's new home. We’re confident they will grow this unique and valuable product.”