LHM Technologies Inc.

LHM Technologies Inc. is a leading build-to-print manufacturing facility renowned for its expertise in manufacturing intricate, complex, high-precision components and assemblies for the aerospace and defense industry. Through the use of a technologically advanced manufacturing facility and a team of highly skilled technical staff, the company has built a reputation for producing a diverse range of components and assemblies for various industries, including landing gear and aero structure.

“Most of our employees have been with us for more than two decades. Their experience, expertise, and the pride they take in their work are the driving force of LHM. We place focus on continuous improvement and are persistently upgrading our machinery and investing not only in new technologies and systems but also in our people to improve cost efficiencies and enhance performance,” says Katarina Gotovac, Vice President of LHM Technologies.

LHM Technologies has the unique capability to manufacture any part, as well as all the necessary fixtures and tooling required to machine parts in-house, resulting in faster and more controlled decision-making processes and timely completion of work. Its state-of-the-art 50,000-square-foot facility houses advanced equipment that can manufacture components from various alloys, forgings, and castings, including but not limited to titanium, aermet 100, and custom 465. Notably, LHM’s decision to implement 3D scanning technology is evidence of the continual growth culture that LHM employs on a day-to-day basis. This mindset ensures LHM continues to be a leader in the aerospace and defense industries. In addition to its expertise in manufacturing, inspection, and assembly, LHM Technologies specializes in creating a culture of teamwork internally, as well as throughout the supply chain.

Value is placed on building and harnessing long-term relationships with all stakeholders, which aids in decision-making and successfully advancing parts through the supply chain in a quicker fashion.

LHM Technologies’ reputation for excellence extends beyond its diverse capabilities, experienced workforce, and adaptability to change. The organization has demonstrated a keen ability to focus on necessary business elements to ensure it can continue to support its customers’ needs by manufacturing quality products and delivering on time.

This was evident during the COVID-19 pandemic. When the pandemic created significant losses for the majority of businesses and the issue of price sensitivity became more apparent, many companies prioritized cost-cutting measures, including employee layoffs, over quality. However, LHM Technologies deviated from this trend and retained its entire workforce. Now that the pandemic is subsiding, this decision is paying dividends in the form of heightened employee loyalty and a significant increase in productivity.

One of LHM Technologies’ OEM clients approached the company to develop a large part that had previously presented major quality issues for other manufacturers. To account for the low success rate, the client provided three pieces of forging materials, allowing for some room for trial and error. Despite the customer’s expectations, LHM Technologies successfully delivered all three parts on schedule, meeting all of the customer’s requirements.

This example highlights LHM Technologies’ detail-oriented approach and “never give up” attitude toward any challenge it encounters. This hard work attitude permeates all levels of the company’s organizational structure. As a result, the company has received numerous accolades for its exceptional products and customer service. LHM’s efforts have most recently been celebrated with the acclaimed Raytheon Technologies Premier Award for Outstanding Performance in Technology and Innovation.

Katarina emphasizes that “Quality is the most important factor to LHM. It goes hand and hand with our name and reputation. We do not want to be part of the problem, but strive to be the solution.”

For more than four decades, LHM Technologies has maintained its status as a premier manufacturer of complex parts with the strictest of tolerances and standards to produce unrivalled quality products. This remarkable consistency can be attributed to the company’s unwavering commitment to building strong relationships with its suppliers, customers, and employees.

By fostering a culture of employee retention, LHM Technologies has been able to forge close connections with its workforce, resulting in more devoted service and heightened productivity. Additionally, collaborating with like-minded suppliers has enabled the company to access high-quality materials and services, which have been essential to its success.

These strong and enduring relationships have been instrumental in propelling LHM Technologies to its current position as the market leader in aerospace and defense components manufacturing.

LHM is enthusiastic about its contributions and is looking forward to the future growth of both the aerospace and defense industries within Canada.