Wag-Aero was founded by Dick and Bobbie Wagner in the basement of their house in Lyons in the early 1960s. By 1965, Wag-Aero printed its first catalog and continued to expand. In 1971, the company moved from Wagner's basement to its present location on North Road. The original warehouse and manufacturing facility has been expanded by three additions. The airstrip was built at the top of the hill for the convenience of our many fly-in customers.

Currently we have over 95,000 customers on our active mailing list. Over 600,000 catalogs are mailed each year. Wag-Aero sales are about 40% mail orders, 58% phone orders and 2% over-the-counter. Sales are worldwide, serving such countries as Canada, Western Europe, South Africa, Japan, Korea and Australia. Our catalog lists over 10,000 items.

Wag-Aero's first kit aircraft, the Sport Trainer, is a replica of the Piper J-3 Cub. Home builders can build this aircraft by ordering many required parts through Wag-Aero. Later, the Wag-A-Bond and the Sportsman 2+2 were added. The Sportsman 2+2 was one of the first four-place homebuilt aircraft which could be purchased via kit. Wag-Aero's kit sales are an important part of our business.

Aero Fabricators, was formed in the mid - 1970s. There are three departments within Aero Fabricators: welding, sheet metal fabrication, and seat belt manufacturing. The welding department remanufactures aircraft mufflers and engine mounts to FAA standards. They also produce many new manufactured aircraft exhaust systems, as well as structural components . The sheet metal department manufactures gas tanks, leading edges and metal skins and cowlings for many different aircraft, including our own kit aircraft. Both departments work together on the prefabrication of different items for our kit aircraft, including complete pre-welded fuselages. The seat belt division manufactures and repairs FAA approved seat belts and shoulder harnesses in many styles and colors and has been a leader in the industry in designing and manufacturing shoulder harness installation kits. In all, Aero Fabricators produces approximately 850 various components.

On September 1, 1995, Dick and Bobbie Wagner sold The Wag-Aero Group of companies to Bill Read and Mary Myers. Management continues to support the general aviation community by providing a variety of high quality products with attractive pricing. The first priority of the company is to provide exceptional customer service.

In April 1997 Wag-Aero acquired the assets of Viking Aero Manufacturing which expanded our product and manufacturing lines to include 23 different types of hand held tow bars, 17 models of hitch towbars, 5 new designs of windsock frames and several models of aircraft jacks.

" In October 2002 Wag-Aero acquired the assets of Ground Support Manufacturing, Inc. which further expanded our product and manufacturing lines into aircraft and airport related equipment. These products include a full line of aircraft hand held and tug type tow bars, aircraft jacks, oil and fluid drain pans, engine stands, wheel chocks, work platforms, aircraft winches and a new electric powered tow bar called the "Tow Buddy". These products are now all manufactured in our facility in Lyons, and marketed through the Wag-Aero catalog, the Wag-Aero Website, through Ground Support marketing brochures and a Ground Support Website." 

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PRESS RELEASE
Date Line: 03-23-2007

The Wag-Aero Group is proud to bring to the Aviation Community the following products:

Newly FAA/PMA’d
J-3 Replacement Front Seat Frame Assembly. Cat. No. H-948-001

The new Deluxe Tailwheel Towbar. Simply the best Tailwheel Towbar on the market! Uses a positive locking control cable to attach towbar to wheel from a straight on position. No maneuvering or lifting required. Easy to use, convenient to store. Adjusts to various tailwheel sizes. Cat. No. TB-1000

Aero Fabricators, the manufacturing division of The Wag-Aero Group, is proud to announce the receipt of FAA approval for the production of replacement lift struts for many models of Aeronca aircraft. OEM part numbers include 5-392 (front) and 5-268 (rear) for models 7AC, 7ACA, 7B, 7BCM, 7CCM, 7DC, 7EC, 7ECA, 7FC, 7GC, 7GCA, 7GCAA, 7GCBC, 7GCBA, 7HC, 7JC, 7KC, 7KCAB, AND OEM part numbers 5-162 (front) and 5-160 (rear) 11A, 11B, 11C.

Wag-Aero is also pleased to announce we have added an expanded section in our March 2007 Catalog dedicated exclusively to Aeronca, Bellanca and Champion aircraft and other parts previously provided by Safe Air Repair.

Tom (ext. 124) and Mike (ext. 142), are ready to assist you with all of your parts needs and questions. In addition, our entire team of customer service Associates will be providing their customary friendly and knowledgable service as we continue to serve aircraft owners, mechanics, fixed base operators and the nation’s flight schools.

Attention: Taylorcraft Owners!
Wag-Aero has now added four new products to our Taylorcraft line and are ready to ship.
They are:
• FAA/PMA’d Taylorcraft Front Lift Strut
Made of 4130 chromoly steel tubing
for L-2B, O-57, O-57A, modelsTaylorcraft Lift Strut.
OEM P/N D-A816-1, Cat. No. DA816

• FAA/PMA’d Taylorcraft Trim Tab Frame
For L24A, B and M models. Made of wood OEM P/N D-4026. Cat. No. D4026

• Non-FAA/PMA’d Taylorcraft Baggage Compartment
Custom designed to provide an area for storing baggage, books, charts, etc. Made of heavy duty canvas. Cat. No. M-930-000
Non-FAA/PMA’d Taylorcraft Seat Sling
Made of heavy duty canvas. Easy to install. One piece design. Cat. No. M-931-000
Please contact Customer Service at Wag-Aero (800) 558-6868 for further information.

For 46 years, Wag-Aero has been a worldwide distributor and manufacturer of aircraft parts for the General Aviation Industry. There are four easy ways to order your FREE Wag-Aero product parts catalog. CALL 1-800-558-6868, FAX 262-763-7595, e-mail wagaero-sales@wagaero.com or visit our website at www.wagaero.com. You can also shop on-line at store.wagaero.com

We are extremely proud of our growth over the past 46 years, which has been largely due to a loyal customer base, dedicated and innovative employees, complimentary product line expansions and a strong commitment to customer service. With your help we intend to continue to grow together.