Ducommun Incorporated is a global provider of engineering and manufacturing services, specializing in products for applications where failure carries high costs. The company primarily serves the aerospace and defense industries, which account for the vast majority of its revenue (historically over 90%), alongside industrial and medical markets. Ducommun operates through two principal business segments: Electronic Systems and Structural Systems. The Electronic Systems segment designs and manufactures electronic and electromechanical products, including interconnect systems, printed circuit board assemblies, and integrated electronic assemblies used in radar, missile, and electronic warfare platforms. The Structural Systems segment focuses on contoured aerostructure components, composite structures, and metal bonded assemblies for commercial and military aircraft, as well as ground vehicle weapon platforms.
Geographically, Ducommun operates manufacturing facilities across the United States, as well as in Mexico and Thailand, supporting a diverse customer base that includes major original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and Tier 1 suppliers like Boeing, Airbus, and Raytheon. The company operates as a Tier 2 supplier, providing complex assemblies and assuming design and manufacturing responsibilities. Ducommun supplies components for key commercial aerospace platforms and defense programs, generating revenue through subcontracts with prime contractors and direct sales to industrial customers.