Throttle Up Propellers
and Shapes Aerospace Int.
727-531-2255


Throttle Up Propellers is pleased to announce they have completed a merger with Shapes Aerospace International (SAI). Throttle Up Propellers, St Petersburg Florida, is a recognized leader in advanced marine propeller design and manufacturing. Shapes Aerospace International of Palm Bay, Florida is a leading manufacturer of components and assemblies for commercial and military turbine aircraft and for complex marine defense systems. The SAI team consists of nearly two-hundred professionals.

Combined with SAI,*Throttle Up Propellers’ capabilities and resources in manufacturing engineering, CAD/CAM and CNC machining have increased substantially.* As a result, the company will have an enhanced ability innovate and to produce complex,*high tolerance performance products. SAI is an ISO 9001/2000 and AS 9100 registered manufacturer.

Both companies are excited about the merger and are looking forward to the new horizons ahead.* "This is a great fit” said Matt Croce, of Throttle Up Propellers. “We believe that with the technical and manufacturing infrastructure and broad capabilities of SAI, we will be in a strong position to advance the Throttle Up product line. SAI really compliments our capabilities with seasoned experience in metallurgy, non-destructive testing, and in international standards quality assurance processes”.

Throttle Up Propellers will resume manufacturing in mid December at their new location in the 65,000 square-foot SAI facility in Palm Bay, Florida. This will be just*in time to participate in the X-Cat*Racing Series in the Middle East.

They will also continue to provide Technical Support*at the*Super*Boat International's 2009*World Championship Offshore Races in Key West, November 8th-15th. Throttle Up Propellers will*be present in the Dry Pits with displayed products, and as always, available for*consultations as well.*
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For more information please visit SAI at www.shapesgroup.com or www.throttle-up.com.