Hess Aerospace & Defense was established in 1960 by John Hess, a European-trained precision machinist.  A family-run business with a combined 150 years of experience, we manufacture high performance, built to print metal and composite parts and assemblies, proudly serving our clients in the aerospace and defense industries.  Our installations are located 30 minutes south of Montreal, a major hub of the aerospace industry in Quebec. Minutes off Autoroute 15 south, we are strategically situated to serve the Quebec, Ontario and U.S. areas.

Quality and customer service remain at the heart of our business.  From prototype to production run, we focus on meeting our customers’ precise requirements.  Our more than 55 years in business has allowed us to develop a solid and reliable supplier base. It also ensures that we can deliver machined components and complete assemblies on time and according to our clients’ specifications.   We offer personalized service and work in partnership with our clients to find a solution adapted to their needs.