ASC was founded in 1969 by Charles Peer when the former Engineer for Learjet developed the first valve for his former employer. Since its inception, ASC has evolved into a premier provider of a wide range of complex pneumatic components for general aviation, regional airliner, and military applications. ASC now has over 500 products that are found on fixed and rotary wing aircraft manufactured by Textron Aviation, Embraer, Bombardier, Pilatus, Sikorsky, and Bell Helicopter. In addition, ASC provides components to major systems manufacturers including United Technologies, Honeywell, Fairchild Controls and Liebherr.