OXNARD, Calif., Mar. 10, 2026 — PTI Technologies, a wholly-owned subsidiary of ESCO Technologies (NYSE: ESE), will exhibit its latest aerospace and defense solutions at Verticon 2026 on March 10–12 at the Georgia World Congress Center.
During the conference, PTI will feature its 421® Metal Fiber Media, a next-generation filtration technology developed in cooperation with the U.S. Army to support mission-critical operations. Industry professionals are invited to discuss specific filtration and fluid control applications with the PTI team at Verticon Connect B2002, Pod D.
As part of the event’s Technical Briefings (MTB), Michael Sandford, Principal Engineer at PTI, will deliver a presentation titled “Contamination Control Optimization and Hydraulic System Reliability Enhancement Using 421® Metal Fiber Filtration.” The session scheduled for Tuesday, March 10 at 2:15 p.m. in room B407, will cover the unique benefits of 421® metal fiber element for helicopters and VTOLs.
The 421® Metal Fiber Media is engineered to maintain operational reliability and precise filtration under severe conditions. Its ability to withstand extreme operating pressures, high temperatures, heavy vibration, shock, and cold starts in dynamic environments distinguishes it as a leading filter media in the current market.
About PTI Technologies
With over 100 years of industry experience, PTI Technologies specializes in filtration and fluid control subsystems for hydraulic, fuel, lubrication, ECS, thermal management, and water systems. The company also provides miniature CAD/PAD devices supporting missiles, munitions, ejection seats, escape slides, space systems, and thermal batteries.
As an AS9100D, FAA, and EASA certified repair shop, PTI maintains fully developed vertical manufacturing. Our in-house capabilities include precision machining, assembly, and testing to ensure the highest standards of reliability for aircraft applications.
PTI At A Glance
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Ernesto Sanchez
PTI
aerospace@ptitechnologies.com
(800) 331-2701
Julia Santisteban
PTI
aerospace@ptitechnologies.com
(800) 331-2701

