Plaintree Systems Inc. Announces Strategic Wind-Down of U.S. Subsidiary, Summit Aerospace USA Inc.
Plaintree Systems (PTEEF) has announced the strategic wind-down of its wholly-owned subsidiary, Summit Aerospace USA Inc., with operations set to cease around August 15, 2025. The decision comes after a significant reduction in business from a major customer, with recovery deemed unlikely.
Summit Aerospace generated $2.4M in revenue in fiscal 2025, representing 10.1% of Plaintree's consolidated revenue, while recording a net loss of $416,058 (52.4% of consolidated net loss). The subsidiary accounts for 11.7% of Plaintree's consolidated total assets. The company plans to conduct an orderly liquidation of Summit's assets, focusing on minimizing disruption to stakeholders.
Plaintree Systems (PTEEF) ha annunciato la chiusura strategica della sua controllata al 100%, Summit Aerospace USA Inc., con la cessazione delle attività prevista intorno al 15 agosto 2025. La decisione è stata presa a seguito di una significativa riduzione degli affari con un cliente principale, con scarse probabilità di ripresa.
Summit Aerospace ha generato un fatturato di 2,4 milioni di dollari nell'anno fiscale 2025, pari al 10,1% del fatturato consolidato di Plaintree, registrando una perdita netta di 416.058 dollari (il 52,4% della perdita netta consolidata). La controllata rappresenta l'11,7% del totale degli attivi consolidati di Plaintree. L'azienda prevede una liquidazione ordinata degli asset di Summit, con l'obiettivo di minimizzare le ripercussioni sugli stakeholder.
Plaintree Systems (PTEEF) ha anunciado la liquidación estratégica de su subsidiaria de propiedad total, Summit Aerospace USA Inc., con la intención de cesar operaciones alrededor del 15 de agosto de 2025. La decisión se tomó tras una reducción significativa en el negocio con un cliente importante, considerándose improbable la recuperación.
Summit Aerospace generó 2,4 millones de dólares en ingresos en el año fiscal 2025, representando el 10,1% de los ingresos consolidados de Plaintree, y registró una pérdida neta de 416.058 dólares (52,4% de la pérdida neta consolidada). La subsidiaria representa el 11,7% del total de activos consolidados de Plaintree. La empresa planea realizar una liquidación ordenada de los activos de Summit, enfocándose en minimizar la interrupción para los interesados.
Plaintree Systems (PTEEF)는 100% 자회사인 Summit Aerospace USA Inc.의 전략적 단계적 폐쇄를 발표했으며, 운영은 2025년 8월 15일경 종료될 예정입니다. 이 결정은 주요 고객의 사업이 크게 축소되어 회복 가능성이 낮다고 판단된 데 따른 것입니다.
Summit Aerospace는 2025 회계연도에 240만 달러의 매출을 기록했으며, 이는 Plaintree의 연결 매출의 10.1%에 해당하고, 순손실은 416,058달러로 (연결 순손실의 52.4%)를 차지합니다. 이 자회사는 Plaintree 연결 총자산의 11.7%를 차지합니다. 회사는 이해관계자에 대한 영향을 최소화하면서 Summit의 자산을 질서 있게 청산할 계획입니다.
Plaintree Systems (PTEEF) a annoncé la cessation stratégique de sa filiale détenue à 100 %, Summit Aerospace USA Inc., dont les opérations devraient s’arrêter aux alentours du 15 août 2025. Cette décision fait suite à une forte réduction des activités avec un client majeur, avec peu de chances de reprise.
Summit Aerospace a généré un chiffre d’affaires de 2,4 millions de dollars au cours de l’exercice 2025, représentant 10,1 % du chiffre d’affaires consolidé de Plaintree, tout en enregistrant une perte nette de 416 058 dollars (52,4 % de la perte nette consolidée). La filiale représente 11,7 % du total des actifs consolidés de Plaintree. L’entreprise prévoit une liquidation ordonnée des actifs de Summit, en mettant l’accent sur la minimisation des perturbations pour les parties prenantes.
Plaintree Systems (PTEEF) hat den strategischen Rückzug seiner hundertprozentigen Tochtergesellschaft Summit Aerospace USA Inc. angekündigt, deren Betrieb voraussichtlich um den 15. August 2025 eingestellt wird. Die Entscheidung erfolgte nach einem erheblichen Rückgang der Geschäfte mit einem wichtigen Kunden, wobei eine Erholung als unwahrscheinlich angesehen wird.
Summit Aerospace erzielte im Geschäftsjahr 2025 einen Umsatz von 2,4 Mio. USD, was 10,1% des konsolidierten Umsatzes von Plaintree entspricht, und verzeichnete einen Nettoverlust von 416.058 USD (52,4% des konsolidierten Nettoverlusts). Die Tochtergesellschaft macht 11,7% der konsolidierten Gesamtaktiva von Plaintree aus. Das Unternehmen plant eine geordnete Liquidation der Vermögenswerte von Summit, mit dem Ziel, die Auswirkungen auf die Stakeholder zu minimieren.
- Strategic decision to eliminate underperforming business unit that contributed 52.4% of consolidated net loss
- Opportunity to reallocate resources to more profitable core businesses
- Planned orderly wind-down process to minimize stakeholder disruption
- Loss of $2.4M revenue stream (10.1% of consolidated revenue)
- Material reduction in business from major customer
- Liquidation of 11.7% of consolidated total assets
AMPRIOR, ON / ACCESS Newswire / July 23, 2025 / Plaintree Systems Inc. today announced its intention to initiate an orderly wind-down of the business and operations of its wholly owned subsidiary, Summit Aerospace USA Inc. Following its closure, Plaintree will proceed with the liquidation of Summit's assets.
The primary reason for the decision is due to a material reduction in business from one of Summit's major customers, which business is unlikely to recover. This decision also reflects the Company's ongoing commitment to operational efficiency and strategic alignment. By streamlining its business and focusing on core growth areas, Plaintree aims to position itself for long-term success and value creation for shareholders.
In fiscal 2025, the revenue generated by the Summit Aerospace USA Inc. business was
"This was not a decision we made lightly," said David Watson, CEO of Plaintree Systems. "Summit Aerospace has contributed significantly to our journey, and we are proud of what our U.S. team has accomplished. However, after a careful consideration of the likelihood of future business, the decision is the correct one for Plaintree at this time. By completing this transition, it enables us to reallocate resources and pursue new opportunities for our continuing businesses with greater agility."
It is the current plan to totally cease Summit's operations on or about August 15, 2025. The wind-down and asset liquidation will be conducted in a structured manner to ensure minimal disruption to employees, customers, and stakeholders. Plaintree remains committed to transparency and will provide timely updates as the process unfolds.
About Plaintree Systems
Plaintree has two diversified product lines consisting of Specialty Structures and Applied Electronics.
The Specialty Structures Division includes the Triodetic Group with over 40 years of experience, is a design/build manufacturer of steel, aluminum and stainless steel specialty structures such as commercial domes, foundations for unstable soil conditions and flood zones, for free form structures, barrel vaults, space frames and industrial dome coverings, and Spotton Corporation, a design and manufacturer of high end custom hydraulic and pneumatic valves and cylinders.
The Applied Electronics Division includes the legacy Hypernetics, Summit Aerospace USA Inc. and Elmira Stove Works Inc. businesses. Hypernetics was established in 1972 and is a manufacturer of avionic components for various applications including aircraft antiskid braking, aircraft instrument indicators, solenoids, high purity valves and permanent magnet alternators. Summit Aerospace USA Inc. provides high precision machining to the aerospace and defense markets. Our facility includes 5 axis CNC precision machining of complex castings and large ring parts such as turbine and assembly shrouds as well as assembly & pressure seals. Summit will support requirements from concept, prototype and throughout production. Elmira Stove Works Inc a manufacturer of high-end heritage and retro-styled kitchen appliances under the brand names "Northstar", "Fireview" and "Heritage".
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Plaintree is publicly traded in Canada on the CSE (NPT) with 12,925,253 common shares and 18,325 class A preferred shares outstanding.
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SOURCE: Plaintree Systems, Inc.
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