Intro to Ashlar Industries

We’re building Ashlar Industries, a long-term holdco focused on aerospace and defense manufacturing businesses. We’re putting together practical insights for suppliers in the space and would love to connect with others who are interested. We recently shared a short piece called The Shop That Stopped Waiting (https://ashlarindustries.co/2026/01/12/the-shop-that-stopped-waiting/), which looks at how improving quote turnaround and a few core operational levers can drive meaningful results in under 90 days. It’s the foundation for our upcoming Growth Without Chaos playbook, focused on practical, operator-level insights for A&D shops. If you’re currently in or have experience in aerospace and defense, know owner-operators thinking about transitions, or just enjoy operator-focused discussions, we would welcome a connection. Feel free to subscribe to our newsletter if you like (link at the bottom of the article). Thanks! Kishen Raghunath https://ashlarindustries.co/