May 20, 2015

Livonia, Michigan – Beaver Aerospace & Defense, a subsidiary of Phillips Service Industries (PSI) and global leader in the design and manufacturing of a broad-range of custom ball screws for commercial and military aircraft, announced today that it is partnering with Winning Futures to mentor Metro-Detroit area youth.

Winning Futures is an award-winning non-profit organization that empowers youth to succeed through mentoring and strategic planning. They partner with high schools in metro Detroit to facilitate innovative mentoring sessions in the school where they engage youth through trusting relationships with mentors, energizing experiences, and unforgettable life lessons. This weekly program is unique in that it has a fun, structured curriculum where mentors teach students through hands-on activities, written exercises, and group discussions. They focus on character value development, self-exploration, goal setting, job readiness skills, overcoming obstacles, and strategic planning. Over 95% of surveyed alumni continue their education past high school and they have awarded over $1.7M in scholarships to local youth. Since 1994, 39,000 students have been impacted by Winning Futures.

“Beaver Aerospace & Defense is proud to support the Winning Futures initiative,” said Ben Kearns, general manager at Beaver Aerospace & Defense, Inc. “It is an honor to provide positive guidance to local youth who will someday shape the future.”

To learn more about Winning Futures, visit www.WinningFutures.org.

Beaver’s award-winning ball screws, electromechanical actuators, ball splines and gears can fit virtually any application, and are known throughout the aerospace and defense industries for their reliable quality, precision and performance. Beaver is also a certified FAA Repair Station that offers expert repair, overhaul and testing services for all electromechanical actuators and ball screws.