Yates Industries Inc.

Yates Industries Inc., doing business as Yates Cylinders, is a Michigan-based manufacturer specializing in the production and service of hydraulic and pneumatic cylinder assemblies for military applications. The company is registered as a self-certified small disadvantaged business and operates as a Subchapter S Corporation with headquarters in St. Clair Shores, Michigan. Yates Industries has established itself as a critical supplier to the Department of Defense and related federal agencies through its expertise in manufacturing customizable cylinder components that support military logistics, equipment maintenance, and operational readiness across multiple service branches.

The company's federal contract portfolio demonstrates a comprehensive range of cylinder-related products and services delivered to various government agencies. Yates Industries and its subsidiary, Yates Cylinders Georgia LLC, have fulfilled numerous delivery orders, purchase orders, and firm fixed-price contracts awarded by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime division, which represents the primary funding source for the company's federal work. These contracts have included the procurement of cylinder assemblies (such as NSNs 3040-01-569-2598, 8510180519, 8510179800, 8510461288, 8510390096, and 8510297800), actuating cylinders, and related components spanning values from approximately $2,700 to $7.33 million. Beyond DLA contracts, Yates Industries has secured awards from the U.S. Coast Guard for cylinder overhaul services, repairs, and linear actuating cylinders, as well as from the Department of the Army Corps of Engineers for specialized hydraulic cylinder fabrication. A notable recent award includes a $7.33 million firm fixed-price definitive contract from DLA awarded in September 2025 for 78 cylinder assemblies designated as a total small business set-aside, with performance completion scheduled for July 2026. The company has operated as both a prime contractor and, in certain instances, as a subcontractor to other defense-focused organizations. Many of Yates Industries' contract awards carry total small business set-aside designations, reflecting the company's qualification and preference within federal procurement frameworks.

Yates Industries Inc. maintains multiple Indefinite Delivery Contracts with the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime division that establish long-term supply relationships for cylinder assemblies and related components. The most significant IDC, awarded to Yates Cylinders Georgia LLC in April 2023 under contract number SPE7L023D0005, carries a ceiling value of $1,589,121.90 and extends through April 2028, allowing DLA to issue firm fixed-price delivery orders for various cylinder assembly stock numbers to support military logistics and equipment maintenance across the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. A second IDC awarded in July 2025 carries a $250,000 ceiling value with a July 2026 completion date and is designated as a total small business set-aside for procurement of actuating cylinders (NSN 3040011646214). Additionally, the company holds a primary Indefinite Delivery Contract with DLA valued at approximately $1.59 million and valid through April 2028, which serves as the foundational vehicle supporting numerous delivery orders. Delivery orders issued under these IDCs have ranged from approximately $2,000 to $162,000 and consistently support DLA's mission to provide logistics support and materiel readiness to America's armed forces. The Austell, Georgia facility operated by Yates Cylinders Georgia serves as the primary place of performance for most DLA-related work, while the parent company's St. Clair Shores, Michigan location handles Coast Guard and Army Corps of Engineers contracts. These IDC vehicles demonstrate the federal government's confidence in Yates Industries as a stable, long-term supplier of critical hydraulic and pneumatic cylinder solutions.

Yates Industries manufactures hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders(actuators). We also repair and kit for all cylinders, sizes, and manufacturers. We have supplied cylinders directly to the USACE and DLA for military vehicles, locks, dams, and bridges. We can assist you with total cylinder replacement as well as kitting for Tainter valve cylinders (stems, caps (bushings), and seal kits. We have three facilities, in Michigan, Georgia, and Alabama.