Spika Welding | About Us

Stands for Productivity

Spika Welding and Manufacturing specializes in designing, developing, and manufacturing innovative and industry-leading helicopter and fixed-wing aircraft maintenance stands for military war fighters and maintainers, as well as for commercial aircraft maintenance facilities. Our stands and platforms meet or exceed OSHA requirements while promoting process efficiency by drastically improving upper-level access for your maintainers and technicians. The company’s competencies in design, development, and manufacture of aerospace and defense equipment translate into products that serve the maintenance and safety needs of a variety of other industries as well, including manufacturing, agriculture and railroad.

Our Humble Beginnings

In the past ten years, Spika has grown from a two-person fabrication shop nestled on a farm in Central Montana to a multi-million dollar company offering innovative and high-quality solutions for maintenance and safety needs. Tom Spika, the founder of the company, has all of the characteristics you would expect from a real Montanan; he values hard work, trustworthiness, community, and honest communication. He takes pride in his work, and he expects the same from every employee and supplier. When Tom saw the equipment our servicemen were using to maintain their aircraft, he knew it could be built better, and it should be built better. So he set out to create a product that would be both high-quality and easy to use, both safe and effective. These characteristics are what helped make Spika the respected company it is today, and the preferred manufacturer of maintenance and safety equipment. All Spika products embody those values; they are innovative, user-friendly, of superior quality, and customizable to meet any unique need.

What We’re All About

When you choose Spika, you choose high-quality products and service. You can expect:

State-of-the-Art Design Spika utilizes SolidWorks, the latest in 3D drafting technology, to assist in creating complex and progressive products and equipment. This allows you to review, envision, and actively participate in the development of your projects, while assuring accurate fit, finish, and function of the final product.
Personalized Service Whether you are ordering standard equipment or needing us to design a complex and customized system, you will be able to work one-on-one with our designers and engineers to ensure that the product you buy is ideal for your needs. We have no call centers, just real people who are able and eager to work with you until you’re completely satisfied.
OSHA Compliance Spika stands and platforms all meet or exceed OSHA requirements and improve safety for your workers. It is our goal to set ever higher standards for the design and overall quality of our products, and you can be assured that when using a Spika stand you will be in compliance with even the most stringent OSHA regulations.
Efficiency and Cost Savings Spika products promote process efficiency by drastically improving upper-level access for your maintainers and technicians. Designed and built to provide years of benefits to their users, our products play a key role in improving efficiency and increasing operational readiness. Spika products also reduce worker fatigue and provide a better work environment for your maintainers.
All-American Products We love our country, and we know that you do too. You can be confident that the product you buy is as American as you are; we use American parts and materials, and all manufacturing happens right here in our plant in Lewistown, Montana.

To learn more about what the "Spika" name really represents, check out our Corporate Philosophy.

Satisfaction Guaranteed

Spika is recognized as a leader of the industry. Our products are used by all branches of the military, including the National Guard, Army, Air Force, and Coast Guard. Other satisfied customers include various defense contractors (such as Lockheed Martin), aircraft manufacturers (including Sikorsky), and commercial aircraft maintenance facilities. Here’s what some of our recent clients have said:

	"Your firm, and the product, are top shelf; your after-the-sale tech support was greatly appreciated and utilized. In short, [our organization] couldn't be happier with the entire effort."
	"Just a side note, we have numerous maintenance stands here by many different manufacturers, and it is my opinion that Spika makes the best quality stands available."
	"FYI it is an outstanding piece of equipment and is utilized in many designs by the mechanics. Thank you for supporting our mission."
	"The Spika people were great to work with, very helpful and instructive, [and gave us] many good pointers. [Our] stands went together very well. "
	“[If we] need any more stands I wouldn't go anywhere else but to Spika’s! The company as a whole is outstanding in my eyes; they take care of you and your needs.”

Spika has been recognized with the U.S. Army Freedom Team Salute and was the Central Montana Business of Year in 2007.

Affiliations

Spika Welding and Manufacturing is a member of the Army Aviation Association, the Helicopter Association International, the American Welding Society, and the Lewistown Area Chamber of Commerce. Spika is also a recognized Corporate Associate of the National Guard Association of the United States. The company is a charter member of the Central Montana Manufacturing Alliance (CMMA), a cluster group of area manufacturers that offer a vast array of capabilities. Tom Spika is also an advisory board member and past board chair of the Montana Manufacturing Extension Center (MMEC).