Erickson Inc.

Erickson Incorporated
Erickson
FormerlyErickson Air-Crane
Company typePrivate
Nasdaq: EAC
IndustryAviation
Founded1971 (1971), in Central Point, Oregon, United States
FounderJack Erickson
Headquarters,
United States of America
Number of locations
8 facilities (2014)
Key people
Barry Kohler (CEO)
ProductsHelicopter manufacturer and operator
ServicesManufacturer and operator of the S-64 Air Crane(R) Helicopter
Websitewww.ericksoninc.com

Erickson Incorporated is an American aerospace manufacturing and aviation service provider based in Portland, Oregon, United States. Founded in 1971, it is known for producing and operating the S-64 Aircrane helicopter, which is used in aerial firefighting and other heavy-lift operations. Erickson Incorporated operates globally and has a fleet of 69 rotary-wing and fixed-wing aircraft including 20 S-64s. The company was known as Erickson Air-Crane Incorporated until 2014. Erickson's main facility is located in the Southern Oregon community of Central Point.