Company Overview
Diversification
From Windings to Aircraft Lighting
With more than 60 years of experience, PWI is one of the few companies that still creates precision fluxgate magnetometers, coils, and windings in a worldwide marketplace. PWI has also designed and manufactured general aviation lighting for more than 50 years. We also offer engineering and manufacturing services.
Since 1963
Company History
1963
Founded in Wichita, Kansas by Miklos Lorik. Created windings for international customers.
1972
First fluorescent cabin lighting, made in-house
1998
SBA names Miklos Lorik “Person of the Year”
2000
Precision Winding, Inc. renames as PWI, Inc.
2004
EASA Repair Station approval (Europe)
2008
LED aircraft lighting created. NBAA membership.
2012
AFAC product approval (Mexico)
2015
ANAC product approval (Brazil)
2016
AS9100 company certification
2019
Robi Lorik becomes CEO / President
2025
ITAR registered, CMMC Level 1
2026
Rick Estes becomes CEO / President
PGISR — Precision Ground Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance. PWI’s perimeter-security and surveillance initiative, turning sensor information into actionable intelligence.
Our Standard
Quality Policy
PWI is committed to delivering exceptional product quality through decades of experience, innovation, and technical expertise.
Striving for Excellence
For more than 60 years, focus has remained on design excellence, precision manufacturing, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement across all product lines.
- Design excellence & manufacturing precision
- Regulatory compliance (FAA, EASA, UK CAA)
- Continuous improvement across all product lines
