The MRO Americas conference, held April 8-10, 2025, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA, was a significant event for the aviation maintenance, repair, and overhaul industry. At WTP Advisors, we—Brian Schwam and Jim Fyrie—were excited to attend this premier gathering, connecting with industry leaders and sharing our expertise in Transfer Pricing and IC-DISC. One of our most insightful interactions was with Robert Riccio, Applications Engineer at Metcar (Metallized Carbon Corporation), whose business card we collected during the conference.
Metcar, based in Ossining, NY, specializes in providing high-performance carbon-graphite components for aerospace applications, including those used in MRO processes. Meeting Robert Riccio at MRO Americas offered a great opportunity to explore how WTP Advisors could support their operations. Jim Fyrie initiated our conversation, introducing our Transfer Pricing services, which help companies like Metcar manage their intercompany transactions across international markets with precision and compliance.
Robert shared that Metcar frequently engages in global supply chains, supplying carbon-graphite components to aviation clients worldwide, which makes financial compliance a key priority. Brian Schwam explained how our Transfer Pricing strategies ensure that cross-border transactions are priced appropriately, aligning with global tax regulations while optimizing profitability. For a company like Metcar, which likely deals with international suppliers and clients, Transfer Pricing can streamline operations and reduce risks. Robert appreciated the relevance of Transfer Pricing to their business, noting that their global operations had increased the complexity of their financial strategies.
Our discussion then shifted to tax optimization, where WTP Advisors’ IC-DISC services proved highly relevant. Jim Fyrie highlighted how an IC-DISC (Interest Charge-Domestic International Sales Corporation) can help Metcar lower their tax liability on export income. With their business model involving the export of specialized components globally, an IC-DISC could provide significant tax savings, enabling them to reinvest in innovation and growth. Robert was intrigued, recognizing the potential of IC-DISC to support their export-focused strategy.
At MRO Americas, we also explored the aviation industry’s demand for durable materials, a topic Robert was passionate about. Metcar’s role in providing critical carbon-graphite components for MRO activities underscored the importance of financial efficiency. Brian Schwam emphasized how Transfer Pricing could support their supply chain by ensuring compliance and aligning pricing strategies with business goals. Robert noted that maintaining cost efficiency while scaling globally was a priority, and our insights offered a clear path forward.
The Atlanta conference provided the perfect platform for this exchange, fostering connections that could lead to impactful collaborations. We discussed Metcar’s vision for future growth, including their focus on expanding their global presence in the aerospace sector. Robert’s goals aligned well with WTP Advisors’ mission to empower aviation businesses through financial clarity, and we left the conversation excited about the potential to collaborate.
Reflecting on our time at MRO Americas, we’re eager to explore how we can support Metcar’s ambitions. At WTP Advisors, we specialize in helping aviation companies achieve success through services like Transfer Pricing and IC-DISC. For more on how we can assist, visit www.wtpadvisors.com.
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