The MRO Americas 2025 conference at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA, once again proved to be a catalyst for meaningful industry engagement. Among the standout meetings was a productive exchange between April Braun, Sales Manager at Skybolt Aerospace Fasteners, and Jim Fyrie of WTP Advisors.
About Skybolt Aerospace Fasteners
Located at 9000 Airport Blvd, Leesburg Intl Airport, Leesburg, FL, Skybolt Aerospace Fasteners is a leading name in precision aerospace fastener systems. Backed by AS9100D with ISO9001:2015/CFR2137 certifications and FAA-PMA TSO-C148 approval, Skybolt is known for its commitment to quality, innovation, and global service delivery. Learn more at skybolt.com or contact April Braun at 📧 abraun@skybolt.com.
Strengthening Financial Strategy with Transfer Pricing
During the conference, Jim introduced April to WTP Advisors’ Transfer Pricing services, designed to help multinational organizations maintain compliance with global tax regulations. With Skybolt’s robust international supply chain and export footprint, adopting Transfer Pricing is more than a best practice—it’s a necessity.
Jim outlined how WTP’s data-driven methodology:
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Establishes arm’s-length pricing for intercompany transactions
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Supports regulatory compliance in various jurisdictions
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Improves profit allocation and risk mitigation
April expressed genuine interest in how this could reduce Skybolt’s audit exposure and unlock capital for reinvestment into certification upgrades and R&D initiatives.
Leveraging IC-DISC for Export Growth
The conversation also explored the advantages of the Interest Charge-Domestic International Sales Corporation (IC-DISC)—a valuable tax strategy for U.S.-based exporters like Skybolt. With its substantial export of aerospace fasteners, Skybolt stands to benefit significantly from this tax incentive.
Jim demonstrated how WTP Advisors could:
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Implement an IC-DISC to defer federal tax on export income
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Improve cash flow for strategic reinvestment
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Fund next-generation manufacturing technologies and expand production capacity
April was particularly intrigued by the possibility of using these savings to accelerate growth initiatives in both domestic and international markets.
Aligning Quality with Financial Efficiency
Skybolt’s reputation for high-quality aerospace solutions was a natural complement to WTP Advisors’ mission of providing customized financial solutions. As April shared Skybolt’s vision for future expansion, Jim highlighted how similar MRO clients had benefited from WTP’s Transfer Pricing and IC-DISC strategies—achieving sustainable profitability and compliance.
This conversation underscored MRO Americas as more than just a conference—it’s a launchpad for strategic partnerships. April’s enthusiasm reflected a growing awareness across the MRO sector of the need for smart, proactive financial planning.
Looking Ahead: A Promising Collaboration
Our conversation with April Braun was a highlight of MRO Americas 2025, showcasing how forward-thinking companies like Skybolt can benefit from WTP Advisors’ specialized tax services. By aligning financial strategy with operational excellence, this potential partnership promises to deliver measurable results.
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