Carter Americas Achieves U.S. Certified Small Business Status

With over 25 years of aerospace and precision engineering expertise, Carter Manufacturing continues to strengthen its position as a trusted global supplier of specialist bearing solutions. The company’s American operations, Carter Americas, has now earned official U.S. Certified Small Business (CSB) status—a designation verified by the Small Business Administration (SBA) that unlocks new partnership and procurement opportunities.

What This Certification Means

The CSB designation opens doors to federal, state, and private contracts that prioritize small business suppliers, including set-aside contracts and supplier diversity initiatives. For organisations in aerospace, defence, energy, and data centre infrastructure with small business requirements, this certification provides verified proof of eligibility.

Expanding Capability and Market Access

According to Erick Sloan, Chief Operating Officer at Carter Americas, “This milestone strengthens our ability to support customers with evolving procurement strategies. While our day-to-day service standards remain unchanged, the certification creates new pathways for subcontracting relationships and set-aside program participation. It’s particularly valuable for sectors where supply chain resilience and supplier diversity are strategic priorities.”

Carter Americas specializes in a comprehensive range of custom and standard bearings for demanding applications: aerospace, defence, nuclear, gas turbine, cryogenic, and high-temperature environments. The company also supplies precision aerospace bearing tools and bespoke made-to-order solutions.

Security and Compliance Leadership

Beyond small business certification, Carter Americas maintains ITAR registration and CMMC Level 1 compliance—essential credentials for defence and aerospace work. The team is actively pursuing CMMC Level II certification, with a C3PAO audit scheduled for July 2026. This commitment ensures the secure management of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and positions the company as a reliable partner for government and defence supply chains.

A Strategic Advantage

The combination of CSB status, expanding cybersecurity credentials, and proven bearing expertise positions Carter Americas uniquely in the U.S. aerospace and defence sector. This multi-layered qualification enables the company to serve as both prime contractor and subcontractor while maintaining the quality standards that define the Carter brand globally.