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Engineering and Research Corporation

Logo: Engineering and Research Corporation, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons3

American manufacturer

Engineering and Research Corporation (ERCO) was started by Henry Berliner in 1930. Berliner was the son of Emile Berliner, who had patented numerous inventions relating to sound and acoustics, and pioneer of helicopter development with the experimental Berliner Helicopter. The younger Berliner founded ERCO to produce tools for the manufacture of metal aircraft and propellers.2 It is part of American Car and Foundry Company.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1930Founded1
  • Industryaerospace industry1
  • HeadquartersRiverdale Park1

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Engineering and Research Corporation (ERCO) was started by Henry Berliner in 1930. Berliner was the son of Emile Berliner, who had patented numerous inventions relating to sound and acoustics, and pioneer of helicopter development with the experimental Berliner Helicopter.2

Corporate structure

Engineering and Research Corporation is part of a group headed by American Car and Foundry Company. 2 entities, 1 country on record. Switch between the flow chart and the network, and select any entity to see its details.

Built from subsidiaries, stakes and holdings from Wikidata (CC0); major holders from Schedules 13D and 13G. Each entity in the chart links to its source.

The story

Founded by Henry Berliner in 1930.1

Leadership

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Products and brands

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Subsidiaries and ownership

Parent company

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Timeline

  1. 1930Founded Founded1

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