Download and read the April 2026 issue of the A&D Manufacturing Monthly, covering the latest M&A deal activity and valuation trends in the aerospace & defense manufacturing sector, which includes companies with capabilities such as precision machining, forming, sheet metal fabrication, tube bending, welding, brazing, plating, heat treatment, metal finishing, injection molding, composite manufacturing, testing, inspection and assembly. Sign up for the A&D Manufacturing Monthly distribution list to stay up-to-date on the headline acquisitions impacting your market and the current dynamics of the publicly traded strategic companies within the industry.
Key A&D Manufacturing Deals Announced
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Target: Waterbury, CT-based PrecisionX Group manufactures precision metal components using metal stamping, deep draw, and Swiss machining processes for aerospace, defense, and medical applications. The company supports high-reliability programs with tight tolerance production, specialty materials, and vertically integrated manufacturing capabilities.
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Buyer: Newport Beach, CA-based Windjammer Capital is a private investment firm focused on middle-market industrial, manufacturing, and business services companies. The company partners with management teams to support operational improvement, strategic growth, and long-term value creation across specialized manufacturing sectors.
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Terms: Transaction announced on April 1, 2026. Terms not disclosed.
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Target: Seabrook, NH-based AeroDynamics Metal Finishing provides specialized surface finishing and coating services for aerospace and defense components. The company supports production and overhaul programs with processes including anodizing, plating, passivation, and chemical conversion coatings aligned with aerospace specifications.
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Buyer: North Andover, MA-based Talica is a private investment firm focused on acquiring and growing specialized industrial and business services companies. The company supports lower middle-market platforms through operational resources, strategic capital, and partnership with management teams.
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Terms: Transaction announced on April 1, 2026. Terms not disclosed.
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Target: Anaheim, CA-based Aerofab manufactures complex sheet metal components and assemblies for aerospace and defense applications using forming, machining, and fabrication processes. The company supports structural and engine programs with precision fabrication, welding, and quality systems aligned with aerospace production requirements.
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Buyer: Valencia, CA-based Solestra Group is an industrial manufacturing platform focused on specialized engineered products and component businesses serving demanding end markets. The company supports portfolio operations through manufacturing expertise, process improvement, and strategic growth initiatives.
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Terms: Transaction announced on April 1, 2026. Terms not disclosed.
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Target: Torrance, CA-based The Ely Company manufactures tight-tolerance metallic components and assemblies for commercial and military aerospace applications. The company supports aerospace programs through CNC milling, turning, and precision machining capabilities, delivering complex parts aligned with stringent quality and performance requirements.
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Buyer: Fort Worth, TX-based Aeromax Industries manufactures precision aerospace components and assemblies for commercial and defense aviation applications. The company supports production programs through machining, fabrication, and quality-controlled manufacturing processes aligned with aerospace requirements.
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Terms: Transaction announced on April 6, 2026. Terms not disclosed.
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