Download and read the August 2025 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: Waukesha, WI-based ETW is a manufacturer of precision 5-axis CNC machined components and custom tooling, specializing in high-tolerance prototype and production machining for aerospace, medical, and industrial sectors. The company provides integrated engineering support, CNC grinding, HSK blank production, and quality assurance services to deliver rapid turnaround and exceptional accuracy.
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Buyer: Shawano, WI-based JR Machine is a manufacturer of precision machined metal components and assemblies for the aerospace and defense sectors. The company provides turnkey manufacturing services such as milling, turning, fabrication, and surface finishes meeting high-reliability standards.
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Terms: Transaction announced on August 2, 2025. Terms not disclosed.
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Target: Lawrence, MA-based C.I.L. is a provider of complex metal finishing for mission-critical defense, space and commercial aerospace applications. The company's capabilities include plating on wire mesh for EMI and RFI shielding, plating on magnesium, large equipment blasting and refurbishment, anodizing, chem-film, hard metal and precious metal plating, and high-performance painting services.
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Buyer: El Segundo, CA-based Valence Surface Technologies is a provider of metal finishing and coating services specializing in surface treatments for aerospace and defense components. The company offers services including plating, anodizing, conversion coating, and passivation to enhance corrosion resistance and wear performance.
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Terms: Transaction announced on August 4, 2025. Terms not disclosed.
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Target: East Hartford, CT-based operations of ATI Forged Products specialize in the machining of flight-safety-critical rotating hardware, including rotor hubs, rotorcraft components, and jet engine discs for private sector and U.S. federal government aerospace and defense markets.
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Buyer: Windsor, CT-based Barnes Aerospace is a manufacturer of structural and fluid-system components for aircraft, specializing in machined structural fittings, manifolds, and fluid control products. The company supports commercial and defense platforms with certified, mission-critical parts.
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Terms: Transaction announced on August 5, 2025. Terms not disclosed.
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Target: Huntington Beach, CA-based Facility & Assets of Mission Critical Composites specialize in composite fabrication for the defense sector. The acquired facility has approximately 60,000 square feet of work space. These assets allow Archer to bring core composite fabrication capabilities in-house, supporting its defense program needs for rapid prototyping and iteration.
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Buyer: San Jose, CA-based Archer Aviation is an eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) aircraft company developing urban air mobility solutions and aerial ride-sharing platforms. The company designs propulsion, flight control, and systems integration architectures to support future on-demand air transportation.
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Terms: Transaction announced on August 7, 2025. Terms not disclosed.
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