Segment Reports

A&D Manufacturing M&A Transactions - July 2026


Download and read the July 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

Target
Buyer
Description

 

Avantus_Aerospace

a portfolio company of

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Novaria_Group_Logo

a portfolio company of

Arcline Investment Management

  • Target: Valencia, CA-based Avantus is a manufacturer of C-class components as well as standard and high performance non-metallic seals and gaskets for private sector and U.S. federal government markets. The company specializes in engineered shims, solid fillers, and detail parts used to manage critical gaps during aircraft production, as well as a range of specialty fasteners, including captive screws, structural bolts, headed pins, and complex engine fasteners.

  • Buyer: Fort Worth, TX-based Novaria Group operates a portfolio of aerospace manufacturing businesses producing highly engineered components and assemblies for commercial and defense aircraft. The company supports OEM and aftermarket programs through specialized manufacturing capabilities and disciplined operating practices.

  • Terms: Transaction announced on July 1, 2026. Terms not disclosed.

Advance_Mfg



Precinmac_1

a portfolio company of


Centerbridge

  • Target: Westfield, MA-based Advance Mfg is a provider of precision machining, welding fabrication, and assembly solutions for private sector and U.S. federal government aerospace and defense markets. The company specializes in proprietary hydraulic and computerized torque systems, servicing a range of military and commercial jet engine variants.

  • Buyer: South Paris, ME-based Precinmac manufactures precision machined components and assemblies for the aerospace, defense, industrial, medical, semiconductor, and energy markets. The company provides complex machining, assembly, engineering, and supply chain solutions supporting mission-critical applications, including aircraft systems, defense platforms, and power generation equipment.

  • Terms: Transaction announced on July 7, 2026. Terms not disclosed.

 

GF_Precicast

a subsidiary of

GF

Consolidated_Precision_Products

a portfolio company of

Berkshire Partners
and

Warburg Pincus

  • Target: Switzerland-based Precicast Group manufactures highly engineered investment cast components for aerospace and industrial gas turbine applications. The company supports aircraft engine and turbine programs through specialized foundry processes used to produce complex, performance-critical components.

  • Buyer: Cleveland, OH-based Consolidated Precision Products manufactures investment cast and precision sand cast components for the commercial aerospace and defense industries. The company produces highly engineered castings in superalloy, titanium, aluminum, magnesium, and steel for mission-critical aircraft engine and airframe applications.

  • Terms: Transaction announced on July 7, 2026. Purchase price is expected to be $270M.



B&A_Precision

Talon
  • Target: Milford, CT-based B&A Company manufactures tight-tolerance metal components for aerospace, defense, medical, and other mission-critical applications. The company specializes in precision CNC milling and turning supported by AS9100 and ISO 9001-certified production capabilities.

  • Buyer: Milford, CT-based Talon Precision manufactures precision-machined components and hardware for aerospace and defense applications. The company specializes in tight-tolerance manufacturing using advanced machining, grinding, welding, and EDM processes to produce flight-critical and mission-critical components.

  • Terms: Transaction announced on July 9, 2026. Terms not disclosed.