Download and read the October 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: Anaheim, CA-based Canyon Composites is a manufacturer of composite and metallic structures for private sector and U.S. federal government aerospace and defense markets. The company is certified to ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D standards and operates a 5-building complex, 40,000 square foot headquarters.
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Buyer: Lancaster, PA-based Advanced Cooling Technologies is a manufacturer of thermal management solutions specializing in phase-change, liquid cooling, and heat pipe technologies for aerospace, defense, electronics, and industrial markets. The company develops custom cooling systems and components that manage high heat loads, improve reliability, and support
compact, high-performance platforms.
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Terms: Transaction announced on October 1, 2025. Terms not disclosed.
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Target: Germany-based Buhler Motor is a manufacturer of aircraft seat actuation systems with a broad product portfolio that includes actuators, electronics, control panels, pneumatic systems, and lighting.
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Buyer: East Aurora, NY-based Astronics is a designer and manufacturer of aerospace electronics and safety systems including in-seat power, lighting, connectivity, and circuit protection for commercial, business, and military aircraft. The company provides integrated cabin electronics, test systems, and power distribution technologies for the global aviation market.
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Terms: Transaction announced on October 13, 2025. Terms not disclosed.
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Target: Hiram, OH-based Luxium is a manufacturer of high-performance crystals used in photonics and radiation detection applications in private sector and U.S. federal government agricultural, defense, and nuclear markets. The company is fully vertically integrated with crystal purification, growth, cutting & finishing, packaging, and electronics integration capabilities.
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Buyer: Waltham, MA-based Excelitas Technologies is a global technology company specializing in photonic and electronic solutions including sensors, lasers, and power subsystems for aerospace, defense, industrial, and healthcare applications. The company delivers high-reliability components and subassemblies for mission-critical environments.
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Terms: Transaction announced on October 14, 2025. Terms not disclosed.
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Target: Phoenix, AZ-based Joined Alloys is a provider of brazing, welding, and assembly services for aerospace and defense components, specializing in thin-wall assemblies, heat exchangers, and structural sections. The company offers full-scope assembly support including design assistance, process development, and NDT inspection.
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Buyer: India-based TASE Global is a precision manufacturing company specializing in CNC machining, sheet-metal fabrication, and engineering services for aerospace, defense, medical, and industrial applications. The company provides end-to-end manufacturing solutions including concept engineering, production machining, surface treatment, and vendor-managed inventory support.
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Terms: Transaction announced on October 14, 2025. Purchase price was $11.9M.
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