Download and read the September 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: South Windsor, CT-based Cametoid is a provider of ion vapor deposition (IVD) surface treatment for private sector and U.S. federal government aerospace and defense markets. Cametoid's core capabilities include IVD coatings for steel and titanium alloys, stainless steel, and aluminum, as well as a patented process for coating non-metallic parts such as ceramics and composites, including PEEK and PEKK.
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Buyer: The Woodlands, TX-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 September 1, 2026. Terms not disclosed.
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Target: Canada-based MHI Canada specializes in the assembly and integration of major aircraft structures for Bombardier's Global 5500/6500 and Challenger 350/3500 business aircraft. The business' capabilities include major structural assembly, wing-to-fuselage pre-fit, systems installation and testing, tooling, sustaining engineering, configuration management, and aftermarket support.
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Buyer: Canada-based Bombardier designs and manufactures business jets and related aircraft systems supporting corporate and private aviation markets worldwide. The company develops advanced aircraft platforms and provides lifecycle support including maintenance, parts distribution, and technical services.
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Terms: Transaction announced on September 1, 2026. Terms not disclosed.
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Target: Poughkeepsie, NY-based Schatz Bearing is a manufacturer of precision bearing solutions tailored to specialized equipment designs and performance requirements. The company produces thin-section, angular contact, radial, and airframe control bearings for demanding aerospace and industrial applications.
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Buyer: East Providence, RI-based Arxis manufactures proprietary, precision electronic and mechanical components and assemblies for aerospace, defense, and industrial customers. The company supports complex programs through advanced CNC machining, quality systems, and repeatable production capabilities.
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Terms: Transaction announced on September 3, 2026. Terms not disclosed.
- Janes Capital Partners served as buy-side advisor to Arxis.
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Target: Auburn, WA-based Cascade Gasket & Manufacturing produces elastomeric seals, gaskets, molded silicone components, clamp blocks, and grommets for aerospace and defense applications. The company supports complex sealing requirements through compression molding, gasket fabrication, 5-axis waterjet cutting, and certified elastomer testing capabilities.
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Buyer: Sweden-based Trelleborg develops engineered polymer solutions that seal, damp, and protect critical applications across aerospace, automotive, healthcare, marine, industrial, and other markets. The company provides engineered sealing systems, bearings and bushings, vibration damping products, hoses, coated fabrics, molded components, and protective solutions for demanding operating environments.
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Terms: Transaction announced on September 4, 2026. Terms not disclosed.
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