Aerospace & Defense Acquisitions in Utah

The Thermal Group, a Behrman Capital portfolio company, acquired Applied Composite Technology Aerospace, LLC (ACT), a Gunnison, Utah-based manufacturer of advanced composite structures for the aerospace and defense markets. The add-on expands TTG's engineered solutions by adding composite design and manufacturing capabilities to enable cross-selling and support long-term growth; financial terms were not disclosed.

NMG Aerospace, a family-owned aerospace manufacturer based in Stow, Ohio, has acquired Matco Manufacturing, a Salt Lake City maker of aircraft wheels, brakes, and related components. The deal, finalized in Q4 2022, brings Matco's expertise in experimental, light sport, and advanced air mobility landing systems into NMG's broader design and manufacturing platform; Matco owner George Happ will remain with the business.

ARCH Precision Components, a Madison Dearborn Partners portfolio company, has acquired Metalcraft Technologies Inv., LLC (MTI) of Cedar City, Utah as an add-on to expand ARCH's aerospace and defense manufacturing footprint. MTI, a 30+-year sheet metal fabrication and aircraft-components manufacturer operating roughly 150,000 sq. ft. across two facilities, brings additional sheet-metal fabrication, machining and surface-treatment capabilities to the ARCH platform.

Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: RCAT) signed a definitive agreement to acquire Teal Drones in an all-stock transaction, adding Teal to Red Cat's portfolio and strengthening its enterprise and government drone offerings across North America. The deal brings Teal's Golden Eagle platform and government relationships into Red Cat's enterprise group to expand capabilities in reconnaissance, public safety, and inspection applications.