Arcline Investment Management Acquires Hartzell Aviation
October 16, 2023
Arcline Investment Management, a growth-oriented private equity firm, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Hartzell Aviation from Tailwind Technologies. Hartzell, headquartered in Piqua, Ohio, designs and manufactures aircraft propellers and engine accessories through its Hartzell Propeller and Hartzell Engine Tech business units; Arcline said the acquisition fits its strategy of investing in critical suppliers and will support the company's next phase of growth.
- Buyers
- Arcline Investment Management
- Targets
- Hartzell Aviation
- Sellers
- Tailwind Technologies
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Ohio, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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