Arlington Capital Forms Kinetic Engine Systems via Acquisitions of Walbar, Numet and AeroCision

Cadence Aerospace (Arlington Capital) Acquires B&E OEM Manufacturing Division

November 6, 2019

Aerospace & Defense

Cadence Aerospace, a portfolio company of Arlington Capital Partners, has acquired the OEM Manufacturing Division of B&E Group, adding two Massachusetts facilities (Southwick and Westfield) that specialize in complex, difficult-to-machine engine components for aerospace and defense customers. The deal expands Cadence's engine-component capabilities and creates scale across its Tell Tool and ADM operations as an add-on to the Cadence platform.

Arlington Capital Partners Acquires Triumph's Composites Business to Form Qarbon Aerospace

May 10, 2021

Aerospace & Defense

Arlington Capital Partners completed the acquisition of Triumph Group, Inc.'s composites business and has established the business as Qarbon Aerospace. The newly independent company will operate large composite manufacturing facilities in Red Oak, Texas; Milledgeville, Georgia; and Rayong, Thailand, positioning it as a specialized aerostructures supplier to commercial, defense and business-jet OEMs.

Bromford Industries (Liberty Hall) Acquires Numet Machining Techniques

November 12, 2019

Aerospace & Defense

Bromford Industries, a portfolio company of Liberty Hall Capital Partners, acquired Numet Machining Techniques, a precision aerospace engine component manufacturer based in Orange, Connecticut. The add-on deal — financed in part by Citizens Bank and second-lien financing plus an equity co-investment from Stellus Capital Management — expands Bromford's machining capabilities and platform exposure across key engine platforms and major OEM customers.

Arlington Capital Partners Acquires Merrill Technologies Group and Forms Keel Platform

January 29, 2024

Aerospace & Defense

Arlington Capital Partners has acquired Merrill Technologies Group and combined it with Pegasus Steel and Metal Trades to form Keel Holdings (Keel), a vertically integrated defense manufacturing platform. The transaction brings Merrill’s design, machining and fabrication capabilities into Keel to support Navy, Army and Air Force programs and accelerate deliveries for critical DoD programs.

Arlington Capital Partners Acquires Triumph Group's Forming and Fabrication Facilities to Create Radius Aerospace

April 22, 2019

Aerospace & Defense

Arlington Capital Partners completed the carve-out acquisition of Triumph Group’s forming and fabrication facilities and launched the business as Radius Aerospace, Inc. The deal creates a pure‑play aerospace forming and fabrication platform serving OEM and Tier‑1 aerospace & defense customers, with plans for organic growth and strategic add‑ons.

Cadence Aerospace (Arlington Capital Portfolio) Acquires Premier Processing

February 18, 2020

Aerospace & Defense

Cadence Aerospace, a portfolio company of Arlington Capital Partners, has acquired Premier Processing, a Wichita-based provider of surface finishing and special processing for aerospace and defense customers. The add-on acquisition expands Cadence's specialty processing capabilities and will leverage Premier's facility and management team to support broader Cadence operations and customer base.