Signia Aerospace Acquires Goodrich Hoist & Winch from Collins Aerospace (rebranded Onboard Systems Hoist & Winch)

Signia Aerospace Acquires Lifesaving Systems Corp.

March 2, 2023

Aerospace & Defense

Signia Aerospace, a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management, has acquired Lifesaving Systems Corp., a Florida-based supplier of helicopter and maritime rescue and survival equipment. The acquisition expands Signia's Mission Systems capabilities by adding Lifesaving Systems' rescue hooks, harnesses, litters and other maritime rescue products to its Onboard Systems business for cross-selling and operational integration.

Arcline Investment Management Acquires Onboard Systems International

October 12, 2021

Aerospace & Defense

Arcline Investment Management, a growth-oriented private equity firm, has acquired Onboard Systems International from Liberty Hall Capital Partners. The acquisition expands Arcline's portfolio in mission-critical electromechanical systems for aerospace and defense, adding a designer, manufacturer, and servicer of external cargo equipment for military and civil helicopters headquartered in Vancouver, Washington.

Arcline Forms Signia Aerospace and Acquires International Mezzo Technologies

July 19, 2022

Aerospace & Defense

Arcline Investment Management formed Signia Aerospace and announced that Signia has acquired International Mezzo Technologies, a designer and manufacturer of high-performance microtube heat exchangers. The acquisition bolsters Signia’s Thermal Management capability and expands its product and service offerings to aerospace, defense, space and other end markets.

Signia Aerospace (Arcline) Acquires Precise Flight

August 18, 2025

Manufacturing

Signia Aerospace, a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management, has acquired Precise Flight, Inc., a Bend, Oregon-based designer and manufacturer of aviation safety and performance systems. The acquisition is an add-on to Signia's aerospace platform intended to expand its product capabilities and aftermarket/OEM offerings across commercial, business, rotorcraft and general aviation markets.

Westland Insurance Group Acquires The Winch Group Inc.

August 3, 2022

Insurance

Westland Insurance Group has acquired The Winch Group Inc., a Ontario-based employee benefits consulting firm, expanding Westland's capabilities in employee benefits, financial planning and retirement/estate planning. The acquisition broadens Westland's product offering and strengthens its position as a leading full-service commercial brokerage in Canada.

The Black Phoenix Group Acquires PACCAR Winch from PACCAR Inc.

November 1, 2024

Manufacturing

The Black Phoenix Group LLC completed the acquisition of PACCAR Winch from PACCAR Inc. on November 1, 2024; financial terms were not disclosed. Patriot Capital and Bluehenge Capital Partners provided debt and equity co-investment support for the carve-out; PACCAR Winch will continue to operate under its current management and join BPG’s industrial portfolio.