6K Additive Acquires Global Metal Powders, LLC

Metal Powder Works Acquires K-TIG Advanced Welding Systems

February 27, 2025

Manufacturing

Metal Powder Works (MPW) has merged with and assumed operations of Australian-based K-TIG Advanced Welding Systems in an approximately A$10 million deal, with the combined business to operate under the Metal Powder Works name. The transaction brings together MPW's DirectPowder metal-powder technology and K-TIG's automated welding systems and global distribution network; MPW also announced plans to list on the Australian Stock Exchange under the ticker MPW.

AMPCO METAL Acquires Schmelzmetall Group

November 6, 2024

Manufacturing

AMPCO METAL S.A., a global maker of copper-based alloys, has acquired Switzerland-based Schmelzmetall Group, a producer of high-performance copper alloys and metal powders. The acquisition expands AMPCO METAL’s capabilities in additive manufacturing, vacuum-cast alloys and other specialized copper materials to better serve aerospace, defense and advanced manufacturing customers.

Kymera International Acquires Assets of Royal Metal Powders

February 27, 2024

Manufacturing

Kymera International has acquired the majority of the assets of Royal Metal Powders after Royal decided to close its Maryville, Tennessee plant. Kymera — a Palladium Equity Partners–backed specialty materials platform — will continue limited operations at the Maryville facility under Royal leadership while transferring production into Kymera’s plants in North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Germany to ensure continuity of supply.

Precision Metal Holdings Acquires General Metals, LLC

January 7, 2022

Manufacturing

Precision Metal Holdings, a Farragut Capital Partners portfolio platform, has acquired General Metals, LLC — a North Carolina-based precision metal fabricator — with Farragut providing subordinated debt and preferred equity and Everside Capital Partners joining as a co-investor. The deal is an add-on to the Precision Metals platform that expands the company’s geographic footprint in the Southeastern United States and enhances its capabilities in stamping, forming, welding, precision machining and electromechanical assembly.

Global Precision Products Acquires Will-Mor Manufacturing

November 30, 2021

Manufacturing

Global Precision Products, LLC has acquired Will-Mor Manufacturing, LLC, a Seabrook, New Hampshire-based precision contract manufacturer of mission-critical aerospace and defense components. The deal, completed in November 2021, was completed in parallel with subordinated debt and equity provided by Aldine Capital Partners alongside Touchpoint Capital Partners and expands Global's capabilities in tight-tolerance machining and high-temp superalloy work.

Metal Powder Products (MPP) Acquires Proform Powdered Metals, Inc.

July 26, 2021

Manufacturing

Metal Powder Products, LLC (an MPP portfolio company of Mill Point Capital) has acquired Proform Powdered Metals, Inc., a Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania-based manufacturer of sintered bronze bearings, bushings and spacers. The add-on strengthens MPP's powdered metallurgy platform by broadening its product offering and manufacturing capabilities to drive operational synergies and expanded market reach.