AeroFlow Technologies (Tinicum Portfolio) Acquires G&L Tube and Evans Alloys from O'Neal Industries

Cogenuity Partners Acquires Tech Tube and Tube Methods

July 10, 2025

Manufacturing

Cogenuity Partners acquired Tech Tube, Inc. and Tube Methods, Inc., two Pennsylvania-based manufacturers of small-diameter metallic tubing serving aerospace & defense, medical, power generation and industrial end markets. Cogenuity will partner with existing management (Brian and Kevin Johnson retain substantial ownership) and deploy its Collaborative Operations program and capital to accelerate growth.

Momentum Manufacturing Group (OEP Portfolio) Acquires Evans Industries and Little Enterprises

November 15, 2022

Manufacturing

One Equity Partners portfolio company Momentum Manufacturing Group acquired precision machining providers Evans Industries Inc. and Little Enterprises, LLC. The add-on transactions expand MMG's precision machining and robotic capabilities, increase exposure to mission-critical end markets (semiconductor, medical, aerospace/defense), and added nearly 160 skilled team members; terms were not disclosed.

G.S. Precision Acquires SMC Aerospace

March 25, 2022

Manufacturing

G.S. Precision, a portfolio company of AE Industrial Partners, has acquired SMC Aerospace, a family-owned manufacturer of engineered tubes and machined components serving the aerospace and defense markets. The add-on expands G.S. Precision’s capabilities in precision tube and machined part manufacturing and will integrate SMC’s New Hampshire facilities and leadership into GSP operations.

Tube Bending Technology Acquires Scarrott Metallurgical Company

March 27, 2024

Manufacturing

Washington Equity Partners’ portfolio company Tube Bending Technology has acquired Scarrott Metallurgical Company, a Los Angeles-based vacuum brazing and heat-treating specialist serving aerospace, defense and space customers. The add-on expands Tube Bending’s vertically integrated manufacturing capabilities (AS9100 and NADCAP certified) and enables greater in‑house production of tube and duct assemblies.

Electra.aero Acquires Airflow.aero

June 2, 2022

Aerospace & Defense

Electra.aero, a developer of hybrid-electric eSTOL airplanes, has acquired California-based Airflow.aero to consolidate blown-lift eSTOL technology, talent, and backlog under the Electra brand. The acquisition expands Electra's technical capabilities and sales pipeline in the advanced air mobility market and raises its order book to nearly 800 units.

StandardAero Acquires Aero Turbine Inc.

August 26, 2024

Aerospace & Defense

StandardAero has acquired Aero Turbine, Inc., a Stockton, California-based provider of military engine and accessories MRO services, from Gallant Capital Partners. The acquisition strengthens StandardAero's military engine and component repair capabilities and adds a fully integrated 60,000+ sq. ft. Stockton facility and nearly 200 technicians to its network.