EF Precision Group (Solestra) Acquires NEK Manufacturing; AEFP Group Rebrands to Solestra Group

AEFP Group (Emko Capital-backed) Acquires Johnson Precision Products

December 19, 2023

Aerospace & Defense

AEFP Group, a North American precision parts and assemblies platform backed by Emko Capital, has acquired Johnson Precision Products of Santa Ana, California and named industry veteran Joe DeMartino as CEO of the group. The add-on strengthens AEFP Group’s hydraulics and fuel-systems component capabilities and expands its electro-mechanical assembly offerings for aerospace and defense customers.

AEFP Group Acquires Trinity Aerospace

April 29, 2024

Aerospace & Defense

AEFP Group has acquired Trinity Aerospace, a Mississauga-based aerospace fabrication and assembly specialist, with support from investor Emko Capital. The transaction strengthens AEFP Group’s precision manufacturing and integrated-assembly capabilities and expands its North American aerospace footprint to better serve OEM customers such as Airbus and Bombardier.

Solestra Group Acquires LHM Technologies Inc.

July 31, 2025

Aerospace & Defense

Solestra Group, a North American precision manufacturing platform backed by Emko Capital, has acquired LHM Technologies Inc., a Woodbridge, Ontario-based supplier specializing in landing gear systems. The acquisition expands Solestra's aerospace manufacturing footprint to five North American sites and deepens its capabilities in precision machining, sub-assemblies, and flight-critical landing gear components.

profine Group Acquires EFP International B.V.

October 10, 2024

Building Products

profine Group has acquired EFP International B.V., a Netherlands-based designer and manufacturer of aluminium profile and façade systems, expanding profine's product portfolio into aluminium systems and façade solutions. The deal strengthens profine's international construction-market footprint while EFP's former owner Bram Hannessen will remain as General Manager.

Edgewater Capital Partners Acquires Naprotek

December 30, 2020

Manufacturing

Edgewater Capital Partners completed an investment to acquire Naprotek, a San Jose-based electronic manufacturing services (EMS) company specializing in quick-turn printed circuit board assembly for high-reliability applications. Patriot Capital provided subordinated debt and an equity co-investment alongside Edgewater and Naprotek's management team to support the transaction and future growth.

Kouza Capital / Kouza Management Acquires Empire Precision Plastics

March 17, 2022

Manufacturing

Kouza Capital, via affiliate Kouza Management, has acquired Empire Precision Plastics (EPP), a Rochester, New York-based manufacturer of precision injection-molded and optical plastic components. The transaction transferred 100% of Empire's equity to Kouza, which said the acquisition will create supply-chain synergies with its portfolio and support Empire's growth; terms were not disclosed.