RTC Aerospace Acquires Vanderhorst Brothers Industries

Stellex Capital Management Acquires RTC Aerospace

March 21, 2022

Manufacturing

Stellex Capital Management completed a platform investment in RTC Aerospace LLC, a manufacturer of high-precision machined components for commercial and military aerospace customers. Stellex will support RTC’s organic growth and pursue an M&A-focused expansion strategy while existing investor/executive Brad Hart remains on the cap table and Dave Herr joins as a partner for growth.

VSE Corporation Acquires Kellstrom Aerospace Group

December 3, 2024

Aerospace & Defense

VSE Corporation (NASDAQ: VSEC) has completed the acquisition of Kellstrom Aerospace Group, Inc., a portfolio company of AE Industrial Partners, expanding VSE Aviation's distribution and MRO capabilities in the commercial engine aftermarket. VSE said the deal was funded with cash (approximately $185 million) and 172,414 common shares (subject to working capital adjustments); AE Industrial Partners' announcement characterized the sale as $200 million.

Cerberus Capital Management Acquires Votaw Precision Technologies

March 24, 2025

Manufacturing

Cerberus Capital Management has acquired Votaw Precision Technologies, a Santa Fe Springs, California-based specialty manufacturer of mission-critical hardware and components for aerospace, defense, space and maritime applications. The deal, led by Cerberus' Supply Chain and Strategic Opportunities platform, will support investments to expand Votaw's machining and assembly capacity, deepen customer relationships, and broaden its geographic footprint to bolster the U.S. defense industrial base.

R-V Industries (Prospect Capital portfolio) Acquires MBC Aerosol

March 4, 2022

Manufacturing

R-V Industries, a portfolio company of Prospect Capital Corporation, has acquired MBC Aerosol from its founders. MBC Aerosol will continue operations from its Elgin, Illinois facility with founders James McBride and Peter Burt remaining in place; the deal is an add-on to R-V's strategy of growth through acquisitions.

Trive-backed Vitesse Systems Acquires Sterling Precision, Inc.

November 4, 2021

Aerospace & Defense

Trive Capital-backed Vitesse Systems has acquired Sterling Precision, Inc., a Clinton, Massachusetts manufacturer of dip-brazed assemblies, cold plates and waveguides. The add-on expands Vitesse's thermal management and precision waveguide manufacturing capabilities to better serve aerospace, radar and electronic warfare customers.

VSE Corporation Acquires Turbine Weld Industries

May 1, 2025

Industrial Services

VSE Corporation (NASDAQ: VSEC) acquired Turbine Weld Industries, a Venice, Florida-based specialist in hot-section engine component repairs, for approximately $50 million in cash. The acquisition expands VSE Aviation's MRO capabilities on Pratt & Whitney Canada platforms (PW100, PT6, JT15D) and positions VSE to invest in capacity growth and strengthen OEM relationships.