Ducommun Incorporated Acquires Magnetic Seal Corporation

Ducommun Incorporated Acquires BLR Aerospace

March 20, 2023

Aerospace & Defense

Ducommun Incorporated (NYSE: DCO) entered into a definitive agreement to acquire BLR Aerospace, LLC, a provider of aerodynamic systems and aftermarket services for rotary- and fixed-wing aircraft. The transaction, announced March 20, 2023, is expected to close in Q2 2023 subject to customary conditions and will be financed through Ducommun's revolving credit facility.

Ducommun Affiliate Acquires Nobles Worldwide from Levine Leichtman Capital Partners

October 9, 2019

Aerospace & Defense

Levine Leichtman Capital Partners sold Nobles Worldwide, a St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin-based designer and manufacturer of ammunition handling systems, to an affiliate of Ducommun Incorporated. The acquisition expands Ducommun's aerospace and defense manufacturing capabilities and integrates Nobles' ammunition feed and handling products into Ducommun's Electronic and Structural Systems offerings.

Albion River Affiliate Ignium LP Accumulates 9.2% Stake in Ducommun Incorporated

April 22, 2024

Aerospace & Defense

Albion River LLC, through its affiliate Ignium LP, disclosed it has increased its ownership in Ducommun Incorporated (NYSE: DCO) to over 9.2% and says it has made a bid valuing the company at $60 per share. Albion criticized Ducommun's board for declaring the company "not for sale," said it plans to engage directly with shareholders, and urged board-level actions to align management incentives with a $60 strike price.

Mission Critical Electronics Acquires DuraComm

October 5, 2022

Manufacturing

Mission Critical Electronics (MCE), a Costa Mesa-based designer and manufacturer of electrical power solutions, has acquired DuraComm, a Kansas City manufacturer of OEM/industrial AC-to-DC and DC-to-DC power supplies for telecommunications, public safety, and critical infrastructure. The acquisition expands MCE's product portfolio and engineering capabilities in the network and industrial markets, enabling broader solutions, increased capacity, and enhanced support for high-profile customers.

Sur-Seal Acquires Mueller

March 15, 2022

Manufacturing

Sur-Seal, a Heartwood Partners–backed engineered sealing solutions company headquartered in Cincinnati, acquired Mueller, a North Carolina-based provider of custom die cutting, slitting, laminating and CNC cutting operating out of a 141,000 sq. ft. facility. The acquisition expands Sur-Seal's engineering, converting and manufacturing capabilities and adds end-market exposure in HVAC, aerospace, medical, renewable energy and electronics while preserving Mueller's employee-centric culture under the Stober family ownership transition.

Magnet Defense Acquires Metal Shark

January 6, 2026

Aerospace & Defense

Magnet Defense has completed its acquisition of Metal Shark, combining Magnet Defense's autonomous, AI-enabled maritime platform capabilities with Metal Shark's established shipbuilding footprint and production workforce. The deal gives Magnet Defense direct access to Metal Shark's Louisiana shipyards and manufacturing infrastructure to accelerate the transition from prototype to sustained production of unmanned surface vessels for U.S. and allied defense customers.