Nexus Capital and HDT Global Acquire Aviation Ground Equipment Corp.

Nexus Capital Affiliate to Acquire HDT Global from Charlesbank Capital Partners

May 18, 2021

Aerospace & Defense

An affiliate of Nexus Capital Management LP has signed a definitive agreement to acquire HDT Global from Charlesbank Capital Partners. HDT, a Solon, Ohio–based manufacturer of expeditionary shelters, environmental control units, CBRN filtration systems, generators and other defense-focused equipment, will transition to Nexus pending customary approvals; financial terms were not disclosed.

Precision Aviation Group Acquires World Aviation Corporation

January 28, 2020

Aerospace & Defense

Precision Aviation Group, Inc. (PAG), a GenNx360-backed aerospace MRO platform, has acquired Toronto-based World Aviation Corporation (WAC), a specialist in the rewind and repair of rotary and static electrical generator and motor sub-components. The deal expands PAG's MRO capabilities and Canadian footprint (adding a Toronto location and roughly 60 skilled technicians), supporting PAG's broader growth strategy under GenNx360.

AerCap Acquires GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) from General Electric

November 1, 2021

Aerospace & Defense

AerCap Holdings N.V. completed its acquisition of GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) from General Electric, creating the largest aircraft leasing company by scale across aircraft, engines and helicopters. Under the deal GE received cash, AerCap shares and notes, and AerCap expands its fleet, customers and global market position.

Consolidated Equipment Group Acquires Agile Manufacturing Group

October 1, 2024

Manufacturing

Consolidated Equipment Group (CEG), a portfolio company of Dominus Capital, has acquired Agile Manufacturing Group, LLC, a Granite, Iowa-based maker of agricultural, industrial and construction attachments marketed under the GrabTec and Miller Loader brands. The deal is an add-on to CEG's platform to broaden its product suite and expand into adjacent material-handling end markets; Agile founder Mike Feilmeier will remain in leadership as Vice President of Agile Products.

VSE Corporation Acquires Global Parts Group, Inc.

July 26, 2021

Aerospace & Defense

VSE Corporation (NASDAQ: VSEC) acquired privately held Global Parts Group, Inc. in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $38 million. The deal brings Global Parts' airframe-focused distribution and hydraulics/pneumatics MRO capabilities in Augusta, Kansas into VSE Aviation, expanding VSE's product and repair offerings to the business & general aviation market and adding access to more than 3,000 B&GA customers and ~ $65 million of 2020 revenue.

Precision Aviation Group Acquires ICON Aerospace and TAG Aero

September 30, 2024

Aerospace & Defense

Precision Aviation Group (PAG), a GenNx360 portfolio company, has acquired ICON Aerospace and TAG Aero, expanding PAG's avionics and engine (APU) repair-and-overhaul capabilities. The add-on deals bring ICON's avionics expertise (approx. 150 employees) and TAG's APU services (approx. 60 employees and four in-house test cells) into PAG's global MRO network.