Applied Aerospace & Defense Acquires Ultracor
March 9, 2026
Applied Aerospace & Defense announced it has acquired California-based Ultracor, a supplier of specialized honeycomb core materials used in complex bonded composites. The deal is intended to strengthen Applied’s selective vertical integration to increase speed, agility, and production capacity for the rapidly growing space and defense market.
- Buyers
- Applied Aerospace & Defense
- Targets
- Ultracor
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- California, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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