Compass Partners Acquires PRL, Inc. and Combines It with Micro Precision

Compass Partners Acquires Micro Precision LLC

July 29, 2019

Aerospace & Defense

Compass Partners Capital LLC, a Stamford-based investment firm focused on defense and aerospace, has completed the acquisition of Micro Precision LLC (MPI), a South Windham, Connecticut-based supplier of critical parts and mechanical assemblies to the U.S. submarine program. Compass said the investment will support MPI's growth and expansion of manufacturing capabilities to better serve prime submarine contractors and the U.S. Department of Defense.

Compass Precision Acquires Pocasset Machine Corporation

July 21, 2025

Manufacturing

Charlotte-based Compass Precision, LLC has acquired Pocasset Machine Corporation of Pocasset, Massachusetts from the Kent family. Pocasset — a niche CNC machine shop serving the autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) and oceanographic markets — will become the ninth operating company under Compass as the founders transition to retirement.

Compass Precision Acquires R&D Machine and Engineering, Inc.

April 29, 2022

Manufacturing

Compass Precision, a portfolio company of Main Street Capital Holdings, has acquired R&D Machine and Engineering, a precision metal components manufacturer based in Oldsmar, Florida. The acquisition is Compass Precision's sixth operating company and expands its decentralized platform of precision machine shops serving aerospace, defense and space end markets.

Main Street Capital Holdings Forms Compass Precision Platform by Acquiring Three Precision Metal Manufacturers

December 17, 2019

Manufacturing

Main Street Capital Holdings, LLC created a new precision metal manufacturing platform, Compass Precision, LLC, by acquiring Quality Products & Machine, LLC, Advanced Machining & Tooling, LLC, and Tri-Tec Industries Inc. All three acquired companies are based in the Charlotte, North Carolina area; Compass Precision will consolidate capabilities (machining, EDM, fabrication, assembly and test) to serve aerospace & defense, medical and industrial customers and pursue further add-on acquisitions.

Rocket Lab Acquires Precision Components Ltd to Expand Precision Machining Footprint

February 26, 2026

Industrial Services

Rocket Lab acquired Precision Components Ltd as part of expanding its manufacturing footprint and building additional precision machining capacity. The acquisition supports Rocket Lab’s increasing volume of contracts to design, build, and operate spacecraft and related constellation missions.

Marco Rubber & Plastics Acquires Premiere Precision Components from KLH Capital

January 7, 2021

Manufacturing

Marco Rubber & Plastics, a portfolio company of Align Capital Partners, has acquired Premiere Precision Components from KLH Capital. Premiere, headquartered in Holiday, Florida, is a value-added manufacturer of custom molded rubber, plastic, and metal components serving end markets including communications, pool & spa, lawn & garden and HVAC; the deal is Marco's first add-on since Align's investment and expands the platform's product and distribution capabilities.