Butler National Acquires KC Machine
October 2, 2023
Butler National Corporation acquired KC Machine, a precision machine shop located near Kansas City, to add in‑house fabrication, repair and prototyping capabilities that support its aircraft modification and MRO operations. KC Machine — ISO 9001:2015 and ITAR‑compliant and a supplier to defense and diverse industrial customers — will continue operating under its existing name and culture, with former CEO Keith Diebold supporting the transition.
- Buyers
- Butler National Corporation
- Targets
- KC Machine
- Sellers
- Keith Diebold
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Missouri, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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