HDT Global Acquires Federal-Fabrics-Fibers, Inc. (3F)
October 4, 2022
HDT Global, a Solon, Ohio-based manufacturer of expeditionary and defense solutions, has acquired Federal-Fabrics-Fibers, Inc. (3F), a Lowell, Massachusetts manufacturer of advanced woven and non-woven air-supported (AirBeam) shelter systems. The acquisition adds 2- and 3-D shaped woven AirBeam technology and rapid-prototyping capabilities to HDT's expeditionary shelter product portfolio to better serve U.S. government and allied military customers.
- Buyers
- HDT Global
- Targets
- Federal-Fabrics-Fibers, Inc. (3F)
- Industry
- Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Massachusetts, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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