Luth-AR Acquires ACRO Machine Inc.

L2 Aviation Acquires Advance Aero

April 22, 2026

Aerospace & Defense

L2 Aviation, an avionics integration, certification, and aircraft modification services provider, announced it has acquired Advance Aero, a precision machining and sheet metal fabrication company based in Mooresville, Indiana. The deal is intended to strengthen L2 Aviation’s vertical integration by bringing critical aerospace-grade machining and fabrication in-house to improve supply-chain control, reduce lead times, and support turnkey aircraft installation and kitting operations.

Mastercam Acquires MLC CAD Systems CAM Business Line

February 3, 2026

Software

Mastercam, part of the Sandvik Group, announced it has completed the acquisition of the CAM business line of MLC CAD Systems. The deal is intended to deepen Mastercam’s regional coverage and customer support across key Western and Southwestern U.S. manufacturing markets.

All World Machinery Supply Acquires CNC Solutions

May 14, 2025

Industrial Services

All World Machinery Supply, a Roscoe, Illinois-based machinery supplier and solutions provider, has acquired CNC Solutions of Johnson Creek, Wisconsin. The acquisition adds robotics integration and the preconfigured 10DER machine-tending system to All World's workholding and hydraulic offerings, enabling turnkey automation solutions for manufacturers.

Arcline Investment Management Acquires Rotating Machinery Services, Inc.

January 9, 2025

Industrial Services

Arcline Investment Management, a growth-oriented private equity firm, has acquired Rotating Machinery Services, Inc. (RMS), an OEM and leading third-party provider of parts, repair, engineering, metrology and maintenance services for turbomachinery. RMS is headquartered in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, operates nine facilities, and will partner with Arcline and its management team to pursue growth in aftermarket turbomachinery services.

Butler National Acquires KC Machine

October 2, 2023

Manufacturing

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.

Makers Forward, LLC Acquires Accudynamics, LLC from Aragra Corporation

January 19, 2021

Manufacturing

Makers Forward, LLC has acquired Accudynamics, LLC from Aragra Corporation. Accudynamics — a precision machining and assembly supplier headquartered in Lakeville, Massachusetts — will continue operating at its existing facility with all current employees and management retained as part of Makers Forward's family of manufacturing businesses.