MTS Systems Acquires PCB Group, Inc.

PCB Technologies to Acquire Gorilla Circuits

October 8, 2026

Manufacturing

PCB Technologies entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of Gorilla Circuits for an enterprise value of $120 million. The acquisition would establish PCB Technologies’ U.S. manufacturing footprint and expand its access to North American technology, semiconductor, aerospace, and defense customers; closing is subject to customary conditions, including CFIUS approval.

Patton Electronics Acquires Practical Technologies Inc.

February 10, 2026

Manufacturing

Patton Electronics acquired Practical Technologies Inc. (PTI), adding PTI's 20,000-square-foot Baltimore-area electronics manufacturing facility to expand Patton's Maryland production footprint and manufacturing capabilities. The deal strengthens Patton's contract manufacturing platform by adding PCB assembly, wire-and-cable harness, electro-mechanical assembly, and potting/encapsulation capabilities to support defense, aerospace, and industrial customers.

Micro-Precision Technologies Acquires Stellar Manufacturing

December 3, 2025

Manufacturing

Micro-Precision Technologies, a PE-backed micro‑electronics manufacturer, has acquired Stellar Manufacturing, a printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) provider headquartered in Salem, New Hampshire. The deal — completed in early October — expands MPT's micro‑electronics platform capabilities and was executed after MPT partnered with private equity firm Great River Capital Partners in mid‑2024; terms were not disclosed.

Kamet Precision Machining & Assembly Acquires MT Systems, Inc.

March 23, 2023

Manufacturing

Kamet Precision Machining & Assembly has acquired MT Systems, Inc., a Milpitas, California-based manufacturer of chemical platforms and wet sub-systems for substrate and wafer processing. The acquisition expands Kamet's capabilities from component manufacturing to systems manufacturing, supports its 'Made in America' strategy and adds MT Systems' 30-person engineering and manufacturing team to Kamet's U.S. footprint.

Amphenol Corporation Acquires MTS Systems Corporation

April 7, 2021

Industrial Services

Amphenol Corporation completed its acquisition of MTS Systems Corporation for $58.50 per share (approximately $1.7 billion including assumed debt). Amphenol said the deal expands its sensor and sensor-based product portfolio (MTS Sensors expected to add ~ $350 million in sales in the first twelve months) and plans to sell MTS's Test & Simulation business to Illinois Tool Works for $750 million subject to regulatory approvals.

Angeles Equity Partners Acquires APCT, Inc.

June 4, 2019

Manufacturing

Angeles Equity Partners, a Los Angeles-based private equity firm, has acquired APCT, Inc., a manufacturer of quick-turn printed circuit board (PCB) prototypes with domestic sites in Silicon Valley, Southern California and Connecticut. Angeles will partner with APCT management to accelerate profitable growth, pursue bolt-on acquisitions, expand global production capabilities, and drive systems integration; financial terms were not disclosed.