Albion River Affiliate Ignium LP Accumulates 9.2% Stake in Ducommun Incorporated

Ducommun Incorporated Acquires BLR Aerospace

March 20, 2023

Aerospace & Defense

Ducommun Incorporated (NYSE: DCO) entered into a definitive agreement to acquire BLR Aerospace, LLC, a provider of aerodynamic systems and aftermarket services for rotary- and fixed-wing aircraft. The transaction, announced March 20, 2023, is expected to close in Q2 2023 subject to customary conditions and will be financed through Ducommun's revolving credit facility.

Ducommun Affiliate Acquires Nobles Worldwide from Levine Leichtman Capital Partners

October 9, 2019

Aerospace & Defense

Levine Leichtman Capital Partners sold Nobles Worldwide, a St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin-based designer and manufacturer of ammunition handling systems, to an affiliate of Ducommun Incorporated. The acquisition expands Ducommun's aerospace and defense manufacturing capabilities and integrates Nobles' ammunition feed and handling products into Ducommun's Electronic and Structural Systems offerings.

Ducommun Incorporated Acquires Magnetic Seal Corporation

December 16, 2021

Aerospace & Defense

Ducommun Incorporated (NYSE: DCO) completed the acquisition of Magnetic Seal Corporation (MagSeal), a Warren, Rhode Island–based maker of proprietary magnetic seals for aerospace and defense applications. The purchase expands Ducommun's engineered products portfolio and recurring aftermarket offerings for critical A&D systems; the deal was financed with cash on hand and a portion of Ducommun's revolving credit facility.

Albion River Acquires Wescom Signal & Rescue from Sun European Partners

August 4, 2025

Manufacturing

Albion River, a private direct investment firm focused on defence products, has acquired Wescom Signal & Rescue from an affiliate of Sun European Partners. The transaction transfers ownership of the global marine pyrotechnics and defence products business to Albion River, supported by acquisition financing from funds managed by affiliates of Fortress Investment Group.

Amentum Holdings LLC Acquires DynCorp International

November 23, 2020

Government & Public Sector

Amentum Holdings LLC agreed to acquire DynCorp International in a definitive transaction announced Sept. 24, 2020, creating one of the largest providers of mission-critical government support services with roughly $6 billion in combined revenue. The deal, which closed Nov. 23, 2020, expands Amentum's capabilities and market access in aviation support, contractor logistics, intelligence solutions and training, and combines the companies' workforces to about 34,000 employees globally.

American Industrial Partners Acquires Aluminium Dunkerque Smelter (Loon-Plage, France)

October 1, 2021

Manufacturing

American Industrial Partners (AIP) acquired ownership of the Aluminium Dunkerque smelter in Loon-Plage, France via foreclosure on pledged shares of Liberty France Industries 1 SA. The transaction gives AIP control of three French legal entities that operate the smelter and AIP said it will continue operations with the existing local leadership and provide additional capital to support the business.