Premier Forge Group (Wynnchurch Capital) Acquires California Amforge Corporation
January 7, 2020
Premier Forge Group, a portfolio company of Wynnchurch Capital, has acquired California Amforge Corporation, a manufacturer of closed die, upset and rolled ring forgings based in Azusa, California. The add-on expands Premier Forge Group's scale and forging capabilities—strengthening its aerospace & defense footprint and further developing its oil & gas business.
- Buyers
- Premier Forge Group, Wynnchurch Capital, LLC
- Targets
- California Amforge Corporation
- Sellers
- Sue Congalton (former CEO and principal shareholder)
- Platforms
- Premier Forge Group
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- California, United States
- Transaction Type
- Addon
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