Crestview Aerospace Acquires Kemco Aerospace Manufacturing

Emko Capital Acquires Confidential Defense Aerospace Parts Manufacturer

October 15, 2021

Aerospace & Defense

Emko Capital, a family-run lower middle market private equity firm, has acquired a family-owned confidential defense aerospace parts manufacturer that has been in business for over 40 years and is a Tier 1 supplier to large aerospace & defense OEMs. Emko said it will retain staff, continue serving military customers, and pursue organic growth and bolt-on acquisitions to grow the business.

VSE Corporation Acquires Kellstrom Aerospace Group

December 3, 2024

Aerospace & Defense

VSE Corporation (NASDAQ: VSEC) has completed the acquisition of Kellstrom Aerospace Group, Inc., a portfolio company of AE Industrial Partners, expanding VSE Aviation's distribution and MRO capabilities in the commercial engine aftermarket. VSE said the deal was funded with cash (approximately $185 million) and 172,414 common shares (subject to working capital adjustments); AE Industrial Partners' announcement characterized the sale as $200 million.

Aero Precision Acquires Kellstrom Defense

March 2, 2020

Aerospace & Defense

Aero Precision, a PE-backed aerospace distribution and services platform, has acquired Kellstrom Defense, a provider of defense aircraft aftermarket sustainment solutions. The deal combines distribution, repair & overhaul, engineering and logistics capabilities to create a larger privately owned military aftermarket distributor and expand Aero Precision's global defense aviation support footprint.

Crestview Partners Acquires Emerald EMS from New Water Capital

January 4, 2022

Manufacturing

Crestview Partners has completed the acquisition of Emerald EMS from New Water Capital, with Emerald's CEO Vic Giglio continuing to lead the company. Headquartered in Salem, New Hampshire, Emerald is a high-mix, low-volume electronics manufacturing services provider operating six U.S. facilities and one in China; financial terms were not disclosed. Crestview intends to invest in the business and pursue additional add-ons and capability expansion to accelerate Emerald's growth.

Emko Capital Acquires Two U.S. A&D Machining and Assembly Businesses

January 4, 2023

Manufacturing

Emko Capital acquired two U.S.-based machining and assembly businesses, expanding its aerospace & defense (A&D) machining platform to three companies. The deals add precision machined parts and electromechanical assembly capabilities serving A&D and adjacent end markets such as medical, EV and semiconductor manufacturing.

Precision Aerospace Holdings Acquires Clearwater Engineering

March 18, 2025

Manufacturing

Dallas-based Precision Aerospace Holdings, a portfolio company of Juniper Capital Management and CIC Partners, has acquired Clearwater Engineering, a Derby, Kansas precision machining and CNC milling company serving commercial and government aerospace customers. The add-on deal (closed March 7, 2025) expands Precision's Midwest footprint, adds machining capacity and capabilities, and brings approximately 40 Clearwater employees into the Precision platform.