Emko Capital Acquires Confidential Defense Aerospace Parts Manufacturer

Emko Capital Acquires Confidential Live Events Special Effects Manufacturer

November 27, 2023

Manufacturing

Emko Capital, a manufacturing-focused private equity firm, has acquired a family‑owned live events special effects manufacturer. Emko partnered with Route 2 Capital Partners to provide financing for the transaction; financial terms and the target's name were not disclosed.

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.

Emko Capital Recapitalizes Davlyn Group; Announces Acquisition of Confidential Manufacturer

October 14, 2022

Manufacturing

Emko Capital announced a recapitalization of Davlyn Group in partnership with Webster Bank and also completed an acquisition of a confidential mass customization manufacturer. The recapitalization will support Davlyn’s continued growth in technical textiles and composites, while Emko plans organic growth and bolt-on acquisitions across its manufacturing platform.

Crestview Aerospace Acquires Kemco Aerospace Manufacturing

September 28, 2021

Aerospace & Defense

Crestview Aerospace, a portfolio company of American Industrial Partners, has acquired Kemco Aerospace Manufacturing, a St. Louis-based precision machining and aerospace components manufacturer. KAL Capital Markets acted as sell-side advisor to Kemco in the transaction, which adds machining capacity and defense/aerospace manufacturing capabilities to the Crestview platform.

Edgewater Capital Partners Acquires Naprotek

December 30, 2020

Manufacturing

Edgewater Capital Partners completed an investment to acquire Naprotek, a San Jose-based electronic manufacturing services (EMS) company specializing in quick-turn printed circuit board assembly for high-reliability applications. Patriot Capital provided subordinated debt and an equity co-investment alongside Edgewater and Naprotek's management team to support the transaction and future growth.

AEFP Group (Emko Capital-backed) Acquires Johnson Precision Products

December 19, 2023

Aerospace & Defense

AEFP Group, a North American precision parts and assemblies platform backed by Emko Capital, has acquired Johnson Precision Products of Santa Ana, California and named industry veteran Joe DeMartino as CEO of the group. The add-on strengthens AEFP Group’s hydraulics and fuel-systems component capabilities and expands its electro-mechanical assembly offerings for aerospace and defense customers.