Tex-Tech Industries Acquires Fiber Materials Inc. from Spirit AeroSystems for $165M

National Manufacturing Group Acquires Fiber-Tech Inc

October 6, 2025

Manufacturing

National Manufacturing Group, a multi-plant OEM supplier, has acquired Fiber-Tech Inc, a custom molder of fiberglass composites. The deal expands National's FRP and fiberglass capabilities and adds Fiber-Tech's end-to-end composite molding, prototyping, tooling and production services to National's existing manufacturing footprint.

Spirit AeroSystems Acquires Assets of Applied Aerodynamics

April 27, 2021

Aerospace & Defense

Spirit AeroSystems (NYSE: SPR) acquired the assets of Applied Aerodynamics, a composite MRO provider based in Farmers Branch, Texas. The acquisition expands Spirit’s aftermarket and composite repair capabilities, adding a 120,000-square-foot facility and workforce to improve turnaround times and broaden repair scope for commercial and defense customers.

Avem Partners Acquires FMI Aerostructures

April 15, 2025

Aerospace & Defense

Avem Partners, with capital support from True West Capital Partners, a prominent family office and other investors, closed the acquisition of substantially all assets of Dynamic Aerostructures, Inc. (doing business as FMI Aerostructures) via a court-supervised Section 363 sale following the company's Chapter 11 filing. Avem intends to stabilize operations at FMI's 226,000-square-foot Valencia, California manufacturing facility, leverage customer relationships with major aerospace OEMs, and expand its aerospace and defense manufacturing footprint.

Karman Space & Defense Acquires Metal Technology Inc. (MTI) for $90M

April 4, 2025

Aerospace & Defense

Karman Space & Defense (Karman Holdings Inc.) acquired Metal Technology Inc. (MTI), a refractory-alloy specialist based in Albany, Oregon, for $90 million in cash. The deal expands Karman's advanced materials and manufacturing capabilities (including additive manufacturing, hot forging and specialized forming) and provides accelerated access to strategic and classified missile defense programs.

Tekni-Plex Acquires Assets and Technologies of Fibro Corporation

January 19, 2022

Manufacturing

Tekni-Plex has acquired the assets and licensed technologies of Fibro Corporation, a Tacoma, Washington-based molded-fiber packaging developer, and folded the resources into its Dolco Packaging business. The acquisition expands Tekni-Plex's pulp-based and sustainable packaging capabilities for fresh food applications, enabling broader product offerings beyond egg cartons and meat trays.

Novaria Group Acquires FMi Chemical, Inc.

April 26, 2022

Manufacturing

Novaria Group has signed a definitive agreement to acquire FMi Chemical, Inc., a Bloomfield, Connecticut-based supplier of nonmetallic aerospace sealants, compounds and coatings. FMi will continue operating out of Bloomfield under COO Nancy Daigle, with the company being purchased from its current owner, Harry Fine; terms were not disclosed and the transaction was expected to close in May 2022.