The Armor Group Acquires Kelm-Acubar
February 23, 2023
The Armor Group of Mason, Ohio has acquired Kelm-Acubar, a precision machining and contract manufacturing business headquartered in Benton Harbor, Michigan. The transaction was a divestiture by owner Andy Bodnar — who engaged Calder Capital as the exclusive M&A advisor — to transition ownership as he steps back from the business.
- Buyers
- The Armor Group, Inc.
- Targets
- Kelm-Acubar
- Sellers
- Andy Bodnar (owner)
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Michigan, United States
- Transaction Type
- Divestiture
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