Aerospace
Bridgepoint Development Capital on its acquisition of Shimtech Industries
Background
Steen Associates advised Bridgepoint Development Capital on its acquisition of Shimtech Industries, supporting the firm in executing a strategic investment within the aerospace manufacturing sector.
About the transaction
The acquisition comprised four businesses operating across the United States and the United Kingdom, creating a scaled international platform. The transaction brings together complementary operations under a single ownership structure, strengthening market leadership in a highly specialised aerospace niche.
About the client
Shimtech Industries is a global leader in the manufacture of aerospace shims, which are essential precision components used in aerostructure assembly and high-tolerance engineering applications. The group’s products play a critical role in aircraft manufacturing, supporting accuracy, structural integrity and performance across major aerospace programmes.
Date:
October 2011
Service:
Sell side
Size:
$84m
Deal locations:
