Special Devices - Ownership and Business Overview

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Special Devices Ownership

Who owns Special Devices?

Special Devices is owned by Daicel. It was acquired on March 13, 2012.

Was Special Devices formerly PE-backed?

Yes. Special Devices was formerly owned by 3 private investors.

Special Devices Business Overview

Where is Special Devices headquartered?

Special Devices is headquartered in Moorpark, California.

How many employees does Special Devices have?

Special Devices has 570 employees.

What sector is Special Devices in?

Special Devices is a manufacturing company.

When was Special Devices founded?

Special Devices was founded in 1976.

Manufacturing M&A Summary in 2012

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Special Devices, Inc.

14370 White Sage Road,
Moorpark, California 93021
United States,
(805) 553-1200
www.specialdevices.com

Special Devices, Inc. is a designer and manufacturer of precision engineered pyrotechnics used in the automobile and aerospace industries. Capital Investors provided equity financing to support the leveraged recapitalization of the company.


Company Summary

SECTOR

Manufacturing

Employees

570

Established

1976

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