Divestiture • Manufacturing

Astronics Acquires Buhler Motor Aviation

On October 13, 2025, Astronics acquired manufacturer Buhler Motor Aviation from Bühler Motor

Acquisition Context
  • This is Astronics’ 1st transaction in the Manufacturing sector.
  • This is Astronics’ 1st transaction in Germany.

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M&A Deal Summary

Date October 13, 2025
Target Buhler Motor Aviation
Sector Manufacturing
Buyer(s) Astronics
Sellers(s) Bühler Motor
Deal Type Divestiture

Target Company

Buhler Motor Aviation

Nuremberg, Germany
Buhler Motor Aviation is a manufacturer of aircraft seat actuation systems with a broad product portfolio that includes actuators, electronics, control panels, pneumatic systems, and lighting. Buhler Motor Aviation is based in Nuremberg, Germany.
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Buyer Overview 1

Buyer

Astronics

East Aurora, New York, United States

Category Company
Founded 1968
Sector Aerospace
Employees2,500
Revenue 795M USD (2024)
DESCRIPTION

Astronics designs and manufactures products for the aerospace and defense industries. Astronics was founded in 1968 and is based in East Aurora, New York.


Deal Context for Buyer #
Overall 11 of 11
Sector: Manufacturing 1 of 1
Type: Divestiture 1 of 1
Country: Germany 1 of 1
Year: 2025 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2025-07-08 Envoy Aerospace

Aurora, Illinois, United States

Envoy Aerospace is an FAA Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) services provider that offers a level of service when it comes to aircraft type certification solutions. Envoy Aerospace specializes in helping clients obtain U.S. (FAA) Supplemental Type Certificates (STC) for major design changes on aircraft. Envoy Aerospace is based in Aurora, Illinois.

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Seller Profile 1

SELLER

Bühler Motor

Nuremberg, Germany

Category Company
Sector Electrical Equipment
DESCRIPTION

Buhler Motor is a system supplier and specialist for electric drives and pneumatic systems for aircraft seats. Buhler Motor is based in Nuremberg, Germany.


Deal Context for Seller #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector: Manufacturing 1 of 1
Type: Divestiture 1 of 1
Country: Germany 1 of 1
Year: 2025 1 of 1

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