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Curtiss-Wright Acquires Vmetro ASA

On August 25, 2008, Curtiss-Wright acquired technology hardware company Vmetro ASA for 72M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Curtiss-Wright’s 3rd transaction in the Technology Hardware sector.
  • This is Curtiss-Wright’s 15th largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Curtiss-Wright’s 1st transaction in Norway.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2008-08-25
Target Vmetro ASA
Sector Technology Hardware
Buyer(s) Curtiss-Wright
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 72M USD

Target

Vmetro ASA

Oslo, Norway
Vmetro ASA is a supplier of commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) board- and system-level embedded computing products for applications in aerospace, defense, industrial, communication and medical markets. Key products provide real-time computing capabilities, high-density radar processing, data recording and network storage systems. Application of these products as components or subsystems enables improved response time and critical protection in server and storage appliances, utility mapping and ground penetrating radar.

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Buyer

Curtiss-Wright

Davidson, North Carolina, United States
Category Company
Founded 1929
Sector Diversified
Employees8,600
Revenue 3.1B USD (2024)
DESCRIPTION

Curtiss-Wright is a global company that delivers engineered, critical-function products and services to the commercial, defense, energy, and industrial markets. The company operates through three segments: Commercial/Industrial, Defense, and Energy. The Commercial segment offers products/services that include surface technology services such as shot peening, laser peening, coatings, and advanced surface analytics; industrial products such as electronic throttle control devices and transmission shifters; electro-mechanical actuation control components, and utility systems used on aircraft. The Defense segment produces embedded computing board-level modules, integrated subsystems, turret aiming and stabilization products, and weapons handling systems. The Energy segment produces a wide range of hardware, pumps, valves, pressure vessels, fastening systems, specialized containment doors, airlock hatches, spent fuel management products, and fluid sealing technologies for nuclear power plants and nuclear equipment manufacturers. Curtiss-Wright was founded in 1929 and is based in Davidson, North Carolina.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 27 of 60
Sector: Technology Hardware M&A 3 of 6
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 12 of 42
Country: Norway M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2008 M&A 1 of 3
Size (of disclosed) 15 of 47
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DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
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Parylene Coating Services, Inc. applies parylene coatings primarily for the medical device industry. PCS utilizes a vapor deposition process to apply parylene coatings to medical devices, including coronary artery stents, rubber/silicone seals and wire forming mandrels used in the manufacture of catheters. The conformal coating provides lubricity; resistance to solvents, radiation and bacteria; and is also biocompatible. In addition to medical applications, parylene coatings are uniquely suited for use in niche electronic, oil and gas and general industrial applications.

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