M&A Deal Summary

Hexcel Acquires Oxford Performance Materials - Aerospace & Defense Business

On December 8, 2017, Hexcel acquired plastics company Oxford Performance Materials - Aerospace & Defense Business from Oxford Performance Materials

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Hexcel’s 1st transaction in the Plastics sector.
  • This is Hexcel’s 2nd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Hexcel’s 1st transaction in Connecticut.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2017-12-08
Target Oxford Performance Materials - Aerospace & Defense Business
Sector Plastics
Buyer(s) Hexcel
Sellers(s) Oxford Performance Materials
Deal Type Divestiture

Target

Oxford Performance Materials - Aerospace & Defense Business

South Windsor, Connecticut, United States
Oxford Performance Materials, Inc. - Aerospace & Defense Business produces qualified, high-performance thermoplastic, carbon fiber reinforced 3D printed parts for Commercial Aerospace and Space and Defense applications.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Hexcel

Stamford, Connecticut, United States
Category Company
Founded 1946
Sector Manufacturing
Employees5,590
Revenue 1.8B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION

Hexcel is a manufacturer and supplier of composite materials and structural parts for various industries. Hexcel was founded in 1946 and is based in Stamford, Connecticut.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 2
Sector (Plastics) 1 of 1
Type (Divestiture) 1 of 1
State (Connecticut) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 2 of 2
Year (2017) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
1998-09-26 Clark-Schwebel

Anderson, South Carolina, United States

Clark-Schwebel is headquartered in Anderson, SC. The company, together with its European and Asian affiliates, is the leading global producer of fiber glass and aramid fabrics.

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Oxford Performance Materials

South Windsor, Connecticut, United States
Category Company
Sector Plastics
DESCRIPTION

Oxford Performance Materials, Inc. is an industry leader in the ultra-high performance thermoplastic polymers market. The firm's versatile OXPEKK® polymers are currently used in demanding applications ranging from long term human medical implant devices, to critical components of the semiconductor manufacturing process and fuel cell components for the Space Shuttle. OXPEKK® delivers ultra high purity, high temperature resistance, excellent chemical resistance, biocompatibility and mechanical properties comparable to metals.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector (Plastics) 1 of 1
Type (Divestiture) 1 of 1
State (Connecticut) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 1 of 1
Year (2017) 1 of 1
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-11-21 Ketonex - PAEK Patent Portfolio

Oxford, United Kingdom

Ketonex - PAEK Patent Portfolio is comprised of performance PAEK polymer synthesis technology. Ketonex - PAEK Patent Portfolio is based in Oxford, United Kingdom.

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