M&A Deal Summary

Kaman Acquires Industrial Rubber & Mechanics

On October 7, 2008, Kaman acquired distribution company Industrial Rubber & Mechanics

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Kaman’s 2nd transaction in the Distribution sector.
  • This is Kaman’s 1st transaction in Puerto Rico.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2008-10-07
Target Industrial Rubber & Mechanics
Sector Distribution
Buyer(s) Kaman
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Industrial Rubber & Mechanics

Gurabo, Puerto Rico
INRUMEC is a distributor of fluid power products; industrial and hydraulic hoses; belting and conveyer systems; pipe, tube, fittings and valves; and packaging machinery to such diverse markets as food, beverage, pharmaceutical, cement and aggregate.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Kaman

Bloomfield, Connecticut, United States
Category Company
Founded 1945
Sector Aerospace
Revenue 688M USD (2022)
DESCRIPTION

Kaman conducts business in the aerospace & defense, industrial, and medical markets. The company produces and markets proprietary aircraft bearings and components; super precision, miniature ball bearings; proprietary spring energized seals, springs, and contacts; wheels, brakes, and related hydraulic components for helicopters, fixed-wing, and UAV aircraft; complex metallic and composite aerostructures for commercial, military and general aviation fixed and rotary wing aircraft; safe and arming solutions for missile and bomb systems for the U.S. and allied militaries; subcontract helicopter work; restoration, modification, and support of its SH-2G Super Seasprite maritime helicopters; support of its heavy lift K-MAX manned helicopter; and development of the KARGO UAV unmanned aerial system, a purpose-built autonomous medium lift logistics vehicle. Kaman was formed in 1945 and is based in Bloomfield, Connecticut.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 5 of 19
Sector (Distribution) 2 of 10
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 5 of 17
Country (Puerto Rico) 1 of 1
Year (2008) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2008-06-12 Brookhouse Holdings

Darwen, United Kingdom

UK Holdings Limited, through its subsidiaries, engages in the design and manufacture of composite aerospace structures, composite tooling, and ground support equipment to the aerospace industry. The company?s products include structures, access panels, and aerostructure assemblies for commercial and military airframes.

Buy $85M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2010-02-24 Fawick de Mexico S.A. de C. V.

Mexico City, Mexico

Fawick is a distributor of fluid power and lubrication products, equipment and systems to a wide variety of industries throughout Mexico.

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