Add-on Acquisition • Manufacturing

RBC Bearings Acquires Specline

On August 21, 2023, RBC Bearings acquired manufacturer Specline for 19M USD

Acquisition Context
  • This is RBC Bearings’ 2nd transaction in the Manufacturing sector.
  • This is RBC Bearings’ 5th largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is RBC Bearings’ 6th transaction in the United States.
  • This is RBC Bearings’ 1st transaction in Nevada.

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M&A Deal Summary

Date August 21, 2023
Target Specline
Sector Manufacturing
Buyer(s) RBC Bearings
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 19M USD

Target Company

Specline

Carson City, Nevada, United States
Specline is a manufacturer of precision bearings for the commercial and defense aerospace markets. Specline has a diverse aerospace customer base and employs 38 skilled professionals. The business produces standard and custom configuration precision spherical bearings, rod ends and journal bearings. Specline was formed in 1970 and is based in Carson City, Nevada.
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Buyer Overview 1

Buyer

RBC Bearings

Oxford, Connecticut, United States

Category Company
Founded 1919
Sector Machinery
Employees5,302
Revenue 1.6B USD (2024)
DESCRIPTION

RBC Bearings provides industrial, aerospace, and defense customers with unique design solutions to complex problems and an unparalleled level of service, quality, and support. RBC Bearings was founded in 1919 and is based in Oxford, Connecticut.


Deal Context for Buyer #
Overall 7 of 8
Sector: Manufacturing 2 of 3
Type: Add-on Acquisition 5 of 5
State: Nevada 1 of 1
Country: United States 6 of 7
Year: 2023 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 5 of 8
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-07-26 ABB - DODGE Mechanical Power Transmission Business

Greenville, South Carolina, United States

ABB's DODGE Mechanical Power Transmission Business is a manufacturer of mounted bearings and mechanical products with market-leading brand recognition. ABB's DODGE Mechanical Power Transmission Business is based in Greenville, South Carolina.

Buy $2.9B
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2025-05-20 VACCO Industries

South El Monte, California, United States

VACCO Industries is a manufacturer of valves, manifolds, regulators, filters, and other precision components and subsystems for the space and naval defense channels. VACCO Industries is based in South El Monte, California.

Buy $310M