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Kellstrom Defense Acquires Williams Aerospace

By Cal Biesecker

Wednesday, January 9th, 2019

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Kellstrom Defense Acquires Williams Aerospace

Composite cover panel made by Williams Aerospace and Manufacturing. Photo: WAM

Kellstrom Defense Aerospace (KDA) on Monday said it has acquired Williams Aerospace and Manufacturing (WAM) in a deal that increases its manufacturing capabilities and product portfolio. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Both companies are based in California. WAM has 25 employees and with the acquisition KDA now has 200 employees. WAM has a Lockheed Martin [LMT] license to manufacture parts for the P-3 maritime surveillance aircraft and C-130 tactical transport aircraft, new platforms for KDA. WAM also manufactures…

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