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MB Aerospace Acquires Engine Component Manufacturer Centrax Turbine

By Cal Biesecker

Tuesday, April 5th, 2016

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MB Aerospace Acquires Engine Component Manufacturer Centrax Turbine

Centrax Turbine Components' makes products for use in commercial and military aircraft engines. Photo: Centrax

MB Aerospace on Monday said it has acquired Centrax Turbine Components, adding new customers and capabilities.Terms of the deal were not disclosed.Centrax’ customers include Britain’s Rolls-Royce, France’s SNECMA, and Solar for products on a range of end platforms such as Airbus Group’s A320 NEO and Boeing’s [BA] 737 commercial aircraft, and Brazil’s Embraer for products on regional jets. Centrax’ engine components are also used on the C-130J cargo transport and Marine Corps V-22 tiltrotor.MB and Aerospace and Centrax are both…

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