Kaman

Kaman Corporation, established in 1945, is a diversified company operating in the aerospace, medical, and industrial markets. It produces and markets aircraft bearings and components, miniature ball bearings, spring energized seals, and aero structures for various aircraft types. Additionally, Kaman provides safe and arming solutions for military systems and manufactures and supports helicopters. The company also distributes a wide range of industrial products and services, including bearings, power transmission components, automation solutions, and MRO supplies, through its distribution group. Kaman operates globally, with a significant presence in North America, and employs over 5,000 individuals across its segments.

Carroll Lane

Senior Vice President, Kaman Corporation, Segment Lead - Engineered and Precision Products

26 past transactions

Near Earth Autonomy

Corporate Round in 2022
Near Earth Autonomy, established in 2011 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, specializes in developing autonomous systems for enhanced safety in ground and aerial vehicles. The company focuses on creating technologies like sensor suites, collision detection, navigation aids, and motion planning, enabling a variety of unmanned aircraft to operate safely across diverse applications. Their work aims to make autonomous flight commonplace and secure, benefiting clients with aircraft ranging from small drones to full-size helicopters.

Parker-Hannifin - Aircraft Wheel and Brake

Acquisition in 2022
Parker-Hannifin - Aircraft Wheel and Brake is a manufacturer of aircraft wheel and brake systems and related hydraulic products.

Bal Seal Engineering

Acquisition in 2019
Bal Seal Engineering, Inc. is a manufacturer specializing in custom-engineered solutions for sealing, connecting, conducting, and EMI/RFI shielding. Founded in 1958 and headquartered in Foothill Ranch, California, the company offers a diverse range of products, including canted coil springs, spring-energized seals, and connector systems. Its solutions cater to various industries such as medical electronics, aerospace and defense, automotive, energy management, and industrial applications. Bal Seal Engineering maintains a global presence with sales offices in France, Germany, the Czech Republic, the United Kingdom, and Colorado Springs, Colorado. The company emphasizes a client-focused approach, collaborating with innovative customers and adapting to emerging OEM markets. Bal Seal Engineering operates as a subsidiary of Kaman Aerospace Group, Inc.

GRW Bearing GmbH

Acquisition in 2015
GRW is a designer and manufacturer of super-precision, miniature ball bearings. Their products such as ball bearings, radial deep groove ball bearings, spindle ball bearing, duplex bearings, axial bearings, ball bearings, ball bearing units, ball bearing accessories, and testing technology.

Calkins Fluid Power

Acquisition in 2015
Calkins Fluid Power, Inc. is a prominent distributor of fluid power products located in Spokane Valley, Washington, serving the Pacific Northwest for over fifty years. The company specializes in a wide range of components, including pumps, cylinders, valves, filters, gear drives, motors, and pneumatics. In addition to distribution, Calkins manufactures hydraulic reservoirs and manifolds, which enhances the flexibility of system designs for its customers. The company also provides custom solutions such as power units and system integration services, along with technical support for hydraulic and pneumatic components. Calkins Fluid Power is a division of Kaman Fluid Power, LLC, and is recognized for its commitment to superior customer service and product availability.

Timken Alcor Aerospace Technologies

Acquisition in 2015
TAAT designs and supplies aftermarket parts for businesses conducting maintenance, repair, and overhauls in aerospace markets.

G.C. Fabrication

Acquisition in 2015
G.C. Fabrication, established in 1982, is a leading distributor specializing in electrical power, automation, and control technology for the industrial automation market. The company offers a diverse range of products, including process controls, specialized HVAC systems, and solutions for water and wastewater management. Additionally, G.C. Fabrication provides communication and networking devices sourced from a select group of global manufacturers. By focusing on high-quality products and advanced technology, the company serves various industries, ensuring efficient and reliable automation solutions.

B.W. Rogers

Acquisition in 2014
B.W. Rogers Company, Inc. is a supplier of fluid connectors, motion control products, and process equipment, catering to diverse industries across the United States. The company specializes in a wide array of electromechanical products, including servo motors, drives, motion controllers, and operator interfaces. In addition to its electromechanical offerings, B.W. Rogers provides fluid connector products such as tube fittings, hose fittings, quick disconnect couplings, and related assembly fabrication equipment. The company's hydraulic solutions encompass actuators, gear pumps, hydraulic pumps, and filtration systems, among other components. Furthermore, B.W. Rogers offers engineering services, custom manufacturing, repair services, and management solutions to enhance its clients' operations.

Western Fluid Components

Acquisition in 2013
Western Fluid Components, Inc. specializes in the supply of fluid connector products designed for a range of industries, including agriculture, marine, industrial, high tech, logging, and construction. The company’s product offerings encompass tube fittings, hose products, brass fittings, quick couplings, and industrial hoses, along with grease guns, pumps, and reels. Additionally, it provides a variety of components such as flanges, ball valves, flange adapters, pipe and tube clamp systems, filters, brake and clutch hose assemblies, and absorbent materials like shop towels and wipes. The company also supplies cable wire hangers, pipe-tube hangers, cam-locks, shank fittings, and boss couplings, as well as aluminum adapters, hoses, fittings, and oil coolers, catering to the diverse needs of its clientele in Western Washington.

Ohio Gear & Transmission

Acquisition in 2013
Ohio Gear & Transmission, founded in 1973, is a global distributor and engineer specializing in drive and control systems within the power transmission industry. The company offers a wide range of products, including mechanical power transmission equipment, bearings, and electrical automation systems. Ohio Gear & Transmission focuses on designing and fabricating gearing products tailored to meet the specific needs of various industries, including food, packaging, material handling, and general machinery. In July 2013, the company was acquired by Kaman Industrial Technologies Corporation, enhancing its capabilities in delivering quality products and services to its customers.

Northwest Hose & Fittings

Acquisition in 2013
Northwest Hose & Fittings, established in 2000, is an authorized distributor of hydraulic hoses, fittings, adapters, couplers, and industrial hoses. The company serves a variety of sectors, including metals, agriculture, and industrial machinery. As a distributor for Parker Hannifin Corporation, a leader in motion and control technologies, Northwest Hose & Fittings offers a comprehensive range of fluid connectors and related products. With locations in Yakima and Moses Lake, Washington, as well as Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, the company operates Parker Stores at each site. The business has demonstrated significant growth, with annual sales projected to reach approximately $8 million.

Zeller Corp

Acquisition in 2012
Zeller Corporation is a value added distributor of electrical and automation components and solutions, including motion control, programmable logic controller (PLC) based automation, machine vision, electrical controls and power distribution products. A premier Schneider Electric distribution partner, Zeller also represents other quality manufacturers including Kollmorgen, Phoenix Contact, Rittal and Sick. Zeller employs 240 people, including 60 degreed engineers, and has operations in Rochester, Syracuse and Buffalo, New York; Foxboro, Massachusetts; and Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Florida Bearings

Acquisition in 2012
Florida Bearings, founded in 1950, is a distributor of bearings, power transmission and pump products as well as a provider of value-add services such as predictive maintenance and motor, gearbox and pump repair to diverse industries, such as the water, wastewater, municipal, food and aggregate industries. In addition to Miami, the company also has locations in Hialeah, Ft. Lauderdale, Riviera Beach and Orlando.

Catching FluidPower

Acquisition in 2011
Catching FluidPower, founded in 1954, is a manufacturer and distributor specializing in fluid automation and filtration supplies. The company offers a comprehensive range of products, including hydraulic and pneumatic pumps, motors, valves, cylinders, manifolds, instrumentation, hoses and fittings, connectors, filtration products, and seals. With approximately 90 employees, Catching operates six locations across Illinois and Indiana, positioning itself as a prominent distributor of tri-motion products. It plays a crucial role in the fluid power sector by providing essential components needed for various industrial applications. The company is set to become part of Kaman's Industrial Distribution Segment, further enhancing its market presence. In 2011, Catching was projected to generate sales of $43 million, reflecting its significance in the industry.

Vermont Composites

Acquisition in 2011
Vermont Composites, Inc. is a manufacturer specializing in the design, engineering, and fabrication of carbon and fiberglass composite structures. Established in 1979 and based in Bennington, Vermont, the company has a notable presence in both the aerospace and medical/industrial markets. Its diverse product offerings include medical diagnostic imaging tables and components, along with composite structures for aerospace and spacecraft applications. Over the years, Vermont Composites has transitioned through several ownerships, becoming an independent entity in 1996 when a management team acquired the business. The company serves a globally recognized customer base, emphasizing quality and innovation in the composite materials sector.

Plains Bearing

Acquisition in 2011
Founded in 1986, Plains Bearing serves a broad range of customers in West Texas, primarily in the food processing, petrochemical and agriculture industries. Plains Bearing is one of the leading independent bearing and power transmission distributors in its territory and an excellent addition to the Kaman sales and service network.

Global Aerosystems

Acquisition in 2010
Global, a provider of aerostructure engineering design analysis and FAA certification services to the aerospace industry is expected to have sales in 2010 of approximately $20 million. Customers include Boeing and Kawasaki Heavy Industries along with Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Bombardier, Aviation Partners Boeing and the Department of Defense.

Minarik Corp

Acquisition in 2010
Minarik, founded in 1952, is a national distributor of motion control and automation products. The company has one of the most complete offerings in the industry including many of the leading brands of sensors, drives, motors and automation control products serving U.S. manufacturers. Headquartered in Glendale, California, Minarik operates from sixteen branch locations in many of the high tech manufacturing markets in the U.S.

Allied Bearings Supply

Acquisition in 2010
Allied, founded in 1934, is a distributor of bearings, power transmission, material handling, and industrial supplies to such diverse markets as the oil, gas, refinery, drilling equipment, steel, cement, paper, and food industries. In addition to Tulsa, the company also has branches in Oklahoma City, Pryor, Ponca City, Ardmore and, Muskogee, Oklahoma; Fort Smith, Arkansas; and Houston, Texas.

Industrial Rubber & Mechanics

Acquisition in 2008
INRUMEC, founded in 1963, 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. The company is also a manufacturer of hydraulic hose assemblies for the same end markets. INRUMEC has a branch and regional distribution facility in Gurabo as well as branches located in Bayamon, Ponce and Mayaguez. The company has annual sales of approximately $13 million.

Industrial Supply Corp

Acquisition in 2008
ISC, founded in 1933, is a distributor of power transmission, fluid power,material handling and industrial MRO supply products to such diverse marketsas ship building, printing, machinery, transportation, electronics,pharmaceutical, rubber, chemicals and food processing. In addition to itsRichmond facility, ISC has five branches located in Norfolk, Roanoke andWaynesboro, Virginia, and in Wilson and High Point, North Carolina.

Latin Percussion

Acquisition in 2002
Latin Percussion, founded in 1964 by Martin Cohen, is a prominent global distributor and manufacturer of Latin percussion instruments. The company specializes in a diverse range of products, including conga drums, timbales, bongos, snare drums, cajons, bells, and blocks. Its primary product line features congas marketed under the brand names LP, LP Aspire, and Matador. Headquartered in Garfield, Latin Percussion operates two facilities and employs approximately 75 individuals, catering to the needs of professional musicians worldwide.

RWG Germany

Acquisition in 2002
RWG Germany is a manufacturer specializing in spherical and ball bearings, rod ends, bushings, and specialty components, primarily serving the aerospace industry. With a workforce of approximately 85 employees, the company has been in operation for over 50 years and generated sales of around $10 million in 2001. RWG is known for its advanced production techniques, including dry film lubrication, carbon-based coatings, and self-lubricating materials. Its product offerings cater not only to the aerospace sector but also extend to motorsports and various industrial applications. Airbus Industries is recognized as RWG's largest customer.

Delamac de Mexico, S.A. De C.V.

Acquisition in 2002
Delamac de Mexico, S.A. de C.V., headquartered in Mexico City, is a prominent distributor of industrial products, established in 1957 by Jorge de la Macorra. The company specializes in supplying power transmission, bearings, and fluid power products, serving a diverse range of sectors including petrochemistry, steel production, sugar, mining, and paper manufacturing. Delamac operates facilities in both Mexico City and Queretaro, ensuring a strong presence in the Mexican industrial market. As of 2001, the company reported sales of approximately $7.0 million, and it continues to operate under the Delamac name, with Jeronimo de la Macorra, the founder's son, serving as the director general.

Plastic Fabricating

Acquisition in 2001
Plastic Fabricating is a supplier of custom parts fabricated from high strength lightweight plastics, composites and metal bonded structures. Its major customers are commercial and military aerospace manufacturers, including Boeing, Martin Marietta, Sikorsky, Bell Helicopter, and Cessna.

Kaman Aerostructures - Wichita

Acquisition in 2001
PlasticFab, founded in 1948, is a leading supplier of custom engineered composites, advanced plastic components and complex assemblies for commercial and military aerospace applications. Its largest customers include Boeing, Bell Helicopter Textron, Sikorsky Aircraft, Lockheed Martin, and Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. The company employs approximately 180 people at its 150,000-square-foot Wichita facility.
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