DCM Group, a Thrust Capital Partners Portfolio Company, Acquires Koss Aerospace and Brampton Processing
DCM Group, a Thrust Capital Partners Portfolio Company, Acquires Koss Aerospace and Brampton Processing
MONTREAL, July 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - DCM Group Inc. (« DCM ») is pleased to announce the acquisition of DH Aerospace Holding Inc. operating as Koss Aerospace and Brampton Processing.
DCm集团公司（“DCm”）很高兴宣布收购DH Aerospace Holding Inc.（Koss Aerospace和Brampton Processing的运营公司）。
Established in 1975 and headquartered in Ontario, Koss Aerospace specializes in manufacturing aerospace structural components, while Brampton Processing offers a range of value-added metal processing services including cadmium plating, chrome plating, anodizing, painting, finishing services, and more. It operates three facilities in the Greater Toronto Area.
成立于1975年，总部位于安大略省的Koss Aerospace专业生产航空航天结构元件，Brampton Processing则提供一系列增值的金属加工服务，包括镀镉、铬镀、阳极氧化、油漆、精加工服务等。在大多伦多地区有三个设施。
DCM Group becomes a vertically integrated aerospace supplier
DCm集团成为了一家垂直一体化的航空航天供应商。
Jean-Charles Raillat, CEO of DCM, highlighted the strategic benefits of the acquisition, noting, "With this transaction, DCM attains a critical size, positioning itself as one of Canada's most important aerospace manufacturers and a direct, solid partner for OEMs. It allows DCM to broaden its product offerings and become vertically integrated including surface treatment processes across nearly all of our manufacturing needs. The expanded capabilities will enable us to produce larger dimension assemblies and access a complementary customer base. We would like to thank Dragomir, Helene and the whole Cajic family for trusting us with the business they built over the past decades".
DCm的CEO Jean-Charles Raillat强调了收购的战略利益，并指出：“通过这一交易，DCm达到了一个关键的规模，并将其定位为加拿大最重要的航空航天制造商之一，也是OEMs的直接、坚实的合作伙伴。它使DCm扩大了产品供应范围，成为垂直一体化的企业，包括覆盖几乎所有制造需求的表面处理工艺。扩展后的能力将使我们能够生产更大的装配件，并获得一个补充的客户群。我们要感谢Dragomir、Helene和整个Cajic家族，在过去几十年里以自己的业务信任我们。”
"I am enthusiastic to join forces with DCM and am looking forward to this next chapter and achieving great things together. Our combined operations will enhance our ability to serve customers, support our employees, and contribute to our community." said Alexander Cajic at DH Aerospace, who will continue under the new ownership as VP Ontario Division.
DH Aerospace的Alexander Cajic表示：“我很高兴能与DCm合作，期待与他们一起迎来下一个篇章，并共同取得巨大的成就。我们联合后的运营将增强我们为客户服务的能力，支持我们的员工，并为我们的社区做出贡献。”他将继续担任新任股东公司VP Ontario Division的职务。
Thrust Capital Partners plays its role in supporting Canadian Aerospace SMEs consolidation
Thrust Capital Partners在支持加拿大航空航天中小企业整合方面发挥了作用。
"This acquisition marks a pivotal moment in DCM's growth as its first expansion beyond Quebec. Alongside our partners Investissement Québec and Desjardins Capital, we are committed to supporting DCM's ambition to become a global leader in the aerospace supply chain" said Milad Jawabra, Partner at Thrust Capital Partners.
“此次收购标志着DCM的成长发展迈出了至关重要的一步，也是DCM首次扩张至魁北克以外。与我们的合作伙伴Investissement Quebec和Desjardins Capital一起，我们致力于支持DCM成为航空航天供应链全球领导者。”Thrust Capital Partners的合伙人Milad Jawabra表示。
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Legal, tax, and financial advisory services for DCM were provided by Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP, BJC S.E.N.C.R.L., and Ernst & Young LLP, respectively. DH Aerospace was advised by CIBC Mid-Market Investment Banking on financial, and by Loopstra Nixon LLP on legal and tax matters.
DCm的法律、税务和财务咨询服务由Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP、BJC S.E.N.C.R.L.和Ernst & Young LLP提供。DH Aerospace的财务咨询由CIBC Mid-Market Investment Banking提供，法律和税务事项由Loopstra Nixon LLP提供。
About DCM Group
关于DCm Group
DCM Group is a leading Canadian subcontractor specializing in aerostructure components, aircraft maintenance & welding services, and ground support equipment (GSE) tooling. The company operates four sites in Quebec and one in France.
DCm Group是一家领先的加拿大分包商，专业生产航空航天结构元件、飞机维修和焊接服务、地面支持设备（GSE）工具。公司在魁北克经营四个场地，在法国经营一个场地。
About DH Aerospace
关于DH Aerospace
Koss Aerospace, a division of DH Aerospace, boasts over 50 years of experience as a manufacturer of structural aircraft components and assemblies for commercial aerospace and defense sectors. Through Brampton Processing, DH Aerospace provides integrated metal finishing and surface treatment capabilities.
Koss Aerospace，DH Aerospace的一个部门，在商用航空航天和国防领域拥有超过50年的制造结构飞机部件和装配的经验。通过Brampton Processing，DH Aerospace提供集成的金属表面处理和防护能力。
About Thrust Capital Partners
关于Thrust Capital Partners
Thrust Capital Partners is Canada's first private equity fund dedicated exclusively to advancing the aerospace industry's supply chain. It aims to propel SMEs in Quebec and Canada towards global leadership by accelerating their growth and development.
Thrust Capital Partners是加拿大首个专门致力于推进航空航天行业供应链的私募股权基金。它旨在通过加速中小企业的成长和发展，将魁北克和加拿大的中小企业推向全球领导地位。
SOURCE Thrust Capital Partners Management Inc.
来源：Thrust Capital Partners Management Inc。