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集團公司（“DCm”）很高興宣佈收購DH Aerospace Holding Inc.（Koss Aerospace和Brampton Processing的運營公司）。
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.
成立於1975年，總部位於安大略省的Koss Aerospace專業生產航空航天結構元件，Brampton Processing則提供一系列增值的金屬加工服務，包括鍍鎘、鉻鍍、陽極氧化、油漆、精加工服務等。在大多倫多地區有三個設施。
DCM Group becomes a vertically integrated aerospace supplier
DCm集團成爲了一家垂直一體化的航空航天供應商。
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強調了收購的戰略利益，並指出：“通過這一交易，DCm達到了一個關鍵的規模，並將其定位爲加拿大最重要的航空航天製造商之一，也是OEMs的直接、堅實的合作伙伴。它使DCm擴大了產品供應範圍，成爲垂直一體化的企業，包括覆蓋幾乎所有制造需求的表面處理工藝。擴展後的能力將使我們能夠生產更大的裝配件，並獲得一個補充的客戶群。我們要感謝Dragomir、Helene和整個Cajic家族，在過去幾十年裏以自己的業務信任我們。”
"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：“我很高興能與DCm合作，期待與他們一起迎來下一個篇章，並共同取得巨大的成就。我們聯合後的運營將增強我們爲客戶服務的能力，支持我們的員工，併爲我們的社區做出貢獻。”他將繼續擔任新任股東公司VP Ontario Division的職務。
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業整合方面發揮了作用。
"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.
“此次收購標誌着DCM的成長髮展邁出了至關重要的一步，也是DCM首次擴張至魁北克以外。與我們的合作伙伴Investissement Quebec和Desjardins Capital一起，我們致力於支持DCM成爲航空航天供應鏈全球領導者。”Thrust Capital Partners的合夥人Milad Jawabra表示。
Advisors
顧問
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、稅務和財務諮詢服務由Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP、BJC S.E.N.C.R.L.和Ernst & Young LLP提供。DH Aerospace的財務諮詢由CIBC Mid-Market Investment Banking提供，法律和稅務事項由Loopstra Nixon LLP提供。
About DCM Group
關於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是一家領先的加拿大分包商，專業生產航空航天結構元件、飛機維修和焊接服務、地面支持設備（GSE）工具。公司在魁北克經營四個場地，在法國經營一個場地。
About DH Aerospace
關於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的一個部門，在商用航空航天和國防領域擁有超過50年的製造結構飛機部件和裝配的經驗。通過Brampton Processing，DH Aerospace提供集成的金屬表面處理和防護能力。
About Thrust Capital Partners
關於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是加拿大首個專門致力於推進航空航天行業供應鏈的私募股權基金。它旨在通過加速中小企業的成長和發展，將魁北克和加拿大的中小企業推向全球領導地位。
SOURCE Thrust Capital Partners Management Inc.
來源：Thrust Capital Partners Management Inc。