AMETEK to acquire First Aviation Services, expanding its defense and aviation MRO capabilities.

AMETEK, a global industrial technology provider, announced it will acquire First Aviation Services, a company specializing in defense and aviation maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services along with proprietary component manufacturing. This acquisition, with First Aviation's $80 million in annual sales and six U.S. centers, aims to expand AMETEK's MRO market reach and enhance its product offerings for mission-critical applications. The deal is pending regulatory approval and is expected to strengthen AMETEK's position in the defense and aviation sectors.