DCM Group has acquired DH Aerospace Holding, which operates as Koss Aerospace and Brampton Processing.
Established in 1975 and headquartered in Ontario, Canada, 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.
"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,” says Jean-Charles Raillat, CEO of DCM. “It allows DCM to broaden its product offerings and become vertically integrated including surface treatment processes across nearly all of our manufacturing needs.”
Alexander CajicDH Aerospace’s Alexander Cajic will continue as VP Ontario Division under the new ownership
"I am enthusiastic to join forces with DCM and am looking forward to this next chapter and achieving great things together,” Cajic says. “Our combined operations will enhance our ability to serve customers, support our employees, and contribute to our community.”
Koss Aerospace was established in 1975 in Mississauga, Ontario. Originally founded as Koss Machine & Tool Company, the company established its reputation by focusing on high-quality production of aircraft components. During the early years of business, the company built parts for McDonnell Douglas and Dehavilland Aircraft. Koss was recognized as a Gold Certified Supplier to McDonnell Douglas/Boeing and maintained a ship-to-stock status.
The company has since changed its name to Koss Aerospace to emphasize their presence in the Global Aerospace and Defense Industry. Today Koss Aerospace proudly continues to supply parts for those same customers; Dehavilland which is now Bombardier and The Boeing Company.
Brampton Processing is located in Brampton, Ontario just minutes from the airport and the technology triangle, and has been providing finishing service since 1991. The company works three shifts five days a week; they have four NADCAP approvals.
DCM Group is a Thrust Capital Partners portfolio company
"This acquisition marks a pivotal moment in DCM's growth as its first expansion beyond Quebec,” says Milad Jawabra, Partner at Thrust Capital Partners. “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.”
Visit http://www.kossaerospace.com and http://www.bramptonprocessing.ca/default.asp.
