Rexnord Acquires Micro Precision Gear Technology

Rexnord, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wis., has acquired the assets of Micro Precision Gear Technology Ltd., a UK-based manufacturer of specialty precision gears for the aerospace industry. Micro-Precision has 85 employees and annual sales of approximately US$14 million.

 

Micro-Precision manufactures specialty precision gears and shafts, as well as core packs, for the civil aerospace industry and other end markets. Its products are used for actuation, flight control, and power generation applications on wide-and-narrow body aircraft throughout the world.

 

"Micro-Precision's deep technical capability has allowed them to build strong partnerships with key customers on growth aerospace programs," says Darryl Mayhorn, president, Rexnord Aerospace. "The combination of the two companies provides the ability to bring additional content to our existing aerospace customers, while building on Micro-Precision's customer relationships. Together we offer an expanded portfolio of mission-critical, highly efficient aerospace components, sub-assemblies, and services."

 

Rexnord Aerospace produces highly engineered specialty bearings and mechanical seals, from engine systems and flight controls, to landing gear and aircraft structures.