Arcline Investment Management Announces Agreement to Acquire Avantus Aerospace Group

Strategic Expansion Strengthens Arcline’s Aerospace Portfolio

Arcline Investment Management has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Avantus Aerospace Group Limited, a supplier of engineered shims, fasteners, and detail parts used across major commercial, business jet, and defense aircraft programs. The acquisition positions Avantus to join Novaria Group, an existing Arcline portfolio company focused on aerospace and defense components.

Avantus Products Support Global Aircraft Production

Avantus delivers more than 25 million parts annually to over 1,600 customers worldwide. Its eight operating brands manufacture shims, solid fillers, detail parts, and specialty fasteners that support gap management and structural reliability during aircraft assembly. These components are present on nearly every major aircraft platform in production, underscoring Avantus’s role in the aerospace supply chain.

Arcline Highlights Operational Strength and Program Coverage

Arcline noted Avantus’s strong operational discipline, qualification depth, and reliability across critical product categories. The firm emphasized that Avantus’s positions on leading commercial and defense aircraft programs make it a natural fit within Novaria’s family of aerospace brands. Arcline stated that it intends to support continued investment in Avantus’s capabilities, workforce, and product development.

Novaria Sees Complementary Capabilities Across the Combined Portfolio

Novaria leadership described Avantus as a strong addition to its group of engineered component businesses. The company cited Avantus’s customer relationships and leadership in shims and specialty fasteners as complementary to Novaria’s existing offerings. Novaria expressed plans to collaborate closely with Avantus leadership to advance growth initiatives across the combined operations.

Avantus Leadership Anticipates Accelerated Investment

Avantus executives stated that the partnership with Arcline and Novaria will enable increased investment in manufacturing capabilities and product innovation. The company operates facilities in the United Kingdom, the United States, and Europe, supplying major commercial and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers with a broad catalog of mission‑critical components.

Overview of the Companies

Arcline Investment Management oversees more than $30 billion in assets and invests in industrial platforms designed for long‑term earnings growth. Novaria Group, headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, provides engineered components and specialty processes for aerospace and defense customers. Avantus Aerospace manufactures shims, detail parts, and fasteners across eight brands, supporting aircraft production with more than 37,000 active part numbers.