Aerospace firm makes second acquisition in a month

Wayne Hollinshead

Derby-based Pattonair has acquired aircraft spares company Adams Aviation.

The deal is in the space of a month by Pattonair, the supply chain firm to the global aerospace market.

It follows the company’s $1.9bn merger with Wesco Aircraft Holdings.

Both Pattonair and Croydon-based Adams have nearly 50 years of experience in each of their respective industries, with Adams developing into a successful airframe, avionic parts and accessories distributor in Europe.

Pattonair chief executive Wayne Hollinshead explained: “At Pattonair we have a strong history in the aerospace industry and we are delighted to be further strengthening our position in the market.

“This deal presents us with new opportunities for growth, with Adams currently working with over 130 different product manufacturers across Europe.

“It also gives Adams significant opportunities to grow into both Asia and North America, given our wide presence in these regions.”

The acquisition will see the aircraft spares specialist introduce its network of more than 2,000 private air customers to the Pattonair portfolio.

This includes clients such as flying schools, light aircraft manufacturers and private aircraft owners, with Adams supplying products such as pilot equipment, batteries, wheels and brakes from leading industry manufacturers.

Hollinshead added: “Right now, we’re riding a strong wave of momentum in the aerospace market, given our recent merger, and we’re hugely excited by the added potential Adams Aviation brings to our product portfolio.”

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