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AMETEK, Inc., Paoli, PA, has acquired U.K.-based Muirhead Aerospace Limited, a manufacturer of motion technology products and a provider of avionics repair and overhaul services for the aerospace and defense markets. Muirhead Aerospace is a subsidiary of Esterline Technologies Corporation, and has estimated 2008 sales of $54 million.
Muirhead Aerospace expands AMETEK’s penetration in motion control products for the aerospace and defense markets, including actuators and other specialized linear motors, complementing our existing technical motor capabilities,”said Frank S. Hermance, AMETEK CEO.
Muirhead Aerospace will become a part of AMETEK’s Aerospace &Defense division, which supplies engine and aircraft sensors and monitoring systems; data acquisition units; …