US manufacturer TriMas has completed the acquisition of the aerospace business of GMT Gummi-Metall-Technik GmbH (GMT).
Based in Germany, GMT’s aerospace division, GMT Aerospace, develops and manufactures a wide range of tie-rods and rubber-metal anti-vibration systems for commercial and military aerospace applications. After the acquisition, GMT Aerospace is now part of the TriMas Aerospace group.
TriMas Aerospace specialises in designing and manufacturing highly-engineered fasteners and precision-machined components, serving commercial aircraft manufacturers and the US military. The company’s fastener offering includes blind bolts, solid and blind rivets, temporary fasteners, collars and standard fasteners, designed for composite and metallic aircraft structures.
“GMT Aerospace brings a wide range of highly-engineered products, and advanced design and manufacturing capabilities that complement our existing portfolio, enhancing our offerings in the aerospace and defense sectors,” said Vitaliy Rusakov, Group President of TriMas Aerospace.
“We are also particularly excited about strengthening our relationships with key European aerospace and defence tier-one suppliers and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) by establishing TriMas Aerospace’s manufacturing footprint in Europe,” Rusakov added.
Established in 2006, GMT Aerospace serves a broad customer base including OEMs, tier-one suppliers, and maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) providers. In fiscal year 2024, GMT Aerospace achieved approximately €22 million in revenue.
