On November 4, 2024, Testek Solutions, ("Testek" or the "Company"), leading provider of proprietary test equipment for aircraft components and systems, was acquired by Branford Castle Partners, L.P ("Branford Castle").
The Aerospace Defense and Government Services Investment Banking practice of Kroll served as the exclusive financial advisor to Testek in connection with the transaction. Learn more.
About Testek
Testek is a recognized market leader in the design and development of highly engineered test equipment for commercial and military aircraft components and systems. Testek has a long, proven track record of providing testing solutions to leading military and commercial aircraft and system OEMs, MROs and operators, and serves an attractive and diverse mix of legacy and next generation aircraft platforms. The Company provides a full range of test equipment used in all phases of development, production and sustainment. The Company offers solutions to test power generation, hydraulics, avionics, fuel, lubrication, actuator and pneumatic components and systems. Based in Wixom, MI, Testek was founded in 1969 and was acquired by a fund managed by Odyssey Investment Partners in December 2016 alongside Avtron Aerospace.
About Branford Castle
Branford Castle is a private market investor focused on lower middle-market investments, with more than 35 years of helping to grow businesses. The Firm typically makes control investments in companies with up to $15 million of EBITDA and a leadership position in a niche industry. Branford Castle prides itself on the strong relationships it develops with its portfolio company managers. Branford Castle has particular expertise in industrials/specialty manufacturing, consumer products, business services and logistics.
