CRAWFORD UNITED ACQUIRES ADVANCED INDUSTRIAL COATINGS
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Crawford United (OTC: CRAWA) has announced the acquisition of Advanced Industrial Coatings, based in Stockton, California, effective August 30, 2024. This strategic move aims to strengthen Crawford's position in the aerospace and defense market. Advanced Industrial Coatings specializes in high-performance coatings for various industrial sectors, including aerospace, semiconductor, medical, and energy.
The acquisition is expected to contribute approximately $5 million in annualized revenue to Crawford United and have an immediate positive impact on earnings. CEO Brian Powers emphasized that this purchase will expand their offerings and diversify their customer base in the growing aerospace and defense market segment.
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- Acquisition expected to add $5 million in annualized revenue
- Immediate positive impact on earnings anticipated
- Expansion into growing aerospace and defense market
- Diversification of customer base
- Addition of high-performance coating solutions to product portfolio
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- None.
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On the day this news was published, CRAWA gained 3.88%, reflecting a moderate positive market reaction.
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Brian E. Powers, President and Chief Executive Officer
CRAWFORD UNITED CORPORATION
10514 Dupont Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44108
216-243-2449
CLEVELAND, OHIO, Sept. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Crawford United Corporation (OTC: CRAWA) today announced the purchase of Advanced Industrial Coatings of Stockton, California, effective August 30, 2024.
Advanced Industrial Coatings provides solutions for the aerospace, semiconductor, medical, energy and other industrial sectors. Where demanding requirements for fluoropolymers and other high-performance coatings are required, Advanced Industrial Coatings offers custom solutions including non-stick, heat resistance, chemical resistance, and anti-corrosion applications.
“Advanced Industrial Coatings is strategically important to our growing presence in the aerospace and defense market,” said Brian Powers, CEO of Crawford United. “The acquisition will expand our offerings and diversify our customer base in this growing market segment,” he added.
The acquisition is expected to add approximately
About Crawford United Corporation. Crawford United Corporation is a growth-oriented holding company providing specialty industrial products to diverse markets, including healthcare, education, aerospace, defense, and transportation. The company currently operates two business segments. The Commercial Air Handling Equipment segment is a leader in designing, manufacturing, and installing highly customized, large-scale commercial, institutional, and industrial air handling solutions, primarily for hospitals and universities. The Industrial & Transportation Products segment provides highly complex precision components to customers in the aerospace and defense industries, as well as a full line of branded metal, silicone, plastic, rubber, hydraulic, marine and fuel hose products. For more information, go to www.crawfordunited.com.
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