Avantus Aerospace acquired two fastener companies in recent weeks.

Avantus bought California Screw Products (CalScrew) for an undisclosed sum.

Founded in 1984, Paramount, CA-based CalScrew manufactures unique, high-strength fasteners for commercial and military aerospace applications for more than 45 platforms.  Web: CalScrew.net

CalScrew’s existing management team will continue to operate the business under the guidance of Avantus Fastener President Dennis Suedkamp and Director of Business Development Larry Valeriano, who was formerly president of CalScrew.

“We are excited about dovetailing their unique fasteners into our expanding product line-up,” stated Avantus CEO Brian Williams.

Valeriano addded: “California Screw Products is a well-known brand in the fastener standards market, and looks forward to joining FIT and FTC as another integral company in the Avantus fastener and C-Class portfolio.”

Avantus also acquired Fastener Innovation Technology Corporation (FIT).

Founded in 1979, Rancho Dominguez, CA-based FIT manufactures high-strength specialty fasteners for military and commercial aerospace applications.  The company is led by Larry Valeriano, who will continue to lead FIT along with the existing management team under the guidance of Avantus Fastener President Dennis Suedkamp.  Web: FitFastener.com

“The FIT team have built an innovative, specialty fastener business with an excellent reputation,” stated Willaims. “We believe our combined strength will allow us to better serve our customers.”

Avantus also owns FTC (Fastener Technology Corp.), which it acquired in December 2019.

Valencia, CA-based Avantus Aerospace, formerly Shimtech Group, is owned by Inflexion Private Equity and Auctus Industries.  Web: AvantusAerospace.com