Fastener Distribution Holdings, doing business as FDH Aero, acquired Unical Defense Inc. for an undisclosed sum.

“We believe that bringing (Unical) into the FDH family complements and accelerates our broader strategic priority of growth in the global defense aftermarket,” stated CEO Scott Tucker.  “This acquisition further reinforces our commitment to high-touch customer service and expands our supplier partnership strategy.”

Alice Zhang

City of Industry, CA-based Unical Defense started as a military division of Unical Aviation Inc. before the division spun off in 2015.  Web: UnicalDefensense.com

“FDH is an ideal fit for (Unical) as we continue to grow and invest in the business,” said Alice Zhang, who was VP at Unical Defense and will serve in a similar role at FDH’s Aftermarket Defense division.

The Unical Defense deal is FDH’s 10th acquisition, according to the company.

In October, FHD picked up Stealth Aerospace Inc., a distributor of aerospace electrical and electro-mechanical components, and in September it acquired Madison Aerospace Inc.

Founded in 2007 as a parent company for Arlington International Aviation Products in Texas and Aircraft Fasteners International, El Segundo, CA-based FDH distributes aerospace hardware, replacement parts and chemicals to commercial and defense aircraft manufacturers, subcontractors and commercial airlines.

FDH operates nine facilities in six countries, including Brazil, China, Poland, Germany and Australia.  Web: FDHaera.com