TriMas agreed to acquire RSA Engineered Products LLC, a manufacturer of air ducting products, connectors and related components for air management systems for aerospace and defense applications. RSA will become part of TriMas’ aerospace segment upon the deal closing during the Q1 of 2020.

TriMas CEO Thomas Amato said RSA “will enhance the breadth of TriMas Aerospace’s product line offering. RSA also increases our position in the defense and business jet markets, as well as adds to our aerospace and defense aftermarket capabilities.”

RSA manufactures highly-engineered components, including air ducting products, connectors, flexible joints, ozone converters and machined assemblies, predominantly used in aerospace and defense engine bleed air, anti-icing and environmental control system applications.

Founded in 1956, RSA has one facility with approximately 100 employees located in Simi Valley, CA. The majority of RSA’s $32 million in annual sales are through military, commercial, regional and business jet end markets. Web: RSAeng.com

Amato said TriMas expands “our capabilities to further support our customers’ needs through innovation and operational excellence through the application of the TriMas Business Model.”

RSA is a portfolio company of Merit Capital Partners and Cornerstone Capital Holdings.

Bloomfield Hills, MI-based TriMas is a global manufacturer and provider of products in the consumer, aerospace and industrial end markets, with approximately 3,400 employees in 11 countries. Web: TriMasCorp.com

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