Cascade Engineering Technologies has been acquired by GC Atlas Holdings, LLC
September 2020 — Cascade Engineering Technologies, Inc. (Cascade) has been sold to GC Atlas Holdings, LLC, a consortium of private investors.
Headquartered in Canby, Oregon, Cascade is a premiere aerospace contract manufacturer, specializing in complex thin-wall monolithic structures. Founded in 1989, the company provides world-class services to OEM and Tier 1 aerospace and defense customers, performing intricate machining and assembly of mission-critical hardware. Cascade specializes in complex problems and high-dollar value, mission-critical projects, utilizing a unique approach of integrating real-time metrology expertise into the machining process. The company is a key supplier for prominent high growth and legacy defense and commercial aircraft, aeroengine and missile programs, including the F-35, F-22, 777X, Leap 1A/C, Legion Pod and ATP Sniper.
Our role in the transaction
Oaklins’ aerospace & defense specialist team in California acted as lead financial advisor. The team in France provided support during buyer outreach.
Dirk Ellis
Founder and President, Cascade Engineering Technologies, Inc.
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Stephen Perry
Oaklins Janes Capital
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