AAXICO, Inc. has been acquired by Kirkhill Aircraft Parts Company
February 2012 — The private shareholders of AAXICO, Inc. have sold the company to Kirkhill Aircraft Parts Company (Kapco Global) for an undisclosed consideration.
AAXICO is a leading distributor of aerospace components to the global commercial airline industry. Headquartered in Miami, FL with worldwide sales offices and distribution centers in China, Singapore, UK and U.S., AAXICO manufactures and distributes a variety of aviation aftermarket products covering virtually all aircraft systems.
Kapco Global is a stocking distributor in the global aerospace parts distribution market, focused on providing outstanding quality and value by better understanding customers and delivering time-based service advantages.
Our role in the transaction
Oaklins' aerospace & defense specialist team in California served as the exclusive financial advisor to the seller in this transaction.
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Stephen Perry
Oaklins Janes Capital
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