Fort Worth Aeromax Group Acquires Aerospace Firm Loutech
The Texas-based aerospace manufacturer is expanding its reach by purchasing a California-based components producer.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Semiconductors
Live Poll
Do you trust that private equity acquisitions of local manufacturers lead to better long-term outcomes?
Fort Worth-based Aeromax Group has acquired Loutech, a California aerospace components manufacturer, to expand its production capabilities. Loutech produces electrical interconnects, fluid connectors, and specialized machined parts for the industry.
Why it matters
The acquisition is part of a broader manufacturing expansion strategy for Aeromax Group, which operates in Texas, Florida, and California. By absorbing Loutech, the firm aims to bolster its platform and reach within the competitive aerospace sector.
Loutech utilizes high-precision hardware including five-axis CNC milling machines and 11-axis CNC mill-turns with live tooling. The company also maintains AS9100 certification for its production of electrical and fluid interconnects.
The players
Aeromax Group
An aerospace manufacturing firm headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, with additional operations in Florida and California.
Loutech
A California-based manufacturer of aerospace electrical interconnects and fluid connectors that holds AS9100 certification.
Mark Schelbert
The individual who acquired Loutech in 2022 prior to the company being purchased by the Aeromax Group.
Chimney Rock Equity Partners
The private equity firm that owns the Aeromax Group and oversaw the acquisition of Loutech.
The details
Loutech, which has operated in Chino, California, since 1986, brings specialized machining expertise to the Aeromax portfolio. The company is currently owned by Chimney Rock Equity Partners, following an acquisition by Mark Schelbert in 2022.
Timeline
1986: Loutech was founded.
2022: Mark Schelbert acquired Loutech.
October 21, 2026: Announcement of Aeromax Group acquiring Loutech.
The Tech Race
Consolidations like this reflect the ongoing arms race in aerospace manufacturing to control high-precision supply chains. This acquisition mirrors the broader industry move toward vertical integration to meet rigorous global engineering standards like AS9100.
For industry partners and clients, this acquisition signals potential changes to the availability and lead times of electrical and fluid components. Customers should monitor how the integration of Loutech into the Aeromax platform impacts existing supply contracts and technical support workflows.
The takeaway
This merger demonstrates the current trend of private equity-backed firms centralizing specialized aerospace production to gain market scale. Businesses operating in this space should review their supply chain dependencies to ensure continuity during the integration process.
Further reading
Learn more about the latest industry trends by visiting the Semiconductors section.
Live Poll
Do you trust that private equity acquisitions of local manufacturers lead to better long-term outcomes?
