Astronics Corporation, a manufacturer of aerospace technologies, announced today that it has acquired Bühler Motor Aviation (“BMA”) from Bühler Motor Group in an all-cash transaction.
Located in Uhldingen-Mühlhofen, Germany, BMA is a manufacturer of aircraft seat actuation systems, with a product portfolio that includes actuators, electronics, control panels, pneumatic systems, and cabin lighting.
Peter Gundermann, president and CEO of Astronics Corporation, said of the acquisition: “BMA is an ideal tuck-in to complement our current aircraft seat actuation solutions and brings additional engineering expertise, innovative technologies, and strong customer relationships.
“We are excited to have BMA work with our PGA subsidiary, and expect their cooperative pursuits will provide best-in-class solutions and innovation for our customers. The addition of BMA furthers Astronics’ commitment to this niche application of motion control in commercial aerospace.”
BMA’s anticipated annual revenue for 2026 is US$22 million at current exchange rates.