The Partner Companies Strengthen Aerospace Manufacturing Through F&B MFG Acquisition
In a strategic move to bolster its capabilities within the aerospace and defense sectors, The Partner Companies (TPC) has successfully acquired F&B MFG, LLC. This acquisition, announced on October 26, 2026, is set to expand TPC's manufacturing capabilities and enhance its access to specialized metal fabrication processes, including hydroforming.
Established over a century ago, F&B MFG is renowned for its vertically integrated manufacturing operations. Its core capabilities revolve around hydroforming—a sophisticated process employing pressurized fluid to manipulate metal into intricate shapes with exceptional precision. Beyond this, F&B MFG offers a comprehensive range of value-added services, such as engineering, in-house tooling, heat treating, brazing, as well as welding, machining, and assembly. The facility, spanning approximately 100,000 square feet in Phoenix, Arizona, enables the production of components serving not only aerospace and defense but also technology and transportation sectors.
Christian Streu, Partner and CFO of The Partner Companies, expressed enthusiasm about the acquisition's strategic fit: "F&B MFG brings forth a unique set of manufacturing capabilities, highlighted by its hydroforming expertise, along with longstanding technical depth and customer relationships that align seamlessly with TPC's specialized applications. More significantly, F&B has developed a remarkable team that shares a reputation for quality, reliability, and a commitment to continuous improvement."
The company's legacy includes a wealth of experience in producing essential components for engines and auxiliary power units (APUs) catering to both defense and commercial aviation. Their offerings support a wide range of applications—from helicopters and fighter jets to commercial airliners. F&B MFG has also earned Nadcap accreditation, which attests to its quality in processes like heat treating, welding, nonconventional machining, and nondestructive testing. Recently, they expanded their machining capabilities to serve a broader customer base across the information technology hardware and electronics sector.
Through this acquisition, TPC secures a crucial operational presence in Phoenix, one of the most rapidly growing hubs for advanced manufacturing in the United States. Continuous investments in aerospace, defense, and advanced technology sectors are driving robust growth in the region. Alex Newell, President of F&B MFG, emphasized the positive implications of this partnership for employees and customers alike: "This partnership signifies an exciting opportunity for F&B, our workforce, and our clientele. Joining forces with TPC allows us to access additional resources for enhancing our commitment to over 200 employees, while also continuing the legacy that has defined this organization for over a century."
Key to the alliance is a shared dedication to operational excellence and high-quality customer service. Both TPC and F&B MFG prioritize reliability, proactive problem-solving, and consistent improvement, alongside long-term investments in workforce development, equipment, and technology to meet ever-evolving customer demands.
Legal representation for TPC was provided by Duane Morris, while Snell & Wilmer served as legal counsel for F&B MFG.
About F&B MFG LLC
Located in Phoenix, Arizona, F&B MFG LLC (Metal Forming Beyond) has been a trailblazer in the manufacture of complex parts and assemblies for aerospace, defense, semiconductor, and transportation industries since its inception in 1923. Renowned for hydroforming advanced sheet metal shapes, F&B also offers extensive metal forming capabilities under one roof, supported by four Nadcap certifications, encompassing welding, machining, fabrication, assembly, heat treating, and more. For further details, please visit fbmfg.com.
About The Partner Companies
The Partner Companies (TPC) is an international manufacturing entity that amalgamates expertise to provide engineered solutions across various industries including aerospace, defense, energy, medical, and technology. Since its formation in 2010, TPC has expanded to encompass 12 specialty manufacturers located in the U.S., U.K., Mexico, and Asia. The companies within TPC possess significant proficiency in processes such as photochemical etching, ceramic metallization, crystal growth, and electroforming, while excelling in injection molding, machining, and metal fabrication. TPC is committed to supporting each subsidiary with comprehensive business resources, including commerce, finance, human resources, operations, and supply chain management. For additional information about TPC and its affiliated manufacturers, visit thepartnercos.com.
Established over a century ago, F&B MFG is renowned for its vertically integrated manufacturing operations. Its core capabilities revolve around hydroforming—a sophisticated process employing pressurized fluid to manipulate metal into intricate shapes with exceptional precision. Beyond this, F&B MFG offers a comprehensive range of value-added services, such as engineering, in-house tooling, heat treating, brazing, as well as welding, machining, and assembly. The facility, spanning approximately 100,000 square feet in Phoenix, Arizona, enables the production of components serving not only aerospace and defense but also technology and transportation sectors.
Christian Streu, Partner and CFO of The Partner Companies, expressed enthusiasm about the acquisition's strategic fit: "F&B MFG brings forth a unique set of manufacturing capabilities, highlighted by its hydroforming expertise, along with longstanding technical depth and customer relationships that align seamlessly with TPC's specialized applications. More significantly, F&B has developed a remarkable team that shares a reputation for quality, reliability, and a commitment to continuous improvement."
The company's legacy includes a wealth of experience in producing essential components for engines and auxiliary power units (APUs) catering to both defense and commercial aviation. Their offerings support a wide range of applications—from helicopters and fighter jets to commercial airliners. F&B MFG has also earned Nadcap accreditation, which attests to its quality in processes like heat treating, welding, nonconventional machining, and nondestructive testing. Recently, they expanded their machining capabilities to serve a broader customer base across the information technology hardware and electronics sector.
Through this acquisition, TPC secures a crucial operational presence in Phoenix, one of the most rapidly growing hubs for advanced manufacturing in the United States. Continuous investments in aerospace, defense, and advanced technology sectors are driving robust growth in the region. Alex Newell, President of F&B MFG, emphasized the positive implications of this partnership for employees and customers alike: "This partnership signifies an exciting opportunity for F&B, our workforce, and our clientele. Joining forces with TPC allows us to access additional resources for enhancing our commitment to over 200 employees, while also continuing the legacy that has defined this organization for over a century."
Key to the alliance is a shared dedication to operational excellence and high-quality customer service. Both TPC and F&B MFG prioritize reliability, proactive problem-solving, and consistent improvement, alongside long-term investments in workforce development, equipment, and technology to meet ever-evolving customer demands.
Legal representation for TPC was provided by Duane Morris, while Snell & Wilmer served as legal counsel for F&B MFG.
About F&B MFG LLC
Located in Phoenix, Arizona, F&B MFG LLC (Metal Forming Beyond) has been a trailblazer in the manufacture of complex parts and assemblies for aerospace, defense, semiconductor, and transportation industries since its inception in 1923. Renowned for hydroforming advanced sheet metal shapes, F&B also offers extensive metal forming capabilities under one roof, supported by four Nadcap certifications, encompassing welding, machining, fabrication, assembly, heat treating, and more. For further details, please visit fbmfg.com.
About The Partner Companies
The Partner Companies (TPC) is an international manufacturing entity that amalgamates expertise to provide engineered solutions across various industries including aerospace, defense, energy, medical, and technology. Since its formation in 2010, TPC has expanded to encompass 12 specialty manufacturers located in the U.S., U.K., Mexico, and Asia. The companies within TPC possess significant proficiency in processes such as photochemical etching, ceramic metallization, crystal growth, and electroforming, while excelling in injection molding, machining, and metal fabrication. TPC is committed to supporting each subsidiary with comprehensive business resources, including commerce, finance, human resources, operations, and supply chain management. For additional information about TPC and its affiliated manufacturers, visit thepartnercos.com.
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