# The Partner Companies acquires F&B MFG to strengthen aerospace and defense metal forming

The Partner Companies (TPC) announced the acquisition of F&B MFG, a Phoenix-based specialty metal manufacturer specializing in hydroforming and other metal forming processes for aerospace and defense. The acquisition was announced on November 5, 2026.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2026-11-05
- Where: Phoenix, Arizona, United States
- Status: announced
- Products: hydroformed metal parts, engine components, APU components, heat treated and brazed assemblies
- Sectors: [Aerospace Components](https://endata.com/sectors/aerospace-components.md), [Automotive Components](https://endata.com/sectors/automotive-components.md)

## Companies

- [The Partner Companies](https://endata.com/companies/16122.md) (acquirer)
- [F&B MFG](https://endata.com/companies/16123.md) (target)

## Sources

- [defenseandmunitions.com](https://www.defenseandmunitions.com/news/the-partner-companies-acquires-f-b-mfg/), 2026-11-05: "F&B MFG adds a unique combination of manufacturing capabilities, led by its hydroforming expertise, along with the technical depth and customer relationships that make it a strong fit for TPC and our specialized applications."

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