# Kaiser Aluminum acquires Imperial Machine & Tool Co.

Kaiser Aluminum Corporation acquired Imperial Machine & Tool Co., a leader in multi-material additive manufacturing and machining technologies for aerospace, defense, automotive, high-tech, and general industrial applications.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2018-09-01
- Where: Columbia, New Jersey, United States
- Status: completed
- Products: additive manufacturing, machining technologies
- Sectors: [Industrial Machinery](https://endata.com/sectors/industrial-machinery.md), [Aerospace Components](https://endata.com/sectors/aerospace-components.md), [Automotive Components](https://endata.com/sectors/automotive-components.md)

## Companies

- [Kaiser Aluminum](https://endata.com/companies/7296.md) (acquirer)
- [Imperial Machine & Tool Co.](https://endata.com/companies/19003.md) (target)

## Sources

- [jonesday.com](https://www.jonesday.com/en/practices/experience/2018/09/kaiser-aluminum-acquires-imperial-machine--tool-co), 2018-09-01: "Jones Day advised Kaiser Aluminum Corporation in its acquisition of Imperial Machine & Tool Co."
- [investors.kaiseraluminum.com](https://investors.kaiseraluminum.com/news-events/press-releases/detail/228/kaiser-aluminum-corporation-acquires-additive-metal-manufacturer), 2018-09-19: "The acquisition brings significant technology and intellectual property to broaden Kaiser’s ability to provide solutions for demanding applications in compatible end markets."
- [imperialmachine.com](https://www.imperialmachine.com/company-posts/2018/9/19/imperial-machine-tool-co-acquired-by-kaiser-aluminum-corporation), 2018-09-19: "We're extremely excited to become part of the Kaiser Aluminum organization as we embark on the next chapter of Imperial's growth."
- [lightmetalage.com](https://www.lightmetalage.com/news/industry-news/3d-printing/kaiser-aluminum-acquires-additive-metal-manufacturer/), 2018-10-04: "The acquisition brings significant technology and intellectual property to broaden Kaiser’s ability to provide solutions for demanding applications in compatible end markets."

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