# Kanthal acquires Custom Electric Manufacturing

Kanthal acquired Custom Electric Manufacturing Co., a manufacturer of heating elements in North America, headquartered in Wixom, Michigan. The transaction closed on August 1, 2018.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2018-08-01
- Where: Wixom, Michigan, United States
- Status: completed
- Products: heating elements
- Sectors: [Industrial Machinery](https://endata.com/sectors/industrial-machinery.md)

## Companies

- [Custom Electric Manufacturing](https://endata.com/companies/18937.md) (target)
- [Kanthal](https://endata.com/companies/34333.md) (acquirer)

## Sources

- [thermalprocessing.com](https://thermalprocessing.com/news/kanthal-acquires-heating-elements-maker-custom-electric/), 2018-09-15: "The acquisition further strengthens our footprint in the North American market. Custom Electric is a perfect match with regards to product portfolio, values, and vision."

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