# Safran acquires ElectroMechanical Systems business from Collins Aerospace

Safran has agreed to buy ElectroMechanical Systems (EMS) from Collins Aerospace. EMS generated US$159 million in 2018 and employs 547 staff across four facilities in the USA and Mexico.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2019-02-11
- Where: United States
- Jobs: 547
- Status: announced
- Products: electrical actuation systems, flight controls, pilot controls
- Sectors: [Aerospace Components](https://endata.com/sectors/aerospace-components.md)

## Companies

- [Safran](https://endata.com/companies/1270.md) (acquirer)
- [Collins Aerospace](https://endata.com/companies/11989.md) (target)

## Sources

- [avitrader.com](https://avitrader.com/2019/02/11/safran-acquires-electromechanical-systems-business-from-collins-aerospace/), 2019-02-11: "Safran has agreed to buy ElectroMechanical Systems (EMS) from Collins Aerospace."
- [aviationweek.com](https://aviationweek.com/air-transport/safran-closes-collins-unit-acquisition), 2019-02-11: "Safran has finalized the acquisition of Collins Aerospace’s electromechanical systems business unit."

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