# FDH Aero acquires Unical Defense

FDH Aero (Fastener Distribution Holdings) acquired Unical Defense Inc., a supplier of aerospace parts and services for the defense aftermarket, on undisclosed terms. Unical Defense was spun off from Unical Aviation in 2015.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2021-12-06
- Where: City of Industry, California, United States
- Status: completed
- Products: aerospace hardware, replacement parts, chemicals for defense aftermarket
- Sectors: [Aerospace Components](https://endata.com/sectors/aerospace-components.md)

## Companies

- [FDH Aero](https://endata.com/companies/32128.md) (acquirer)
- [Unical Defense](https://endata.com/companies/59473.md) (target)
- [Calco Aerospace](https://endata.com/companies/60075.md) (target)
- [Calco Industries](https://endata.com/companies/60081.md) (target)

## Sources

- [labusinessjournal.com](https://labusinessjournal.com/manufacturing/fdh-aero-acquires-unical-defense-expand-supplier-p/), 2021-12-06: "We believe that bringing (Unical) into the FDH family complements and accelerates our broader strategic priority of growth in the global defense aftermarket"
- [cbinsights.com](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/calco-aerospace), 2022-01-04: "On January 4th, 2022, Calco Aerospace was acquired by FDH."
- [fdhaero.com](https://fdhaero.com/press-release/fdh-aero-completes-acquisition-of-calco-aerospace/), 2022-01-04: "Calco is an excellent fit with the FDH family."

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