# Rhinestahl acquires HYDRO Systems to form RH Aero Systems

Rhinestahl Corporation announced an agreement to acquire HYDRO Systems KG. The combined entity will be named RH Aero Systems, creating a leader in aviation support equipment and services.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2024-04-09
- Where: Mason, Ohio, United States
- Status: announced
- Products: engine tooling, airframe tooling, ground support equipment
- Sectors: [Aerospace Components](https://endata.com/sectors/aerospace-components.md)

## Companies

- [Rhinestahl Corporation](https://endata.com/companies/76718.md) (acquirer)
- [HYDRO Systems KG](https://endata.com/companies/76719.md) (target)
- [RH Aero Systems](https://endata.com/companies/76720.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [hydro.aero](https://www.hydro.aero/index.php/en/press-details/rhinestahl-acquires-hydro-systems.html), 2024-04-09: "Today, Rhinestahl Corporation announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire HYDRO Systems KG to form the clear industry leader in the aviation support equipment and services market."
- [hydro.aero](https://www.hydro.aero/de/presse-details/rhinestahl-acquires-hydro-systems-2.html), 2024-04-09: "Today, Rhinestahl Corporation announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire HYDRO Systems KG to form the clear industry leader in the aviation support equipment and services market."
- [aerospaceglobalnews.com](https://aerospaceglobalnews.com/news/rhinestahl-and-hydro-systems-in-engine-services-merger/), 2024-04-12: "When you take Rhinestahl which is #1 in GE and CFM OEM-approved engine tooling... and combine it with HYDRO which is #1 in Rolls-Royce OEM-approved engine tooling... you are creating the world-class leader uniquely positioned to serve the growing demands of OEMs, MROs and Operators around the world."
- [taylorwessing.com](https://www.taylorwessing.com/en/insights-and-events/news/media-centre/press-releases/2024/05/rhinestahl-corporation---hydro-systems-group), 2025-02-28: "Rhinestahl Corporation’s combination with HYDRO Systems KG underscores our client’s commitment to driving innovation and excellence in the aviation industry."

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