ADC Aerospace acquires Hyatt Die Cast & Engineering

ADC Aerospace has acquired Hyatt Die Cast & Engineering Corp., combining two Southern California producers of aluminum and zinc die castings for aerospace and defense applications.

The companies did not disclose financial terms. GreyLion, a private investment firm, acquired ADC in 2019.

ADC said the transaction adds Hyatt’s die casting, machining and finishing capacity to its existing operations. Following completion of the deal, the company plans to move Hyatt’s operations from Cypress, California, to ADC’s campus in nearby Buena Park.

Acquisition expands ADC casting range

Hyatt operates 14 high-pressure die casting machines ranging from 250 to 1,650 tons, according to company and North American Die Casting Association (NADCA) information. Its current facility also includes 32 CNC machining centers, a tool and die shop and a powder coating line.

The company produces castings ranging from fractions of an ounce to more than 75 pounds. Its capabilities include pressure-tight castings and molded-in inserts.

ADC’s facility in Buena Park operates 28 die casting machines ranging from 50 to 1,300 tons and 27 CNC machining centers, according to NADCA. ADC also performs finishing, testing and assembly work.

The transaction extends the combined company’s die casting range from 50 to 1,650 tons and increases its machining capacity.

Aerospace/defense focus

Both companies hold AS91000 aerospace quality certifications and manufacture low-volume technically complex components.

ADC identifies aerospace and defense as its primary end markets, while also serving medical, automotive and industrial customers.

ADC lists Collins Aerospace, Safran, Raytheon, General Dynamics, and Honeywell among its customers.

Hyatt President Bob Meschuk said the companies plan to integrate their operations after the transaction closes.

Nicholas Bell

Nicholas brings over half a decade of experience covering metals markets, pricing trends, and supply chain dynamics. Prior to joining AMU, he reported on aluminum, high-temperature scrap, and ferro-alloy markets at Argus Media, with additional coverage of minor metals and rare earths. His work has built deep expertise in North American metals pricing and trade flows. A native of Houston, Nicholas holds a bachelor’s degree in Media Production and an MBA with a concentration in Finance, both from the University of Houston.