Arcline to acquire specialized pump supplier Hydraulics International

Arcline Investment Management has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Hydraulics International Inc (HII), a US-based provider of ground support equipment, mobile test systems and specialized pumps serving aerospace, defense and industrial markets.
Based in Chatsworth, California, HII designs, manufactures and supports mission-critical hydraulic, pneumatic and electro-mechanical systems used in aircraft maintenance, testing and flight-line operations. Its portfolio includes highly engineered pump and flow control solutions supporting critical applications for US and allied defense forces, prime contractors, government agencies and industrial customers worldwide.
Founded in 1976, the company serves high-consequence environments where equipment uptime and safety are essential. In addition to aerospace and defense applications, HII serves select industrial markets with advanced flow control technologies.
Bahman Seifollahi, CEO of HII, said: “We are immensely proud of the business, technologies, and strong customer relationships our team has built over the past 50 years. We are excited to partner with Arcline to build on this foundation, and we firmly believe their growth-oriented approach and industry expertise make them a tremendous partner for HII’s next phase.”
Arcline manages more than US$20 billion in assets and focuses on building long-term industrial platforms with sustained earnings growth. The acquisition of HII further expands its exposure to engineered systems and specialized pump technologies supporting global aerospace and defense operations.