AE Industrial Partners

AE Industrial Partners, LP is a private equity firm established in 1998 and headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, with additional offices in Savannah, Georgia, and Stamford and New Canaan, Connecticut. The firm specializes in growth capital and middle-market buyouts, focusing on carve-outs and management buyouts within family- or founder-owned companies. It targets investments in sectors such as aerospace and defense, space and government services, power generation, and specialty industrial markets. AE Industrial Partners emphasizes control investments in highly technical manufacturing, distribution, maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), industrial services, and logistics/data services. The firm is particularly interested in aircraft propulsion systems, industrial turbines, and aftermarket services, as well as companies dedicated to improving fuel efficiency and reducing emissions. AE Industrial Partners typically invests in companies with revenues ranging from $50 million to $1 billion, prioritizing those with a consistent growth rate and significant aftermarket opportunities.

Zach Appleman

Vice President

Marc Baliotti

Senior Managing Director

Pamela Braden

Operating Partner

Charlie Compton

Partner

Michael Green

Managing Partner

Robert Harper

Vice President

Jeffrey Hart

Principal

Brian Hickey

Managing Director

Melissa Klafter

Partner, CFO

Kirk Konert

Partner

Paul McElhinney

Senior Operating Partner and Head of Portfolio Strategy and Optimization Group

Bryan McElwee

Principal

Jon Nemo

Senior Partner

David H. Rowe

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Dev Rudra

Vice President

Mark Satran

Senior Managing Director

Brian Schettler

Partner, Head of AEI HorizonX

Peter Schumacher

Partner

Past deals in Papua New Guinea

Columbia Helicopters

Acquisition in 2019
Columbia Helicopters, LLC specializes in the design, manufacture, and operation of commercial heavy-lift helicopters, providing vital lifting services across various industries including forestry, construction, petroleum exploration, film production, government operations, disaster relief, and wildfire suppression. In addition to aerial services, the company offers comprehensive maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for both commercial and military aircraft, catering to clients in diverse locations such as the United States, Canada, and several countries in South America, Asia, and Australia. Founded in 1957 and headquartered in Aurora, Oregon, Columbia Helicopters also has offices in Lima, Peru, and Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. Its expertise extends to depot-level maintenance and airframe services, ensuring the operational readiness of aircraft through both minor modifications and major structural repairs.
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