Avem Partners

Avem Partners is a private equity firm focused on investing in lower middle market aerospace and industrial companies. The Principals at Avem Partners have a unique combination of investing, operating and entrepreneurial experience. Avem acquires majority positions in founder-owned companies that it believes would benefit from its extensive operating and private equity investment expertise.

Brian Leibl

Partner

Ken Watler

Partner

3 past transactions

FMI Aerostructures

Acquisition in 2025
FMI Aerostructures specializes in the design and manufacture of aerospace structures and assemblies, focusing on critical structural components for the aerospace and defense sectors. The company produces hard metal components, large aluminum structures, and complex assemblies, including airframes, aircraft windshield frames, canopy and engine mount assemblies, and rigid ceramic insulation. In addition to manufacturing, FMI Aerostructures offers services such as machining, sheet metal fabrication, structural assembly, tooling, and kitting, which help clients mitigate risks and enhance operational efficiency in their projects.

ASTECH Engineered Products

Acquisition in 2023
ASTECH Engineered Products is a manufacturer specializing in welded honeycomb metallic aerostructures tailored for the aerospace and defense sectors. The company produces components designed to perform in high-stress and high-temperature environments, including thrust reversers, engine nozzles, acoustic structures, heat shields, air vanes, and acoustic exhaust ducts. By offering these innovative products, ASTECH enables its clients to effectively address their operational challenges and meet their value-creation objectives.

Future Tech Metals

Acquisition in 2018
Future Tech Metals Inc. is a precision machining company based in Riverside, California, established in 1998. It specializes in manufacturing CNC machine parts and offers a comprehensive range of services, including roughing and finishing for aerospace forging manufacturers. The company is known for its ability to produce parts with tight tolerances on a production level, helping clients remain competitive in their industries. Future Tech Metals provides full machining capabilities, encompassing both CNC turning and conventional machining, along with secondary operations such as fixturing and tooling. Their expertise extends to high-temperature applications, particularly for aircraft engines and power generation, ensuring that they meet the rigorous demands of their clients.
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