Littlejohn Capital announced the acquisition of 3P Processing, a metal processing and finishing solutions provider to the aerospace industry.
Terry KarstBased in Wichita, KS, 3P Processing delivers one-stop surface metal processing and finishing solutions for aluminum, titanium, and steel components. The company's specialized services include masking, prime, topcoat, chemical processing, non-destructive testing, shot peening, and other ancillary services.
3P is a critical provider to the aerospace sector, supporting the commercial, business aviation, and defense sectors. 3P Processing maintains multiple NADCAP certifications and over 20 OEM approvals from companies, including Boeing, Gulfstream, Lockheed Martin, Sikorsky, Cessna, and Raytheon Technologies, among others.
"For over 50 years, 3P Processing's comprehensive in-house metal finishing solutions have helped the aerospace industry streamline complex capabilities to reduce lead times while maintaining unparalleled quality,” says Terry Karst, Chief Executive Officer of 3P Processing. “We look forward to working with the Littlejohn team to implement the already identified multiple opportunities that will broaden market coverage and continue to grow the business."
Angus C. Littlejohn IIILittlejohn Capital is the family office of Angus C. Littlejohn Jr., co-founder of Littlejohn & Co., where he currently serves as Chairman Emeritus. Founded in 2013, Littlejohn Capital seeks to make control investments in small to mid-sized private companies undergoing strategic, operational, or generational transition.
Angus C. Littlejohn III, President of Littlejohn Capital, said customers rely on 3P Processing for their difficult-to-accomplish processing challenges due to its comprehensive list of approvals and certifications and focus on lead times.
“3P boasts best-in-class quality metrics which has propelled it to a market leading position and embedded long-term customer relationships,” Littlejohn says. “We look forward to working with Terry and his experienced management team to continue investment that will further scale the business."
Baker Hostetler served as Littlejohn Capital's legal counsel, and KAL Capital was 3P Processing's financial advisor.
Visit www.3pprocessing.com and www.littlejohncapital.com.
