JW Hill Capital announced today the acquisition of GKN Aerospace Bandy Machining, Inc., a subsidiary of GKN Aerospace. For over 50 years Bandy has been the leading producer of specialized hinges used in a wide variety of aerospace, defense, and industrial applications.

Located in Burbank, California, Bandy manufactures complex, close-tolerance hinges that are used on numerous commercial and military platforms. The company's expertise includes proprietary drilling processes that allow the company to manufacture long hinge lengths at very tight tolerances across a variety of materials including titanium, aluminum, stainless steel and bronze. Customers rely on their expertise to handle complex aerospace parts. Bandy produces over 100,000 hinges per year.

"The Bandy team is excited to begin a new chapter as part of JW Hill Capital," commented Steve Alexander, General Manager, Bandy. "Our partnership will bring a renewed focus to Bandy's capabilities and strengths, with the vision to continue to grow the brand moving forward."

"We are excited about partnering with the team to build on the legacy of the Bandy brand, said John Hill, Managing Partner, JW Hill Capital. "We look forward to expanding the capabilities of the business to serve the aerospace hinge market."