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Heads Up Technologies expands its portfolio with the acquisition of ALTO Aviation

17/10/2023

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Heads Up Technologies expands its portfolio with the acquisition of ALTO Aviation
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Heads Up Technologies, Inc. (HUT), a leading provider of highly engineered, proprietary lighting, cockpit and cabin electronics, is excited to announce its acquisition of ALTO Aviation. Based in Sterling, Massachusetts, ALTO is a leading designer and manufacturer of high-end OEM & aftermarket audio and cabin management systems for the aviation market. HUT is backed by JLL Partners, a well-established New York-based private equity firm.

ALTO's President and CEO, Don Hamilton, stated, "This acquisition marks the next exciting chapter in our journey. The partnership with Heads Up Technologies allows us to continue providing customers with high-quality, innovative products and makes for an exciting combination of solutions. With the support of HUT, we look forward to a future of groundbreaking innovations and setting new industry standards."

Renée Rump, CEO of Heads Up Technologies, said, "We are thrilled to welcome the ALTO team to Heads Up Technologies. The combined product offering will allow us to better serve the critical needs of OEMs and operators across the aviation industry. ALTO's premium audio and cabin management products complement our portfolio of innovative solutions and expand our growing presence in the aftermarket products."

”We are proud of the transformation Heads Up has undergone over the past four years of our partnership”, said Kevin Hammond, Managing Partner at JLL Partners. "We believe ALTO has set itself apart as both a premier service provider and a leader in the aviation audio systems market. We are excited for the next phase of growth for the Heads Up Technologies team."

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