Wynnchurch Capital invests in California Amforge as part of Premier Forge Group platform

Premier Forge Group, a portfolio company of Wynnchurch Capital, LLC, announced the acquisition of California Amforge Corporation. Located in Azusa, California, Amforge is a leading manufacturer of closed die, upset and rolled ring forgings for the aerospace & defense and oil & gas industries.

Bill Kerfin, CEO of Premier Forge Group, said in a statement, "We are excited to partner with the California Amforge leadership team, who has done a phenomenal job developing a reputation for superior quality and customer service. With the addition of Amforge, we gain significant scale in the aerospace & defense sector while further developing our oil & gas business. In addition, we can now offer our customers new products with additional forging capabilities and capacity, as we continue to enhance our value proposition and execute on our growth strategy."

Sue Congalton, former CEO and principal shareholder of Amforge, stated, "I'm excited about the future of the company as Wynnchurch and management will bring the tools and resources to significantly grow the business and take it to the next level. This combination is not only a strong strategic fit with complementary products, capabilities, and end-markets, but also an excellent cultural fit with our shared dedication to customer service and our employees. This is an exciting time for California Amforge."