The Partner Companies acquired F&B MFG and will strengthen its aerospace and defense manufacturing capabilities by leveraging specialized processing capabilities, including hydroforming.
The Partner Companies announced that it had acquired F&B MFG, LLC, a specialty metals manufacturer based in Phoenix. The transaction took place on 26 October 2026 and is intended to strengthen TPC's aerospace and defense manufacturing capabilities and expand access to specialized processing methods such as hydroforming.
F&B MFG has more than 100 years of history and provides vertically integrated services centered on hydroforming using pressurized fluids, covering engineering, toolmaking, heat treatment, welding, machining and assembly. It has served customers in the aerospace and defense, technology and transportation sectors from its approximately 100,000-square-foot facility in Phoenix.
TPC's chief financial officer explained that combining manufacturing capabilities centered on hydroforming expertise with technical depth and customer relationships would add value. The CFO also referred to F&B's strong team and its reputation for quality, reliability and continuous improvement.
F&B MFG has experience manufacturing engine components and auxiliary power unit components for defense and commercial aircraft, and holds 4 Nadcap accreditations. It has recently expanded its machining capabilities and also serves customers in the IT hardware and electronics sectors.
The transaction gives TPC a strategic base in Phoenix. Phoenix is considered one of the fastest-growing advanced manufacturing regions in the United States, with investment in aerospace, defense and advanced technologies supporting growth.