The acquisition bolsters the group’s specialized machining capabilities as it expands its U.S. footprint in markets like aerospace, EV, tactical, and electromechanical automation.
TRUMBAUERSVILLE, Pa.—Bracalente Manufacturing Group reported that it purchased Millennium Manufacturing Inc., a machine shop in Quakertown that focuses on Swiss and mill/turn CNC machining, multi-spindle machining, and value-added assembly.
The company said in a release that the acquisition of Millennium helps bolster the group’s “already robust specialized CNC milling, turning, multi-spindle manufacturing capabilities.” It is also said to complement the group’s highly skilled workforce as it expands its footprint in the aerospace, electric vehicle (EV), electromechanical automation, and tactical markets.
Bracalente Manufacturing Group, a privately-owned third-generation manufacturing company, started in 1950 as a simple screw machine shop in the family’s garage. Today, Bracalente is a global manufacturer that produces specialty components for some of the largest global brands. The company has grown significantly over the past few years, increasing capacity and sales by more than 50 percent.
The Millennium acquisition is an extension of that growth, ensuring that increased customer demand is backed by the rigorous quality standards of their specialty component manufacturing. It is reported to include the addition of several multi-million-dollar automated machining cells, an expanded sales team, and a culture of continuous learning and cross-training for the more than 130 employees stateside.
“The acquisition of Millennium Manufacturing is part of our growth plan,” said Ron Bracalente, CEO and president of Bracalente Manufacturing Group, in a statement. “We are excited to bring the unique capabilities of the Millennium team to our group. We’ve increased our capacity to meet the demand of our customers. This deal strengthens our U.S. presence with additional talent that specializes in our unique manufacturing offerings. It’s a win for us.”
Bracalente Manufacturing is a contract manufacturer that provides precision machined components and assemblies for markets such as aerospace, agriculture, automotive, electronics, industrial, medical, oil and gas, tactical, and recreational. The company has ISO 9001 certified facilities in the United States and in China. Its U.S. facility in Trumbauersville, Pennsylvania, is also AS9100D certified and ITAR registered, and works with national defense, tactical, and aerospace customers and suppliers. Its China factory is IATF16949 certified.
“The Bracalente name is synonymous with quality in our industry,” said Dave Fricke, owner of Millennium Manufacturing, in the release. “Ron has continually invested in his people, equipment, and the trade.”