Ducommun Inc. Acquires Nobles Worldwide
December 1, 2019
Ducommun Incorporated has acquired Nobles Worldwide Inc. Founded in 1948, Nobles Worldwide is a designer and manufacturer of high performance ammunition handling systems for military aircraft, helicopters, ground vehicles and shipboard systems. "Nobles is currently the primary ammunition feed chute supplier to most F-Series aircraft and naval close-in weapon systems in the U.S. and supports more than 50 different such systems in 50 other countries worldwide," said a spokesperson. In addition to its full-sized, customized solutions, Nobles offers a range of systems for small and medium caliber weapon stations and medium caliber turrets.
"I am delighted to welcome Nobles Worldwide to Ducommun as we continue to add high value engineered products to our portfolio," said Stephen G. Oswald, Chairman, President and CEO of Ducommun Incorporated. "Nobles Worldwide continues to advance the company's strategy of offering more customized, value-driven engineered products with aftermarket support. In addition, the acquisition expands our current footprint into another segment of the defense market, ammunition delivery and handling systems."
"We are excited to join the Ducommun family. Nobles' focus on the design, manufacturing, delivery and integration of ammunition handling systems for military land, air and sea platforms will complement Ducommun's existing portfolio of engineered products for the defense industry. With Ducommun, Nobles expects to accelerate its growth and expand its focus on innovative offerings to meet the needs of an evolving military," said Will Wennberg, Nobles President.
For more information contact:
Ducommun Incorporated
200 Sandpointe Avenue, Suite 700
Santa Ana, CA 92707-5759
657-335-3665
www.ducommun.com
Nobles Worldwide
1105 East Pine Street
St. Croix Falls, WI 54024
715-483-1884
info@noblesworldwide.com
www.noblesworldwide.com
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