CENTERBROOK, Conn., May 8, 2025 -- Osage Advisors ("Osage"), a leading Connecticut-based mergers and acquisitions firm, is pleased to announce the sale of its client, Columbia Manufacturing, to Collective Manufacturing Group, a portfolio company of Elmore Companies. Collective Manufacturing is a precision manufacturing company led by experienced aerospace executives that has acquired three aerospace manufacturers in the last 12 months. Elmore Companies is a family office based in Bloomington, Indiana, that invests in manufacturing and services businesses focused on long-term value creation.
Founded in 1980 by David Bell, Columbia Manufacturing is a world-class supplier of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) hardware and Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) shop for turbine engine manufacturers, commercial airlines, industrial power companies, and military operations globally. With more than 90,000 square feet of facility space, Columbia offers a comprehensive range of in-house capabilities and has dedicated process areas for OEM and MRO services.
Keith Dee, President of Osage Advisors, and team worked diligently to identify the right buyer for Columbia, ensuring the continuation of David Bell's legacy.
"We are passionate about the companies Osage represents, Keith said, and are confident that Collective Manufacturing along with its team will grow the current customer base, expand the MRO business and enter into new markets providing Columbia has multiple paths of continued success."
About Osage Advisors
About Osage Advisors: Osage Advisors is a boutique Mergers & Acquisitions firm that works with family and closely-held businesses with revenue of $5 million or greater looking to sell their companies. Osage is committed to understanding individual client needs and delivering results that meet or exceed expectations. The firm has a diverse client base and has successfully completed transactions in several industries, including Tech-Enabled Services, Aerospace, Contract Manufacturing, Business Services, and Healthcare.
Certain Members of Osage Advisors are Registered Representatives of and conduct securities transactions through StillPoint Capital, LLC, Tampa, FL. Osage and StillPoint are not affiliated.
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