ITT, manufacturer of highly engineered critical components and customised technology solutions for energy, transportation and industrial markets, has taken over Matrix Composites, a specialty aerospace component manufacturer with experience in making precision composite components for next generation, high growth aircraft and aircraft engine platforms.

The acquisition aligns with ITT's growth strategy focused on enhancing its product portfolio with innovative, technologically differentiated businesses. Matrix Composites, located on the Florida Space Coast, will expand ITT Connect and Control Technologies' core aerospace product and technology capabilities.

"This acquisition expands our ability to serve our aerospace customers with a broader set of capabilities in the composites space," said ITT CEO and president Luca Savi. "We look forward to Matrix joining ITT and to continuing to grow within the aerospace business."

"We are excited to welcome this fast-growing composites technology company to ITT Connect and Control Technologies," said ITT Connect and Control Technologies president Farrokh Batliwala. "Matrix Composites significantly enhances our composite portfolio and expands our aircraft engine content. We look forward to leveraging our combined strengths to build on Matrix Composites' entrepreneurial spirit and growth-oriented track record." (SV)