Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD), backed by Arcline Investment
Management, is set to acquire the Naval Propulsors and Han-
dling business from Rolls-Royce. This strategic move signifi-
cantly broadens FMD's portfolio by bringing in Rolls-Royce's
advanced naval propulsion systems, including cutting-edge
propellers, waterjets, and marine handling technologies.
These systems are integral to naval operations, aiding in the
deployment and retrieval of both manned and unmanned ves-
sels, along with other crucial equipment from naval ships.
The acquisition will integrate several key facilities into
FMD's operations, including a Peterborough, Ontario Facility.
A Center of Excellence for Naval Handling, this Canadian lo-
cation specializes in designing and manufacturing advanced
handling systems and underwater sensors. One of its most no-
table contributions is the next-generation Mission Bay Han-
dling System, part of the Global Combat Ship program, which
supplies the Royal Navy, Royal Canadian Navy, and Royal Aus-
tralian Navy.
The acquisition also brings a significant presence of Rolls-
Royce's naval-marine propellers and handling systems, which
are widely used across the U.S. Navy's aircraft carriers, surface
combatants, amphibious ships, and submarines, as well as U.S.
Coast Guard vessels.
Fairbanks Morse Defense, which already boasts a diverse ar-
ray of products including engines, electrical systems, motors,
valves, cranes, and more, will see its offerings expanded with
this acquisition.
Fairbanks Morse Defense Expands with Acquisition
of Rolls-Royce Naval Propulsion and Handling Business
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