Wieland grows its global aerospace product portfolio and service network

Ulm, Germany-based Wieland has acquired Busby Metals, headquartered in Hauppauge, New York, which it describes as an industry-leading service provider with the largest and most diverse inventory of specialized, high-performance copper-based alloys. The transaction closed Dec. 31, 2021.

Founded in 1949, Busby serves a wide range of markets around the world, with a focus on the aerospace and oil and gas industries. In addition to New York, the company has operations in Texas, Reading in the U.K., Toulouse in France and Singapore.

“Busby’s consistent and technically outstanding expertise and service, combined with their requirements-based product portfolio, have made them a true global leader in customer service and partner to customers in the aerospace specialty alloys business,” says Erwin Mayr, CEO of the Wieland Group. “Combined with the Wieland Group’s extensive global presence, technical expertise and manufacturing and service capabilities, our customers will further benefit from tailored solutions and best-in-class service worldwide.”