Novaria Group acquires Weatherford Aerospace

Fort Worth-based Novaria Group announced the acquisition of substantially all the assets of Weatherford Aerospace Inc., a provider of aircraft wing skins, formed structures and unique services related to the treatment and processing of aerospace products. Novaria plans to pursue strategic growth and expansion of Weatherford’s capabilities, while also delivering enduring value to customers, employees and the aerospace industry. Weatherford’s manufacturing capabilities are focused on a wide variety of processes and products that are incorporated into most airframes flying today. The company’s customers include many major original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and tier 1 and tier 2 supply chain partners such as: Gulfstream, Boeing, Bell Helicopter, Bombardier, Lockheed Martin, Spirit and Triumph. Charles Paris, Sr., founder of Weatherford, will be retained as a consultant to the company. Charles “Chip” Paris, Jr., the current President and General Manager of Weatherford, will continue in his present capacity under Novaria’s ownership.