Rhinestahl Corporation has announced its intention to acquire HYDRO Systems KG, marking a significant step towards consolidating strengths in the aviation support equipment and services sector. The plans for this strategic acquisition were unveiled during a presentation at Aviation Week Network’s MRO Americas in Chicago, led by Dieter Moeller, CEO and President of Rhinestahl and Thomas Elsner, CEO of HYDRO.
Upon completion, the merged entities will operate under the banner of RH Aero Systems, aiming to establish a new paradigm in comprehensive life cycle solutions. Encompassing engine and airframe tooling, ground support equipment, innovative engineered products and services, asset management, and sustainment, RH Aero Systems is poised to set unprecedented standards for capability and support across OEMs, MROs and operators globally.
With Rhinestahl’s leadership in the GE and CFM tooling market and HYDRO’s dominance in the Rolls-Royce tooling market, alongside its exceptional engineered products and reliable worldwide services competence, the proposed synergies within RH Aero Systems are anticipated to introduce ground-breaking capabilities and support options worldwide, addressing the complexities and demands of today’s aggressive aviation growth markets.
As the integration progresses, RH Aero Systems will leverage the robust operational foundations of Rhinestahl and HYDRO. Customers of both entities will experience seamless continuity in business operations, working with their existing teams while gaining immediate access to the synergistic advantages offered by the combined businesses. RH Aero Systems’ global headquarters will be situated in Mason, Ohio, U.S.A., while Rhinestahl and HYDRO’s headquarters will remain in the U.S.A. and Germany, respectively.
Given their status as privately held companies, the financial terms of the transaction remain undisclosed.
