Hutchinson, a global manufacturer of intelligent technical solutions for comfort, safety and energy efficiency primarily for the automotive and aerospace industries, has completed the acquisition of PFW Aerospace.

Philippe OLIVIER, Senior EVP for Aerospace and Defense states “Adding PFW to the Hutchinson Aerospace activities brings significant synergies and growth potential. Their product lines and production facilities will complement Hutchinson’s solutions. In combination with Hutchinson’s know-how on flexible or plastic tubes and composite components we will be able to offer our customers a stronger and more innovative value proposition”.

Jordi BOTO, Executive VP of the PFW Division reports:” We are pleased to join the Hutchinson Group and plan to use its industrial, material and production competencies to improve our own capabilities. The global presence in North America and Asia will be used to better fulfil the needs of our existing and new customers.”