ADDMAN’s acquisition of KAM said to create largest metal AM service provider in North America
September 2, 2024
ADDMAN Group, headquartered in Fort Myers, Florida, USA, has acquired Keselowski Advanced Manufacturing (KAM) based in Statesville, North Carolina, USA. The move is reported to have resulted in the largest and fastest-growing metal Additive Manufacturing provider in the United States, with the combined company now operating over fifty metal Additive Manufacturing machines. The expanded ADDMAN Group offers around 28,000 m2 of Additive Manufacturing capacity, boosted by KAM’s 6,500 m2 Statesville facility.
“ADDMAN’s integration marks a pivotal moment for the additive industry. Combining these companies brings a powerful combination with KAM’s world-class processes and systems, and ADDMAN’s abundant resources and R&D,” stated Brad Keselowski, founder of KAM. “Together, we set a new standard for innovation and excellence in the Additive Manufacturing industry.”
It was added that Keselowski will remain deeply committed and invested in the operation’s success, assuming the role of Commercial Advisor on ADDMAN’s Board of Directors and ensuring a seamless transition and continued expansion.
KAM joins Castheon, ADDMAN’s metal AM research and production facility in Thousand Oaks, California. By combining the strengths of both locations, the teams will work together to provide enhanced solutions with industry-leading capability and lead times in refractory alloy production and material science. This collaboration ensures coast-to-coast support from engineering design to full-scale production, leveraging the expertise and capabilities of both facilities.
ADDMAN’s CEO, Joe Calmese, commented, “We hold immense respect for the legacies of the companies we integrate into our fold. Brad and the exceptional team at KAM have built an impressive, profitable, and sustainable 3D printing enterprise in a remarkably short time. This is yet another proof point that ADDMAN is dedicated to assembling the industry’s finest under our banner. I look forward to seeing the new era of our combined company unfold.”
With KAM and ADDMAN both serving the defence and commercial space markets, the merger is expected to strengthen their combined Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) and Technology Readiness Level (TRL). Backed by American Industrial Partners (AIP), this will enable them to deliver advanced, market-ready solutions and innovative technologies to the defence industry.
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