Alinabal Group buys Industrial Precision to grow aerospace machining

Alinabal Group said Tuesday it has acquired Westfield, Massachusetts-based Industrial Precision, adding aerospace machining capacity, certifications and a 60-person workforce to its manufacturing network. The deal expands Alinabal’s footprint as it looks to meet demand from aerospace and defense customers.

Why it matters: - The acquisition gives Alinabal Group more machining capacity for aerospace customers and strengthens its position in aerospace and defense. - Industrial Precision brings a 25,000-square-foot facility, certifications and a long customer base that overlaps with Alinabal’s existing business. - Alinabal plans to expand the Westfield site and grow its workforce beyond 60 employees.

What happened: - Alinabal Group acquired Industrial Precision, Inc., a Westfield, Massachusetts-based precision aerospace machining company. - The announcement came July 14, 2026. - Industrial Precision was founded in 1974 and has more than 50 years of aerospace experience. - The company will be rebranded as Alinabal while continuing operations from the Westfield facility.

The details: - Industrial Precision operates in a 25,000-square-foot facility. - The site has precision machining equipment and holds AS9100, ISO 9001:2015 and ITAR certifications. - The acquisition adds capacity and capability to Alinabal’s manufacturing network. - The deal also reinforces relationships with customers both companies already serve. - Doug Smith, Industrial Precision’s president since 2006, will stay on in a consulting role during the transition and plans to retire at the end of the year. - Steve Hitchcock, Industrial Precision’s current vice president, will become general manager and oversee day-to-day operations. - Alinabal said Hitchcock will help ensure continuity for employees and customers during the transition.

Between the lines: - The acquisition appears aimed at consolidating complementary aerospace accounts rather than entering a new market from scratch. - Alinabal is using the purchase to add capacity quickly instead of building a new aerospace machining operation internally. - The rebrand suggests Alinabal wants Industrial Precision folded into its broader corporate identity while keeping the Westfield operation intact.

What's next: - Alinabal plans to expand the Westfield facility. - Alinabal also plans to add workers beyond the site’s current 60 employees. - Hitchcock will take over operational leadership as the transition continues through the end of the year. - Smith is expected to retire at year-end after his consulting period.

The bottom line: - Alinabal is buying experience, certifications and customer overlap in one move, positioning the company to scale its aerospace machining business faster.