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Berkshire’s Marmon Aerospace & Defense Acquires Marine Tech Wire & Cable

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Marmon Aerospace & Defense Group, a division of Marmon Holdings, Inc. and a Berkshire Hathaway company, has successfully acquired Marine Tech Wire & Cable, Inc., a specialized manufacturer of circuit integrity cables used in U.S. Navy ships.

Founded in 2000 and based in York, PA, Marine Tech enhances Marmon A&D’s portfolio with its expertise in power, specialty, lightweight, low smoke, silicone, and watertight cabling for mission-critical shipboard applications. The acquisition strengthens Marmon’s ability to provide high-performance solutions with increased capacity and reduced lead times.

Charles Clement, President of Marmon A&D Group, highlighted the benefits of the acquisition, stating that it complements their newly opened Hooksett, NH marine power cable facility. Senior Vice President Robert Canny emphasized that Marine Tech’s expertise aligns perfectly with Marmon’s shipboard product line, enhancing support for Navy ship contracts.

Marine Tech owners Mark Lindsay and Kostanis Contanious expressed enthusiasm for joining Marmon, noting that the partnership will add value for customers. Both will remain with the business to support its ongoing growth.

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