Kroll’s Aerospace Defense Government Investment Banking Practice Advised Techni-Cast on Its Sale to Wieland Group

On December 31, 2025, Techni-Cast Corp. (“Techni-Cast” or the "Company"), a leading manufacturer of high precision centrifugally cast alloys for the aerospace, defense, energy and industrial markets, was acquired by Wieland Group (“Wieland”), one of the world’s leading suppliers of semi-finished, high-value alloys.

The acquisition of Techni-Cast expands Wieland’s U.S. manufacturing footprint and complements Wieland’s portfolio of extruded and cast products. In addition, the transaction advances Wieland’s growth in semi-finished products and strengthens its position in the aerospace, defense and oil & gas markets.

Kroll’s Aerospace Defense Government (ADG) Investment Banking practice served as the exclusive financial advisor in connection with the transaction.

 

The Kroll Investment Banking Team brought exceptional expertise and genuine partnership to every stage of the transaction. They navigated challenges with precision and always kept our best interests at the forefront of the deal. We couldn’t have asked for a better advisor to guide us through this monumental event. Their team’s steady leadership and proactive communication made the entire experience both seamless and reassuring.

– Don Van Hiel, CEO of Techni-Cast and Jhan Van Hiel, President of Techni-Cast.    

 

About Techni-Cast

Techni-Cast is a leading centrifugal-casting foundry based in South Gate, California. Founded in 1954 and owned for three generations by the Van Hiel family, Techni-Cast is recognized for its operational excellence, deep technical expertise, and strong reputation for high quality in demanding markets. The company operates two production sites, employs approximately 100 people, and holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and AS9100 certifications, essential for aerospace suppliers.  In addition to melting and centrifugal casting, the company provides comprehensive finishing steps such as heat treatment and precision machining. Its equipment includes several CNC machines for tight-tolerance machining, as well as conventional lathes for deburring cast parts. The company works with a broad range of alloys, including brass, bronze, stainless steel, and nickel-based materials. With casting diameters up to 52 inches and weighs up to 4,000 pounds, Techni-Cast serves the aerospace, defense, energy and industrial markets.

Loeb & Loeb LLP provided legal counsel to Techni-Cast in connection with the transaction.

 

About Wieland Group

Wieland Group, headquartered in Ulm, Germany, is one of the world's leading suppliers of semi-finished copper and copper alloy products. Founded in 1820, Wieland operates a global network of more than 80 production sites, service, and trading companies, offering a broad product, technology, and service portfolio. From prototype to series production, Wieland develops solutions for automotive, aerospace, electronics, refrigeration, air conditioning, and many other industries. Wieland uses high-performance copper materials to drive the success of its B2B customers in future-oriented fields such as electromobility, connectivity, and urbanization.

Keating Muething & Klekamp PLL served as legal counsel to Wieland in connection with the transaction.