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Platform·Industrials/Specialty Manufacturing·August 5, 2026

Altair Industries acquires Central Wire Industries

The acquisition addresses rising demand for domestically produced, mission-critical specialty alloy wire and cable products in aerospace and defense supply chains.

Takeaways

  • Central Wire Industries is a Manufacturer of specialty alloy wire and cable products serving industrial and mission-critical end markets.
  • Altair Industries is acquiring Central Wire Industries.
BuyerAltair Industries
TargetCentral Wire Industries
SponsorAltair Industries
TypePlatform
IndustryIndustrials
Sub-sectorSpecialty Manufacturing

Altair Industries has acquired Central Wire Industries, a 1955-founded manufacturer of specialty alloy wire and cable products with 12 manufacturing sites across the U.S., Canada, and Europe.

The company produces high-performance materials including stainless steel, nickel alloys, and red metals, serving more than 3,000 customers in aerospace and defense, industrial, medical, and energy markets.

The acquisition addresses rising demand for domestically produced, mission-critical materials in aerospace and defense supply chains.

Altair commented, "CWI has built an exceptional platform comprised of a talented team, deep customer relationships, and a dependable supply chain that few competitors can match." Altair Industries, founded in 2025, targets middle-market aerospace and defense and mission-critical industrial companies.

CWI is led by President & CEO Paul From.