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Platform·Aerospace & Defense/Defense Services·July 27, 2026

Wynnchurch Capital, L.P. acquires Luxfer Holdings PLC

The all-cash take-private transaction provides the advanced materials maker with long-term capital for innovation, capacity expansion, and complementary acquisitions.

Takeaways

  • Luxfer Holdings is a global manufacturer of advanced materials and components for aerospace, defense, and industrial markets.
  • Wynnchurch Capital is acquiring Luxfer Holdings.
  • The business serves aerospace, defense, industrial, clean energy, healthcare, transportation, emergency response.
BuyerWynnchurch Capital
TargetLuxfer Holdings
SponsorWynnchurch Capital
TypePlatform
IndustryAerospace & Defense
Sub-sectorDefense Services

Wynnchurch Capital, L.P. is taking Luxfer Holdings PLC private in an all-cash transaction, acquiring the global manufacturer of highly engineered advanced materials and components.

Luxfer serves aerospace, defense, clean energy, healthcare, transportation, and emergency response end markets through its Elektron and Gas Cylinders segments.

"This transaction delivers compelling and certain value to our shareholders while positioning Luxfer for its next phase of growth," said Andy Butcher, Chief Executive Officer of Luxfer.

Wynnchurch will provide the company with long-term capital to invest in innovation, operational excellence, automation, capacity expansion, and complementary acquisitions.

The deal is expected to close before the end of 2026, subject to shareholder approval and regulatory conditions.