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Touchstone Advisors announced the successful sale of B & A Company, Inc., a premier aerospace contract manufacturing firm based in Milford, CT, to Talon Precision, an organization dedicated to revitalizing the U.S. precision machining landscape. The transaction closed March 13, 2026.
Founded in 1973 by Bert and Anita Schwarz, B & A Company has spent over five decades establishing itself as a vital link in the aerospace supply chain. Specializing in high-precision components for helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft—including valve, sensor, brake, and landing gear systems—the company serves customers across both commercial aerospace and defense sectors, as well as other mission critical end markets.
“B & A Company was founded and successfully run for many years by Bert and Anita Schwarz, and we are looking forward to supporting the continued legacy in this next chapter with Talon Precision,” said Rick Schwarz, who has co-led the company with his brother, Ron Schwarz, since 1999.
Talon Precision is a team of entrepreneurs and operators committed to long-term manufacturing excellence. By acquiring high-quality shops like B & A Company, Talon Precision aims to regain U.S. leadership in advanced manufacturing through strategic investment and partnership.
“We are incredibly excited to welcome the B & A team,” said Joe Rios, COO of Talon Precision. “The Schwarz family has built a remarkable foundation of quality and technical expertise that perfectly aligns with our vision. Our goal is to provide the resources and leadership necessary to honor the B & A legacy while scaling our collective capabilities to serve the high-stakes needs of the American aerospace and defense industries.”
“Representing Rick, Ron, and Sylvia was a true honor. Beyond the financial transition of their life’s work, we were committed to securing a strategic partner that met their personal and professional objectives,” said Lauren Altschuler, Advisor at Touchstone Advisors.
“As we explored Talon’s vision, it became evident that the two organizations represented a rare strategic fit, each providing the exact strengths the other was seeking,” added Deborah Agrafojo, Partner at Touchstone Advisors.
About B & A Company, Inc. (nka as B&A Precision LLC)
B & A Company is a Milford, Connecticut-based precision machine shop serving the commercial aerospace and defense sectors, and other mission critical end markets. The company is certified to AS9100 and ISO9001:2015 standards and specializes in the milling and turning of tight tolerance metal components.
About Talon Precision, Inc.
Talon Precision is building the premier precision machining and advanced manufacturing company serving aerospace, defense, medical, semiconductor, and other mission-critical end markets. The Company acquires and invests in high-performing precision manufacturing businesses for the long term — preserving the legacies and cultures that make them great while providing the resources, technology, and talent to help them reach their full potential. Backed by $75 million of initial equity capital from a select group of business builders and long-term-oriented investors, Talon Precision focuses on tight-tolerance, geometrically complex components for demanding applications where quality, reliability, and precision are paramount. For more information, visit talonpx.com or contact info@talonpx.com.
About Touchstone Advisors
Touchstone Advisors is a boutique merger and acquisition advisory firm serving the lower middle market, with over 20 years of experience helping business owners maximize the value of their life’s work. The firm has completed more than 500 M&A transactions, applying a proven four step process and senior level deal team support to every engagement from start to close. Through its Exit Advantage program, Touchstone Advisors also helps business owners prepare for a sale well before going to market, identifying value drivers and addressing risks to optimize positioning and outcomes. More information is available at touchstoneadvisors.com.
