Acquisition Opportunity Harper Engineering was acquired by The Loar Group in January 2026 for 250 million, signaling greater financial backing and potential for expanded aerospace programs. Sales teams can pursue Loar Group as a consolidated customer surface, offering integrated design-to-manufacture aerospace components and composite parts.

Aerospace Certified Specializes in turnkey, aircraft-certified components and composite parts, indicating readiness for long-term contracts with prime OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers. Target opportunities include sustained interior systems work, certification support, and repair/upgrade programs.

Growth & Talent Leadership transition in 2024 with a new VP of Engineering and recent leadership stability suggests potential for expanded program execution capacity. Explore upsell of advanced engineering services, digital tooling, and optimized manufacturing processes to scale with new leadership.

Industry Recognition Named a top supplier in engineering, logistical, or site support services in 2023, reinforcing credibility with buyers. Leverage this recognition to approach procurement teams at primes and defense-focused aerospace contractors for ongoing service and support contracts.

Growth Footprint Revenue range of $250M-$500M and a mid-sized employee base indicate capacity for larger, multi-year programs without immediate scale-up. Propose diversified offerings across design, manufacturing, and after-market support to align with Loar Group’s expanded portfolio.