The Partner Companies (TPC), a U.S.-based advanced manufacturing company, has acquired Precision Eforming.

Based in Cortland, N.Y, Precision Eforming specializes in sieve and mesh products used in a variety of applications. The metal components are used in applications that separate and filter light, sound, air, or powdered materials.

TPC said the acquisition boosts its abilities in micro-component manufacturing and expands access to the aerospace, medical, defense, electronics, and energy markets.

The acquisition is TPC’s 11^th since its founding in 1997. The company has facilities in the U.S., China, Mexico, and Wales.

Precision Eforming’s core capabilities focus on electroforming, an additive manufacturing process that builds high-precision metal parts via electrodeposition. The company’s techniques allow developing ultra-fine mesh products with precise features, tight tolerances, and high reproducibility—setting a standard in applications from medical imaging and space exploration to superabrasives and fuel filtration.

During World War II, the company advanced photochemical reproduction technology to support the U.S. military, most notably by developing etched grids for military eyepieces. In the 1960s, it became an early adopter of electroforming techniques to enhance photoetching processes, enabling it to serve the rapidly growing television electronics industry.

In 2002, the electroforming division relocated to Cortland. Two years later, partnering with investment firm Torridon Companies, the division was acquired and rebranded as Precision Eforming. In 2015, ownership transitioned to Julie Griffin, who has been president since 2011 and will remain with the company through the transition.

“Joining forces with TPC marks an exciting new chapter for Precision Eforming to accelerate innovation, expand into new markets and continue delivering the precision and reliability our customers expect,” said Griffin. “With TPC, Precison Eforming will have the resources it needs to continue to grow and evolve.”

“With a legacy spanning more than a century, Precision Eforming brings unmatched expertise in 2D electroforming and long-standing customer relationships across more than 60 industries,” said Christian Streu, CFO of The Partner Companies. “This addition is an ideal fit with TPC’s long-term growth strategy to expand our complementary manufacturing capabilities to best serve our customers’ needs, while also shaping the future of manufacturing.”