Ranger Aerospace
Overview
Ranger Aerospace is a private equity management holding company that partners with larger institutional investors to acquire, grow, and improve companies in aviation services, aerospace sub-specialties, airfield operations, logistics, and government outsourcing. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina, Ranger Aerospace has managed and led over $600 million in buy/sell events through classic leveraged buyouts and internal growth investments. The company focuses on operations, marketing, quality, and people, employing a principled 'Good to Great' incremental approach to business transformations. Over the years, Ranger Aerospace has built several platform companies, each achieving over $100 million in revenues. Notable holdings include ACL Airshop, a global leader in air cargo products and services, and InTech Aerospace, specializing in maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services for commercial and military aircraft interiors. The investment in ACL Airshop won the Deal of the Year award for 2016 from M&A Advisor magazine. Previous ventures have also received similar accolades, including Deal of the Year in 2009 and Deal of the Decade in 2011. Ranger Aerospace's investment strategy emphasizes operational improvements and accelerated growth. The company has employed up to 4,250 personnel at 56 airports and has a history of successful divestitures, yielding superior internal rates of return (IRR) and cash-on-cash multiples. The firm's commitment to quality, safety, and compliance has been recognized with multiple 'Deal of the Year' awards from prestigious publications. Ranger Aerospace continues to seek additional acquisitions as platform add-ons to its affiliates, with interests in precision manufacturing, specialty MRO services, components overhaul, civilian airfield operations, air cargo services, and related aerospace supply chains and technologies.
Investment Focus
- Established companies with strong management teams
- Opportunities for operational improvements and growth
- Businesses in aviation services, aerospace sub-specialties, airfield operations, logistics, and government outsourcing
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Ranger Aerospace invest in?
Ranger Aerospace invests in Logistics, Aerospace, Engineering Services, Aviation Services, Airfield Operations and Government Outsourcing, and is based in Greenville, South Carolina, United States. Ranger Aerospace is listed as a private equity in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Ranger Aerospace invest at?
Ranger Aerospace backs companies at Buyout, Turnaround and Distressed.
Which regions does Ranger Aerospace invest in?
Ranger Aerospace invests across United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, Australia and France.
What companies has Ranger Aerospace invested in?
Ranger Aerospace's portfolio includes ACL Airshop and InTech Aerospace.
How do I contact Ranger Aerospace?
Ranger Aerospace's contact details — including phone and LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of the team.
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