BREAL Group bolsters aerospace presence with acquisition of Silcoms

08/04/2025 • Press release

BREAL Group, the multi-disciplinary equity and advisory services group, has acquired Silcoms, a niche supplier of complex aero-engine ring components and assemblies. Silcoms will join BREAL Group portfolio company Beagle Technology Group, as part of a buy and build strategy within the aerospace sector.

Silcoms expertise covers a wide range of precision-engineered parts, including seals, shrouds, segments, and casings, produced from high-performance materials such as nickel-based superalloys, titanium, stainless steel, and aluminium.

Silcoms was founded in 1939 as BY & J Silcoms, with over 80 years of manufacturing expertise in Aerospace parts, chains and components. With a commitment to invest in future innovation through leading edge research and technology, Silcoms continues to serve leading aerospace companies, including Rolls-Royce, Siemens Energy, Spirit AeroSystems and Kawasaki Heavy Industries.

Mike Walton, BREAL Group Principal and COO, said:

“This is an immensely exciting opportunity for Silcoms and the Group, bringing considerable expansion in our main capabilities and precision efficiency in aerospace and specifically the manufacturing of components for jet engines. This acquisition further highlights our commitment to a buy and build strategy within the aerospace sector as well as Silcoms continual investment in future innovation.”

Daniel Holmes, Silcoms Managing Director, said:

“Silcoms has been invigorated by our recent acquisition by Breal Group. This strategic move secures a skilled and passionate workforce dedicated to excellence in UK manufacturing. We are particularly enthusiastic about the potential for a vertically integrated supply chain, which will alleviate pressures within the aerospace arena and enhance our operational capabilities.

Daniel continues: “The future looks bright for Silcoms, and we are eager to leverage this new chapter to deliver exceptional value to our customers and stakeholders.”