HEICO Acquiring Gables Engineering to Enhance Aviation Electronics Expertise
HEICO Corporation Acquires Gables Engineering, Bolstering Avionics Industry Leadership
In a move that significantly strengthens its position in the avionics industry, HEICO Corporation has announced the acquisition of Gables Engineering, a leading designer and manufacturer of advanced avionics controls based in Coral Gables, Florida.
Founded in 1946, Gables Engineering employs over 200 professionals and has a rich history of innovation. The company's product range includes navigation, audio, surveillance, and communication panels for various aircraft. They are renowned for their touchscreen cockpit displays, such as those used in Boeing aircraft.
HEICO Corporation, a diversified company providing products and services across aviation, defense, space, medical, telecommunications, and electronics industries, will integrate Gables Engineering into its Electronic Technologies Group. This acquisition is expected to enable continued investments in research and development for flight deck technologies.
The acquisition is anticipated to boost HEICO's earnings within a year, as it is a cash deal. Both companies' leadership have expressed optimism about the partnership's role in enhancing American manufacturing and engineering.
The strategic acquisition complements HEICO’s existing aviation and defense portfolio, particularly leveraging proximity in Florida to reduce integration costs and reinforce dual-market strength in OEM and aftermarket sectors. The acquisition is also expected to accelerate Gables Engineering’s research and development in flight deck technologies, benefiting innovation in next-generation cockpit systems.
The deal is expected to increase HEICO's EBITDA significantly, with projections of $1.2 billion in 2026, reflecting improved operational scale and margin expansion in a growing global avionics market. The key impacts on the avionics industry include enhanced technical capabilities, strategic market expansion, innovation and R&D growth, and financial strength and scale.
Overall, HEICO’s acquisition of Gables Engineering is regarded as a strategic masterstroke that reinforces its market position, improves product offerings, and supports long-term growth in a rapidly expanding avionics industry.
[1] Global Market Insights [2] Aviation Today [3] Florida Trend
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