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Produces high-precision aerospace and defense components
Primus Aerospace
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Produces high-precision aerospace and defense components
Overview
Primus Aerospace provides high-precision, complex machined components, kits, and subassemblies for aerospace, defense, and space, built to print for OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers. It offers engineering support, program management, assembly, and integration, with capabilities such as 5-axis machining, EDM, heat treatment, plating, and non-destructive testing on exotic metals for tight tolerances. The company differentiates itself through growth via acquisitions (Paradigm CNC, Raloid) under Angeles Equity Partners to expand capabilities and strengthen as a Tier 1 defense supplier. Its goal is to consolidate the fragmented market for precision components in aerospace, defense, and space and become a leading supplier for high-complexity programs.
About Primus Aerospace
Industries
Industrial & Manufacturing
Design
Aerospace
Defense
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Lakewood, Colorado
Founded
1998
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What believers are saying
- Primus announced 2026 Velo3D titanium printing for aerospace and defense applications.
- The company claims 24/7 manufacturing and 500,000 pounds monthly throughput.
- Open careers listings signal continued hiring despite employee-reported restructuring.
What critics are saying
- Indeed reviews in 2025 report mass layoffs and leadership churn.
- Primus depends on Boeing, Lockheed, Northrop, and Raytheon programs that get canceled.
- Single-site program concentration and PE pressure can crush margins after one quality miss.
What makes Primus Aerospace unique
- Primus combines build-to-print machining, assembly, and integration across Lakewood and Reisterstown.
- Raloid and Paradigm deepened 5-axis capacity for defense and space programs.
- 2026 Velo3D titanium additive capability differentiates Primus on flight-critical metal parts.
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Growth & Insights and Company News
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↑ 1%PRIMUS AERO is investing in the future of transportation with the purchase of a fleet of PAL-V Liberty vehicles, enhancing their operational excellence and minimizing the downtime of clients’ aircraft.
LAKEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Angeles Equity Partners, LLC (“Angeles”), a private investment firm focused on value creation through operational transformation, announced the appointment of Scott Miller as the new chief executive officer (CEO) of portfolio company Primus Aerospace (“Primus”). Primus is a provider of highly complex, machined components and assembly solutions to the aerospace, defense, and space (“AD&S”) industry. Miller brings over 25 years of experience in precision manufacturing and operational leadership from various blue-chip suppliers to the AD&S industry. Prior to joining Primus, Miller was a vice president in the Engine Systems Division of Meggitt, PLC, a provider of advanced technologies, products and services for aerospace, defense, and selected energy applications. While there, Miller led Operations which included Production, Quality, Environment, Health & Safety, and Sustainability for 11 sites across the division. Previously, he was Vice President and General Manager at Frisa Precision, a rolled ring and open die forging company serving a wide range of industries
LAKEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Angeles Equity Partners, LLC (“Angeles”), a private investment firm focused on value creation through operational transformation, announced the appointment of Scott Miller as the new chief executive officer (CEO) of portfolio company Primus Aerospace (“Primus”). Primus is a provider of highly complex, machined components and assembly solutions to the aerospace, defense, and space (“AD&S”) industry. Miller brings over 25 years of experience in precision manufacturing and operational leadership from various blue-chip suppliers to the AD&S industry. Prior to joining Primus, Miller was a vice president in the Engine Systems Division of Meggitt, PLC, a provider of advanced technologies, products and services for aerospace, defense, and selected energy applications. While there, Miller led Operations which included Production, Quality, Environment, Health & Safety, and Sustainability for 11 sites across the division. Previously, he was Vice President and General Manager at Frisa Precision, a rolled ring and open die forging company serving a wide range of industries
Primus Aerospace (“Primus”), a provider of highly complex, machined components and assembly solutions to the aerospace, defense, and space industry, sponsored by Angeles Equity Partners, LLC (“Angeles”), today announced the acquisition of Raloid Corporation (“Raloid”).
LAKEWOOD, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Primus Aerospace (“Primus”), a provider of highly complex, machined components and assembly solutions to the aerospace, defense, and space industry, sponsored by Angeles Equity Partners, LLC (“Angeles”), today announced the acquisition of Raloid Corporation (“Raloid”). Raloid machines critical components for several strategic defense programs. With the addition of Raloid, Primus further strengthens its position as a Tier 1 supplier in the defense industry. Raloid will continue to operate under its existing brand name. “We are proud to add Raloid to the Primus platform. Raloid’s legacy of performance and capabilities make it an ideal addition to Primus,” said Nick McGrath, CFO of Primus Aerospace
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About Primus Aerospace
Industries
Industrial & Manufacturing
Design
Aerospace
Defense
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Lakewood, Colorado
Founded
1998
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