A company that specializes in production of parts with demanding dimensional tolerances and complex geometries, serving nuclear, aerospace, medical and precision-industrial customers, L&S Machine Co. acquired Advanced Manufacturing in San Jose, California.

Advanced Manufacturing, a full-service prototype and production manufacturing facility, specializes in the fabrication of plastic and metal parts for the semiconductor industry and aerospace industry.

According to the firm this acquisition extends L&S Machine Co.'s geographic reach to the West Coast and provides an introduction to new customers with a need for high-quality, tight tolerance machining. L&S Machine Co.'s current facility in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, is a highly automated machining operation that features 3-, 4- and 5-axis CNC machining centers, waterjet cutting and ASME-certified welding.

"We look forward to welcoming the vastly experienced and capable team from Advanced Manufacturing," reports Rob DiNardi, CEO, L&S Machine Co. "We have served the nuclear industry for over 50 years, honing our ability to machine parts to the most demanding quality and tolerance specifications. The timely acquisition of Advanced Manufacturing will accelerate our plans to deliver these capabilities to new customers in new markets."

Paul Coggeshall, former Owner and now General Manager at Advanced Manufacturing, adds, "The acquisition is excellent news for both our customers and staff. L&S Machine shares our commitment to quality and excellence and our customers will be able to capitalize on their world class machining capabilities and expertise."