Riverspan Partners has completed its acquisition of United Titanium, a leading U.S. manufacturer of mission-critical fasteners, fittings, and precision components made from titanium, zirconium, and other specialty metals. The transaction brings together Riverspan’s growth-oriented investment approach and United Titanium’s six decades of technical expertise to drive product innovation and expand global customer reach.
United Titanium, founded in 1962 and based in Wooster, Ohio, has built a reputation for supplying highly engineered parts to demanding industries such as defense, aerospace, medical and dental, electronics, petrochemical processing, and marine engineering.
Its comprehensive manufacturing capabilities include precision machining, custom metal fabrication, and deep inspection and testing protocols that meet the strictest quality standards. Customers rely on United Titanium for reliable delivery, consistent performance, and engineering support on complex projects.
Under Riverspan’s ownership, United Titanium will continue operating under its existing leadership team and remain headquartered in Wooster. Riverspan will provide additional strategic resources, operational expertise, and capital investment to enhance manufacturing processes, accelerate new product development, and pursue growth opportunities across international markets. This partnership aims to strengthen United Titanium’s position as a preferred supplier for blue-chip companies around the world.
As part of the acquisition, veteran industry executive Paul Schwarzbaum will join United Titanium’s board of directors, bringing decades of experience in specialty metals and precision component businesses. His insight will help guide the company’s expansion plans and support the integration of best-in-class operational practices.
Employees and community stakeholders in Wooster will see continuity in daily operations and customer relationships, while benefiting from Riverspan’s commitment to long-term investment in workforce development, facility upgrades, and technology enhancements. The collaboration is designed to maintain United Titanium’s local roots even as the business scales to meet growing demand.
Advisors: KeyBanc Capital Markets served as financial advisor, and BakerHostetler served as legal advisor to United Titanium. Lincoln International served as financial advisor, and Latham & Watkins served as legal advisor to Riverspan.
KEY QUOTES:
“We have tremendous respect for the outstanding business that the talented United Titanium team has built, and we are excited to build on that rich legacy. With a leading market position, long-term customer relationships, a strong team and secular tailwinds across its end-markets, the company is exceptionally positioned for its next chapter. We are committed to ensuring that United Titanium continues to deliver mission-critical solutions, innovation and service to its customers.”
Dave Thomas, Partner at Riverspan Partners
“We have built a remarkable business together over the past five decades, and I am thrilled that the team has found an ideal partner for the next chapter. Riverspan deeply appreciates the people and processes that have contributed to our success and is keen to build on those strengths to capitalize on the significant growth opportunities in our core markets. Their expertise will help United Titanium to reinforce its commitment to quality, innovation and high-touch service through further investment in our people and technology. I am excited to see the company continue to prosper.”
Mike Reardon, President of United Titanium
