Axel Johnson Inc. (AJI), New York, acquired full ownership of Fort Wayne Metals Research Products LLC, Fort Wayne, Indiana, from the Glaze family. AJI first invested in the company in 2021.

Founded in 1970, Fort Wayne Metals develops and manufactures high-performance precision materials for medical devices and other critical applications, supporting millions of medical procedures each year. The company will remain headquartered in Fort Wayne, where it has operated for more than 50 years.

Jeremy Rohrs continues as president and CEO of Fort Wayne Metals.

“Today marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for Fort Wayne Metals and AJI,” said Sara Greenstein, CEO, Axel Johnson Inc.

“This milestone represents an exciting opportunity for our employees, customers, and partners,” said Rohrs.

The transition completes a partnership that began five years ago and places Fort Wayne Metals fully within AJI’s portfolio of long-term holdings. AJI, founded in 1920 and headquartered in New York City, is a family-owned investment company that builds businesses through long-term ownership partnerships. It employs more than 5,500 people and is part of the Axel Johnson Group, which has about 40,000 employees.

Fort Wayne Metals is a supplier of precision wire and materials to the medical device industry, with a long history of innovation and quality in materials for medical and industrial applications.

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