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Graham Corporation Acquires Xdot Bearing Technologies, Expanding its High-Speed Bearing Technology Capabilities

  • Graham Corporation (NYSE: GHM) announced the acquisition of specified assets from Xdot Bearing Technologies, a firm specializing in foil bearing technology.
  • Xdot holds patents for a breakthrough foil bearing design that offers superior performance while reducing development and production costs.
  • The acquired technology will be integrated into Graham's subsidiary, Barber-Nichols, to expand capabilities in high-speed rotating machines, advanced pumps, and compressors.
  • The combination aims to strengthen Graham's presence in aerospace, defense, energy transition, and industrial markets.
  • Michael E. Dixon, Vice President and General Manager of Barber-Nichols, stated the acquisition provides unique patented technologies to enhance reliability & long-life for next-generation machines.
  • Xdot will be integrated into the BN business, with BN assuming support for Xdot customers under ISO9001 & AS9100 quality systems.
  • Dr. Erik Swanson, Founder of Xdot, will join the BN team upon closing of the deal.
  • Xdot generates approximately $1 million in annual sales & is expected to be slightly accretive to Graham's fiscal year 2026 GAAP net income.