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A Long-Term Plan for Manufacturing Business Owners

If you’ve spent 20 or 30 years building a manufacturing business, you’ve probably heard the same pitch: sell to private equity.

But selling doesn’t have to mean watching the company you built get reshaped around a short-term return, and sold again a few years later.

In this video, Patrick Malcor, Founder and CEO of Ajax Defense, shares what makes Ajax different, and why our long-term ownership can offer a better path for business owners who want to preserve what they have spent decades building.

Watch the full video below to learn how Ajax supports owners looking for a long-term plan for their business.

Rebuilding America's Defense

Patrick Malcor, Founder & CEO

Patrick Malcor, Founder & CEO of Ajax Defense, shares his vision for strengthening America’s defense industrial base and supporting the mission through world-class manufacturing and strategic growth.

Rebuilding America's Defense

Built to Last

Ajax Defense partners with strong manufacturing businesses that have proven performance, trusted customer relationships, and room to grow—helping owners navigate growth, capital investment, and expansion into the aerospace and defense market.

Rebuilding America's Defense

Built for the Long Term

Ajax Defense leadership on why critical defense manufacturers need a partner focused on long-term growth and sustainment, not just an exit.

In the news | Investment

Ajax Defense has launched a major investment to expand operations and capabilities of Whelan Machine & Tool in Louisville, Kentucky.

Ajax Defense has launched a major investment to expand operations and capabilities of Whelan Machine & Tool in Louisville, Kentucky.

Ajax Defense, the parent company of Whelan Machine and Tool, has launched a major investment of $5.7 million to expand operations. This expansion includes relocating to a new 70,000-square-foot facility, adding new jobs, purchasing state-of-the-art machinery & technology systems, and enhancing our capabilities. With these advancements, we are excited to onboard new programs for the defense industrial base and to continue providing exceptional service to our customers.

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Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear Awards Economic Incentives to Ajax Defense and Whelan Machine

A discussion with Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear underscored the state’s commitment to industry growth, strategic investment, and advancing the future of manufacturing in the Commonwealth.

Investing in the Next Generation

At Ajax Defense, we believe strong companies are built by investing in strong people. We proudly partner with programs that provide students, transitioning service members, and military leaders with meaningful opportunities to gain industry experience, develop new skills, and contribute to the U.S. defense industrial base.

We are proud to support programs that develop talent, create pathways from military service to industry, and strengthen the future of American manufacturing and defense.