Beehive Industries Acquires Machine Shops to Scale Production

Beehive Industries, a U.S. manufacturer of advanced propulsion systems for uncrewed aerial defense, has announced the acquisition of assets from Able Tool Corporation and its subsidiary, Planet Products Corporation. This strategic move follows the company's recent purchase of 30 EOS M4 ONYX additive manufacturing systems.

The acquisition of the Greater Cincinnati-based machine shops is intended to provide Beehive Industries with immediate, production-ready precision machining capabilities. This move is a key component of the company's plan to scale its manufacturing operations to produce over 8,000 engines annually, including its flagship, 3D printing-enabled Frenzy 8 engine.

Darius Ehteshami, Chief Operations and Finance Officer at Beehive Industries, stated that the acquisition is "a move for scale" to meet customer demand for engines as the Frenzy program enters full-rate production. The company aims to provide precision machining capability, leverage proven talent, and utilize operational experience to scale confidently and rapidly.

Beehive Industries is also establishing a new operating model with two dedicated Centers of Excellence. A Production Machining COE will be located in Greater Cincinnati, Ohio, serving as a hub for high-volume machining, while a Production Additive Manufacturing COE in Knoxville, Tennessee, will support multiple metal printing systems and post-processing activities.