The acquisition expands Becklin Holdings’ portfolio to include an ISO-compliant company recognized for high-quality work across the defense, automotive, and marine industries.
GRANTS PASS, Ore.—Becklin Holdings stated in a news release that it acquired Stubborn Mule Manufacturing, a precision engineering and CNC components manufacturer based in Grants Pass. The acquisition is said to mark a strategic step in Becklin’s continued expansion into advanced production and high-tolerance OEM markets.
Becklin Holdings is a diversified family office with key investments in the aerospace, defense, manufacturing, outdoor, and maritime markets.
Stubborn Mule is an ISO-compliant company recognized for its high-quality work across the automotive, marine, and defense sectors. Its capabilities include CNC machining, custom part fabrication, and contract projects for clients requiring detailed precision and regulatory compliance, the release said.
Under Becklin’s ownership, the company will continue operating as a standalone business with its legacy brand, leadership team, and facility in Grants Pass, Oregon. The company will benefit from Becklin Holdings’ operational and manufacturing expertise, capital resources, and strategic support to scale operations, strengthen supply chain resilience, and expand into new markets, according to the release.
“We’re stoked to fully welcome Stubborn Mule to the Becklin Holdings portfolio,” said Sterling Becklin, founder and chairman of the board for Becklin Holdings, in the release. “Stubborn Mule has a strong history of manufacturing durable, reliable, American-made products that stand the test of time and fuel mission-critical initiatives around the world. We look forward to supporting this great company and the phenomenal work it does for its loyal customer base.”
Current and future customers of Stubborn Mule can expect “continued excellence in service, with new investments focused on reducing lead times, expanding production capacity, and deepening engineering partnerships,” the release stated.
“This acquisition is a natural fit for Becklin Holdings and our long-term strategy of building a diversified portfolio of distinctive, but synergistic entities,” continued Becklin. “Stubborn Mule adds depth to our investments in the manufacturing sector while continuing to serve the industries we know best.”