AeroDynamics joins Talica’s new surface technologies platform delivering nationwide scale and specialized services for mission critical components and systems
BURLINGTON, MASS. – Mirus Capital Advisors, one of New England’s largest independent middle-market investment banks, is pleased to announce that AeroDynamics, a leading provider of highly technical metal finishing services, has been acquired by Talica, a portfolio company of JLL Partners. Mirus Capital Advisors served as the exclusive financial advisor to AeroDynamics on this transaction.
Located in Seabrook, NH, AeroDynamics provides precision surface treatments to leading OEMs and their supply chain partners in the aerospace, defense, medical device, and other high-performance and technically demanding industries. Operating under AS9100, ISO9001, ISO13485 and NADCAP standards, the AeroDynamics team is recognized for best-in-class quality and responsive service that meets the most demanding schedules. “We are pleased that JLL Partners recognized the unique attributes of the business we built and saw AeroDynamics as a key component of their new surface technologies platform,” said Cara Burzynski, President and co-owner of AeroDynamics. “Talica is quickly gaining nationwide recognition and we are pleased to be a part of it.”
“After nearly 40 years building AeroDynamics’ position as the leader in quality metal finishing in New England, we wanted to transition the company to new owners best-positioned to continue the company’s growth,” said Gregg Burzynski, co-owner and Vice President. “Mirus’s process start to finish was amazing. They generated significant strategic and private equity interest in AeroDynamics, and we appreciate the alternatives we were able to consider before deciding to join JLL’s new platform. For other business owners considering Mirus, you couldn’t make a smarter decision.”
“AeroDynamics built a solid business and an excellent reputation as a leader in metal finishing by competing on consistently high product quality and quick-turn customer service. We are pleased JLL has acquired AeroDynamics to build their platform,” said Greg Fanikos, Partner and Co-head of Industrial at Mirus Capital Advisors. Bryce Bell, Director at Mirus Capital Advisors, added, “The AeroDynamics team was first-rate, with a clear vision for growing the business while staying true to their core markets, capabilities, and culture of excellence. They’re well-positioned to continue their success as a foundational piece of the Talica group.”
Andrew Crain, President of Mirus Capital Advisors, stated, “We truly enjoyed working with Cara and Gregg to reach their dual objectives of achieving liquidity for retirement while positioning AeroDynamics for continued growth. This outcome reflects our deep domain expertise in industrial markets and our relationship-driven approach, which has defined Mirus across more than 450 transactions over nearly four decades of middle-market advisory work.”
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About Talica
Talica is a U.S.–based surface science technology platform established in 2025 and backed by JLL Partners. Talica brings together specialized operating companies with deep expertise in surface treatment, precision cleaning, passivation, and high-purity services, supporting customers in highly regulated, performance-critical environments. Through disciplined execution, technical rigor, and a commitment to safety and compliance, Talica is building a national platform designed to deliver consistent high-quality outcomes while supporting long-term growth for its operating companies and customers.
About JLL Partners
JLL Partners is a middle market private equity firm with over three decades of experience transforming businesses in the healthcare, industrials, and business services sectors. Since its founding in 1988, JLL Partners has invested approximately $8 billion of equity capital across nine private equity funds, with 61 platform investments. JLL recently announced the final close of JLL Partners Fund IX, L.P. with approximately $1.4 billion in equity commitments, and Talica is one of the new fund’s first investments.
About Mirus Capital Advisors
Mirus Capital Advisors is a premier independent middle-market investment bank delivering sophisticated transaction advice with precision execution and proven results. With close to 40 years of experience and 450+ completed transactions, Mirus provides M&A advisory, capital raising, and fairness opinion and valuation services to corporations, private equity firms, public companies, and boards of directors across the technology, industrial, business services, healthcare and life sciences, and consumer sectors. The firm’s experienced team leverages deep industry expertise, established relationships, and global reach through its international network to broaden possibilities and deliver premium outcomes for clients. Mirus has earned national recognition for excellence in the middle market, including multiple Deal of the Year honors. For more, visit www.merger.com.
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