Capstan, Inc. (“Capstan”) has acquired Caterpillar Inc.’s (“Caterpillar”) Advanced Compacting Technology Group, which produces powder metal components including flanges, transmission hubs, brake hubs and bearings.

Capstan manufactures sintered powder metal components.  Its products include gears, structural components, porous components, textile spinning rings and appliances.  The Rolling Hills, California-based company serves the automotive, appliance, hardware, textile and filtration industries.