Morgan Samuels Company is pleased to announce the appointment of Robert Pilon as Chief Executive Officer at Avon Machining, an Auxo Investment Partners portfolio company.

Robert joins Avon Machining at a critical stage as the company continues to scale its capabilities and strengthen its position within precision manufacturing. In this role, he will partner closely with the board and leadership team to drive operational performance, expand customer relationships, and support the company’s next phase of growth.

Robert brings extensive leadership experience across manufacturing and industrial environments, with a strong track record of driving operational excellence and leading growth-oriented organizations. His background aligns well with Avon Machining’s strategic priorities as the business continues to build scale and deliver high-quality solutions to its customers.

The search was led by Bert Hensley, with support from Mallory Allen, Lane Johnson, Daniel Heilbron, and Danielle Zwerneman, leveraging Morgan Samuels Company’s executive search and leadership advisory expertise.

About Avon Machining

Avon Machining is a precision manufacturing company focused on delivering high-quality machining and production solutions to a diverse set of industrial customers. The company emphasizes operational excellence, quality, and long-term customer partnerships.

About Auxo Investment Partners

Auxo Investment Partners is a private equity firm focused on investing in lower middle market companies across industrial and business services sectors. The firm partners with management teams to drive operational improvement, strategic growth, and long-term value creation.