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Potentia Manufacturing Group said it acquired New England Foundry, formerly the Anbar division of Edson International.

The Taunton, Mass., foundry specializes in the sand-casting of aluminum, brass and bronze for the marine, aerospace and industrial sectors, “with the number one focus continuing to be on the marine market,” Potentia said in a statement.

David N. Slutz, managing director of Potentia, said the addition of New England Foundry will provide synergistic opportunities for customers of the foundry and other Potentia companies, which mostly produce metal and plastic components.

Other Potentia companies include Franklin Sheet Metal, ITAL-TECH Machined Products, Jet Machined Products, MacDiarmid Precision Machining and Trilap Precision Finishing.

The former Edson International facility, which specializes in sand-casting, will continue to focus on the marine market.

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