RPT - INSIGHT-Boeing uses its clout to control supplier consolidation
August 31, 2015 at 07:00 AM EDT
NEW YORK, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Berkshire Hathaway Inc's $37 billion deal for aerospace supplier Precision Castparts Corp is encouraging investors to consolidate the fragmented aircraft components industry, even as Boeing Co uses its clout as the world's biggest plane maker to put a check on some deals.