SHEN MACHINE announced plans to issue shares to acquire 100% equity of Zhongjie Factory and Zhongjie Aerospace from General Shenyang Machine Group, and 78.45% equity of Tianjin Tianduan from General Machine Tool Company.

China’s ambassador to Tunisia announced that a Chinese cement company plans to acquire a Tunisian cement plant next week, valued at over US$100 million.

Tata AutoComp Systems Ltd announced the acquisition of International Automotive Components Group Sweden AB (IAC Sweden), a specialist in automotive interior systems with an annual turnover of approximately $800 million.

SMT Netherlands, a distributor of construction and material handling equipment, acquired Pols, a wholesaler of technical machinery specializing in recycling, tractors, environmental technology, and soil extraction.

DB World, a subsidiary of DB HiTek, announced it will absorb DB Metal in a merger. The merger date is July 1, 2025, with a ratio of 1:0.0362402.

The Japanese TOPPAN Group, through its subsidiary TOPPAN SPECIALITY FILMS, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 80% of the share capital of IRPLAST S.p.A. from Cheyne Strategic Value Credit. The management retains 20%.

The owners of Pegas Nonwovens, a major Czech producer of nonwoven textiles, are seeking a merger with a competitor. The company is for sale as of March 24, 2025.

The Arcticom Group (TAG) acquired TDH Refrigeration, a provider of refrigeration and HVAC services, to expand its presence in Buffalo and Western New York. The acquisition was announced on March 24, 2025.

Alcon announced a definitive merger agreement to acquire LENSAR, Inc. for $14.00 per share in cash (approx. $356 million), plus a contingent value right of up to $2.75 per share, for total potential consideration of up to $430 million. The acquisition includes the ALLY Robotic Cataract Laser Treatment System.

Fiber cement specialist James Hardie is acquiring Azek in a deal valued at $8.75 billion. Azek is a manufacturer of building products including decking and railing.

BCU Electric, an Ashland-based electrical contracting company, was acquired by Meptagon Group, a global designer and builder of industrial facilities, through its U.S. subsidiary Meptagon USA. The acquisition price was not disclosed.

James Hardie Industries plc announced a definitive agreement to acquire The AZEK Company Inc. for a combination of cash and stock valued at $8.75 billion, including AZEK's net debt of approximately $386 million.

Xenon arc, a technology-enabled channel-to-market company, acquired JNS SmithChem, a specialty chemical distributor serving the coatings, adhesives, sealants, and elastomers industries in the Eastern and Southeastern United States.

BOSS paints and BellyColor announced a merger to strengthen their position in Wallonia and achieve further growth.

Kanadevia Inova signed an agreement to acquire Encyclis Ireland Operations and enhance the value of the Dublin Waste-to-Energy Facility.

Ball Corporation closed a 49:51 joint venture with Ayna.AI, named Oasis Venture Holdings, LLC, covering its Aluminum Cup business and plant in Rome, Georgia.

Alfa Laval signed a binding put-option agreement to acquire the Fives Cryogenics business unit of Fives Group for a fixed price of EUR 800 million, subject to works council consultation.

Atlas Copco Group acquired MSS Nitrogen Ltd and three connected companies, makers of onsite gas generation systems for laser cutting, adding 44 employees; price undisclosed.

Shineco Life Science, a subsidiary of Shineco, has agreed to acquire a 75% equity interest in FuWang Company, a medical device manufacturer, for approximately US$8.8 million in cash, 3.4 million shares of Shineco common stock, and transfer of a 71.42% stake in Dream Partner Limited.

Auroora Yhtiöt Oyj signed an agreement on March 20, 2025 to acquire 100% of BTB Transformers Ab, a transformer solutions company. The sellers are key personnel and investor shareholders, who will reinvest in Auroora.

INDO-MIM Ltd. acquired Phoenix DeVentures, a MedTech product development and manufacturing services provider, which will be rebranded as PDV MedTech.

Berger Paints Singapore acquired 100% of PT Asian Paints Indonesia and PT Asian Paints Colour Indonesia, including a manufacturing facility in Karawang, West Java.

Adani Group, through its subsidiary Kutch Copper, plans to enter the cables and wires segment via an acquisition worth $500-700 million. It has incorporated a joint venture company, Praneetha Ecocables, with Praneetha Ventures, as a downstream expansion of its copper smelter project in Mundra.

Swiss medical device company Medartis announced the acquisition of a 51% stake in Brazilian orthopedic solutions company NeoOrtho. The deal value was not disclosed. Medartis can increase its stake to 100% within four years.

JMC Steel Group completed the acquisition of Lakeside Steel Inc. for CAD $0.2983 per share in cash, with a total deal value in excess of $150 million. Lakeside is a diversified steel pipe and tubing manufacturer with facilities in Canada and the US.

bluu unit, a Triton Partners portfolio company, has acquired Koschke GmbH and its subsidiary HESAN GmbH, expanding its refrigeration, air conditioning and ventilation technology network in eastern Germany.

Velan shareholders approved the sale of Velan's French subsidiaries Segault and Velan S.A.S. to Framatome for €170 million (US$177.6 million), with total consideration of US$201.1 million including an intercompany loan.

Massman Companies announced the acquisition of privately held ADCO, a cartoner machinery maker based in Sanger, California, to expand its carton-to-pallet automation offering.

EPIQ Machinerie has acquired 50% of the shares of Indian company FAFECO, a producer of cranes and overhead cranes. The acquisition adds 180 employees and consolidates access to Indian, Middle Eastern, and European markets.

Sandhar Technologies' board approved the acquisition of the high-pressure and low-pressure aluminum die-casting businesses of Sundaram-Clayton Ltd. at its Hosur, India plant.

Patricia Industries' subsidiary Advanced Instruments entered a definitive agreement to acquire Nova Biomedical from its founding shareholders for an enterprise value of $2.2 billion. The combined business will operate under the Nova Biomedical name, with 2024 sales of $621 million.

SMEC (SMACK) acquired Hyundai Wia's machine tool division for approximately 340 billion won, jointly with private equity firm Rilson PE. SMEC invested 118.3 billion won for a 34.8% stake.

EPIQ Machinery acquired a 50% stake in FAFECO Group, an Indian crane manufacturer. FAFECO operates three facilities in Pune with annual capacity of 100 cranes.

Q2 Artificial Lift Services completed its acquisition of Lufkin Industries' North American downhole business, including pump shops in Canada and the U.S. and manufacturing operations in Red Deer, Alberta and Midland, Texas, on March 19, 2025.

Spokane Valley builder of paperboard-packaging equipment Alliance Machine Systems International agreed to acquire Systec Corporation of Indianapolis and Automatan LLC of Plover, Wisconsin, with completion expected by month end; terms undisclosed.

Louisiana-based energy services company Danos acquired substantially all assets of X-Pro LLC and its inventory-holding affiliate Surplus Valve Warehouse LLC, expanding its valve and wellhead services.

Bureau Veritas has announced the acquisition of GeoAssay, enhancing its Chile mining exposure.

United Performance Metals (UPM) acquired Fabrisonic, a developer of ultrasonic additive manufacturing technology based in Columbus, Ohio. The acquisition bolsters UPM's advanced manufacturing capabilities.

CSW Industrials agreed to acquire Aspen Manufacturing, a manufacturer of evaporator coils and air handlers for the HVAC/R industry, for approximately $313.5 million in cash. Aspen is based in Humble, Texas, and had estimated 2024 revenues of $122.4 million.

Partners Group agreed to acquire a 1.9 GW portfolio of 11 natural gas power plants in California and Middle River Power from Avenue Golden Continuation Fund for an enterprise value of $2.2 billion. The portfolio includes nine simple-cycle peaking facilities and two combined-cycle gas turbine plants.

The European Commission approved the acquisition of joint control of BGC Cementitious by Holcim (Australia) and Heidelberg Materials AG. The transaction concerns cement, concrete, asphalt and transport technology in Australia.

FTAI Aviation acquired a 50% stake in IAG Engine Center Europe and will open a new engine maintenance site called Quick Turn Europe at Rome Fiumicino Airport, with capacity to handle 150 engines per year.

Hero Motors Limited announced a joint venture with Germany's SchmiedeTechnik Plettenberg to manufacture forged powertrain components in India for global markets, with production expected to start by mid-2026.

Jet Parts Engineering (JPE) announced the acquisition of Percival Aviation, a UK-based company specializing in aircraft interiors and associated equipment.

OMV's Supervisory Board approved a landmark agreement with ADNOC to merge Borealis, Borouge, and NOVA Chemicals into Borouge Group International, a global petrochemical entity.

WEG announced a strategic entry into the U.S. industrial coatings market through a key acquisition.

INX International Ink Co. announced the acquisition of Servicom New Zealand Limited and Galaxy Inks & Coatings Australia.

Everaxis, a provider of high-precision rotating solutions, announced the acquisition of 2G Engineering to expand its presence in the US market and complement organic growth.

Premier Cement Mills PLC of Bangladesh decided to absorb two of its concerns, National Cement Mills and Premier Power Generation.

The European Commission approved Cement Australia's proposed acquisition of certain assets of BGC Group, BGC Cementitious. The deal is jointly controlled by Holcim Australia and Heidelberg Materials Australia. Further approval from the ACCC is pending.