The Competition Authority of Kenya approved Metal Cans & Closures acquiring plant, machinery, properties and inventory from Nampak Kenya, a subsidiary of South Africa-based Nampak. The deal expands Metal Cans into feed cans, crown caps and shoe polish containers, with no employment impact stated.

Cameron has agreed with CNPC to set up a joint venture manufacturing pipeline ball valves, mainly for CNPC's planned pipeline construction across China over the coming decade. No value or plant location was given.

French construction materials manufacturer Saint-Gobain finalized a $1.025 billion cash deal to purchase Dubai-based construction chemicals company Fosroc. The acquisition adds 20 chemical manufacturing plants across the Middle East, India and Asia-Pacific, and approximately 3,000 employees.

Belgian firm Sonaca SA and Spain's Govera Inversiones SL have jointly acquired a 50.99% stake in Aciturri Aeronautica SLU, a Spanish aerospace components manufacturer. The deal value was not disclosed.

Robert Bosch GmbH notified the Competition Council of Morocco of its plan to acquire exclusive control of the light residential and commercial heating, ventilation, and air conditioning activities of Johnson Controls International plc and Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning Holding.

NXP Semiconductors has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Kinara, an edge AI company, for $307 million in an all-cash transaction. The acquisition is expected to close in the first half of 2025.

TMD Friction, a brake pad manufacturer, is set to be acquired by AEQUITA, an internationally active industrial group. The acquisition aims to strengthen TMD Friction's position in the automotive aftermarket.

Saint-Gobain has completed the acquisition of FOSROC, a global construction chemicals player with strong presence in India, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific. The deal was announced on June 27, 2024.

Metso has agreed to acquire the screening business, operations and key assets of Selm (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd., a Chinese manufacturer of mining and aggregate screens. The acquisition is expected to close during Q2 2025.

Sumitomo Chemical has acquired the intangible asset of a liquid crystal polymer (LCP) neat resin business from Syensqo SA/NV, including products, technology, patents, and production technology. The acquisition aims to expand Sumitomo Chemical's LCP business in ICT and mobility applications.

CANPACK announced that Giorgi International Holdings S.à r.l. was merged into its wholly owned subsidiary CANPACK S.A. effective 31 January 2025, with CANPACK Group becoming sole shareholder of CANPACK S.A.

Grain & Protein Technologies signed an agreement on February 9, 2025, to acquire the FoodTech Equipment business of Munters Group for SEK 1.1 billion, including production facilities in Italy, Germany, China, and the US.

Motherson Sumi Systems Limited has approved a composite scheme of arrangement to demerge Motherson Sintermetal Technology and Motherson Advanced Tooling Solutions from SMISL and merge them with MSSL, along with merging SMAS with MSSL and MMAL with SMISL.

IES Infrastructure Solutions LLC, a division of IES Holdings, has acquired Arrow Engine Company, a global provider of natural gas-powered engines and compressors, from TriMas Corporation. Arrow Engine is based in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Hampiðjan hf. signed an agreement to acquire a 75.1% stake in Indian net and rope manufacturer Kohinoor Ropes Pvt. Ltd. for an estimated €21.9 million.

LEMAN INDUSTRIE announced the acquisition of ADDUXI, a company specializing in e-connectivity, as part of its LemAd strategic project to strengthen leadership in mechatronics and automotive sectors.

Panjit International Inc. (2481) signed a memorandum of understanding with Torex Semiconductor Ltd. to acquire part or all of Torex's wholly-owned subsidiary TOREX VIETNAM SEMICONDUCTOR CO., LTD. (TVS). After the transfer, Panjit will hold a majority stake in TVS and use its production lines.

Swedish company BEWI will merge its Raw division with Unipol Holland's EPS operations, creating a new European expanded polystyrene leader. The new entity will be 51% owned by The Rock Capital Group, with BEWI retaining 49% and receiving €75 million.

Duravant LLC signed a definitive agreement to acquire Pattyn Group BV, a Bruges-based designer and manufacturer of packaging automation systems for bag-in-box and other packaging applications. The deal value was not disclosed.

MBK Partners, together with FormFactor, will acquire FICT Ltd., a Japanese semiconductor PCB and substrate maker, for 100 billion yen ($656.3 million). MBK will hold an 80% stake and FormFactor a 20% stake.

RTE international (RTEi) acquired MAI Group, combining their expertise to create a European power system consulting engineering firm. The partnership expands RTEi's reach into MENA, Central Asia, and Sub-Saharan Africa.

INDUS portfolio company HAUFF-TECHNIK acquired 100% of Swedish distributor ELECTRO TRADING ET AB, with economic effect from 1 January 2025. ELECTRO TRADING supplies power grid and renewable energy products, generating annual sales of around EUR 5 million.

Univar Solutions has acquired UK-based Brad-Chem Holdings and its affiliated entities, including the Brad-Kem joint venture in Belgium, to expand its specialty lubricant additives and corrosion control products distribution in Europe.

C-MAC Electronic Solutions has acquired a majority stake in VECTOR BLUE HUB, the EMS division of VECTOR Group located near Gdańsk, Poland, to expand its global EMS capabilities.

Officine Maccaferri S.p.A., a global leader in environmental engineering solutions, has acquired Synteen Technical Fabrics Inc., a U.S.-based manufacturer of geosynthetics for the infrastructure sector.

SoftBank is in advanced talks to acquire IC design firm Ampere Computing LLC in a deal valued at approximately $6.5 billion, strengthening its position in AI and cloud computing processors.

Globus Medical has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Nevro Corp., a medical technology company focused on chronic pain therapies. The transaction is expected to close in Q2 2025, creating a combined company with $3 billion in annual sales.

Honeywell agreed to acquire pump and gas compressor maker Sundyne from private equity firm Warburg Pincus in an all-cash deal valued at $2.16 billion, about 14.5x 2024 EBITDA. The deal will expand Honeywell's Energy and Sustainability Solutions segment.

Ulma Packaging of Memmingen, Germany, has acquired a 40% stake in Italian packaging machinery firm Rama S.r.l., which specialises in automatic machines and end-of-line systems. The companies have cooperated for 15 years.

Adarsh Mercantile Limited has agreed to acquire an unknown minority stake in Sai Machine Tools Pvt. Ltd from its shareholders for approximately INR 270 million, to be paid in shares.

Yenkin-Majestic Paint Corporation and Multiquimica Dominicana have formed a joint venture, OPC Polymers LLC, to combine their specialty resins and chemicals portfolios for the North American paint and coatings market.

Techmer PM, a polymer modification company, acquired Colors for Plastics, a provider of color concentrates and custom color solutions with sites in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, and Spartanburg, South Carolina.

The European Commission approved the acquisition of joint control of Climater HoldCo SAS by Krefeld SAS (France) and Intermediate Capital Group plc (UK), in the HVAC and plumbing sector.

Mosca, a German strapping machine manufacturer, and Spanish packaging machinery company Reisopack have formed MoRe Packaging Group, with Reisopack becoming part of the Mosca Group.

Phoenix International, an Italian company specializing in aluminum extrusion dies and a platform company of Ambienta SGR, acquired a majority stake in the joint venture Phoenix ME in the United Arab Emirates, which specializes in aluminum extrusion dies.

Héroux-Devtek announced that all required regulatory approvals, including from the Spanish Council of Ministers, have been obtained for its acquisition by an affiliate of Platinum Equity Advisors, with closing expected on or about February 11, 2025.

JFE Steel and JSW Steel, through their joint venture JSW JFE Electrical Steel, completed the acquisition of Thyssenkrupp Electrical Steel India for an estimated $457 million, gaining a GOES production business.

Epiroc acquired AARD Mining Equipment almost two years ago as part of its strategic expansion, and the integration has led to AARD expanding into global markets with orders in Mexico and India.

BEGE Power Transmission B.V. acquired pump and sealing specialist Komak Fluid Technology B.V., expanding its pump portfolio for maritime, aquaculture, petrochemical and food industries. The deal was announced on 5 February 2025.

R&R Machine Works acquired Farmac Industries and will launch R&R Industrial, combining millwright services, industrial automation, and electrical contracting. A new production facility and automation division will open in Amarillo, Texas in 2025.

French aerial work platform and forklift rental company Acces Industrie acquired competitor Huet Location, adding EUR 31 million in revenue and eight branches in France.

Taiwanese electronic components maker YAGEO announced a tender offer for Shibaura Electronics, a Japanese electrical equipment manufacturer. The offer price was later raised to 7,130 yen per share.

Italian industrial holding Mechitronic acquired Ermo, a French manufacturer of high-precision injection molds for medical devices. The acquisition strengthens Mechitronic's mold-making capabilities.

Francks Kylindustri, a Nordic industrial and commercial cooling specialist, acquired NR Kyl, a specialist in installation and service of cooling and heat pumps for the commercial cooling segment in Gothenburg. The acquisition strengthens Francks' position in the Gothenburg region.

Laminam, a global leader in large-size ceramic surfaces, has acquired the majority stake in LAMINAM Japan, a distributor of its surfaces in Japan.

The European Commission has approved the acquisition of joint control of Rolls-Royce SMR Limited by Rolls-Royce Plc and CEZ Holdings B.V. The transaction relates to the research, development, and deployment of small modular nuclear reactor designs.

CarbonBuilt has acquired Jolley Concrete and Block, a family-owned concrete producer in Danielson, Connecticut. CarbonBuilt plans to upgrade the plant with its decarbonization technology to produce ultra-low carbon concrete products.

Nordic Climate Group acquired Hilmersson El & Kyl i Kristianstad, a Swedish company specializing in service and repairs of cooling, heat pumps, and commercial kitchens. Hilmersson has 19 employees and annual revenue of 39 million SEK.

TeraPlast announced the acquisition of a 51% controlling stake in Aquatica Experience Group, an engineering company specializing in water and wastewater treatment solutions. The deal expands TeraPlast's portfolio into integrated water management.

H.I.G. Capital, a global investment firm, has taken a stake in Heller Group, a manufacturer of CNC machine tools and production systems. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals.