US-based packaging provider AE Global merged with industrial packaging supplier Acorn East to expand combined footprint across industrial packaging, custom packaging, equipment and automation. The merged entity will set up its national headquarters in a 150,000 sq ft facility at Sunshine State Park.

Atlas Copco Group acquired Dr. Weigel Anlagenbau GmbH, a Magdeburg-based German compressed air technology provider with 45 employees, which joins the service division of its Compressor Technique business area.

Tyrolit Group acquired 100% of the Scanmaskin Group effective January 1, 2025, enhancing its market position in the floor preparation sector.

RHI Magnesita completed the acquisition of U.S.-based Resco Group from Balmoral Funds LLC and management for an enterprise value of $410 million (approx. €390 million). The deal expands RHI Magnesita's footprint in North America for refractory products.

Imagineering announced a merger with Accutrace, a PCB fabricator and assembler based in Santa Clara, CA. The merged company will operate under the Imagineering brand. Terms were not disclosed.

Symbotic completed the acquisition of Walmart's Advanced Systems and Robotics business and signed a commercial agreement to develop and deploy automation systems for up to 400 Accelerated Pickup and Delivery centers at Walmart stores.

Dynamis Power Solutions acquired the operations of Mertz Manufacturing, a 365,000 sq ft manufacturer and fabricator in Ponca City, Oklahoma. The acquired entity is rebranded as Mertz Integration, with investments in facility and equipment expansion.

Sunshine Avionics, a HEICO subsidiary, acquired an exclusive perpetual license and key assets for Honeywell's Boeing 777 AIMS and Boeing 737NG/P-8/E-7 VIA avionics product lines. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Heidelberg Materials signed a definitive agreement to sell its 91% majority stake in Cimenterie de Lukala SA, including an integrated cement plant in Lukala, Democratic Republic of the Congo, to WIH Cement Developing Company Limited. The transaction is subject to regulatory approval and expected to close in 2025.

Zimmer Biomet announced a definitive agreement to acquire Paragon 28 for an upfront payment of $13.00 per share, corresponding to an equity value of approximately $1.1 billion and an enterprise value of approximately $1.2 billion.

MAHLE plans to sell its 40% minority stake in Langfang Kokusan Electric to Langfang Jinrun Technology Group (28.5%) and Langfang State-Owned Asset Business (11.5%).

Helix Tool Company Ltd, a UK cutting tool distributor, has acquired Floyd Automatic Tooling Ltd and Nsert-UK Ltd. The acquisition of Floyd Automatic, effective from 6 January 2025, will help Helix Tool penetrate a new target audience.

West China Cement Limited's group is acquiring a 91% majority stake in Cimenterie de Lukala SA, a cement manufacturer in the Democratic Republic of Congo, from Heidelberg Materials.

Rockwell Automation has acquired Canadian industrial robotics firm Clearpath Robotics, including its OTTO Motors division that makes autonomous mobile robots, for an undisclosed fee.

Vermeer Corporation has taken an ownership interest in Vac Truck Industries, an Australian manufacturer of vacuum excavation equipment, to partner on manufacturing, branding, sales, and support.

UltraTech Cement, an Aditya Birla Group subsidiary, has entered talks to acquire Heidelberg Materials' 69% stake in HeidelbergCement India. The stake is valued at approximately $391 million.

SICK, a German provider of sensor-based automation solutions, has acquired Accerion, a Dutch startup specializing in AI-based positioning technology for mobile robots. The acquisition was completed on January 16, 2025, and the new subsidiary will operate as SICK Accerion B.V. in Venlo, Netherlands.

Atlas Energy Solutions Inc. has entered a definitive agreement to acquire all outstanding capital stock of Moser Energy Systems, a provider of distributed power solutions, for $220 million. The consideration includes $180 million in cash and approximately 1.7 million shares valued at $40 million.

Styrenix Performance Materials Limited has acquired 100% of INEOS Styrolution (Thailand) Co., Ltd from INEOS group for approximately USD 20 million.

Paris-based Sequans Communications SA has acquired Zurich-based ACP Advanced Circuit Pursuit AG, a fabless semiconductor company specializing in integrated circuits for cellular communications.

Wilkerson Crane Rental has acquired St Joseph, Missouri's Ideal Crane from Chad and Kelly Duncan.

German commercial vehicle safety and component manufacturer Jost has acquired Dutch loader crane group Hyva.

Manitowoc subsidiary MGX Equipment Services has acquired Ring Power's crane business in Georgia and the Carolinas.

Canada's Cooper Equipment Rentals has acquired Rent All Centre/Skyhigh Platforms in Ontario and Big Stick Rentals in Alberta.

German access rental company Gerken has acquired the self propelled aerial lift division of Tila Easy-Lift in Berlin.

Herc Rentals has made a bid for H&E Equipment Services that tops United Rentals' agreed bid by 14%.

UK-based Ainscough Industrial Services has acquired Flegg Projects in its largest acquisition to date.

Swedish mastclimber, hoist and lifting equipment manufacturer Alimak has acquired the business assets of Spanish mast climber/hoist manufacturer Camac.

JanTec Inc., a manufacturer of material handling and conveyor equipment, has purchased B&T Bearing Inc., a producer of ball transfer units, conveyor rollers and cargo handling equipment out of Louisville, Ky.

JK Cement Ltd. has entered into a joint venture agreement to acquire a 60% stake in Saifco Cements Pvt. Ltd. for INR 174 Crore, gaining a clinker capacity of 0.26 MTPA and grinding capacity of 0.42 MTPA in Jammu & Kashmir.

Columbus McKinnon agreed to acquire Kito Crosby Limited from funds managed by KKR in an all-cash deal valued at $2.7 billion, expected to close later in 2025 subject to regulatory approvals.

Sviluppo Sostenibile, a DeA Capital fund, divested a 30% stake in Brescia-based valve maker OMB Saleri to a German private equity firm, with METI Corporate Finance as exclusive financial advisor. The transaction closed in December 2024.

Russian packaging manufacturer Kappa Rus has acquired Okulovskaya Paper Mill LLC, which produces corrugated base paper and packaging in the Novgorod region.

Emerson agreed to acquire all AspenTech common stock it does not already own at $265.00 per share via an all-cash tender offer. The minority stake is valued at $7.2 billion and the total company at $17.0 billion market capitalization.

Emerson Electric Co. has entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger to acquire Aspen Technology, Inc. dated January 26, 2025.

Peter Sheridan, Ian Candolini, and Luke Szymanski have assumed leadership through the acquisition of EMEC Machine Tools Inc., a provider of machining solutions based in Mississauga, Ontario.

Ghent-based polymer distributor Eurasiacorp has acquired Matco Plastics, a plastics recycling specialist. After the merger, the company will report a consolidated turnover of around EUR 150 million.

EECOL Electric has acquired Industrial Software Solutions (ISS), an exclusive distributor of AVEVA's industrial automation software in Western Canada and the Pacific Northwest.

Centurium Capital Management (Hong Kong) Limited, through its controlled entity Ruhlamat (Singapore) Pte. Ltd., will acquire 100% of ruhlamat Automation Technology (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. from ruhlamat GmbH. The target provides智能制造 (intelligent manufacturing) solutions.

Shell Energy North America completed the acquisition of RISEC Holdings, which owns a 609 MW combined-cycle gas turbine power plant in Rhode Island, USA. The plant serves the ISO New England market.

Fusion Capital Partners, a private equity firm, has acquired Tavoron, the parent company of JHFOSTER and other affiliated companies. JHFOSTER will continue to operate from Eagan, MN.

Amada announced it will acquire H&F, a press machine manufacturing subsidiary of Kanadevia (formerly Hitachi Zosen), for a total of ¥17.7 billion. The acquisition is effective April 1, 2025.

Samvardhana Motherson International approved the sale of fixed assets and inventory of its joint venture Marelli Motherson Auto Suspension Parts to Gabriel India for approximately Rs 60 crore. The transaction is expected to be completed by the April-June quarter of 2025-26.

PGE signed an agreement with ZE PAK to acquire 100% of PAK CCGT (a gas-fired CCGT project at Adamów) and 50% of PGE PAK Energia Jądrowa (a nuclear project). Due diligence is the next step.

The Stockmeier Group acquired a majority stake in Spanish company Intercoat Specialties, a supplier of resins and UV-curing additives for coatings, printing ink and construction industries.

The European Commission cleared International Paper's acquisition of DS Smith on condition that it divest five European box plants. The deal was announced in April 2024 at about $9.9 billion.

J.M. Grimstad, Inc., a fluid power integrator and control systems provider, has acquired the Galland Henning baling product line, which manufactures metal balers for large-scale manufacturers and recyclers.

Aperam S.A. completed its acquisition of Universal Stainless & Alloy Products for an enterprise value of $537 million (equity value $447 million). The acquisition strengthens Aperam's presence in the U.S. and aerospace and industrial sectors.

Sanlayan Technologies announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Dexcel Electronics Designs, an electronics system design and manufacturing firm serving aerospace, defence, and space sectors. The deal value was not disclosed.

Poland's largest power producer PGE has signed a preliminary agreement to acquire assets from ZE PAK. The deal value and specific assets were not disclosed.