FELLFAB has acquired the brand and assets of Miltex Solutions Canada Inc., a manufacturer of textile-based military and tactical products. Manufacturing operations have moved to FELLFAB's Hamilton, Ontario facility.

Safran Aircraft Engines finalized the acquisition of Component Repair Technologies (CRT), a world leader in aircraft engine parts repair based in Mentor, Ohio. CRT will become Safran's center of excellence for large engine parts repair in the Americas.

Lenovo completed its acquisition of Israeli enterprise storage company Infinidat. Financial details were undisclosed; Infinidat had raised $350 million in funding and was valued over $1 billion.

Hitachi Ltd. acquired Joliet Electric Motors, a large motor sales and maintenance business in Illinois, to expand industrial equipment sales and maintenance services in North America.

Sormac, a supplier of fresh-cut fruit and vegetable processing equipment, acquired a majority stake in German food technology manufacturer Foodcons. Foodcons will be absorbed into Sormac GmbH.

Amcor and Berry Global filed a definitive joint proxy statement for their proposed $13 billion all-scrip merger, with shareholder votes scheduled for 25 February 2025; the combined company would have about 400 plants and 75,000 staff.

Novo Holdings A/S and TA Associates Management, L.P. will acquire joint control of Matrix Topco Limited (Biocomposites) through a purchase of shares, as notified to the European Commission on 22 January 2025.

Daikin Malaysia Sdn Bhd formed a joint venture, Daikin (Taiwan) Air Conditioning Systems, with Ho Tai Development Co and Leading Electric & Machinery Co in Taiwan, with capital of JPY 800 million. Daikin Malaysia holds 51%.

Goyal Industries acquired Forrest Machine Products, a precision manufacturing company in Lexington, Ohio. Forrest Machine Products will keep its name, leadership, and remain under local ownership.

LIMAB has merged with Dynalyse, a company specializing in strength, density, and moisture content measurement for the wood industry. Both companies are part of Dacke Industri.

Mobix Labs has agreed to acquire SCP Manufacturing, a Nevada-based producer of mission-critical electrical components for aerospace, defense, and commercial applications. The deal is expected to close in Q2 2025.

Evonik has merged its Silica and Silanes business lines into a new entity called Smart Effects, effective January 1, 2025. The new business line has 3,500 employees worldwide and is part of the Advanced Technologies division.

Aptiv PLC announced its board approved a plan to separate its Electrical Distribution Systems (EDS) business into an independent company via a tax-free spin-off to shareholders. The separation is expected to create two focused companies.

Huaren Fengquan Development has received acceptances for 98.14% of COFCO Packaging shares and will exercise its rights under the Companies Ordinance to compulsorily acquire the remaining shares and privatize the company.

Regio Plus acquired a 90% majority stake in ZH Zerspanungstechnik, a supplier for medical technology and mechanical engineering, effective January 1, 2025.

Babberger Plastic has acquired injection molding company Reichmann Kunststofftechnik, entering the medical technology sector. The acquisition was effective January 1, 2025.

Dimensio Groep took over 100% of the shares of Qwien B.V., a disposables and sustainable packaging company operating from Wieringerwerf, effective 22 January 2025. Qwien will keep its brand and location.

Southchip Semiconductor (688484.SH) has agreed to acquire 100% of Shengsheng Micro for up to 160 million yuan in cash. Shengsheng Micro develops RISC-V processors, POWER MCU microcontrollers, and power management chips for wearable, consumer, and industrial applications.

Florida Water Process Services (FLWPS) has acquired Advance Water Technology Corp (AWT), a chemical water treatment company with over 20 years of experience, to expand its services across Florida.

NAMSA announced plans to acquire WuXi AppTec's medical device testing operations in the U.S., including facilities in Minnesota and Georgia. The acquisition expands NAMSA's portfolio of clinical research and testing solutions for medtech companies.

Novaria Group, a Fort Worth-based manufacturer of specialty components for aerospace and defense, acquired Bandy Manufacturing, a leader in tight tolerance aerospace and defense hinges and pins. Terms were not disclosed. Bandy's operations will remain in Burbank, California.

The Exigent Group, a portfolio company of Huron Capital, has acquired Premier Mechanical Services, a commercial and industrial HVAC and mechanical services company in Lima, Ohio. Terms were not disclosed.

Apollo Funds has agreed to acquire aerospace parts maker Barnes Group for $3.6 billion, offering $47.50 per share in cash. The transaction is expected to close by Q1 2025.

Bolton, through its Bolton Adhesives division, has acquired Repair Care International, a Dutch company specializing in sustainable wood repair and maintenance solutions.

Olin and Huntsman have agreed to a merger of equals, creating a diversified US chemical company with about $12.5 billion in annual sales.

Celanese has agreed to acquire most of DuPont's Mobility and Materials unit, including engineering polymer and elastomer businesses, for $11 billion. The deal expands Celanese's portfolio and geographic reach.

Mitsui Chemicals, Sumitomo Chemical, and Idemitsu Kosan plan to merge their polyolefin businesses by April 2026. Sumitomo will transfer its polyolefin assets to Prime Polymer and acquire a 20% stake, with Mitsui holding 52% and Idemitsu 28%.

ADNOC and OMV are combining their petrochemical holdings—Borealis, Borouge, and Nova Chemicals—to form Borouge Group International, the fourth-largest polyolefins producer globally. ADNOC will also acquire Nova Chemicals for $13.4 billion. The new firm will be formed in 2026.

EVI Industries executed a definitive agreement to acquire Haiges Machinery, a distributor of commercial laundry products in Huntley, Illinois. The transaction is expected to close upon customary conditions and will be paid in cash.

AGÔN Electronics, backed by Argos Fund, acquired TESTELEC Ingénierie, a company specializing in test benches and custom testing solutions for electronic and industrial applications.

AGÔN Electronics, backed by Argos Fund, acquired SC3 Automation, a Canadian company specializing in functional safety solutions for rail and other industries.

ABB announced the acquisition of Sensorfact, a Utrecht-based energy management company, to expand its digital energy management offering. The deal is expected to close in Q1 2025. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Kyokuto Kaihatsu Kogyo acquired 100% of STG Global Holdings Pty Ltd, an Australian manufacturer of modular truck bodies and parts, from RRA Pty Ltd and Oceania Capital Partners. The acquisition is part of Kyokuto's plan to invest 10 billion yen in international growth.

Jiangsu Yawei Machine Tool's subsidiary signed a cooperation agreement with Yangzhou Industrial Investment Development Group and others, planning to issue 128,235,074 A shares to Yangzhou Industrial Group, making it the controlling shareholder. The agreement aims to support growth and develop the high-end equipment manufacturing cluster in Yangzhou.

Hera S.p.A. and AIMAG S.p.A. signed a framework agreement under which Hera will contribute a 45% stake in a Newco managing the integrated water service in Modena province to AIMAG, increasing Hera's stake in AIMAG from 25% to about 41%. The transaction is expected to close by June 2025.

Cadence Design Systems announced a definitive agreement to acquire Secure-IC, a provider of embedded security IP platforms. The acquisition will augment Cadence's IP portfolio for semiconductors and electronic systems.

SGS SA acquired MP Machinery and Testing LLC from Praesidian Capital on January 21, 2025. The acquisition was announced and completed on the same day.

S Pierson Machinery has acquired two factory buildings, Mantin1 and Mantin2, in Mantin, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia, for USD 1.5 million, including land and properties, to support future production.

Vaski Group Oy has acquired Ursviken Technology AB, a Swedish manufacturer of press brakes and shears, as of January 20, 2025. The combined companies have nearly €50 million in revenue and over 200 employees.

MicroAire Surgical Instruments acquired NEOSYAD, a medical device company with adipose tissue engineering technology including the AdiMate device and Adipure single-use kit.

ISO Horti, a horticultural robotics and automation specialist, and TTA, an expert in transplanting and sorting solutions, are merging to form TTA-ISO, addressing growing demand for automation in horticulture.

Danish electrical panel manufacturer Titech Electric A/S is joining Elcor-gruppen, the Nordic region's largest producer of electrical panels for industrial automation. The deal is subject to regulatory approval.

Bolton Adhesives announced the acquisition of Repair Care, a Dutch company specializing in sustainable wood repair and maintenance solutions. Repair Care has operations in the Netherlands, the UK and Germany with over 60 employees.

Worthington Steel, through its subsidiary Tempel Steel Company, will acquire a 52% stake in Italy's Sitem Group, a European leader in magnetic laminations and die-cast components for electric motors. The transaction value was not disclosed.

Polish petrochemical group Orlen is negotiating with Grupa Azoty to acquire all or part of the shares in Grupa Azoty Polyolefins, which owns the Polymers Police propylene and polypropylene plant. Due diligence and negotiations are to be completed by March 31, 2025.

Serve Robotics Inc. has entered into an agreement to acquire Diligent Robotics, a provider of AI-powered hospital delivery robots. Diligent has raised over $100 million and its Moxi robot is deployed in over 25 hospital facilities.

Redwire Corporation has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Edge Autonomy, a provider of uncrewed airborne systems, for $925 million on a debt-free, cash-free basis. The consideration includes $150 million in cash and $775 million in Redwire common stock.

GEON Performance Solutions has acquired Foster Corporation, a compounder of biomedical polymers for the healthcare and medical device industry. The acquisition enhances GEON's position in the medical market.

Italian packaging maker Masterpack S.P.A has acquired PC Packaging, based in Anjou, Quebec, and the company will gradually be renamed Masterpack North America. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Uhlmann Group has acquired Goldfuß Engineering GmbH, a robotics and automation company based in Balingen, Germany, as of January 17, 2025. The acquisition aims to expand Uhlmann's packaging solutions offerings.