Ohk Energy (formerly NRG Panel) has acquired Crest Pro Power and Pro-Ex Engineering, providers of renewable technology solutions for commercial and industrial customers in Ireland. This is the fifth acquisition for the Ohk Energy Group.

Alliance Machine Systems International, a Barry-Wehmiller company, has acquired JD Engineers B.V., a producer of specialty folder gluers for the corrugated packaging industry. The deal enhances Alliance's product line.

AerSale has acquired a portfolio of aircraft parts from Sanad Group, including components for 737NG, A320 family, A330/340, Boeing 777, Embraer E-Jet and QEC kits. The deal strengthens AerSale's inventory and MRO synergies.

Zijin Mining announced it will acquire a 24.82% interest in Zangge Mining for RMB 13.729 billion, bringing its total stake to 25% and securing control. Zangge holds copper, lithium, and potash assets in Xizang and Qinghai.

Swiss technology group Bühler acquired innovative puffing technology from CEREX for food, petfood, and feed applications.

Game Composites, rebranded as Game Aerospace, acquired Grove Aircraft Landing Gear Systems to vertically integrate critical component manufacturing and accelerate development of the GB2 aerial firefighting aircraft.

Micross Components closed the acquisition of Integra Technologies, a U.S.-based OSAT provider, to expand its semiconductor assembly, packaging and test capabilities.

Qemetica has acquired the silica business from PPG, a deal that will help Qemetica establish itself as a key player in the silica arena.

Saint-Gobain completed the acquisition of OVNIVER Group (Cemix brand), a construction chemicals player in Mexico and Central America, with 16 plants and about 1,000 employees.

May River Capital merged its portfolio companies Advanced Material Processing (AMP) and Automated Handling Solutions (AHS) into a single platform headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, with centers of excellence in Iowa, California, the UK, and Germany.

Aertssen Group has announced that Aertssen Kranen and Michielsens have officially joined forces and will now operate under the new name Aertssen Lifting. Aertssen had acquired Michielsens in 2018, and the merger consolidates the two Belgium-based crane companies.

Minda Corporation has approved the acquisition of a 49% equity stake in Flash Electronics (India) Private Limited for ₹1,372 crore, involving the purchase of 25,540,578 equity shares. The acquisition is expected to be completed by January 31, 2025.

Watersprint AB acquired all assets of Acuva Technologies, including intellectual property, following Acuva's bankruptcy. The acquisition strengthens Watersprint's position in the global water treatment market.

Montagu Private Equity facilitated the merger of Tyber Medical, Intech, and Resolve Surgical Technologies to form an integrated medical device solutions provider. Montagu will acquire Tyber Medical and merge it with Resolve and Intech.

Jinzhong New Materials will acquire Hengwei Cement and its affiliates for 429 million yuan. The deal was announced on January 15, 2025.

ASMedia Technology Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire all outstanding shares of Techpoint, Inc. for US$20.00 per share in an all-cash transaction, representing a fully diluted equity value of approximately US$390 million.

PET preform maker SGT Group of Rezé, France, announced its acquisition of Axium Packaging, a Saint-Étienne injection and blow molding firm with 385 employees and production in France, the Czech Republic, Italy and Germany.

AMETEK, Inc. acquired Kern Microtechnik GmbH, a German manufacturer of high-precision machining centers, effective January 14, 2025. Kern will be integrated into AMETEK's Ultra Precision Technologies Division.

SMEC Co. has signed a Memorandum of Understanding to acquire Hyundai Wia's Machine Tool Division for about 340 billion won. SMEC formed a consortium with Rylson Private Equity for the acquisition.

Montagu announced its intention to acquire Tyber Medical and combine it with its existing investments in Intech and Resolve Surgical Technologies to create a medical device supplier. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals.

United Rentals announced a definitive agreement to acquire H&E Equipment Services for $92 per share in cash, representing a total enterprise value of approximately $4.8 billion including net debt.

Chinese rock drilling tool manufacturer Shareate Tools announced it will acquire 100% of Chilean competitor Drillco for $42 million through its Australian subsidiary Australia Xinrui Tools Co. Ltd. The deal is subject to local regulatory approval. Drillco, based in Quilicura, specializes in precision rock drilling tools for mining.

Ineos and Sinopec signed three joint venture agreements valued at approximately $7 billion, with combined annual production capacity of 7 million tons and expected annual sales of $10 billion. The deals include Ineos acquiring a 50% stake in Shanghai Secco, a 50:50 JV for ABS production, and a 50:50 JV for HDPE production in Tianjin.

Intek Plastics, a leader in engineered thermoplastic extrusions, acquired Five Star Plastics, an injection molding and prototyping company based in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Five Star will operate as a separate division of Intek Plastics Group.

The Verhoeven Group, a Dutch family-owned company, has acquired Hans Helmling Baumaschinen GmbH & Co. KG, a construction machinery dealer in Fürth, Germany, effective January 1, 2025. The company will continue operating under its own name and brand.

The European Commission approved Synopsys' $35 billion acquisition of Ansys, subject to Synopsys divesting its optics and photonics software (Code V, LightTools, LucidShape, RSoft, ImSym) and Ansys divesting its PowerArtist software to Keysight Technologies.

Tex-Tech Industries completed the acquisition of Fiber Materials, Inc. from Spirit AeroSystems. FMI, based in Biddeford, Maine, and Woonsocket, Rhode Island, is a leader in high-temperature materials and reinforced composites, employing approximately 400 people.

Bishop-Wisecarver, a provider of linear and rotary motion solutions, acquired Symation, a leader in motion control system integration. The acquisition creates a new division, Wisecarver Automation, to offer comprehensive automation system design and integration.

bioMérieux agreed to acquire 100% of SpinChip Diagnostics for a total enterprise value of NOK 1,624 million (EUR 138 million), strengthening its position in the Point of Care diagnostics market.

PQ completed the acquisition of the specialty silicate business of the Sibelco Group, operated at the Lödöse plant in Sweden.

Nordic Climate Group, backed by Altor Equity Partners, acquired Kølegruppen, which includes Kølegruppen A/S, Kølegruppen Øst A/S, and Bundgaard Køleteknik A/S, adding 54 employees and three locations in Denmark.

Dutypoint Ltd of Gloucester, UK, joined Stuart Turner, Mikrofill and AGM on 13 January 2025 to create a scale player in residential and commercial water pump and pressurisation.

Danish compressed air firm Jysk Trykluft ApS has acquired ALT Trykluft ApS, a compressed air business in southern Denmark. Carsten Zachariassen stays on as managing director.

Macfarlane Group acquired Scotland-based protective packaging maker Pitreavie Group for a maximum cash consideration of £18m, including an earn-out of up to £4m over two years, financed from its existing bank facility.

AURELIUS has successfully completed the acquisition of FIAMM Energy Technology S.p.A. from Resonac Corporation, taking over all employees and business activities.

Fondo Italiano d'Investimento SGR acquired a majority stake in Italian paper-based packaging maker Scatolificio del Garda, via its Agri&Food fund, to support international and product expansion. Completion is expected by April 2025, subject to regulatory approvals.

Indutrade has signed an agreement to acquire all shares in ECOROLL Holding GmbH, a German manufacturer of surface treatment tools. The company has annual sales of approximately EUR 13 million and 65 employees in Celle, Germany.

Kern AG, a Swiss manufacturer of high-performance envelope inserting systems, has acquired Müller Apparatebau GmbH, a German company in the same market segment. The merger aims to combine product portfolios and resources.

Baosteel and Japan's Kobelco Investment have jointly established Baosteel Kobelco Automotive Aluminum Sheet (Shanghai) Co., with a registered capital of approximately RMB 1.0 billion, to produce and sell automotive aluminum sheet.

Freudenberg Performance Materials acquired the core business of Heytex, including production sites in Bramsche, Neugersdorf, and Zhangjiagang, forming a new Coated Technical Textiles division.

Marcegaglia Steel and Manni Group closed a joint venture agreement, with each holding 50% of Isopan Spa. The joint venture will focus on insulated panels and sectional door panels, with an aggregate turnover of about 500 million euros and nearly 700 employees.

Delta-p, Pumpe og Kompressor Systemer AS is set to merge with Haakon Larsen AS to form Shift Energy Holding AS, an industrial platform with pro-forma 2024 turnover of NOK 500 million. Delta-p shareholders will hold a 50% stake in the new group.

HOERBIGER is acquiring the BICERA Explosion Relief Valve product line from Penn-Troy Manufacturing, taking over customers, IP, brand, development and production. The deal strengthens HOERBIGER's safety business in the U.S. market.

LATICRETE, a construction solutions manufacturer, acquired a majority stake in German profile manufacturer fuma-Bautec to expand its profiles and engineered systems globally.

LDR Partners LP completed the merger of Universal Impact Technologies (UIT) and ATI Group LLC into a new entity, ATI Group Holdings, combining their industrial attachments brands.

Numantec, a European medical devices leader, has acquired Health Line International Corp., a US-based manufacturer of vascular access catheters, infusion therapy products, and infection control devices headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Rosen Swiss Holding AG has acquired Hoffmann Propeller GmbH & Co. KG, a manufacturer of aircraft propellers that filed for insolvency in July 2024. The new owner plans to expand the product range and production capacities.

Bartronics India Ltd and Singapore-based PTW Group signed an MoU to merge, aiming to set up production, refurbishing, and training facilities in India for the semiconductor industry. The merger marks PTW Group's entry into the Indian market.

Fortress Investment Group has acquired a portfolio of 30 mobile gas-powered turbines and related inventory with 850MW capacity from APR Energy. Fortress also signed a two-year asset management agreement with Duos Energy Corp. to deploy and operate the fleet.

Huarui Fengquan Development's offer to buy all issued shares of CPMC Holdings, on behalf of ORG Technology, became unconditional on January 8, 2025, positioning ORG Packaging to acquire the canmaker.