Vinmar has acquired BluePallet and renamed it Vailent. The announcement was made on June 27, 2024.
Kinshofer GmbH has acquired a majority shareholding in Eurosteel B.V., a Dutch manufacturer of earthmoving and material handling attachments. The acquisition strengthens Kinshofer's portfolio of quick couplers and buckets and improves its distribution channels.
Meridian Adhesives Group has acquired Bondloc UK Ltd, a specialty adhesive manufacturer based in the United Kingdom, to expand its product portfolio and geographical footprint.
IKV Tribology Ltd has been acquired by Quaker Houghton, a global leader in industrial process fluids and services.
German polymers firm Covestro has agreed to enter concrete negotiations with Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) after ADNOC made an offer of $12.5 billion.
Saint-Gobain has entered into an agreement to acquire Dubai-based construction chemicals company FOSROC for approximately €960 million ($1.03 billion). The transaction is expected to close by the first half of 2025.
Advanced Medical Solutions Group has received regulatory approval to acquire Peters Surgical, a European provider of specialty surgical products. The acquisition is expected to complete on July 1, 2024, with an initial cash payment of €132.5 million.
Omnia Technologies, controlled by Investindustrial Fund, has acquired ACMI Spa, a designer and manufacturer of packaging and bottling lines for the food and beverage industry. ACMI has a turnover of about €100 million and 420 employees.
Addev Materials, a specialist in high-performance materials, has acquired Netherlands-based Secoa, a distributor of surface treatments, paints, coatings, and adhesives for the aerospace and defence industry. The acquisition strengthens Addev's position in Central Europe.
DEUTZ AG, through its subsidiary DEUTZ Corporation, signed an agreement to acquire all shares of Blue Star Power Systems, Inc., a genset manufacturer based in North Mankato, Minnesota. The acquisition aims to establish a new business unit for decentralized energy supply.
Hayward Gordon ULC and EBARA Pumps Canada Corporation amalgamated to form EBARA HG ULC, and Scott Turbon Mixer Inc. was renamed EBARA Mixers Inc., effective June 30, 2024. The changes are based in Halton Hills, Ontario.
Impel Company, backed by Pike Street Capital, acquired Don Pedro Pump, a family-run fluid management and pump provider in Turlock, California. The deal was announced on 27 June 2024.
Heater Specialists LLC acquired the fabrication business of ParFab Industries in Inola, Oklahoma. The acquisition adds a 100-acre site with 170,000 sq. ft. facility to Heater Specialists' existing Tulsa operations.
Milexia Group signed an agreement to acquire Cabcongroup, a Scandinavian value-added distributor of passive and electromechanical components and cable harness solutions. Cabcongroup operates in Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Hong Kong, and plans to expand to Finland and Poland.
EXAIR, a maker of engineered compressed air products, has acquired spray nozzle maker BETE under a definitive merger agreement announced June 26, 2024. The companies plan to combine product lines and distribution networks.
Berry Global Group and Glatfelter Corporation announced they have received all required regulatory approvals for the proposed spin-off and merger of Berry's Health, Hygiene and Specialties global nonwovens and films business with Glatfelter. The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2024.
EMBIO Diagnostics acquired the business of AG Catalytic Solutions, a ballast water treatment company with proprietary technology. The deal includes transfer of technology, know-how, and intellectual property assets.
Boeing will acquire Spirit AeroSystems, the world's largest standalone aerostructures company, in a $4.7 billion stock deal. Airbus will take over core activities at four Spirit AeroSystems plants.
Hospeco Brands Group completed the acquisition of Nuance Solutions, a Chicago-based manufacturer of cleaning chemical products, expanding HBG's product portfolio and manufacturing capabilities.
Creighton Rock Drill Ltd. has acquired TuffStudds LLC, a manufacturer of chromium carbide wear protection studs for mining and earthmoving equipment. The acquisition integrates TuffStudds' wear protection technology into CRD's portfolio.
Electrical Components International (ECI), a portfolio company of Cerberus Capital Management, has acquired Flex-Tec, a North American supplier of electrical harness systems and assemblies for LED commercial lighting and IoT markets.
Aerospace Products International, a distributor of aerospace and defense products, was acquired by AeroMed Group in June 2024.
Australian water treatment company De.mem acquired Auswater Systems, a Perth-based specialist service provider for mining customers in Western Australia. Auswater operates water and wastewater treatment plants and supplies chemicals and consumables.
Swiss listed company Sulzer AG agreed to become majority owner of Finnish water and environmental company Owatec Group Oy. Partnera's associate Nordic Option and other minority investors exit, while Owatec key personnel remain as significant minority shareholders.
Brazilian auto parts producer Frasle Mobility agreed to acquire Mexican auto spare parts distributor Dacomsa and related firms from Grupo Kuo for 2.1 billion reais ($389.5 million). The deal includes Dacomsa, Kuo Motor, Fritec, and related assets.
JENNMAR acquired the assets of Quebec-based Dumotech Industrial Products, a manufacturer and distributor of products for the hardrock mining industry. Dumotech will continue to operate from its facility in Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec.
Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare acquired the full product portfolio of Mobility Designed, Inc., including the M+D Comfort Crutch. Co-founder Max Younger will join DDH as Senior Director of Industrial Design & Innovation.
LU-VE S.p.A. approved the merger by incorporation of its wholly-owned subsidiaries Sest S.p.A. and Air Hex Alonte S.r.l. to simplify corporate structure and reduce costs.
I-MC, a specialist in special machines for in-situ control and robotic additive manufacturing, has acquired 100% of ECI MECA, a designer and manufacturer of special machines for the nuclear sector. The combined entity has 30 employees across two sites in Vaucluse, France.
Industrias Químicas Kupsa S.L. has acquired 100% of the shares of Industrias Químicas Carpo S.L., based in Mancha Real (Jaén), Spain. Carpo specializes in industrial and professional coatings, particularly wood varnishes and metal paints. The acquisition was formalized on June 21, 2024.
Arbona AB agreed to acquire Bufab Lann AB and Hallborn Metall AB from Bufab AB for 230 MSEK, adding about 145 employees and 430 MSEK in revenue.
Yanbu Cement Company and Southern Province Cement Company signed a non-binding MoU to evaluate a merger, with due diligence and discussions to follow.
Gresham Worldwide, a defense electronics provider, and SPAC Ault Disruptive Technologies signed a definitive merger agreement. The combined company will be named Gresham Worldwide with an implied enterprise value of about $83 million, expected to close in Q4 2024.
Suzhou Naxin Microelectronics Co., Ltd. announced a cash acquisition of 68.28% of the shares of Shanghai McGain Microelectronics Co., Ltd. for a total consideration of 682.8216 million yuan.
MechCan Inc. has acquired Pope and Sons Refrigeration Ltd., an HVAC company on Vancouver Island, Canada. This is MechCan's eighth transaction since 2022 and its second in British Columbia.
TOPPAN Holdings and Toyo Seikan signed a letter of intent to form a joint venture in Sweden to manufacture packaging for automotive lithium-ion batteries, with Toyo Seikan holding 51% and TOPPAN 49%. Operations are expected to start in 2026 or later, with about Y11 billion ($68.6 million) planned investment.
Sonoco Products agreed to acquire Eviosys, Europe's leading food can, ends and closures maker, from KPS Capital Partners for approximately $3.9 billion. The deal is expected to create the leading metal food can and aerosol packaging manufacturer globally.
Holcim has acquired the Cand-Landi Group, a Swiss recycling and construction materials company with net sales of CHF 70 million and 250 employees. The acquisition will provide alternative raw materials and fuels for Holcim's Eclépens plant and increase recycling capacity by 100,000 tons per year.
Maceplast UK Ltd, part of Guarniflon Group, has acquired VAC Innovation, effective June 21, 2024. VAC Innovation specializes in the composite industry.
Industrias Químicas Kupsa acquired 100% of the shares of Industrias Químicas Carpo, based in Mancha Real, Jaén, Spain. Carpo is a manufacturer of varnishes and paints for industrial and professional use.
Pacteon Group, a portfolio company of GenNx360 Capital Partners, acquired Descon Integrated Conveyor Solutions, a provider of integrated conveyor systems for the food and beverage industry. This is Pacteon's fourth acquisition.
Ovivo announced the acquisition of the LM Mixer (Linear Motion) technology from Enersave Fluid Mixers Inc., including patents and know-how. This will enable Ovivo to expand globally with the technology for biosolids management and resource recovery.
NKT A/S announced the acquisition of Solidal, a Portuguese manufacturer of aluminum cables for the power grid. The deal is expected to generate EUR 7 million in synergies by 2026, and a EUR 50 million site expansion is planned.
TOPPAN Holdings and Toyo Seikan will sign a letter of intent to set up a joint venture in Sweden making lithium-ion battery packaging for automakers, with Toyo Seikan holding 51% and a planned total investment of about 11 billion yen.
Piller Blowers & Compressors has held 75.1 percent of Korean joint venture Sunteco since April 1, 2024, which will be renamed Piller Sunteco Ltd; Sunteco focuses on waste heat recovery and industrial heat pumps for petrochemicals.
Kirloskar Pneumatic Company signed a memorandum of understanding on 21 June 2024 to acquire a 54.55% equity stake in refrigeration firm Systems and Components India for around Rs 15 crore in cash.
Cargoflet Blasant, OX Worldwide, and RUD Ketten Rieger & Dietz have merged to create OX & RUD LIFTING SOLUTIONS, effective June 20, 2024.
Renesas Electronics Corporation completed the acquisition of Transphorm, Inc. on June 20, 2024. The acquisition accelerates Renesas' wide bandgap product offering, including GaN-based power products and reference designs.
Shineco Inc. entered into an Investment Letter of Intent on June 18, 2024, to invest $20 million in Beijing Oriental Meitong Technology Co., Ltd. in exchange for 80% of Meitong Technology's shares. Meitong Technology is a durable medical equipment company.
PreciPoint, a German medical technology startup, announced the acquisition of Visonex GmbH, a Germany-based company specializing in laboratory information systems for pathology and cytology.