Atlas Copco has acquired Dekker Vacuum Technologies, a Michigan City, Indiana maker of vacuum pumps and systems. The deal value was not disclosed.

Spanish Briolf Group announced an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares of Italian company Areco, a specialist in aerosol coatings for decorative and DIY industries.

Italian compounding company Taro Plast S.p.A. acquired Delta Polymers and its compounding division Amplas Compounding of Sterling Heights, Michigan. The acquisition establishes a US footprint for Taro Plast.

Mitsui Chemicals and Asahi Kasei will establish a new company, M.A Life Materials, through a joint incorporation-type split, to take over their nonwovens businesses in Japan and Thailand. The company will have a capital of 500 million yen, with Mitsui Chemicals holding 60.62% and Asahi Kasei 39.38%, and is scheduled to be established on October 2, 2023.

Atcoat has become a part of the Kansai Paint company group and will join forces with Helios Resins, a specialist in coating and composite resins. The move aims to extend competencies and broaden the product portfolio.

Cooper Equipment Rentals acquired Hub Equipment, a construction equipment rental and sales company based in Etobicoke, Canada, in February 2023. Terms were not disclosed.

CDI Energy Products, a global leader in high-performance polymer product manufacturing, acquired EGC Enterprises and Slade Operating Company effective February 1, 2023. The acquired companies will continue operations in North Carolina and Ohio.

Nidec Corporation completed the acquisition of all shares of Italian machine tool manufacturer PAMA S.p.A., making it a wholly owned subsidiary. The deal was announced on November 30, 2022, and closed on February 1, 2023.

Seco Tools acquired PMT Premier Machine Tools Ltd, a supplier of machining solutions for the medical industry in Ireland. The acquisition strengthens Seco's presence in the medical segment.

R.E. Carroll Inc. acquired RHD Polymer and Chemical LLC, effective February 1, 2023. RHD will operate as a subsidiary.

FlexPAC, a distributor of industrial packaging, has acquired Midwest Packaging Solutions in Toledo, Ohio, adding a fourth warehouse location and expanding its Midwest footprint.

Epiroc has completed the acquisition of CR, an Australia-based provider of ground engaging tools and digital solutions for the mining industry. CR had revenues of about MAUD 240 in 2022.

French group Saint-Gobain acquired Térmica San Luis, the leading rock wool insulation manufacturer in Argentina, adding 50 employees to its local operations.

Tyber Medical acquired 100% of the capital of ADSM-Synchro Medical, a French developer of forefoot implants, to strengthen its international presence and accelerate MDR certification.

Flotilla Partners acquired Land O’ Lakes Water Treatment, a provider of water treatment systems and services based in Land O' Lakes, Florida. The acquisition occurred in February 2023. Terms were not disclosed.

Pramac GmbH, a subsidiary of Generac Power Systems, acquired REFU Storage Systems GmbH, a developer of battery storage hardware and software for the commercial and industrial market. The transaction closed on February 1, 2023. Terms were not disclosed.

Berkvens Greenhouse Mobility and Buitendijk Slaman are merging to form one brand under Berkvens Greenhouse Mobility, combining their greenhouse logistics and harvesting solutions. Production will continue at both locations in Asten and Bleiswijk.

Advanced Medical Solutions Group plc acquired Connexicon Medical Limited, a tissue adhesive technology specialist based in Dublin, for an initial payment of €7 million plus deferred milestone payments.

O2Micro International Limited announced that shareholders voted to approve the merger agreement with FNOF Precious Honour Limited, under which O2Micro will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Parent. Over 99% of shares voted in favor.

Veeco acquired Epiluvac, a Swedish company specializing in silicon carbide (SiC) chemical vapor deposition (CVD) equipment. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Ellies Holdings has agreed to buy 100% of Bundu Power, a company specializing in alternative power solutions, for a maximum of R202.6 million. The deal includes companies Magetz Electrical and Power On Wheels.

Entangled Capital SGR, through its EC I fund, acquired a 70% stake in F.B.L. Food Machinery, an Italian manufacturer of food packaging machinery, on February 1, 2023. The company had a turnover of about €10 million in 2022.

Machineseeker Group acquired the online platforms Gebrauchtmaschinen.de and used-machines.com from Vogel on February 1, 2023, expanding its portfolio of marketplaces for used machinery.

Deurotech Group GmbH acquired the assets of Oschatz Energy and Environmental GmbH through its newly formed Oschatz Power GmbH, effective February 1, 2023. The acquisition strengthens Deurotech's position in environmental and energy technologies.

Infinite Electronics, Inc. has completed the acquisition of Cable Connectivity Group (CCG) from Torqx Capital Partners and TKH Group NV, expanding its portfolio of brands in Europe.

Rheinmetall has transferred its large-bore pistons production to Koncentra Verkstads AB (KVAB) of Sweden, including three plants in Germany, the USA and China, with closing retroactive to 1 January 2023.

Affiliates of Stellex Capital Management have acquired Paragon Metals, a manufacturer of precision machined components. The transaction was announced on February 14, 2019.

Sandvik acquired 95% of the shares in PMT Premier Machine Tools Limited, an Irish solutions provider to medical customers, on 1 February 2023. The company will be reported within Seco, a division of Sandvik Manufacturing and Machining Solutions.

China Resources Power announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary China Resources New Energy Investment will acquire 100% equity of Guangdong Runeng New Energy Co., Ltd. for 1.44 billion yuan, gaining over 440 MW of wind power assets.

Eastman Chemical Company acquired Ai-Red Technology (Dalian) Co., Ltd., a manufacturer and supplier of paint protection and window film for auto and architectural markets in the Asia Pacific region. Terms were not disclosed.

Sealed Air has closed its previously announced acquisition of Liquibox, a Richmond, Virginia maker of bag-in-box liquid packaging, for $1.15 billion on a cash and debt-free basis.

Aimia agreed to acquire Indian manufacturer Tufropes for C$249.6 million, with Paladin Private Equity acting as its partner in the transaction. The article is dated February 1, 2023.

NIBCO Inc. completed its acquisition of Matco-Norca LLC, a sourcing company for valves, fittings and plumbing products, which also includes sister company SVF Flow Controls LLC. Matco-Norca will operate as a wholly-owned subsidiary.

Ingersoll Rand Inc. bought Paragon Tank Truck Equipment, a Catersville, Georgia maker of blowers and pumps for tank truck loading, in an all-cash deal of about $40 million. Paragon has around 55 employees and revenue above $25 million.

Motion & Control Enterprises (MCE) acquired Precision Pump & Valve, a Lake Charles, Louisiana distributor and repairer of safety relief and control valves and pumps. PPV operates six facilities in Louisiana, Texas and Ohio. No deal value was disclosed.

Oshkosh Corporation, through its JLG segment, completed the acquisition of Italian aerial work platform manufacturer Hinowa S.p.A. The deal was announced in November 2022 and closed on February 3, 2023.

Kverneland Group, a subsidiary of Kubota Corporation, acquired 100% of the shares of BC Technique S.A.S., a French manufacturer of mechanical weeding equipment sold under the Phenix Agrosystem brand, on 31 January 2023.

Lotus Technology, a luxury EV maker, will go public through a business combination with SPAC L Catterton Asia Acquisition Corp, valuing the combined company at approximately US$5.4 billion. Existing equity holders including Geely Holding will retain about 89.7% ownership.

Flip Electronics acquired Resurgent Semiconductor LLC, a provider of extended manufacturing for obsolete semiconductor components based in Scotts Valley, California. Resurgent will become a wholly-owned subsidiary named Resurgent Manufacturing Services.

SD Biosensor and SJL Partners completed the acquisition of Meridian Bioscience for $34.00 per share in cash. Meridian will continue to operate as an independent entity headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Rexel acquired Buckles-Smith Electric, a provider of electrical and automation solutions in Santa Clara, California, and Lineman's Testing Laboratories, a testing and calibration services company in Toronto, Canada.

Quebec-based petrochemicals company NexKemia, a division of Integreon Global, acquired the assets of post-consumer polystyrene reclaimer Eco-Captation. The deal will allow NexKemia to use recycled-content resins in its expanded polystyrene bead production.

MiddleGround Capital, a private equity firm, acquired Megatech, a CNC machining company based in Québec City, Québec, specializing in highly-complex, low volume engineered parts.

CEMEX, through its Regenera subsidiary, acquired a 51% stake in Israel-based waste-recycling company Shtang Recycle Ltd.

Grönskär Gruppen acquired a majority stake in ELMAB Hydraulic Holding AB, a manufacturer of custom hydraulic cylinders and grapple claws based in Dala-Järna, Sweden.

London Machinery, a manufacturer of concrete mixers and severe-duty products, was acquired by Right Lane Industries in January 2023. Terms were not disclosed.

Mellott and NorX are joining together to become the market-leading supplier of crushing and screening solutions in the aggregates industry. The deal combines two family-operated distributors.

Betco has closed on certain wastewater business assets from Novozymes A/S, acquiring full ownership of the unit on January 31, 2023, and integrating them into its subsidiary EnviroZyme.

Encirc, the UK subsidiary of Vidrala, completed its purchase of the 'The Park' bottling and logistics site in Bristol from Accolade Wines for GBP 30 million, on the terms agreed in November 2022. A long-term glass supply contract with Accolade accompanies the deal.

TriMas Corporation bought 100% of Aarts Packaging, a Dutch maker of injection-moulded plastic packaging for beauty, luxury and food markets, from its shareholders. The article is dated 31 January 2023 and gives no deal value.