ACTOM, Africa's largest manufacturer of electro-mechanical equipment, completed the acquisition of JUEL Batteries, a Johannesburg-based lithium-ion battery company, to expand into the lithium-ion battery energy-storage market.

Advanced Integration Technology (AIT) completed the acquisition of Futuramic Tool & Engineering, including affiliates Sharp Tooling Solutions and Jordan Tool, on June 1, 2026. Terms were not disclosed.

Hallador Energy Company entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement with Energy World Corporation to acquire approximately 460 MW of Siemens gas turbines, generators, a steam turbine, and ancillary equipment for $350 million, plus $100 million in incremental costs, for its Merom natural gas generation project.

Saothair Capital Partners, a private equity firm, acquired Engineered Absorbent Materials (EAM) from Domtar Corporation in June 2026. EAM operates a facility in Jesup, Georgia, and had previously completed a $90 million expansion adding a large-scale production line three years ago.

Croatian group Incom has completed the takeover of the packaging factory in Kanfanar, formerly GPI Istra and now returning to the Istragrafika name. The plant is export-oriented and Incom plans further modernisation. No deal value is given.

Family-owned packaging maker Jamestown Container Companies announced the acquisition of Syracuse Corrugated Box Corp., expanding its footprint across New York State. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Caverion Deutschland GmbH acquired S&A Schaltanlagenbau GmbH (closed March 31, 2026) and Kees Klima- und Kältetechnik GmbH (closing estimated end of May 2026). S&A Schaltanlagenbau had annual revenue of €6 million and 45 employees; Kees had revenue of €6.1 million and 40 employees.

Wanfeng Group and ZCCM-IH formed a joint venture, Ndola Lime Limited, to restart a 95-year-old lime and cement facility in Zambia. Wanfeng Group contributed US$25 million in equity and a US$5 million shareholder loan for a 55% stake; ZCCM-IH contributed assets and a debt write-off for 45%.

Jiangsu Yawei Machine Tool Co., Ltd. signed an investment intent letter to acquire an unknown minority stake in Haco Eu Technology SA from HACO nv on May 29, 2026. After the investment, Yawei will hold 80% of Haco Europe and Haco will hold 20%.

Mimir has signed an agreement to acquire Osprey, Sandvik's metal powder business, through a carve-out, establishing a standalone global platform in gas-atomised metal powders for advanced manufacturing.

Sagar Cements Limited will hold a board meeting on June 5, 2026, to consider a Scheme of Amalgamation to merge its subsidiary, Andhra Cements Limited, into the parent company.

HLL Hyreslandslaget AB, a subsidiary of HLL BondCo AB, has agreed to acquire all shares in Herok Group AB. The combined group will have a strong presence across central and eastern Sweden. Sellers will reinvest a substantial portion of the purchase price.

Bodywise (UK) Ltd., the manufacturer of Natracare natural and organic products, was acquired by the Natracare Employee Ownership Trust in March 2026.

Private equity firm Saothair Equity Partners has agreed to acquire EAM, an airlaid producer, from Domtar. The acquisition is expected to close in June 2026.

Beijer Ref acquired AM Distributors, an HVAC distributor based in Miami, Florida, with annual net sales of approximately SEK 460 million. The company operates branches across Miami, Miramar and Hialeah.

Landi Renzo's board approved the merger by incorporation of subsidiary Metatron Spa and the partial demerger of the Green Transportation business into a new wholly-owned subsidiary, as part of integration with Westport Fuel Systems Italia.

Gabriel India Limited completed a composite scheme of arrangement merging Anchemco India Private Limited and Asia Investments Private Limited into itself, effective May 22, 2026. The promoter group's stake increased from 55.02% to 63.55%.

JTEKT Corporation signed a definitive agreement to transfer its European automotive business, covering seven manufacturing subsidiaries, to LEO III.-VV25-B SAS, a special purpose entity advised by DUBAG Investment Advisory GmbH. The deal is subject to regulatory approval.

Danish truck-mounted crane manufacturer HMF Group is set to acquire the Benelux distribution operations of F.lli Ferrari, a manufacturer of truck-mounted cranes and lifting solutions backed by Mutares. The Benelux division contributes EUR 35 million in revenue.

UPM and Sappi agreed a EUR 1.42 billion joint venture in which Sappi contributes European mills, including Ehingen and Gratkorn, linked to the Fusion Topliner premium liner for corrugated board.

Omnifab has officially acquired Électromécano, a Louiseville company specialized in pump maintenance, repair and service. Former owner Jean-Réal Gosselin joins Omnifab and the employees have been integrated.

Heidelberg Materials Australia Holdings Pty Ltd filed with the ACCC to acquire the construction materials business of Maas Group Holdings Limited, including quarries, ready-mix concrete plants, asphalt sites, and related assets across Queensland, New South Wales, and Victoria.

Albany International completed the purchase of Heimbach Group, a supplier of industrial textiles for paper manufacturing and filtration, for €132 million plus the assumption of €22 million in net debt. The acquisition closed on August 31, 2023.

Apogee Enterprises entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Kalwall Companies from the Keller family for up to $115 million on a cash-free, debt-free basis. The transaction is expected to close in Apogee's fiscal 2027 second quarter.

The European Commission approved Spie Germany Switzerland Austria's acquisition of sole control of ROFA Industrial Automation, both German companies, focusing on industrial automation solutions and engineering services.

DEVEX USA LLC and PT. VISI Teknologi Dirgantara Inovasi announced a strategic joint venture to expand MRO capabilities in Indonesia. DEVEX USA will establish an operational office inside VISI's facility in Jakarta.

Uniwater agreed to acquire Water Engineering AB, a Swedish engineering consultancy specialising in drinking water and wastewater treatment plant design.

UPM and Sappi signed a definitive agreement to form a 50/50 graphic paper joint venture combining UPM Communication Papers and Sappi's European graphic paper business. The parties expect about €100 million annual synergies and have secured €600 million of external financing.

United Flow Technologies (UFT), a portfolio company of Berkshire Partners, announced the acquisition of Peak Group Companies, a Montana-based water and wastewater treatment organization. The deal strengthens UFT's presence in the Northern Rockies and Northern Plains.

Avantus Aerospace Ltd. acquired Shimco North America Inc., a manufacturer of shims and detailed products, to strengthen its global leadership in the aerospace sector.

Metal World announced the completion of the acquisition of Tecnomec, a woodworking machinery manufacturer, to expand its product portfolio in tooling for the chair industry.

Norwegian Medu Group AS has acquired all shares of FINE Medical Oy, a Finnish medical technology company. The announcement was made on May 27, 2026.

Caverion Deutschland is acquiring Kees Klima- und Kältetechnik GmbH, a specialist in climate and refrigeration technology, effective May 31, 2026. The announcement was made on May 27, 2026.

Hypax has acquired Metra Non-Ferrous Metals Ltd. from German industrial group GRILLO Werke AG. The announcement was made on May 27, 2026.

Advania has acquired Evolv Robotics, an Icelandic company specializing in business automation with 30 automation engineers.

Turkish building materials giant Çimsa has acquired the remaining 5.3% stake in Mannok through its Irish subsidiary for €20.5 million, making Mannok a wholly owned subsidiary. Çimsa had acquired a 94.7% stake in August 2024.

Webasto SE has signed an agreement to acquire a 30% stake in a newly established joint venture with Chinese glass manufacturer Zhejiang Fujia Technology to jointly develop and produce Fixed Transparent Modules (FTMs) for the Chinese market.

Stratasys entered a definitive agreement to acquire MarkForged, Inc., a subsidiary of Nano Dimension, for $42.5 million in cash. The deal is expected to close in the second half of 2026.

DEUTZ signed an agreement to acquire all shares in Maxi Trust Power Ltda., a Brazilian manufacturer of gas and diesel generators. The acquisition is expected to generate around €40 million in additional revenue.

JTEKT Corporation signed a definitive agreement to transfer its European automotive business, including shares of seven subsidiaries, to LEO III.-VV25-B SAS, advised by DUBAG Investment Advisory GmbH. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals.

Family office Enceladus Partners completed an investment in Major Turbine Pump & Supply, a Dublin, Georgia provider of well turbine pump repair and parts, alongside founder Wayne Grosch and management. The deal aims to expand regional growth and technical services.

Yishi Precision revealed plans to acquire 100% of Zhangjiagang Hengjin Electromechanical, signing a letter of intent with BMC Corp.

Sustainion Group has acquired Ströman Maskin AB to strengthen its Smart City initiative.

DePuy Synthes announced a definitive agreement to acquire selective rights to develop, manufacture and commercialize Gemtrack technology from MinMaxMedical for use across its Joints portfolio, including shoulder, hip and knee, for navigation and robotic applications.

Turbogen Ltd. is in negotiations to acquire a 50% stake in Elbatech Ltd. from Abu Yehiel, a company controlled by businessman Tzachi Abu, for approximately ILS 600 million in shares. Upon completion, Tzachi Abu will hold about 55% of Turbogen, becoming its controlling shareholder.

WT Microelectronics has agreed to acquire Future Electronics for $3.8 billion, combining a major Asia-based distributor with a global player headquartered in Canada.

Italian water technology company De Nora has agreed to acquire 100% of Singapore-headquartered BW Water from BW Renewables, with an enterprise value between USD 61.5 million and USD 66.5 million. The deal is expected to close on 1 July 2026.

Olympus Corporation has signed a definitive agreement to acquire BioProtect Ltd., a medical device manufacturer, for $270 million. The acquisition is expected to close by the end of Q2 2026.

Essel Propack (EPL) and Indovida India agreed to a merger, with Indorama Ventures to own 51.8% of the combined company, valued at about $2 billion.

Belgian machine-building group Sticomax has acquired Dutch spiral freezer specialist ICS Spiral Freezers, the fifth Dutch company to join the group in two years.