OEC acquired Trans Power Utility Contractors Inc., a provider of electrical and utility distribution infrastructure construction services. Trans Power specializes in underground and overhead high-voltage cable installation.

Kerry Group has completed the acquisition of Niacet, a global leader in preservation technologies, for €853 million. The deal was first announced on 21 June 2021.

ARCH Cutting Tools acquired Contour360, a custom carbide tool manufacturer, on September 14, 2021. Terms were not disclosed.

Raytheon Technologies signed a definitive agreement to acquire SEAKR Engineering, a supplier of advanced space electronics, for an undisclosed amount. SEAKR will become a wholly-owned subsidiary reporting into Raytheon Intelligence & Space.

ATC Automation, a TASI Group business unit, acquired Dynamic Automation & Robotics, a provider of advanced automation solutions for life sciences and industrial markets.

Volz Servos has acquired Aircraft Electronic Engineering (AEE), an EASA-approved avionics company, to add certified actuator capabilities for the eVTOL and aviation markets.

The Arcticom Group (TAG) acquired Chiller Systems Service (CSS), an HVAC services provider based in Lakewood, Colorado. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Atlantic Packaging Products, a Canadian corrugated packaging maker, acquired Skybox Packaging, a custom corrugated packaging manufacturer and packaging supplies distributor in Mansfield, Ohio, to expand its US footprint.

CMI acquired Systems 3, a manufacturer of flight critical components for aerospace and defense, to become a leading precision components manufacturer in the Southwest.

Itamar Medical entered into a merger agreement to be acquired by ZOLL Medical Corporation, a subsidiary of Asahi Kasei Corporation, for an undisclosed amount.

Azuria Water Solutions acquired Infrastructure Alternatives, Inc., a contract operations, maintenance and management services provider based in Rockford, Michigan.

CHL Systems, a custom industrial automation company, acquired JAM Works LLC, a FANUC-authorized robotics and automation integrator based in Mayfield, Pennsylvania.

Samsung Electronics acquired a 10.16% stake in TCL CSOT from Samsung Display, becoming a direct shareholder. The deal strengthens strategic collaboration in display panels.

Andersen and Lepage Millwork announced that Lepage Millwork will acquire Fenêtres MQ Inc., a custom luxury window and door brand, from Andersen with a target closing date in December 2026.

AMFT (Associated Metal Forming Technologies) announced the acquisition of the business and certain assets of P&B Metal Components Ltd, a UK-based precision metal components manufacturer with facilities in Sheffield, UK and Johor Bahru, Malaysia.

Hexagon announced the completion of its acquisition of Waygate Technologies, a non-destructive testing leader, from Baker Hughes for an enterprise value of approximately $1.45 billion.

VPC Group, a Canadian polyurethane foam manufacturer, announced the acquisition of the business and operating assets of Domfoam, a Montreal-based polyurethane foam manufacturer, to add production capacity for furniture and bedding.

ATC Automation, owned by TASI Group, acquired Dynamic Automation and Robotics of Simi Valley, California, to strengthen its custom automation and robotics offerings.

Lucchini Tool Steel and FA.RO Acciai merged to form Lucchini FA.RO, a new company with a combined turnover of over €50 million, operating from three industrial sites in Italy.

Regal Beloit Corporation and Rexnord Corporation announced the expected closing date for the combination of Regal and Rexnord's Process & Motion Control (PMC) business.

AGCO acquired Faromatics, the Barcelona-based developer of the ChickenBoy poultry monitoring robot, to strengthen its smart farming solutions for livestock producers.

Sagard Private Equity Canada announced its first investment with the acquisition of Groupe Lou-Tec, a heavy machinery and equipment rental company in Quebec, alongside management and co-investors.

Caterpillar announced the acquisition of Rhode Island-based CarbonPoint Solutions, a developer of carbon capture technology for engines and turbines.

Shareholders of Ferro Corporation approved its acquisition by an affiliate of Prince International Corporation for $22.00 per share in cash. The merger is expected to close in Q1 2022.

Alloy Engineering, a fabricator of high-temperature and corrosion-resistant alloys, acquired Thermcraft Inc., a manufacturer of thermal processing equipment.

Trane Technologies announced it has signed an agreement to acquire Farrar Scientific, a leader in ultra-low temperature control for biopharmaceutical and life science applications, including a development and assembly operation in Marietta, Ohio.

TricorBraun agreed to acquire Cormack Packaging, a rigid packaging supplier in Australia and New Zealand, marking its entry into Australia. The deal was announced on September 13, 2021 and expected to close later that month.

FloWorks, backed by Clearlake Capital, acquired Genesis Systems, a Garland, Texas distributor of control valves, regulators and valve automation products; financial terms were not disclosed.

May River Capital announced that its portfolio company Hunt Valve, a supplier of naval flow control valves and electromechanical actuators, has been acquired by Fairbanks Morse Defense, a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management.

Cardbox Packaging Group announced the acquisition of Valuepap GmbH, a paper cup producer with 18 staff at its Pinkafeld, Austria site, with closing scheduled for 31 December 2021.

Bakelite Synthetics has agreed to purchase Georgia-Pacific's Chemicals business in the Americas, including 11 chemical facilities employing approximately 600 people in the US and South America.

Parcom has completed the acquisition of Vlisco, a Dutch designer and manufacturer of African fabrics. The transaction has been approved by the works council and anti-competition authorities.

Nexans and Xignux have entered into a share purchase agreement to acquire Centelsa, a Colombian cable maker, for an enterprise value of US$225 million. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2022.

Vertex Aerospace signed a definitive agreement to acquire Raytheon Technologies' Defense Training, Professional Services, Mission Critical Solutions, and Modernization and Sustainment business lines, which generated approximately $1 billion in sales in 2020.

Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional (CSN) agreed to acquire Holcim's Brazilian cement business for US$1.03bn, including five integrated cement plants, four grinding plants and 19 ready-mix concrete facilities.

MANN+HUMMEL Group has fully acquired Seccua Holding AG, a specialist in ultrafiltration membranes for drinking water treatment, as of September 7, 2021. The acquisition strengthens MANN+HUMMEL's activities in water filtration.

Desktop Metal announced the acquisition of Aidro, an Italian hydraulic and fluid power component developer that uses additive manufacturing for oil, gas, energy and aerospace parts.

Steelmaking group CSN agreed to purchase Holcim Ltd.'s local cement unit in Brazil for $1 billion, making CSN one of the country's top cement producers.

China建材 announced that Tianshan Cement has received regulatory approval from the China Securities Regulatory Commission to issue shares to China建材 and other sellers to acquire assets and raise up to RMB 5 billion in matching funds. The approval was dated September 6, 2021.

Conveyer & Caster – Equipment for Industry (CC-EFI) has acquired CLD Handling Systems, a material handling solution provider in Columbus, Ohio, to expand its capabilities.

Rollon, part of Timken, has acquired Intelligent Machine Solutions (iMS) to expand its linear actuator modules and robotic transfer units.

Shanghai Petrochemical and Baling Petrochemical, subsidiaries of Sinopec, will establish a joint venture called Shanghai Jinshan Baling New Material Co. to produce styrene-based plastics and elastomers, with an investment of 800 million renminbi ($123.8 million).

Jon-Don has acquired Dynamic Diamond Tooling (DDT), a supplier of equipment, tooling, and chemicals for concrete surface prep and polishing based in Orlando, Florida.

Briggs & Stratton Corp., the world's largest producer of gasoline engines for outdoor power equipment, has acquired energy storage company SimpliPhi Power, marking an expansion into the energy storage market.

Cortec Corporation, through its subsidiary CorteCros, acquired a new facility building in Split, Croatia, from CROSCO d.o.o., a subsidiary of INA. The facility will serve as Europe's main production and distribution point for Cortec's corrosion protection products.

Essemtec, a manufacturer of pick and place equipment, announced its merger with Nano Dimension, a 3D printing and additive electronics provider.

Groep Van Roey has acquired 100% of the shares of the Lokerse Alfa group, including Alfa Technical Installations, Alfa Cooling Technics, and Alfa Technical Services, to strengthen its position in technical installations for the Belgian industrial and office market.

Whitehouse Industries Limited sold Flotronic Pumps Limited, a diaphragm pump maker, to US corporation Unibloc, backed by May River Capital; Lodders advised the seller.

Montana Aerospace, a Swiss manufacturer, has signed a deal to acquire all ownership shares of Asco, a supplier of commercial aircraft components, for an undisclosed price including cash and Montana Aerospace stock.

Gillespie & Powers Inc. completed the acquisition of Thorpe Holding Company, including Thorpe Technologies Inc. and JT Thorpe Inc., both located in San Dimas, California. The companies will continue to operate independently.