RPM International purchased a 178,000 square foot chemical manufacturing facility in Corsicana, Texas, from ChampionX Corporation to increase alkyd resin production capacity.

ATS Automation invested US$40 million to acquire NCC Automated Systems, a provider of turnkey automation solutions for food, packaging, ophthalmic, and nutraceutical markets. The acquisition was announced on September 1, 2021.

Orizon Aerostructures, LLC acquired Sharp Edge, LLC and all related entities, a contract programming company in Wichita, Kansas, effective September 1, 2021.

Hardinge Inc. has acquired Ohio Tool Works, a manufacturer of high precision honing machines, tooling and abrasives, from Artemis Capital Partners. The acquisition enhances Hardinge's machine tool and workholding portfolio.

ProLift Rigging has acquired Advanced Riggers & Millwrights (ARM), a rigging and plant relocation company based in Riverside, California. Former ARM owner Jerry Hufman will continue to lead the team.

BME Group has acquired Silix TP et Environnement, a distributor of concrete products for the infrastructure segment in Eastern France, with four branches and 26 employees. The transaction was completed on September 1, 2021.

Oy Armatec Finland Ab, a subsidiary of Ernströmgruppen AB, acquired the business of Termovent Finland Oy Ab, a sales company in the HVAC sector. The asset acquisition is effective from September 1, 2021.

ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc. acquired NCC Automated Systems, Inc., a provider of sanitary automation solutions and precision conveyance equipment, for US$40 million. NCC is based in Souderton, Pennsylvania and serves food, packaging, ophthalmic, and other markets.

Generac Holdings Inc. acquired Off Grid Energy Ltd, a designer and manufacturer of industrial-grade mobile energy storage systems based in Rugby, United Kingdom. Terms were not disclosed.

Advent Technologies Holdings closed the acquisition of Serenergy A/S and fischer eco solutions GmbH, the fuel cell business of the fischer Group. Serenergy operates in Aalborg, Denmark and Metro Manila, Philippines; FES is in Achern, Germany.

Meridian Adhesives Group acquired Prime Blend LLC, a manufacturer of water-based and hot melt adhesives and coatings based in Elk Grove Village, Illinois. The acquisition adds Prime Blend to Meridian's portfolio as its fourteenth company.

Renesas has completed its acquisition of Dialog Semiconductor for approximately €4.8 billion ($5.7 billion), funded through debt, cash, and equity offering, adding Dialog's low-power mixed signal products and connectivity solutions.

According to La Tribune, EDF intends to acquire General Electric's business for manufacturing turbines for nuclear power plants, based in Belfort, France, which produces Arabelle turbines for EPR reactors.

Owens Corning has acquired vliepa GmbH, a company specializing in coating, printing and finishing of nonwovens, paper and film for the building materials industry, including two production facilities in Brüggen, Germany. Terms were not disclosed.

stow Group announced the creation of stow Robotics, a new unit dedicated to warehouse automation, and the acquisition of a majority stake in German startup Raiser Robotics. Raiser Robotics will be rebranded to stow Robotics GmbH.

Versalis has exercised a call option to buy the remaining 60% of Finproject, raising its stake to 100%. The transaction is expected to close in Q4 2021.

Hainbuch has acquired Vischer & Bolli Automation. The announcement was made in September 2021.

Cementos Molins, through its subsidiary PROMSA, agreed to purchase the aggregates and concrete business in Catalonia from Hanson Hispania, a subsidiary of HeidelbergCement. The deal includes two concrete plants and two quarries, and is expected to close in early 2022.

Babcock Wanson Group, backed by majority shareholder Kartesia, acquired Standard Fasel, a Dutch group specializing in industrial boilers and burners. The acquisition strengthens Babcock Wanson's presence in the Benelux region.

Rockwell Automation acquired Plex Systems, a provider of cloud-based SaaS manufacturing solutions, for $2.22 billion. The acquisition enables Rockwell to offer comprehensive digitalization for manufacturers of all sizes.

Butech Bliss acquired LM Equipment & Design and Lehmann Mills, both located in Salem, Ohio. The acquisition expands Butech Bliss's capabilities in coil processing and rolling mill equipment for the metals industry.

Nimbus sold its majority stake in BontexGeo Group, a manufacturer of geosynthetic technical textiles, to Waterland Private Equity. BontexGeo generates roughly €100 million in revenues with production sites in Belgium, Hungary, France, Switzerland and the UK, and employs over 300 people.

Standard Motor Products, Inc. acquired 100% of the capital stock of Stabil Operative Group GmbH, a German manufacturer of electronic sensors, control units, and clamping devices for the European OE market. Stabil generates approximately $25 million in annual revenue and has facilities in Germany and Hungary.

Agthia Group PJSC agreed to acquire 100% of BMB Group for an undisclosed amount, fully funded by cash. BMB generated revenues of around AED 270 million and EBITDA of approximately AED 54 million in the last twelve months ending June 30, 2021.

Precinmac, a diversified manufacturer of high-precision machined components, has acquired Major Tool & Machine, an Indianapolis-based company specializing in large-format machining for aerospace, defense, and other markets.

Weidmuller acquired the team and assets of Emphatec Inc., extending its portfolio to PLC migration and Class 1 Division 2 solutions.

Pactiv Evergreen agreed to acquire Fabri-Kal, a Kalamazoo, Michigan maker of foodservice and consumer packaging, in a transaction valued at about $380 million, expected to close in late Q3 or early Q4 2021.

The HAVI Group acquired Pacific Market International (PMI Worldwide), a manufacturer of sustainable food and beverage containers, on September 1, 2021. The deal value was not disclosed.

Beijer Ref has entered into an agreement to acquire 100% of Armcor, a climate and ventilation solutions company based in Broadmeadows, Victoria, Australia, with 37 employees and annual sales of approximately SEK 105 million.

CSN Cimentos, controlled by Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional (CSN), completed the acquisition of control of Elizabeth Cimentos S.A. and Elizabeth Mineração Ltda. on August 31, 2021.

Reedy Industries has acquired Ruyle Mechanical, a commercial/industrial HVAC contractor in Illinois, and Environmental Control Solutions (ECSi), a building automation and controls provider serving Illinois and Iowa.

Tomahawk Automation Solutions, a subsidiary of Tomahawk Manufacturing, has acquired ICA Automation, a Georgia-based provider of automation and robotic technologies for food processing and industrial clients.

Viessmann Kylmäjärjestelmät Oy has acquired Suomen Jääkylmä Oy and FCool Oy, expanding its refrigeration service business in Finland.

Donear Group has acquired the Mayur Fabrics brand and the PV Suiting global distribution network from RSWM Ltd. This is Donear Group's third acquisition in three years, strengthening its portfolio of textile brands.

Goodtech ASA agreed to acquire 100% of Avanti Engineering AS, a Norwegian automation, machine vision and robotics company. The acquisition will strengthen Goodtech's position in automation and digitalization.

Qualus Power Services acquired Patterson Power Engineers, an engineering firm specializing in power system protection, on August 31, 2021. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Storskogen acquired Frigo AG, an installation company in the refrigeration market in Switzerland, as an add-on to its subsidiary Frigel AG.

Arkema signed an agreement to acquire Ashland's Performance Adhesives business, which will be integrated into Bostik. The deal aligns with Arkema's ambition to become a pure Specialty Materials player by 2024.

Conch Cement announced the acquisition of 100% equity of Conch New Energy Company from Conch Investment Company for a total consideration of RMB 443 million. Conch New Energy is engaged in photovoltaic power generation.

Latécoère S.A. completed the acquisition of Technical Airborne Components Industries Sprl from Searchlight Capital Partners, L.P. for €30 million on August 31, 2021.

Fedrigoni acquired a 70% stake in a NewCo that will make thermoformed, biodegradable cellulose inner trays and boxes for luxury goods. The deal was reported on 31 August 2021.

Atlas Copco acquired NATEV GmbH of Borken, Germany, a maker of positioning solutions for assembly tools, to expand its industrial technique business area. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Motion & Control Enterprises (MCE) has acquired Instrument Associates, Inc., a stocking distributor of instrumentation, valves and filtration products based in Alsip, Illinois with 22 employees.

Bioventus has made a $50 million escrow payment signaling its intent to acquire Israeli medtech company CartiHeal for approximately $500 million, pending FDA approval of CartiHeal's Agili-C implant.

Smart Care Equipment Solutions has acquired Horizon Bradco, a distributor of commercial and industrial food processing equipment. Terms were not disclosed.

NXP Semiconductors completed its acquisition of Retune DSP, a Denmark-based provider of DSP software for voice control and communication applications. The deal was announced in July 2021 and closed in August 2021.

ADTRAN and ADVA announced a business combination agreement to merge in an all-stock transaction, creating a combined company with $1.2 billion revenue. ADTRAN shareholders will own approximately 54% and ADVA shareholders approximately 46%.

Chart Industries acquired AdEdge Holdings, a water treatment technology provider, for $40 million in cash at closing. AdEdge will join Chart's ChartWater division.

Revolution Sustainable Solutions, a Tennessee-based company, acquired Five Points Film, a stretch film manufacturer. The merger combines their production capabilities.

Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies business, signed a definitive agreement to acquire FlightAware, a digital aviation company providing flight tracking and data platforms. Financial terms were not disclosed.