Italian machine engineering company Vigel has acquired MCM, a specialist in horizontal machining centers and flexible production systems. Both companies are Italian players in advanced machining technologies.

AEQUITA has completed the acquisition of select European olefins and polyolefins assets from LyondellBasell, creating a new independent polymers business named Velogy. The assets are located in Berre, France; Münchsmünster, Germany; Carrington, UK; and Tarragona, Spain.

Medtronic announced it will exercise its option to acquire CathWorks, a medical device company, for up to $585 million. The acquisition follows a 2022 strategic partnership.

CMG Cleantech S.A. has agreed to acquire 100% of Enercon Asia Pte. Ltd., a Singapore-based clean energy solutions company, for approximately USD 70 million, to be satisfied through issuance of CMG shares.

Snap-on has acquired Daventry-based Hi-Force Group Holdings, a UK hydraulic tools specialist, bringing it into its global industrial portfolio.

Bayer agreed to fully acquire Perfuse Therapeutics, a biopharmaceutical company developing PER-001 for glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy. The deal complements Bayer's ophthalmology pipeline.

Zhengzhou Tiamaes Technology Co., Ltd. agreed to acquire a 96.45% stake in Finern Automation (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. from a group of shareholders on May 6, 2026. The consideration is cash, with an undisclosed value.

Cosmogen acquired Asquan, a premium personal care packaging company headquartered in Hong Kong and Shenzhen, to form Cosmogen & Asquan Group with combined revenue of US$50 million. The deal value was not disclosed.

Atlas Copco Group acquired PowerTech Ar Comprimido Ltda, a compressed air distributor in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil, which sells and services Chicago Pneumatic compressors and has 26 employees. The purchase price was not disclosed.

French group Siebec/Quali-filtres has acquired Polymem, a specialist in membrane filtration systems, for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition adds microfiltration, ultrafiltration and nanofiltration technologies to Siebec's portfolio.

Resmed entered a definitive merger agreement to acquire Noctrix Health for $340 million. Noctrix developed the Nidra Tonic Motor Activation System, a non-invasive wearable therapy for Restless Legs Syndrome. The acquisition is expected to close on or around June 1, 2026.

Preformed Line Products Company acquired Delta Star Conetores Eletricos Ltda., a Brazil-based manufacturer of high-voltage and extra-high-voltage substation connectors, to expand its global substation portfolio.

HTI Group – High Technology Industries SpA, owner of Leitner and Agudio, became the majority shareholder of South Tyrolean company Seik, strengthening its position in cable-based material handling.

PAI Partners and Fondo Italiano d'Investimento have signed a binding agreement to acquire 100% of Mecaer Aviation Group, an Italian manufacturer of flight-critical systems and components for helicopters and business jets, from FICC and Stellex Capital Management. The founding families will reinvest alongside PAI, FII, LGT Capital Partners and management.

Compass Precision has acquired Accu-Tool, a manufacturer of complex precision components for aerospace, medical, semiconductor and industrial markets, based in Apex, North Carolina. Accu-Tool becomes Compass's 11th operating company and will continue to operate from its existing facility.

SSH Group Ltd has signed a binding agreement to acquire Elphinstone Mechanical Services (EMS), a specialist in heavy mobile equipment maintenance, for up to A$3 million including cash, shares and earn-out. The deal expands SSH's mining services capability and geographic footprint into Queensland, with completion expected before 30 June 2026.

French private equity firm Naxicap Partners and its portfolio company ITAL Express Holding have acquired Diederichs Karosserieteile GmbH, a German automotive spare parts distributor. The acquisition aims to build a pan-European aftermarket platform.

Heidelberg Materials is in early discussions with banks about a possible acquisition of South Africa's leading cement producer, PPC Ltd, valued at about R9.4 billion. The German company aims to expand its African operations but has not yet decided to make a formal offer.

Arvind Advanced Materials, a unit of Arvind Ltd, is in active discussions to acquire a majority stake in Dalco Nonwovens, a US-based needlepunch nonwovens manufacturer, in a deal valued between $125 million and $140 million. The acquisition would give Arvind its first manufacturing foothold in the United States.

One Equity Partners agreed to acquire Italy-based specialty chemicals company Bozzetto Group. Financial terms were not disclosed.

VSE Corporation completed the acquisition of Precision Aviation Group for approximately $2.025 billion in cash and equity, creating a scaled aviation aftermarket platform.

Atlas Copco has acquired LVC Solutions, a compressed air solutions firm in Genk, Belgium, from industrial group Initium, adding it to its Compressor Technique service division. Financial terms were not disclosed.

KKR and XPV Water Partners have signed a definitive agreement to sell Axius Water, a global leader in advanced water quality solutions, to CRH, a building materials company. The transaction is expected to close in Q2 2026.

Laempe Mössner Sinto GmbH will take over the business relating to Lüber core-shooting machines, including sales, service, and construction of new systems, effective July 1, 2026.

Paris-based Satep (Société des Artisans de la Transition Énergétique) acquired two Moselle-based companies: Steiner-Wey (20 employees, €3M revenue), specializing in heat pump sales and installation, and SR Stroh (24 employees, €3.6M revenue), operating in heating, ventilation, air conditioning, plumbing and sanitation.

Botswana's Competition and Consumer Authority has approved the acquisition of 100% of AfriSam and its subsidiaries, including its Botswana unit, by West International New Building Materials, a Singapore-based entity associated with West China Cement.

United Building Solutions has acquired McCarl’s Services Inc., an HVAC and mechanical services provider, expanding its commercial and industrial HVAC operations across western Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Hubbell Incorporated has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire NSI Industries, a manufacturer of electrical fittings and wire management products, for $3.0 billion in cash. The transaction is expected to close in mid-2026.

SOLV Energy has entered into an agreement to acquire Roberson Waite Electric, a California-based provider of utility substation construction and testing services, to expand its utility infrastructure platform. The transaction is expected to close by Q3 2026.

Canadian aerospace supplier Groupe Meloche acquired France's Groupe Rossi Aéro from Mecachrome SAS for an undisclosed sum. The combined company will have $250 million in annual revenue and over 900 employees across eight sites in Quebec and France.

Private equity firm Premier Partners is conducting due diligence to acquire Yulgok, an aircraft parts manufacturer. The deal is valued at around 400 billion won for a 100% stake. Main bidding is expected in May 2026, with a preferred bidder selected in June 2026.

Scanreco acquired CrossControl, a provider of display computers and machine control solutions. Priveq became a minority shareholder in Scanreco as part of the transaction. The combined group has approximately 600 employees and annual revenue of around SEK 1.4 billion.

Sdiptech AB has acquired JLM Teknik ApS, a Danish provider of vacuum lifters, cranes, and other industrial lifting equipment, with an annual turnover of approximately DKK 55 million.

Lattice Semiconductor has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire AMI, a leader in platform firmware and infrastructure manageability for cloud and AI, from THL Partners. The deal is expected to be immediately accretive and supports a $1 billion+ annual revenue run-rate by end of 2026.

Keppel Infrastructure Trust has agreed to acquire an additional 39% stake in the Keppel Merlimau Cogen Plant from Keppel Core Infrastructure Fund for up to approximately $128.1 million, increasing its total stake to 90%.

Westlake Vinnolit, a German subsidiary of Westlake, signed a non-binding Letter of Intent to acquire the PVC production site of Vynova Wilhelmshaven, including approximately 350 employees, subject to regulatory approvals and insolvency proceedings.

PolyExpert and Polykar Industries completed a merger of equals to form Invera Flexibles, a North American flexible packaging maker with over $200 million in combined sales and 350 employees. The company is majority-backed by Kent Road Capital.

Ingersoll Rand Inc. has acquired Fox s.r.l. and XF s.r.l., Milan-based maker of hydropneumatic accumulators and pulsation dampeners, to expand its metering and dosing technologies. The deal was announced on 2026-05-04 at a high single-digit multiple of 2025 Adjusted EBITDA.

Applied Materials has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the NEXX business from ASMPT Limited, a supplier of large-area advanced packaging deposition equipment for the semiconductor industry.

cfm Distributors, a wholesale distributor of HVAC products, was acquired by Advantage Distribution in May 2026.

Langer+Laumann Gruppe has acquired majority stakes in CPM and NDC, two companies in the elevator industry.

TITAN Group completed the acquisition of Keystone Cement, a Pennsylvania-based cement manufacturer and aggregates producer, on 1 May 2026. The deal was announced on 9 January 2026. Keystone Cement has an integrated cement plant with 990,000 short tons per year of clinker production capacity.

Lone Star Funds has completed the acquisition of RadiciGroup's High Performance Polymers and Specialty Chemicals businesses, a transaction announced in February 2025.

Titan America completed the acquisition of Keystone Cement Holdings, Inc. and Keystone Cement Company LLC, a Pennsylvania-based cement manufacturer and aggregates producer, adding 990,000 short tons per year of clinker production capacity.

Ecovyst Inc. has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the Calabrian sulfur dioxide and related sulfur derivatives business from INEOS Enterprises for $190 million. The transaction is targeted to close by the end of Q2 2026.

RMB Products, a specialist in rotational lining, rotomolding, and additive manufacturing for aerospace, defense, and industrial applications, has been acquired by Integrated Polymer Solutions (IPS).

The Gebhardt Group, a European manufacturer of cold-rolled steel profiles, has signed an agreement to acquire Hermanussen Metallverarbeitung GmbH, a specialist in cold-rolled profiles. Terms were not disclosed.

VoltaGrid LLC has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Propell Energy Technologies Ltd. and its affiliates, establishing a manufacturing and engineering platform with operations in Canada and the US, and plans to build two additional automated manufacturing plants in Texas.

NV Bekaert SA completed the acquisition of Bridgestone Metalpha (Thailand) Company Limited and Bridgestone (Shenyang) Steel Cord Co., Ltd. from Bridgestone Corporation for €60 million on May 1, 2026.

Smurfit Westrock acquired Cartomanabi in Ecuador, expanding its Latin American footprint. The deal was reported in May 2026.