Michelin plans to acquire Flexitallic, a maker of high-performance sealing solutions, to expand into higher value-added markets. The deal was reported in the Q1 2026 pumps M&A roundup.

Energy Steel and Supply Co will merge with Hayward Tyler Inc, a supplier of pumps and motors for the energy sector. The roundup was published 28 April 2026 and covers Q1 2026 developments.

TIL Limited acquired a majority stake in Tulip Compression Private Limited, which packages, assembles and maintains gas compression equipment for CNG and LNG applications. The transaction was reported on 28 April 2026.

FyterTech Nonwovens, a manufacturer of fluid management and environmental safety solutions, acquired Spill Solutions Canada (ESP Canada), a long-standing partner in the Canadian market. The acquisition forms Fytertech Nonwovens Canada Ltd.

Nexans signed an agreement to acquire 100% of Republic Wire, a US manufacturer of low-voltage copper and aluminum wire products headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. The deal strengthens Nexans' presence in the US low-voltage cable market.

Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) and Grupo México signed a definitive agreement to combine their power generation assets, creating a platform with 4,510 MW capacity and a 5,000 MW pipeline, with Grupo México owning 70% and GIP 30%.

Voilàp Group has acquired Stürtz Group, a German manufacturer of automated machinery for PVC processing, strengthening its position in the window and façade industry machinery sector.

Ondas Inc. completed its merger with US defense contractor Mistral Inc. in a $175 million transaction, adding $264 million in contracted backlog and access to US Army and Special Operations contracts.

Apollo Global Management Inc. agreed to buy Forvia SE's auto interiors business for an enterprise value of €1.82 billion ($2.1 billion). The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals.

GE Vernova has completed the acquisition of the remaining 50% stake in Prolec GE, a transformer and grid equipment manufacturer previously a joint venture with Xignux. The deal expands GE Vernova's grid equipment footprint in North America.

Metal Conversions, Ltd. acquired Metropolitan Alloys Corporation and Aluminum Recovery Technologies, Inc. Metro Alloys is a supplier of zinc anodes and alloys, and ART is an aluminum toll processor.

Pilatus Flugzeugwerke AG filed for merger control approval to acquire shares in AirAlliance GmbH, a distributor of aviation spare parts and business jets and maintenance provider.

Kot Addu Power Company Limited (KAPCO) and Fauji Cement Company Limited acquired a 92.03% controlling stake in Attock Cement Pakistan Limited. The transaction was executed on April 24, 2026.

EssilorLuxottica acquired Faro, an Italian CNC machinery manufacturer specializing in milling and diamond cutting equipment, to enhance its supply chain for eyewear production.

CRH Americas Products, Inc. and Oldcastle Infrastructure, Inc. propose to acquire 100% of the partnership interests and voting rights in Axius Water Parent LP, a US supplier of nutrient removal solutions for wastewater treatment.

Maurizio Piantoni, chief executive of Italian crane manufacturer BG Lift, has acquired a majority stake in electric pick & carry crane manufacturer Delta Crane.

CorpAcq has acquired Nonwovenn, a fabric technology specialist based in South West, UK. The value was not disclosed.

DGH Design and Fabrication Services, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cement Australia, proposes to acquire 100% of the Gladstone business assets of Aylward Dowling And Wall, trading as Global Manufacturing Group (GMG). The ACCC approved the waiver application on 11 May 2026.

Mitsui Chemicals, Idemitsu Kosan, and Sumitomo Chemical received Japan Fair Trade Commission clearance for the integration of Sumitomo Chemical's polypropylene and linear low-density polyethylene businesses into Prime Polymer, a joint venture of Mitsui and Idemitsu.

Brazilian steel giant CSN is selling its cement business, expected to fetch over BRL 10 billion. Chinese companies Anhui Conch Cement, Huaxin Building Materials, and Sinoma International have expressed intent to bid, along with other international and Brazilian firms.

Holcim (Deutschland) GmbH filed for merger control approval to indirectly acquire all shares and sole control of Josef Klösters Kies & Beton GmbH, a ready-mix concrete producer.

Touchstone Advanced Composites acquired Sawyer Composite, combining composite tooling and parts manufacturing expertise for aerospace and defense customers.

Azuria Water Solutions and Inframark have completed their strategic combination, forming a combined platform with over $2.5 billion in revenue for water infrastructure services.

Stanley Electric Co., Ltd. completed the acquisition of Iwasaki Electric Co., Ltd. from Lux Holdings, L.P. and others for ¥70.3 billion on April 23, 2026. Iwasaki Electric will operate as a consolidated subsidiary.

Mabuchi Motor announced it will acquire all shares of Masdac, a confectionery machinery manufacturer, for ¥15.6 billion, making it a wholly owned subsidiary. The acquisition marks Mabuchi's entry into the food machinery business.

Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) announced plans to purchase an 80% stake in Eco Green, an Italian aluminum recycling company. Eco Green processes over 70,000 tons of scrap annually and is pursuing a capacity expansion in Nogara di Verona scheduled for completion in the second half of 2026.

Innomotics will complete its ₹2,200 crore acquisition of Siemens Ltd's low-voltage motor business by the end of Q1 FY27, marking the final step in its carve-out from Siemens.

Fortifi Food Processing Solutions has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Deighton Manufacturing Ltd, a UK provider of forming, coating and frying equipment. The acquisition expands Fortifi's capabilities into modular, flexible and lower-throughput applications.

Shrieve Chemical Company, a portfolio company of Gemspring Capital, acquired Vertec BioSolvents, a manufacturer of bio-based solvents headquartered in West Chicago, Illinois. Terms were not disclosed.

Ecorobotix, a Swiss precision agriculture technology company, announced that Maya, an AI-powered operational intelligence platform for turf and land management, will become part of the Ecorobotix Group. Terms were not disclosed.

Ardagh Group agreed to sell its entire ~42% minority stake in metal packaging maker Trivium Packaging as Ontario Teachers' sells its majority stake to Silgan Holdings and American Industrial Partners. The deal values Trivium at about $3.4 billion, with about $90 million net cash proceeds to Ardagh; closing is expected mid-2027.

Mediterrania Capital Partners signed a share purchase agreement to acquire 100% of SMMM, holding company of Amcor Flexibles Mohammedia, a flexible packaging maker in Mohammedia, Morocco, from Amcor Group.

Spanish search fund Targos Capital, founded by Diego Canales and Nicolás Romo, has acquired 100% of a Spanish corrugated cardboard packaging group, according to a report dated 23 April 2026.

Ball Corporation has acquired an 80% majority stake in Benepack's European aluminum beverage can production facilities in Genk, Belgium and Hungary for around EUR 184 million. Ball plans to hire over 40 new employees.

Unimech Aerospace and Manufacturing Limited has signed definitive agreements to acquire Hobel Bellows, a specialized Indian manufacturer of metallic bellows, flexible tubing components and precision-engineered assemblies.

Marvell Technology announced the acquisition of Polariton Technologies, a developer of high-speed, low-power plasmonics-based silicon photonics devices, to strengthen its optical technology portfolio for data center interconnects.

Schmitz Cargobull AG agreed to acquire the remaining shares of Berger Fahrzeugtechnik GmbH, becoming 100% owner. The transaction is subject to antitrust approval.

Rexel Canada announced the acquisition of Groupe Techno-Contact, a Canadian electrical distributor, to strengthen its services platform under the Axelerate2028 strategy.

Otego, a French technical textiles specialist, acquired Calomatech, a Normandy-based industrial insulation solutions company with €2.5 million in revenue. The deal value was not disclosed.

Accuramed BV acquired Belgian company BeMedico NV on 22 April 2026, expanding its activities in interventional medicine and strengthening its portfolio of consumables.

GEVORKYAN, a.s. completed the acquisition of 100% of Gevorkyan Sinteris Italia S.r.l., acquiring all assets of the Sinteris powder metallurgy plant in Bologna, Italy, effective April 22, 2026.

MBK Partners' planned acquisition of Makino Milling Machine for approximately ¥270 billion has been delayed, with the tender offer start postponed to after June 2026 due to pending Japanese regulatory approval under the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act.

Esseco Industrial S.p.A. has signed a framework agreement to acquire INOVYN Produzione Italia S.p.A. from the INEOS Group. The target produces basic chemicals and intermediates including sodium hypochlorite, caustic soda, and hydrochloric acid.

Zhejiang Meili Technology Co., Ltd. has acquired ACPS Automotive, the European market leader in towbars, from previous owner Towerbrook. ACPS Automotive will operate independently within the Meili Group.

Nojima Corp. has acquired Hitachi Ltd.'s household appliance business for an estimated $691.2 million. Nojima will purchase an 80.1% stake in a new company created from Hitachi Global Life Solutions Inc., with Hitachi retaining a 19.9% stake. The deal is expected to complete in fiscal 2026 (ending March 2027).

Sulzer has signed a joint venture with JSIL, a subsidiary of Libya's National Oil Corporation, to create Jawaby Sulzer Services, which will open a service facility in the Misrata Free Zone near Tripoli to provide local overhaul and repair of pumps, turbines, compressors and generators.

Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. announced a merger of equals with AkzoNobel, creating a combined coatings company with an enterprise value of approximately $25 billion. The transaction is expected to close in late 2026 to early 2027.

Anderson-Crane Company, a family-owned conveyor system manufacturer, acquired Conveyance Solutions by Continental, adding more than 70,000 square feet of production space and expanding its product line and service capacity.

steute Technologies GmbH & Co. KG will acquire Electro-Sensors, Inc. for $7.75 per share in cash, valuing the deal at a premium of approximately 75%. Electro-Sensors will become a wholly owned subsidiary of steute.

Seyntex, a European developer and manufacturer of advanced protective clothing and equipment for defence and public safety, was sold to Ceres Industries Capital.