ABK AS and Theodor Qviller AS have merged and changed their name to ABK-Qviller AS, creating a company with 125 full-time employees and annual revenue over 600 million NOK. The merged entity is part of NIBE Industrier AB.

LS Power Equity Advisors has signed definitive agreements to acquire the 1,124 MW natural gas-fired Hummel Power Station in northern Pennsylvania from a consortium including Siemens Financial Services and Panda Power Funds. The transaction is expected to close in Q3 2020.

AquaPhoenix Scientific acquired General Treatment Products, Inc. (GTP) out of Brea, California, expanding its equipment product offering for the water treatment industry.

Thailand's Stark Corporation, through its subsidiary Phelps Dodge International, completed the acquisition of Vietnamese cable makers Thịnh Phát Cables (Thipha) and Đồng Việt Non-Ferrous & Plastic (Dovina) for a combined value of US$240 million.

Avidity Science has acquired the Cascada Lab Water Purification product line from Pall China, expanding its water purification portfolio for life sciences and biomedical research.

Elemental Royalties Limited entered into a binding business combination agreement for a reverse takeover of Fengro Industries Corp, with the resulting company to be named Elemental Royalties and listed on the TSX-V.

The Bachl Group (Karl Bachl GmbH & Co. KG) will acquire the insolvent window manufacturer Bayerwald from Neukirchen vorm Wald, effective May 1, 2020. The deal aims to expand Bachl's product portfolio in wood and wood-aluminum windows and doors.

Leier Rom, part of Austrian Leier Group, has agreed to acquire Siceram SA, a Romanian brick and ceramic tile producer, pending competition authority approval.

Faurecia announced the creation of a new joint venture with Xuyang Group to produce, assemble and market screens for the automotive industry in China.

China Yangtze Power completed its acquisition of Peruvian power company Luz Del Sur.

YMBA, parent company of Remkes The Poultry Family, has signed a letter of intent to acquire a majority stake in Heijs Food Products, a poultry processing company in Hoogeveen, Netherlands. The transaction is expected to be finalized before summer 2020.

Dearing Compressor has acquired Kruman, a Pittsburgh company, and will keep the Kruman name as a division of Dearing. The deal expands Dearing's territory across Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Maryland.

Parade Technologies Ltd announced plans to acquire USB controller developer Fresco Logic Inc for $37.5 million in cash. The deal is expected to close in Q2 2020.

Taiheiyo Cement has announced the acquisition of a 15% stake in Solusi Bangun Indonesia, a subsidiary of Semen Indonesia, for between US$186m and US$232m.

TENMAT officially announced its acquisition of Brandguard Vents, a California-based supplier of wildfire rated vents.

Euro4x4parts acquired Japocat, a French distributor of replacement components for Asian and off-road vehicles. Terms were not disclosed.

A&B Packing Equipment, Inc. acquired Lakewood Process Machinery, combining expertise in fruit and vegetable packing and processing equipment. The acquisition expands A&B's capabilities and workforce to over 100 employees.

Katanga Mining Limited entered into a definitive agreement with Glencore International AG to be taken private via amalgamation. Shareholders other than Glencore will receive C$0.16 per share, representing a 100% premium to the closing price on April 21, 2020.

Paragon Partners acquired all shares of Castolin Eutectic, a provider of wear protection and repair solutions for industrial plants, from the Messer Group. Castolin Eutectic is headquartered in Kriftel, Germany, and operates six production facilities worldwide.

Ossify Industries has invested over INR 225 crore to acquire a manufacturing facility in Kundli, Haryana, for Compaq television production. The plant is under development and will be commissioned by Diwali 2022.

The Girbau Group acquired the entire share capital of its Chinese joint venture Girbau Shenguang Laundry Technology (GSLT), making it a wholly owned subsidiary. The acquisition was announced on April 22, 2020.

Veregy, a Bow River Capital portfolio company, acquired Texas-based Four Star Fabricators and Service Company and Four Star Mechanical on April 21, 2020. Terms were not disclosed.

Daimler Truck AG and Volvo Group signed an agreement to establish a 50/50 joint venture to develop, produce and commercialize fuel cell systems for heavy-duty vehicles, with Volvo acquiring 50% for approximately $554 million.

The UK Competition and Markets Authority cleared Stryker Corporation's anticipated acquisition of Wright Medical Group N.V. after accepting undertakings in lieu of a reference.

Dolco, a Tekni-Plex Inc. business unit, acquired Commodore Technology and Commodore Plastics in 2018. Commodore Technology manufactures PS foam extrusion systems and thermoforming machines, while Commodore Plastics produces PS foam food trays.

Hydraproducts acquired the business and assets of Fluidlink Hydraulics Ltd of Devizes, a manufacturer of bespoke hydraulic power packs, announced 21 April 2020.

Private equity investor CGS Management, through portfolio company EOL Packaging Experts, acquired a majority stake in BMS Maschinenfabrik of Pfatter, a maker of sorting systems and dry parts solutions. The deal was announced on 13 May 2020; no value was disclosed.

Belgian cleaning products maker Loda has acquired Dutch company Burg Reiniging B.V., a producer of bleach and drain cleaners, and bought extra industrial land in Beerse. The article is dated 21 April 2020.

AMERGINT Technologies agreed to acquire the precision optics business of Collins Aerospace. Terms were not disclosed.

Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation (UIC) acquired a majority interest in Johansen Construction Company, LLC, effective March 31, 2020. Johansen provides heavy civil construction services in Washington state.

SK Global Chemical delayed by one month its purchase of Arkema's functional polyolefins business for about $370 million, now expected to close May 11, 2020.

Nippon Shokubai delayed its merger with Sanyo Chemical, originally planned for October 2020, to April 2021 due to uncertainty from the COVID-19 pandemic and oil market decline.

Aceto announced the acquisition of Syntor Fine Chemicals, a manufacturer of fine chemicals for pharmaceutical and other life sciences end markets.

Ensto acquired the design, production and commercialization of TIPI/TUR distribution panels and DSP circuit breakers from Schneider Electric France on 17 April 2020. The deal value was not disclosed.

Freudenberg Performance Materials received unconditional Phase 1 clearance from the European Commission for its planned acquisition of Low & Bonar PLC. The acquisition was announced in September 2019 and remains subject to remaining conditions.

Freudenberg's acquisition of Low & Bonar, announced in September 2019, received phase one clearance from the European Commission on April 17, 2020. Completion remains subject to remaining conditions.

Protect Medical, the holding company of Söhngen Group, has acquired Spencer Italia S.r.l., a manufacturer of emergency medical equipment. The acquisition expands Protect Medical's product portfolio and international presence.

TopBuild Corp. acquired Cooper Glass Co. LLC, a commercial glass company in Memphis, Tennessee. Cooper Glass generated approximately $9 million in annual revenue for the 12 months ended December 31, 2019.

Assa Abloy received EU Commission clearance to acquire 54% of shares in Agta Record, increasing its stake to 93%. The acquisition is expected to close in the second half of 2020.

Yokogawa completed the acquisition of all shares of Fluid Imaging Technologies, a company specializing in flow imaging instrumentation for particle analysis. The acquisition strengthens Yokogawa's life innovation business.

Verus International Inc. acquired a controlling 51% interest in ZC Top Apparel Manufacturing Inc., a Philippines-based manufacturer of reusable N95 fabric masks and biohazard suits, with a peak production capacity of 10 million masks per month.

Optitex, a provider of 2D & 3D CAD/CAM software for fashion and industrial fabrics, announced its acquisition by FOG Software Group, a division of Constellation Software, Inc.

New-Indy Containerboard, a 50/50 joint venture of Kraft Group and Schwarz Partners, acquired Shoreline Container, which operates corrugated packaging and protective packaging facilities in Holland and Zeeland, Michigan.

French private equity firm Sparring Capital acquired a majority stake in Pure Trade, a French maker of luxury packaging and promotional products for cosmetics and fragrance. Initiative et Finance and Isatis Capital exited.

C.I. Thornburg Co. (CITCO) entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Viking Supply, a Kentucky-based distributor of PVF products for water and wastewater markets. The acquisition will expand CITCO's market area into Indiana and Ohio.

Energie 360° AG sold the BHKW & Energie Gruppe, a distributor and service partner of INNIO in Germany, to Innio Jenbacher GmbH & Co OG. The group includes Energas BHKW GmbH, EPS BHKW GmbH, and EPS Rental GmbH, with about 190 employees.

Croonwolter&Dros, a Dutch technical services company, acquired Cruxin B.V., a systems integrator specializing in security and communication solutions, from TKH Group NV. The acquisition was announced on April 16, 2020.

Descours & Cabaud, a French distributor of industrial supplies, acquired WMH Transmissions Limited and Apex Transmissions Limited, UK-based providers of linear, transmission and gearbox products. The deal was announced in April 2020.

Dec Group acquired Inno4Life, a Netherlands-based provider of packaging and track-and-trace solutions for the life sciences sector. Terms were not disclosed.

Marubeni and Nissui (Nippon Suisan Kaisha) have acquired Danish Salmon, a land-based salmon producer, to meet growing protein demand.