John Bean Technologies has completed its merger with Marel, creating the new entity JBT Marel, listed on the NYSE. The deal was reported on March 22, 2026.

Unica, a Netherlands-based sustainable technology solutions provider backed by Triton, acquired Dutch refrigeration and climate technology firms Nijmeijer Koeltechniek and Schoonebeek Klimaattechniek. Both companies provide specialist services for industrial and non-residential applications.

Asker Healthcare Group has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares in RMS Medical Devices, a Belgian distributor of medical technology equipment. The acquisition is expected to close on April 1, 2026.

The Riverside Company acquired Key Polymer, a manufacturer of adhesives, sealants, and coatings, as a bolt-on acquisition for its Seatex platform. The deal was announced on March 20, 2026.

CSG, through its subsidiary CSG Polska, signed a preliminary agreement to acquire DOMAR MS, a Polish manufacturer of cabling, cable harnesses, electrical boxes and distributor of electrical connectors for defence systems. The transaction is expected to close within several weeks.

Italy's Poggipolini Group acquired a majority stake in Indian aerospace components manufacturer Aero Fasteners Pvt Ltd for an undisclosed amount. Aero Fasteners has manufacturing facilities in Rohtak, Haryana.

Ecolab has entered a definitive agreement to acquire CoolIT Systems, a leader in liquid cooling for AI data centers, from KKR for approximately $4.75 billion in cash.

Cascade Corporation has acquired a majority stake in CARGOMETER GmbH, an Austrian technology company specializing in dynamic 3D cargo measurement. The investment aims to strengthen Cascade's position in data-driven material handling.

AirX Climate Solutions, Inc. has acquired Northern Air Systems, Inc., a designer and manufacturer of specialized HVAC systems for mission-critical applications. Northern Air is headquartered in Rochester, NY.

Ground Force Worldwide and Mega Corp united at CONEXPO 2026, marking the first time customers experienced the combined company following the acquisition.

Detroit-based American Axle & Manufacturing plans to combine with Britain's Dowlais in a roughly $1.4 billion cash-and-stock transaction to create a larger global driveline and metal-forming supplier.

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) and Austria's OMV expect to complete a mega-merger to create a global chemicals giant by the end of March 2026.

Swiss Striebig AG acquired 100% of German premium woodworking machinery manufacturer Otto Martin Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KG. The deal combines their competencies in high-quality woodworking machines.

LifeQuest World Corp. announced the pending acquisition of an environmental services company and its sister company.

AMX Mechanical LLC announced a strategic partnership with ABM Air Conditioning & Heating LLC, a commercial HVAC contractor in Hawthorne, New York, expanding its presence in the Northeast.

Embecta Corp. entered a definitive agreement to acquire Owen Mumford Holdings Limited, a UK-based medical device and drug-delivery technology company, for up to £150 million (£100 million upfront plus up to £50 million in performance-based payments). The transaction is expected to close in Embecta's fiscal third quarter of 2026.

Deutsche Beteiligungs AG, through DBAG Fund VIII, will acquire a majority stake in Hipp Technology Group, a development partner and contract manufacturer for medical technology, from Endura AG via a management buy-out.

Pipelife Sverige, part of Wienerberger group, acquired NEWS Group, which includes SKT, FANN VA-Teknik, and Alunda Polyeten, strengthening its position in water and wastewater solutions.

Grafton Group plc has agreed to acquire Mercaluz, a Spanish distributor of air conditioning equipment, for a maximum of €175 million, anticipated to be approximately €165 million on a cash and debt-free basis. The acquisition is subject to regulatory approval.

Belrise Industries Limited, through its subsidiary Belrise UK Holdings Limited, has signed a definitive share purchase agreement to acquire 100% of Chester Hall Precision Engineering Holdings Limited, a UK-based manufacturer of aerostructures, aero-engine components and satellite parts, for an enterprise value of £13.2 million.

Cascade Corporation has acquired a majority ownership stake in CARGOMETER GmbH, an Austria-based technology company specializing in dynamic 3D freight dimensioning systems. The deal strengthens Cascade's position in advanced logistics and data-driven material handling solutions.

Socomore signed an investment agreement on March 18, 2026, becoming the majority shareholder of HANSI Chemie GmbH, which has been renamed SOCOMORE BONDING GmbH. The deal includes a technological partnership for critical bonding technologies, and the manufacturing facility near Mannheim, Germany, opened in 2024, will produce HANSI's technologies for Europe.

Airbus and Air France have notified the European Commission of their plan to acquire joint control of a newly created joint venture, Alpha Component Solutions, in France.

Kennards Hire has acquired Solution Plant Hire, a specialist provider of earthmoving and compaction equipment for hire, to strengthen its capability in the civil construction and infrastructure sector. The acquisition includes sites in Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, and a new site in Tomago, New South Wales.

Constellation Energy Corporation has agreed to sell a portfolio of approximately 4.4 GW of natural gas-fired generation assets in Delaware and Pennsylvania to LS Power for $5 billion, as part of regulatory commitments related to Constellation's acquisition of Calpine.

The Rubber Group (TRG) has acquired Diversified Plastics, Inc. (DPI), a precision plastics manufacturer. DPI will operate as Diversified Plastics Industrial Solutions from its Missoula, Montana facility.

Micro-Tech Endoscopy has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the global distribution rights for the Duraclip, Precisor, and Optibite product lines from CONMED Corporation. The transaction follows CONMED's exit from the gastroenterology market.

HUBTEX acquired M Fahrzeugbau's trademark rights, engineering, customer, and sales data to expand its heavy-duty compact forklift segment. The acquisition includes the development of a new model variant, M-TEX, in the 11- to 15-ton capacity range.

Gaches Chimie is acquiring the 50% stake in Expiris held by Satys Coatings.

Worthington Steel agreed to buy Kloeckner for approximately $1.3 billion (€1.1 billion), creating the second-largest North American metal service center. The deal includes Kloeckner's 50 facilities in the US and Mexico and 55 in central Europe.

Kwangsung Corporation Ltd. acquired the remaining stake held by Sandhar Technologies Limited in Belite India Component Private Limited and its subsidiary, making them wholly owned. The transaction was announced on March 18, 2026.

Okano Valve Mfg. agreed to acquire a 92.72% stake in AlterBooth, Inc. for a cash consideration of ¥999.66 million, with completion expected on March 27, 2026.

Oriental Yuhong, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Hong Kong Oriental Yuhong Investment Co., Ltd., has agreed to acquire 100% equity of The Universal Hardware & Plastic Factory Limited for approximately HK$164 million. The target company produces plastic pipes and fittings under the 'Anchor' brand in Hong Kong and Guangdong.

steute Technologies, backed by Battery Ventures, has acquired KIEPE Industry, a German specialist in industrial switching for bulk handling, from Kiepe Electric GmbH. The acquisition expands steute's industrial safety product portfolio.

Elemaster acquired 100% of C.R.&C. S.r.l., a company specializing in electronic equipment repair and remanufacturing, and 25% of GreenWaves S.r.l., a specialist in RF, microwave and radar solutions. The acquisitions strengthen Elemaster's product lifecycle management capabilities.

Solaris Energy Infrastructure acquired Genco Power Solutions and purchased 30 turbine delivery slots from a private company for a prepayment value of $620 million, adding approximately 900 megawatts of gas turbine installed capacity between 2026 and 2029.

Ondas Inc. acquired 100% of Indo Earth Moving Ltd. for $5,663,398 in cash and 5,493,388 shares, with up to $140 million in contingent stock earn-outs. Indo holds a $140 million tender for military Heavy Engineering Platforms.

H2O Care Partners acquired Joe Water, a residential and commercial water treatment company in Southwest Florida, expanding its national footprint to 16 states.

Mitsubishi Electric has decided to accept an investment from Hon Hai Precision Industry (Foxconn) in its automotive parts subsidiary, selling a 50% stake to enhance competitiveness.

SYSTEM ELECTRIC GmbH has acquired 100% of the shares of FRAKO Kondensatoren- und Anlagenbau GmbH with immediate effect.

Apollo Global Management is in discussions to acquire a significant minority stake in German packaging machinery developer Syntegon, which could value the company at up to €4 billion ($4.6 billion). A potential agreement is expected soon.

Ondas Inc. has acquired INDO Earth Moving Ltd., which was recently awarded a $140 million tender as prime contractor for heavy engineering platforms from a major military customer. The program includes delivery of heavy-tracked engineering vehicles over two years and sustainment support for at least four years.

Wanshun New Materials, through its subsidiary Jiangsu Zhongji Composite Materials (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd., agreed to acquire 100% equity of Luxembourg aluminum foil producer Eurofoil Luxembourg S.A. for €12.3889 million in cash. The acquisition has received board approval and Luxembourg Ministry of the Economy filing approval, pending shareholder approval.

Solaris Energy Infrastructure completed the acquisition of Focus Genco Cayman for approximately $81 million in cash and 4.18 million shares, expanding its power generation platform.

Brazilian investment company Votorantim SA and Chinese Huaxin Cement Co. are in negotiations to acquire the cement division of Brazilian conglomerate CSN for an estimated $3 billion.

Nscale Global Holdings agreed to acquire American Intelligence & Power Corporation (AIP), which holds rights to 2,250 acres in West Virginia with potential for up to 8 GW of power generation, to build an AI factory.

AeroVironment (AV) acquired Empirical Systems Aerospace (ESAero), a producer of unmanned aircraft systems and advanced air mobility platforms, based in San Luis Obispo, California.

PennAero announced the completion of its acquisition of TriMas Corporation's aerospace assets, including Monogram Aerospace Fasteners, Allfast Fastening Systems, and other brands, creating a larger independent aerospace fastener and components supplier.

Sapa Group and Aluminium Corporation of China Limited (Chalco) signed a joint venture agreement on April 8, 2026, to build an aluminium extrusion and fabrication facility in Chongqing, China. The total investment is nearly €70 million, with each party holding 50%.

Hera Group has finalized the acquisition of 100% of STA and its subsidiaries (Sostelia Group) for €138 million. The deal makes Hera Italy's leading private player in water treatment, with over 1,200 treatment plants and 350 employees.