A consortium comprising Bpifrance, Sagard, and TowerBrook will acquire French maintenance specialist Sabena Technics.

Matrix Tooling Services Ltd announced it has been acquired by Rubix Group, Europe's largest supplier of industrial MRO products and services. This is Rubix's first acquisition in the cutting tool industry.

Hood Container Corporation has agreed to acquire Custom Packaging LP, a corrugated display and industrial packaging maker with plants in Lebanon, Tennessee and Arden, North Carolina. The deal is expected to close in January 2019.

The Hickman family sold a majority interest in Brazeway Inc. to Axel Johnson Inc., a family-owned company based in Stockholm, Sweden, and New York. The Hickmans retain a minority stake.

Carel Industries SpA completed the acquisition of the entire share capital of Recuperator SpA, an Italian company that designs and produces air-to-air heat exchangers. The acquisition expands Carel's product portfolio in the HVAC market.

Danfoss has entered a definitive merger agreement to acquire all outstanding shares of UQM Technologies, a maker of motors and inverters up to 250 kW headquartered in Longmont, Colorado. UQM will become part of the Danfoss Power Solutions segment. No deal value was given.

ONICON Incorporated, a Harbour Group company, has acquired the parent company of Pulsar Process Measurement Ltd, a UK-based designer and manufacturer of ultrasonic- and radar-based level and flow measurement instruments. Terms were not disclosed.

Versalift, a Time Manufacturing Company, acquired Cannon Truck Equipment to create a new company-owned distributor called Versalift Midwest, expanding sales, parts, and service coverage for aerial lifts and related equipment in the Midwest region.

Ontic completed its acquisition of Firstmark Corp., parent of Twin Commander, Aircraft Belts, and Firstmark Aerospace, expanding its aerospace and defense parts and support portfolio into the general aviation market.

Patrimonium Private Equity has acquired a majority stake in C. Hübner GmbH, a German surface finishing company specializing in toolmaking, plastic injection molding and plastic electroplating, employing over 200 people. The investment is via the newly founded Phabo Group.

Indian car wiring maker Motherson Sumi Systems Ltd is in early-stage talks with German peer Leoni AG over a possible merger, which could be worth more than €1 billion. The deal structure is unclear and may not succeed.

Winncare Group, a French medical device company, has acquired Mangar Health, a UK-based manufacturer of inflatable bathing and lifting devices, for an undisclosed sum. Mangar Health employs over 70 staff.

Stilmas, a subsidiary of Masco Group, has acquired the high purity division of Canada's MarCor to form Stilmas Americas, expanding its biopharma water solutions in North America. Financial details were not disclosed.

Merck has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Antelliq Group, a leader in digital animal identification and traceability solutions, for approximately €2.1 billion in cash, plus assumption of €1.15 billion debt.

Kerry has struck a €325 million deal to acquire Ariake USA and Southeastern Mills' North American coatings and seasonings business, boosting its savory taste solutions and foodservice presence.

Horizon Solutions has signed an agreement to purchase N. H. Bragg, an industrial and safety supplies distributor in New England. The transaction is scheduled to close on Jan. 1, 2019.

Irish firm Smurfit Kappa agreed to acquire Papcart, a cardboard and corrugated board packaging services provider based in France.

US-based Polypack acquired Polypack Sarl for an undisclosed sum; Franpack will be rebranded as Polypack Europe.

INEOS Enterprises agreed to acquire Ashland's composite resins business, including 20 manufacturing sites in Europe, North and South America, Asia and Middle East, employing 1,300 people. The deal is subject to regulatory approval.

Albemarle signed an agreement to acquire a 50% interest in Mineral Resources' Wodgina hard rock lithium project in Western Australia for $1.15 billion, forming a joint venture to produce spodumene concentrate and battery grade lithium hydroxide.

PPG announced a definitive agreement to acquire Whitford Worldwide Company, a global manufacturer of low-friction and nonstick coatings for industrial applications and consumer products. Financial terms were not disclosed.

AURELIUS Equity Opportunities will acquire VAG, a valve maker for water, wastewater, dams, power stations and energy, from US-based Rexnord. AURELIUS plans to separate VAG and expand its biggest facility in the Czech Republic.

Gardner Denver Holdings has acquired MP Pumps, a Fraser, Michigan maker of specialty industrial pumps, for a net purchase price of about $58 million in cash. MP Pumps was previously owned by Lionheart Industrial Group.

PT Purinusa Ekapersada, an Asia Pulp & Paper company, and Oji Holdings agreed to a US$35 million joint venture, PT Oji Sinar Mas Packaging, to build a corrugated packaging factory in Bekasi City, West Java, expected online in January 2020 with output of 5,000 tons of cardboard per month.

Bellman Group AB agreed to acquire all shares of machine contracting company Samgräv Holding AB for an initial purchase price of SEK 144 million, consisting of SEK 100 million cash and SEK 44 million in newly issued shares. The deal strengthens Bellman's position in inert landfills and expands operations to western Sweden.

ORGPack Technology Co., Ltd. signed an agreement to acquire Ball Asia Pacific Ltd.'s China packaging business, including four metal container companies in Foshan, Beijing, Qingdao and Hubei, for US$205 million.

Andritz Hydro Canada has signed an agreement to acquire HMI, a Boucherville-based company specializing in repair and modernization of valves and equipment for hydroelectric plants, employing about 100 people in Quebec and British Columbia.

Adani Enterprises Ltd acquired Alpha Design Technologies Pvt Ltd for ₹400 crore in an all-cash deal, strengthening its position in the defence sector.

Vale agreed to sell manganese and iron ore assets to J&F. The deal was announced on December 13, 2018.

Kinkelder Metal Solutions acquired a stake in machine factory Odemar Metaal BV, creating a broader metalworking company. The deal was facilitated by Marktlink Fusies & Overnames.

Wienerberger, through its US subsidiary General Shale, has acquired Watsontown Brick, a brick company based in Pennsylvania. Watsontown Brick operates a production site with four manufacturing lines and a capacity of 92 million standard brick units.

TR Group has acquired DT Driver Training, an online driver training provider, to add to its Master Drive Services brand.

Otsuka Medical Devices Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Otsuka Holdings, completed the acquisition of Veryan Medical Ltd. through its UK subsidiary. Veryan's R&D operations in Galway, Ireland, will be retained.

CONMED Corporation announced a definitive agreement to acquire privately-held Buffalo Filter LLC for $365 million on a cash-free, debt-free basis. The transaction is expected to close in Q1 2019.

Ball Corporation agreed to sell its metal beverage packaging facilities in Beijing, Foshan, Hubei and Qingdao, China, to ORG Technology for about $225 million, plus potential relocation-related consideration. The deal is expected to close in the second half of 2019.

Rohrer Industries, owned by ShoreView Industries, acquired Addison, Illinois-based Transparent Container, a retail packaging maker with more than 400 employees, adding thermoforming capacity. CFI USA acted as sell-side advisor. The announcement was dated 2018-12-13.

Special purpose acquisition company One Madison Corporation signed a definitive agreement with Rhone Capital affiliates to combine with Ranpak, a fiber-based protective packaging maker, at an anticipated enterprise value of about $1,089 million. The announcement was dated 2018-12-13.

Owens Corning acquired an existing manufacturing facility in Blythewood, South Carolina, for $13.6 million. The company will convert a line to produce coated nonwoven products, creating 16 new jobs.

Icel Scpa completed the acquisition of Alfa Trafili Srl, an Italian leader in copper wire rod production and copper/aluminum processing. Alfa Trafili operates two plants with annual revenue over €50 million and 35 employees.

Marshalls plc acquired Edenhall Holdings Limited, Britain's largest independent brick manufacturer and Europe's leading supplier of concrete facing bricks. Edenhall had a turnover of £33m in 2017 and employs about 250 people.

Diamond Mowers LLC purchased the ArborWolf brand skid-steer and tractor-mounted stump grinding product assets from Minnesota-based manufacturer WolfDesign. Terms were not disclosed.

Alfa Laval has signed an agreement to sell the major part of its Greenhouse division, comprising commercial/industrial air heat exchangers, to the LU-VE Group. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2019 and affects about 400 employees.

Sparton Corporation announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by an affiliate of Cerberus Capital Management for $18.50 per share in cash, representing a premium of approximately 41%.

Arable Capital Partners has acquired Hydratec, Lodi Pump & Irrigation and Universal Irrigation & Supply, which will merge into a platform called Laurel Agriculture + Water Solutions. No financial terms were disclosed.

Italian valve manufacturer Fratelli Pettinaroli completed the full acquisition of Michigan-based Jomar Group, a maker of ball, butterfly and check valves, in summer 2018, following a 50% stake bought in 2001. The deal was reported on 2018-12-12.

NB Renaissance Partners signed a binding agreement to acquire control of Hydro Holding, a European hydraulic fittings producer, taking an 80% stake while founding families keep the rest. The seller is Mandarin Capital Partners.

AIR Control Concepts acquired Midwest Machinery Company, a century-old HVAC manufacturers' representative serving Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Southern Illinois, and Northwest Arkansas.

Nihon Kohden Digital Health Solutions, LLC absorbed and merged with Advanced Medical Predictive Devices, Diagnostics and Displays, LLC (AMP3D), effective April 1, 2025. AMP3D was a wholly owned subsidiary of Nihon Kohden since 2021.

CVT-Capellmann GmbH & Co. KG integrated its supplier HPC GmbH, acquiring its injection molding machines, personnel, and know-how, effective September 1, 2016.

AIR Control Concepts acquired O'Dell HVAC Group, a manufacturer's representative for commercial HVAC equipment in Ontario, Canada.