Lenzing AG acquired a controlling majority in Swedish innovation company TreeToTextile AB through the issuance of new shares. The transaction strengthens Lenzing's position in sustainable wood-based specialty fibers and accelerates industrialization of the technology.

Metso has acquired MRA Automation (Multiskilled Resources Australia Pty Ltd), a privately owned engineering company based in Newcastle, NSW, Australia, specializing in automation and software solutions for bulk material handling operators. The transaction value was not disclosed.

ESAB Corporation has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Eddyfi Technologies, a global leader in advanced inspection and monitoring technologies, for $1.45 billion. The transaction is expected to close in mid-2026.

PT Leyand International Tbk signed a conditional share purchase agreement to acquire 99% of PT Bersaudara Sinergi Sejahtera (BSS), a mining contractor, for Rp59.43 billion.

Eldorado Gold Corporation entered a definitive agreement to acquire Foran Mining Corporation, with Foran shareholders receiving 0.1128 Eldorado shares and $0.01 cash per Foran share.

Fortifi Food Processing Solutions completed the acquisition of Provisur Technologies, a protein processing solutions company, on February 2, 2026.

SmartKem, Inc. signed a letter of intent to acquire Carbonium Core, Inc. for $120 million on February 2, 2026, with consideration in Series B Convertible Preferred Stock.

Merry Electronics Co., Ltd. completed the acquisition of MWT Holdings Co., Ltd. from J-Star entities for ¥10.3 billion on February 2, 2026.

STMicroelectronics N.V. completed the acquisition of the MEMS sensors business of NXP Semiconductors N.V. for approximately $940 million on February 2, 2026.

H.B. Fuller, a specialty adhesive manufacturer, announced the acquisition of AMS for $943 million. The transaction closed in April 2026, bringing AMS's adhesive technologies and customer base into Fuller's portfolio.

Veeco Instruments and Axcelis Technologies merged to form a leading semiconductor equipment company.

SDI Group acquired PRP Optoelectronics, a developer of custom high performance microLEDs, LED light engines and monolithic LEDs, to expand its footprint into aerospace and defence sector.

Mahr acquired the remaining three percent of shares of NanoFocus, making it a wholly-owned subsidiary, to continue expanding with dimensional optical metrology.

Scantinel acquired the assets of MicroVision to expand its long-range sensing in commercial vehicles and ADAS and accelerate commercial rollout of FMCW lidar solutions.

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Siemens are reportedly preparing a bid of nearly $10 billion for Alstom's gas and steam turbine business, potentially blocking a $17 billion offer from General Electric. Hitachi may also join the bid. The report is based on a Nikkei business daily article, with Mitsubishi stating no final decision has been made.

Jernbro signed an agreement to divest its Jernbro Water Technologies (JWT) unit to Autofric in early February 2026. The deal allows Jernbro to focus on its core industrial maintenance business.

O'Dell HVAC Group announced it is joining forces with Climacool, a Coquitlam-based HVAC solutions provider, effective February 1, 2026. The Climacool team and operations will transition to operating as O'Dell HVAC Group in British Columbia as part of the AIR Control Concepts collective.

Infineon Technologies agreed to acquire the non-optical analog/mixed-signal sensor portfolio from ams OSRAM Group for €570 million. The acquired business is expected to generate ~€230 million revenue in 2026, and around 230 employees will join Infineon. The transaction is expected to close in Q2 2026.

TransDigm Group agreed to acquire Stellant Systems for approximately $960 million, expanding its aerospace aftermarket components business.

United Tool & Machine (UTM) has acquired Fitz Machine Inc., a woman-owned precision CNC machining specialist. The acquisition expands UTM's capacity, particularly in horizontal machining, and adds skilled employees and a deep customer base.

Orlen concluded a preliminary agreement to acquire all shares of Grupa Azoty Polyolefins S.A., with a total value of PLN 1.35 billion. Completion is planned for the third quarter of 2026.

Bystronic announced the completion of its acquisition of Coherent Corp.'s Tools for Materials Processing business at the end of January 2026. The acquired business, with about 400 employees and annual sales of $100 million, will operate as Bystronic Rofin.

Eigenmann & Veronelli Group (EV Group) has signed an agreement to acquire a majority shareholding in Cornelius Polska, a distributor of specialty chemicals in Poland. Cornelius Polska reported revenues of around EUR 16 million in 2025.

Trelleborg Group, through Trelleborg Industrial Solutions, has signed and finalized the acquisition of Gomet S.r.l., an Italian company specializing in protective polymer components for automotive systems, including constant velocity joint boots and jounce bumpers. Gomet's headquarters and manufacturing are in Azeglio, Italy, with 2025 annual sales of approximately SEK 270 million.

Unibloc Hygienic Technologies has completed the acquisition of Metaltech Precision Engineers, a UK CNC machining specialist that already machines components for its hygienic pumps. The deal adds in-house machining capacity.

ROCKY-ICHIMARU has acquired all shares of Oyama Foods Machinery, a manufacturer of food processing machinery for rice crackers, mochi, and snacks, making it a wholly owned subsidiary. The acquisition was completed on January 30, 2026.

Rhône Group has completed the acquisitions of Invacare Holdings (Europe and APAC) and Direct Healthcare Group (DHG) through its Fund VI, combining the two businesses to create DHCare, a leader in mobility and post-acute care medical devices. The transaction completed on January 30, 2026.

Coesia signed an agreement with the Rotzinger Group to transfer selected assets, including people, technologies, IP and trademarks, of Rotzinger AG and Transver AG. Rotzinger specializes in product flow regulation and Transver in hygienic conveyor systems.

Impact Climate Technologies (ICT) acquired Larry Wunsch & Associates (LWA), a commercial HVAC and plumbing equipment distributor based in San Antonio, Texas. The acquisition expands ICT's presence in Texas.

Renaissance has acquired a majority stake in Asic Group from Paragon, with existing shareholder Stefan Schelker retaining a significant stake. The transaction aims to ensure continuity and long-term development of the company.

KAPCO and Fauji Cement Company Limited entered into a sale and purchase agreement to jointly acquire 84.06% of Attock Cement Pakistan Limited from Pharaon Investment Group. Each purchaser will acquire 42.03% of the shares. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and a public offer.

Vigel, an Italian manufacturer of machining centres, is acquiring the business of Mcm of Piacenza from Chinese group Rifa, saving over 200 jobs.

Axpo Polska has received regulatory approval to acquire 100% of the shares in Polenergia Elektrociepłownia Nowa Sarzyna sp. z o.o., owner of a 116 MW combined cycle gas turbine plant in Nowa Sarzyna, Poland.

WEG S.A. concluded the acquisition of Sanelec Excitation Systems, as announced on 30 January 2026. The acquired businesses will be consolidated from February 2026.

Nordan Marine A/S has acquired Danish pump manufacturer DESMI for an undisclosed amount. The deal expands Nordan Marine's marine and industrial service offering.

ARDIAN Semiconductor, a platform of ARDIAN, acquired a 90% stake in centrotherm international AG from Solarpark Blautal GmbH on January 29, 2026. Centrotherm designs and produces power semiconductor manufacturing equipment.

Arcline Investment Management acquired Novaria Group, an aerospace components manufacturer, in a $2.2 billion all-cash deal, strengthening its position in aerospace and defense metallic parts.

Stanley Electric has resolved to acquire all shares of Iwasaki Electric for JPY 70.292 billion, making it a consolidated subsidiary effective April 1, 2026. The acquisition aims to strengthen Stanley Electric's electronics business in public infrastructure and industrial fields.

Kadant Inc. entered a definitive agreement to acquire voestalpine BÖHLER Profil GmbH & Co KG, a specialist in tailor-made special profiles and industrial knives, to enhance its industrial processing segment.

Evolver Equity, through Evolver Fund II, formed a new Swedish industrial group by partnering with Ingenjörsfirma Evert Johansson AB and Steens Mekaniska i Tidaholm AB, focusing on industrial automation and specialized manufacturing.

Private equity firm HKW merged its portfolio company Electric Equipment Engineering (EEE) with Endpoint Industrial Controls to create a combined entity in the electrical power products market.

Indian medical device company BPL Medical Technologies has completed the acquisition of 100% of Korean medical device company Yozma Biomedtech, finalized after the Seoul Rehabilitation Court concluded the rehabilitation process on December 29, 2025.

VSE Corporation has agreed to acquire Precision Aviation Group, a global provider of aviation MRO and distribution services, for approximately $2.025 billion in cash and equity. PAG is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, and expects ~$615 million in adjusted revenue for FY 2025.

Sansera Engineering has formed a strategic joint venture with Japan's Nichidai Corporation to manufacture precision forged automotive components. The JV, named Nichidai Sansera Private Limited, will be based in Bengaluru with Sansera holding 60% and Nichidai 40%, and an investment of up to INR 500 million.

Beijer Ref Holdings Limited applied for clearance from the New Zealand Commerce Commission to acquire 100% of the shares in Refrigeration Specialties Limited (Refspecs), a wholesaler of refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment and spare parts.

Körber acquired the remaining stake in Godrej Körber Supply Chain Limited from Godrej & Boyce, making it a wholly owned subsidiary. The joint venture was formed to provide warehouse automation and material handling solutions in India.

Gentherm and Modine announced a definitive agreement for Modine to spin off its Performance Technologies business and combine it with Gentherm in a Reverse Morris Trust transaction valued at approximately $1.0 billion. The combined company will be a leader in thermal management solutions.

Beaulieu International Group (B.I.G.) announced it has signed a share purchase agreement to acquire all shares of IFG Asota GMBH, an Austria-based synthetic staple fibres company. The acquisition strengthens Beaulieu's Fibres Division.

Welch Packaging Group announced on April 9, 2026 its partnership with Jamel Containers, a custom corrugated products maker in Chattanooga, Tennessee, which joins the Welch family of companies.

AkzoNobel and Axalta plan to merge, with a shareholder vote targeted for mid-July 2026, antitrust clearances in about 30 countries, and a year-end 2026 closing goal. The combined company is expected to be around $15 billion in size.