Turkish defense manufacturer Otokar signed an agreement to acquire 96.77% of Romanian firm Automecanica for an estimated $101.7 million, aiming to expand production in Europe and support armored vehicle production for Romania.

Following approval from the European Commission, Volvo CE's planned acquisition of Swecon is in its final stages, with completion expected on 31 January 2026.

Elta Automotive Limited announced the acquisition of automotive cooling systems specialist Cooling Components Limited, known for its Serck Automotive brand. The company will continue to operate from Tamworth.

Yongjie New Materials announced a cash acquisition of 100% of Arconic (Qinhuangdao) Aluminum Industries and 95% of Arconic (Kunshan) Aluminum Products for approximately $180 million, gaining about 250,000 mt of high-end aluminum capacity.

Constructel Visabeira, through its subsidiary MJ Quinn, has acquired Aardvarc Electrical Engineers Limited, a UK high-voltage engineering services company. The acquisition strengthens Constructel Visabeira's presence in the UK energy infrastructure sector.

Motherson has agreed to acquire 100% of Nexans autoelectric's global wiring harness business for an enterprise value of EUR 207 million. The transaction includes 22 facilities in 11 countries and is expected to close by mid-2026.

Snif Snax has acquired a UK counterpart, gaining access to the European pet market.

Merlo Group completed the acquisition of 100% of Merlo Deutschland GmbH, based in Bremen and employing over 50 people, as part of its international expansion.

Resonetics announced it has signed an agreement to acquire Resolution Medical, a provider of integrated design and manufacturing solutions for complex medical devices. Resolution Medical is headquartered in Fridley, MN, with additional operations in the Netherlands. The acquisition adds capabilities in neuromodulation, structural heart, and interventional cardiology markets.

RESA Power, a market leader in power systems electrical testing and transformer services, has acquired Société Générale d'Électrotechnique (SGE), a provider of electrical energy solutions based in Quebec City, Quebec. The acquisition gives RESA Power a presence in Quebec and adds in-house manufacturing of medium and high-voltage power transformers.

Piovan Group entered into binding agreements to acquire Mix&Co (operating under Mix, Comav, and Eurosis brands) and BHT, two Italian manufacturers of machinery and components for processing plants based in Modena and Ferrara provinces.

French car parts supplier OPmobility signed an agreement with South Korean auto parts maker Hyundai Mobis for the potential combination of their lighting businesses, with OPmobility getting a controlling stake in Hyundai Mobis' lighting division. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Anywaves and EmTroniX announced a merger under a unified industrial group, combining their expertise in Space RF & Payload Subsystem Technologies.

OPmobility and Hyundai Mobis signed an MoU to explore a potential acquisition of a controlling stake in OPmobility's lighting business, aiming to combine their lighting operations.

Putailai (Shanghai Putailai New Energy Technology) announced it will acquire a 5% stake in Ruyuan Fluororesin from Ningbo Zhaoru for CNY 240 million, increasing its ownership from 55% to 60%.

The Adecco Group's Akkodis acquired Synergeticon, a German company specializing in AI and automation solutions for industrial applications and the aerospace sector. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Freudenberg Flow Technologies acquired Aberdeen-based Balmoral Comtec, a supplier of buoyancy, cable protection and thermal insulation for offshore oil, gas and wind, effective May 19, 2026. The purchase price was not disclosed.

Royal Van Leeuwen signed an agreement on January 16, 2026 to acquire C+R HYDRAULICS GmbH, a Munich-founded hydraulic products supplier with revenue above EUR 40 million and about 45 staff. Completion is expected by end of February 2026, subject to regulatory approval.

JLL Partners has acquired PowerParts Group, a provider of mission-critical replacement parts and field services for gas and steam power turbines. PowerParts Group operates through subsidiaries STAR Turbine and Thor Precision. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Tide Rock Holdings has acquired Analog Technologies, a Burnsville, Minnesota-based provider of high-mix, low-volume electronic manufacturing services for mission-critical applications. Financial terms were not disclosed. Analog Technologies will operate in close collaboration with Tide Rock's portfolio company Pro-Active Engineering.

Empower Technical Services, a London-based consolidator in the UK technical services sector, has acquired Rosewood Engineering, a Blackburn water industry specialist, for an undisclosed sum. Rosewood carries out mechanical installations, maintenance and refurbishment for water and wastewater treatment equipment.

Funds managed by Blackstone Energy Transition Partners have entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Arlington Industries, a designer and manufacturer of electrical products. Terms were not disclosed, and the transaction is expected to close in Q1 2026.

SciSparc Ltd. has completed the acquisition of an IP portfolio of patents and trademarks for innovative endoscopic systems, including the MUSE system, from Xylo Technologies Ltd. SciSparc issued shares representing 19.99% of its capital as consideration.

Goldgroup Mining Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire all shares of Gold Resource Corporation in a reverse triangular merger valued at approximately US$372 million. GRC stockholders will receive 1.4476 Goldgroup shares per GRC share, representing a 39% premium.

DIAMANT Polymer GmbH will take over the entire product business of SKC Gleittechnik GmbH in an asset deal, effective April 1, 2026.

Compagnie Chargeurs Invest has signed a binding put option agreement to sell Novacel to KPS Capital Partners for approximately €230 million in cash, while reinvesting €30 million to retain a 25% minority stake.

Sumitomo Heavy Industries Conveyance Systems will succeed its mechanical parking business to IHI Conveyance Machinery via an absorption-type company split effective November 1, 2026. The business had sales of 7,090 million yen in 2024.

In-Situ has officially joined Ott, a Veralto operating company, creating a premier environmental water monitoring solution. The combination brings together two industry leaders in water quality and quantity monitoring.

IonQ will acquire SkyWater Technology for $35.00 per share in a cash-and-stock transaction, implying a total equity value of approximately $1.8 billion. The deal aims to create a vertically integrated quantum platform company.

Eaton Corporation will separate its Mobility business and combine it with Dana Incorporated in a Reverse Morris Trust transaction. Eaton shareholders are expected to own 50.1% of the combined company, and Eaton will receive a cash distribution of approximately $1.1 billion.

Nova Paper & Packaging B.V., part of Eren Holding, has acquired BM Packaging Ltd, a corrugated packaging manufacturer with two sites in Huddersfield. Managing Director Chris Latham remains in position.

Stratalign Limited has acquired RT Equipment Ltd (renamed RTE Equipment Ltd) as of January 23, 2026, expanding its capabilities in gantry and crane systems, hoists, and industrial lifting equipment.

Zelus Material Handling, a member of the Ardent Group of Companies, acquired Munck Cranes, an overhead crane manufacturer and service provider in Stoney Creek, Ontario.

Uniwater entered an agreement to acquire Biowater Technology, expanding geographical reach and specialist expertise in water treatment.

PiovanGroup entered binding agreements to acquire Mix&Co and BHT, two Italian manufacturers of machinery and components for processing plants, to strengthen its Technical Polymers and Food & Powders divisions.

Nissha Co., Ltd. decided to acquire 60% of shares of USM Healthcare, a Vietnamese medical device manufacturer based in Ho Chi Minh City, making it a subsidiary. The transfer is scheduled for March 2026.

Belgian building materials group Etex acquired a 25% stake in Kunooz Gypsum, a subsidiary of Kunooz Oman Holding, and formed a joint venture to invest in gypsum-based industrial activities in Oman.

Wittenstein SE plans to acquire a majority stake in STXI Motion Ltd., a provider of standardized drive systems. The contract has been signed and the deal is expected to close on April 1, 2026, subject to antitrust approval.

MGS Technical Plastics, an injection moulding business based in Blackburn, UK, was acquired by its three directors Neil Garrity, Judson Smythe and Mark Preston in a full management buyout effective 22 January 2026.

PennAero completed its acquisition of TriMas Corporation's aerospace assets, creating a leading independent manufacturer of fasteners, precision components, and assemblies.

Scanfil Oyj announced the completion of its acquisition of Italian electronics manufacturing company MB Elettronica on January 22, 2026. The deal was originally announced on July 13, 2025, with an enterprise value of up to EUR 123 million.

Two John Deere dealers in Manitoba, Greenvalley Equipment and Enns Brothers Ltd., are merging to form a single entity with 13 dealerships across the province. The merger is expected to take effect in April 2026.

Aurora Capital Partners, a private equity firm, has acquired Anova, a global provider of IIoT solutions for monitoring industrial assets in the industrial gas, propane, fuels, lubricants, and chemicals industries. Terms were not disclosed.

Giordano Holding, headquartered in Caraglio, Italy, has acquired a majority stake in INDIV Inc., a poultry equipment supplier based in Springfield, Missouri, USA.

Knauf announced the planned acquisition of a 63.2% majority stake in United Mining Industries Company (UMI), a Saudi building materials manufacturer. Knauf intends to later offer to acquire up to 100% of UMI shares.

Vicat Group completed the acquisition of a 64.74% majority stake in Brazilian cement producer Cimento Planalto (Ciplan) through a EUR295m reserved capital increase. Ciplan operates a cement plant near Brasília with 3.2Mta capacity.

Sumitomo Bakelite resolved to acquire all shares of a newly established company succeeding part of Kyocera's chemical business for 30 billion yen, making it a subsidiary. The new company will manufacture epoxy molding compounds, bonding pastes, and industrial resins.

Mira Geoscience has acquired HiveMap, a geological mapping platform developed by SRK Consulting (Canada) Inc, to expand its portfolio of geoscience technologies.

Novopor Advanced Science Private Limited, a Bain Capital portfolio company, has acquired FAR Chemical, a US-based specialty chemical manufacturer focused on electronics, aerospace & defense, coatings & adhesives, from CPS Performance Materials Group.

Sumitomo Osaka Cement Co. Ltd. acquired a 15% stake in Philcement Corp., a subsidiary of Phinma Corp., through issuance of primary shares. The investment was remitted and a share subscription agreement was signed in September 2025.