Talen Energy Corporation entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger to acquire Buckeye CG Holdings, LLC, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Talen. The merger agreement was signed on January 15, 2026.

Worthington Steel has entered into a Business Combination Agreement to acquire Kloeckner & Co, a leading metal processing company with approximately 110 locations. The deal was announced on 15 January 2026.

Nau Robotics has signed a share purchase agreement to acquire a 93.37% stake in Hanyang Robotics for approximately 7.5 billion KRW. The deal was announced on 15 January 2026.

Japan's Nikken Corporation has acquired all shares in Victorian-based Chadwick Forklifts, marking its entry into the Australian market. The deal was announced on 15 January 2026.

DGP Materials Handling, a Scottish forklift sales and hire company, has acquired Blackburn West-based Lothian Mechanical Handling. The deal was announced on 15 January 2026.

Butterfly Equity completed its acquisition of ePac Holdings, a digitally printed flexible packaging producer with 14 facilities in the US and Canada, from an investor group including Amcor and Indevco North America. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Birch Hill Equity Partners agreed to buy about 72.1% of industrial valve manufacturer Velan from the Velan family for C$13.10 per share, roughly C$204 million in gross proceeds. Closing is expected in the first half of 2026.

HASPA BGM has acquired a stake in VARTAN.AERO GmbH, a provider of aviation support and services. The deal was announced on 14 January 2026.

BMTS Technology has acquired Melett Ltd, a supplier of turbocharger components for the aftermarket. The acquisition aims to strengthen BMTS's presence in the global turbocharger industry.

Tecomet and Orchid Orthopedic Solutions have entered into a definitive agreement to merge, combining their medical manufacturing capabilities. The merger is subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions.

Columbus McKinnon entered a definitive agreement to sell its U.S. power chain hoist and chain manufacturing operations in Damascus, Virginia and Lexington, Tennessee to an affiliate of Pacific Avenue Capital Partners for $210 million, with potential earn-out of $25 million. The divestiture is to reduce product redundancies ahead of the Kito Crosby acquisition.

GlobalFoundries announced a definitive agreement to acquire Synopsys' ARC Processor IP Solutions business, including engineering teams and product lines, to strengthen its capabilities in physical AI and custom silicon solutions. The acquisition will be integrated with MIPS, a GlobalFoundries company.

Comer Industries acquires 70% of a new joint venture formed from Nabtesco's Hydraulic Equipment division, with Nabtesco retaining 30%. The deal involves a 14.2 billion yen (about 90 million euros) investment and includes plants in Japan, China and Thailand with about 800 employees.

DNV announced the proposed acquisition of Automa Power & Utilities S.A., a Brazilian technology company providing monitoring and control solutions for power plants and grids.

Sigma Advanced Systems acquired the UK-based Nasmyth Group, an aerospace and defence precision engineering company, for ₹213 crore. Sigma also plans an additional investment of ₹450 crore to expand capabilities and capacity.

Birch Hill completed the acquisition of a controlling interest in Montreal-based valve maker Velan from Velan Holding and affiliated entities at C$13.10 per share, giving it about 72.1% of shares and 91.9% of voting rights.

S.O. Holding S.A. completed the acquisition of ADAM PACK S.A., a Greek producer of gable-top cartons and plastic caps for liquid food packaging. Consilium Capital advised the buyer; the deal value was not disclosed.

Architectural Fabrication and Armetco Systems merged their operations to form a unified platform for architectural cladding, fabrication, and specialty aluminum systems.

Corvero announced the acquisition of C&F Millier, a Bristol-based manufacturer of high-precision metal components for aerospace and defence. This is Corvero's first acquisition.

Cervi has acquired all shares of Satatech Talotekniikka Oy, a building services company based in Rauma, Finland, with approximately 20 employees and annual revenue of about EUR 4 million. The acquisition strengthens Cervi's presence in the Satakunta region.

Kemira has completed the acquisition of Aquablue, a privately-owned water treatment services company based in Ohio, USA, for under $10 million. The deal strengthens Kemira's position in North America and supports its growth in industrial water treatment services.

Bluu unit GmbH, a Triton portfolio company, acquired Irish company Tech Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, a specialist in refrigeration and air conditioning with around 70 employees based in Dublin.

Favelle Favco Bhd is acquiring Seram Industries SAS, a French crane manufacturer specializing in hydraulic balancing cranes for waste management, for €7.5-10 million. The deal is expected to complete by January 31, 2026.

Festo has taken over Gummiwarenfabrik R. Neddermann GmbH, a specialist in sealing and rubber technology, effective 1 January 2026, to strengthen its valve seal production. The announcement was made on 13 January 2026.

APPLIED Adhesives has acquired a company to enter the UK market.

Argent Industrial has acquired Partington Engineering, a UK-based manufacturer of bespoke hand-operated material handling equipment, from its shareholders. The deal enables Argent to expand internationally into the United Kingdom.

psm protech GmbH & Co KG, previously part of the KERN LIEBERS Group, is merging with Kleiner GmbH Stanztechnik. The merger combines psm protech's plastic-metal composite technology with Kleiner's high-precision stamping and automation expertise.

Syspro has completed the acquisition of Evocon, an Estonia-based provider of real-time production monitoring and OEE solutions. The acquisition strengthens Syspro's digital shopfloor capabilities for manufacturers.

Boston Scientific has agreed to acquire Valencia Technologies Corporation, a developer of the eCoin implantable tibial nerve stimulation system for overactive bladder. The deal is expected to close in the first half of 2026.

AbbVie agreed to acquire a device manufacturing facility in Tempe, Arizona from West Pharmaceutical Services, planning to hire ~200 employees and invest over $175 million to modernize the site.

ECI Software Solutions acquired Amper Technologies, a provider of manufacturing execution systems (MES) with AI-powered insights. The acquisition adds Amper's FactoryOS platform to ECI's portfolio.

Batz SCoop, a Mondragon corporation automotive supplier, signed a letter of intent to acquire a 60% stake in Wallair Engine Components from Velatia. WEC designs and manufactures aircraft engine parts.

Tendra Technical Services acquired Fletchers Engineering Ltd, a Manchester-based HVAC specialist with over 40 years of experience. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Talde Private Equity acquired a majority stake in Fluytec, a water filtration systems manufacturer with production facilities in Abanto-Zierbena, Spain and Anadia, Portugal. The deal is the seventh from Talde's Capital Crecimiento II fund.

Unigroup Guoxin Microelectronics launched a stock-and-cash deal to acquire control of WeEn Semiconductors, a power semiconductor IDM originating from NXP's former bipolar device business.

IWS Services completed an all-share merger between its subsidiary ProCon and Hyndla, creating an integrated supplier for offshore wind electrical systems. IWS Services holds 52.5% of the combined entity.

ABB has signed an agreement to acquire Netcontrol, a provider of electrical grid automation solutions for power utilities and critical infrastructure operators. The transaction is expected to close in Q1 2026. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Bright Power Acquisition (BPSemi) issued a revised draft of its major asset restructuring plan to acquire 100% of Yichong Technology for RMB 3.283 billion, consisting of cash and share issuance. The revision refines details and enhances risk disclosures without altering core transaction parties or funding arrangements.

Foeth, a European dealer in refurbished process machinery, announced the acquisition of Intimac, an Italian dealer in refurbished pharmaceutical equipment. The acquisition strengthens Foeth's position in the pharmaceutical value chain.

Control Devices, a portfolio company of HBM Holdings, acquired Sherwood Valve, a North American maker of industrial cylinder valves with operations in Cleveland and Pittsburgh. Terms were not disclosed.

PPC Flex, a North American flexible packaging maker, acquired the United States operations of SÜDPACK, including its Oak Creek, Wisconsin facility. The price was not disclosed.

Guillin Group's French subsidiary Alterecopack acquired Belgian packaging companies Gruyaert Verpakking, a maker of customized cardboard pastry boxes, and distributor Verpakkingen V de V. The two companies had combined 2024 revenue of EUR 19 million and about 40 employees.

Gebhardt Group has acquired Hermanussen Metallverarbeitung GmbH, a neighbor in Werl, Germany. Hermanussen specializes in cold-rolled special profiles and stamping/bending parts, employing 46 people.

VEGA Grieshaber KG has acquired Akenza AG, a Zurich-based IoT platform specialist. The acquisition aims to expand VEGA's Industrial IoT business segment by combining sensor technology with akenza's IoT platform.

Henkel is acquiring Stahl for an enterprise value of €2.1 billion, buying the stakes held by Wendel, BASF and Clariant, to strengthen Stahl's specialty coatings for flexible materials. Completion is subject to closing conditions and regulatory approvals.

Ball Corporation agreed to acquire UK-based packaging company Rexam PLC in a recommended cash and share offer valued at about $5.7 billion, subject to regulatory and Rexam shareholder approval. The combination is expected to create a global packaging leader.

ProSys Fill LLC purchased Pendergraph Machines, a hot melt filling equipment maker, to complement its filling lines and expand market share.

PRO-SET Formulated Resin Systems, LLC acquired Universal Chemicals and Coatings, Inc., a manufacturer of high-performance custom industrial coatings, laminating adhesives and container linings.

Crystalclear Power plans to acquire 100% of Sichuan Yichong Technology for 3.283 billion yuan via share issuance and cash, and raise 1.8 billion yuan in supporting funds.

Haemonetics Corporation acquired Vivasure Medical Limited, a Galway, Ireland-based developer of percutaneous vessel closure technology, for an upfront cash payment of €100 million plus up to €85 million in contingent consideration.