BIA Group announced the acquisition of BPM Construction, a French distributor of equipment for construction and extractive industries with over 100 employees across six sites. The deal strengthens BIA's European presence.

Black Sesame Technologies announced a strategic controlling acquisition of Yizhi Electronics, acquiring a 60% stake through share transfer and capital increase. The deal aims to integrate Yizhi's low-power AI SoC chip technology to strengthen Black Sesame's automotive and edge AI solutions.

Ingersoll Rand Inc. has acquired Scinomix Inc., a U.S.-based designer and manufacturer of automation technologies for lab workflows, to expand its life sciences portfolio. The investment was made at an attractive pre-synergy purchase multiple of approximately 10x 2025 Adjusted EBITDA.

Integrated Wind Solutions' 75%-owned subsidiary ProCon Group has completed an all-share merger with Hyndla, forming a combined entity under the ProCon brand focused on offshore wind electrical solutions. IWS Services will own 52.5% of the combined entity.

Haitian International's indirect subsidiary Guohua Enterprise Group has sold its 100% stake in Ningbo Haitian Guohua Machinery Co., Ltd. to Ningbo Free Trade Zone Haitian Zhisheng Metal Forming Equipment Co., Ltd. for a cash consideration of approximately RMB 342 million.

W. L. Gore & Associates announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Conformal Medical, Inc., a medical device company developing the investigational CLAAS AcuFORM System for left atrial appendage occlusion.

Sanxia New Materials (600293.SH) announced it will acquire a 40% stake in Sanxia New Materials Lingang New Materials (Yichang) Co., Ltd. from Guotou Company for a consideration of RMB 0, as Guotou has not yet made capital contributions.

Vistra Corp. announced it has executed definitive agreements to acquire Cogentrix Energy, which includes 10 natural gas generation facilities totaling approximately 5,500 MW of capacity, for a net purchase price of approximately $4.0 billion.

DXP Enterprises has completed the acquisition of PREMIERflow, LLC, a provider of integrated fluid handling pump systems for fire protection, water and wastewater, and data center markets. Financial terms were not disclosed.

GEA has signed an agreement to acquire Hydract A/S, a Danish maker of water-hydraulic process valves, with closing expected by the end of January 2026. The technology will be integrated into GEA's Valves & Pumps Business Unit for beverage, dairy and pharmaceutical customers.

Mutares SE & Co. KGaA completed the acquisition of Greer Steel Company, a provider of cold-rolled strip steel based in Dover, Ohio, USA, from Greer Industries, Inc.

Hua Hong Semiconductor is acquiring a 97.5% stake in Huali Microelectronics (HLMC) for about $1.14 billion from Hua Hong Group and government-backed funds, adding 38,000 wafers/month of 65nm and 40nm capacity.

Texol Srl and Orsa Group have formed a new entity, Or-Tex Srl, co-owned 50/50, combining their nonwovens activities. Texol sold its OR.MA. Srl shares and Orsa sold its Orsa Nonwoven shares to Or-Tex.

Dana Incorporated completed the sale of its Off-Highway business to Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc. for $2.7 billion. The transaction allows Dana to reduce debt and focus on light- and commercial-vehicle customers.

Toyota Boshoku America (TBA) acquired all shares of the joint venture TBDN Tennessee Company, LLC from DENSO International America. The Jackson, Tennessee plant will be renamed Toyota Boshoku Jackson Tennessee, LLC and produce automotive powertrains and filtration products.

Russel Metals Inc. closed its acquisition of seven metals service centers in the US from Kloeckner Metals Corporation for US$102 million. The centers are located in Iowa, North Carolina, Georgia, Texas, and Florida.

City Cement Co. announced it has completed all studies related to a potential acquisition of Umm Al-Qura Cement Co. and has decided not to proceed with the transaction.

Michelin has reached agreements to acquire Cooley Group, a specialist in industrial coated fabrics, and Tex Tech Industries, a designer of specialty textiles and fabrics. The deals are fully financed in cash, with closings expected in H1 2026.

The Compound Company completed the sale of 100% of its shares to Industrie Polieco – M.P.B., a leader in piping systems and resins, on 2 January 2026. The company will remain headquartered in Enschede, Netherlands.

METAL TRADE COMAX a.s. acquired a 100% stake in Bravo International CZ s.r.o. and Bravo International DE GmbH, effective January 1, 2026. The companies will be managed jointly as part of one group, focusing on metal roofing and cladding solutions.

HEISMANN Drehtechnik GmbH acquired 100% of Kemper Drehteile GmbH on January 1, 2026. Kemper Drehteile will remain an independent entity at its existing location.

Rudischhauser, a surgical instruments manufacturer, has become part of the SPI Group (Surgical Precision Instruments GmbH) as of early 2026, securing its future and enabling growth.

Saverto Holding GmbH has acquired K.TEX Knein Technische Textilien GmbH, a technical textiles company specializing in fire and heat protection, to strengthen its industrial division.

South Korea's two largest construction machinery manufacturers merged to form HD Construction Equipment (HDCE) on January 1, 2026, aiming for $10B annual sales by 2030.

DN Solutions Co., the world's third-largest machine tool manufacturer, agreed to acquire Germany-based Heller Holding SE & Co. for EUR 150 million (USD 176.2 million) in an all-cash deal. The acquisition is expected to expand DN Solutions' global production network and boost its consolidated revenue to USD 2.2 billion.

Enterprise Group completed the acquisition of FlexEnergy Solutions Canada, increasing its in-field turbine fleet by 43% and establishing itself as the exclusive Canadian OEM representative for FlexEnergy.

Milliken & Company has acquired Highland Industries.

Samvardhana Motherson International Limited has completed regulatory clearances across five jurisdictions for its proposed acquisition of an 81% stake in Yutaka Giken Co., Ltd. and an 11% stake in its subsidiary Shinnichi Kogyo Co., Ltd. The tender offer is expected to launch in early February 2026.

TROESTER GmbH & Co. KG acquired Turkish company SC OTOMASYON in 2025, now operating as TROESTER Robotics. The company provides automation and robotics solutions for the tire industry.

Sepal S.p.A. acquired 100% of the Aluveneta Group, including Aluveneta Speciali S.p.A. and Alutecnica S.r.l., and indirectly a majority stake in Alusistemi S.r.l., to strengthen its aluminum supply chain and expand product offerings.

Swedish cleantech company Chromafora acquired 100% of the shares in Montrose Environmental Group Denmark, a Danish PFAS specialist and provider of technical solutions for contaminated water treatment. The acquisition was completed on December 31, 2025, and the company was renamed Chromafora Denmark ApS.

HuaHong announced plans to acquire a 97.4988% equity stake in HLMC (Hua Li Microelectronics) for CNY 8.268 billion, issuing shares to four counterparties. The transaction was announced in late December 2025.

APA Industries LLC acquired a majority stake in Triscan a/s, a European supplier of automotive replacement parts based in Denmark. The deal supports APA's cross-border growth in the automotive aftermarket.

Siemens Energy completed the acquisition of the remaining 50% stake in RWG Limited from John Wood Group PLC for $151 million, gaining full control of the gas turbine service joint venture.

AeroFlow Technologies, a portfolio company of Tinicum, has acquired G&L Tube and Evans Alloys from O'Neal Industries. G&L Tube manufactures small-diameter thin-wall tubing, and Evans Alloys produces precision-welded large-diameter tubes for aerospace and defense.

Foth, a science and engineering firm, has acquired Food Plant Engineering and Food Plant Construction, a Cincinnati-based firm specializing in food manufacturing facility design and construction. The transaction was advised by Stambaugh Ness.

NewPrinces S.p.A., parent of Princes Group, completed the acquisition of 100% of Plasmon S.r.l. from The Kraft Heinz Company for €124.3 million in cash. The deal includes the Plasmon baby food brand and the Latina, Italy, production plant.

Chinese company Orinko agreed to acquire 70% of shares in Italian polypropylene processor Omikron for EUR 20 million, with closing expected by the first half of 2026, marking Orinko's first plant in Europe.

Zuiko Corporation completed the acquisition of the spunlace nonwoven fabric business operated by Unitika Ltd. for ¥2.2 billion, entering the manufacturing and sale of spunlace nonwoven fabrics made from cotton.

Shandong Hontron Aluminum Industry Holding Company Limited completed the acquisition of Shandong Hongtuo Industrial Company Limited from a group of sellers for approximately CNY 110 billion.

Saint-Gobain formed a joint venture with a subsidiary of Indocement Tunggal Prakarsa to acquire Indocement's mortars business in Indonesia. The JV is 60% held by Saint-Gobain and 40% by Indocement. The business has three production lines under the Tiga Roda brand with estimated sales of close to €20 million in 2025.

US-based Flacks Group reached an agreement with the Italian government to acquire the former ILVA steel group, including the Taranto steelworks. Flacks will invest up to EUR 5 billion to modernize operations, while the Italian government retains a 40% stake.

Grupo RZK acquired Deltamaq, a John Deere and Wirtgen dealer in northern Brazil, adding seven stores and creating RZK Equipamentos focused on heavy machinery for infrastructure, mining, and construction.

Hexagon AB announced the acquisition of IconPro GmbH, a Germany-based provider of industrial AI solutions focused on intelligent asset maintenance.

Yaskawa America announced the acquisition of Variadores SAS, expanding its drive and automation capabilities and strengthening its presence across key industrial markets.

UMB Steel, part of Romanian builder UMB, acquired steelmaker ArcelorMittal Hunedoara for EUR 12.5 million. The deal includes all tangible assets, land, and buildings at the Hunedoara site, but not employees, as production had already stopped.

Gesac, through its German subsidiary, plans to fully acquire Mimatic GmbH, a manufacturer of angular heads, tool holders, and cutting tools for automotive, aerospace, and medical industries.

Saint-Gobain completed a joint venture with Indocement's subsidiary to acquire Indocement's mortars business in Indonesia. Saint-Gobain holds 60% of the JV, which includes three production lines under the Tiga Roda brand, generating close to €20 million in 2025 sales.

Groupe Guillin's French subsidiary Alterecopack acquired Gruyaert Verpakking and Verpakkingen V de V in Belgium, announced on December 30, 2025. Together they had about EUR 19 million turnover in 2024 and employ around 40 people.

Brazil's Cade unconditionally approved SoftBank Group's acquisition of ABB's robotics business unit, valued at approximately $5.375 billion. The deal was announced by ABB in October 2025.