Saudi Arabian aluminum extrusion producer TALCO Industries signed a preliminary acquisition agreement with Oriental Aluminum Extrusion Plant to expand its product portfolio and manufacturing capabilities.

Presto Engineering Group, a global leader in ASIC supply and semiconductor services, announced the acquisition of UK-based design house Garfield Microelectronics Ltd. The GFMicro brand will be retained as 'GFMicro by Presto Engineering' and continue operating from its UK locations.

Hillside Triumph acquired a majority stake in LafargeHolcim Guinée, the leading cement producer in Guinea, which has been renamed Ciments de Guinée S.A. Hillside Triumph plans to invest in two new cement plants and prefabrication units in the Conakry and Upper Guinea regions.

Recticel announced the acquisition of a 76% controlling stake in Miclar Group, a Belgian specialist in industrial façade and roof cladding, light structural steel, and finishing components. The move strengthens Recticel's position in the insulated panels market.

Shanghai Carthane Co., Ltd. agreed to acquire a 60% stake in Anhui Tuosheng Auto Parts Co., Ltd. from a group of shareholders for approximately CNY 360 million, comprising cash and shares. The deal was approved by the board on November 28, 2025, and is subject to regulatory approvals.

CU Medical Systems signed an agreement to acquire a 33.88% stake in Vistos from its largest shareholder and others for KRW 22 billion, gaining management rights. The acquisition aims to diversify into patient monitoring and biosignal devices.

MTM Power Messtechnik Mellenbach GmbH announced the acquisition of ELSIT Sp. z o.o., a Polish manufacturer of inductive components with over 30 years of experience. The acquisition expands MTM Power's technological expertise in winding materials and production capacities in Europe.

Aichelin Group has signed an agreement to acquire the NTS & UPC business divisions of Nitrex, a Canadian manufacturer of industrial furnaces focused on nitriding solutions. The transaction is the largest acquisition in Aichelin's history and will make it the largest global furnace manufacturer in heat treatment solutions.

Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (Taqa) and Dubal Holding will acquire Emirates Global Aluminium's power and water generation assets at Al Taweelah for $1.9 billion. The assets include a 3.1 GW power plant and desalination capacity, to be held in a joint venture.

Teijin Frontier agreed to acquire all shares of Toyobo Automotive Trim (Changshu), a Chinese subsidiary manufacturing airbag base fabric, from Toyobo. The acquisition is expected to close in February 2026.

Yankuang Energy's wholly-owned subsidiary Donghua Heavy Industry agreed to acquire 100% equity of High-End Support Company from Shanneng Equipment for CNY 345 million, to resolve competition and integrate equipment manufacturing.

Nordic Drives Group Holding AB, a portfolio company of MVI Fund II AB, closed the add-on acquisition of Tängmans Process Automation AB on November 26, 2025. TPA specializes in advanced automation solutions for industry and infrastructure in the Nordic region.

Industrie Polieco has reached an agreement to acquire 100% of The Compound Company B.V., a Dutch manufacturer of technical compounds and grafted polymers. The acquisition is expected to expand Industrie Polieco's international presence and strengthen its technological offering.

Holcim UK acquired Thames Materials Limited, a construction waste management company in London, to strengthen its recycling and construction demolition materials market position.

Saarstahl agreed to acquire FNSteel, a Dutch long steel manufacturer based in Alblasserdam, specializing in cold heading steels for automotive and construction industries.

Elementis plc, a global specialty chemicals company, completed the acquisition of UK-based Alchemy Ingredients Limited for an enterprise value of approximately $22 million. Alchemy develops sustainable rheology modifier ingredients for the personal care industry.

Hiab signed an agreement to acquire ING Cranes, a leading Brazilian crane manufacturer. ING Cranes reported €50 million sales in 2024 and employs 250 people. The transaction is expected to close in early 2026.

Fjord Defence Group ASA has entered into an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares in Scanfiber Composites A/S, a Danish manufacturer of ballistic protection solutions, for approximately NOK 405.6 million. Part of the purchase price will be financed through a private placement.

German paper and packaging group Palm Group acquired a 50% interest in Power Packaging, which runs a corrugated cardboard packaging plant in Nýrsko, Czech Republic. The move aims to broaden Palm's tailored corrugated packaging capabilities. Reported on 26 November 2025.

3Peak Incorporated signed a letter of intent to acquire Ningbo Aura Semiconductor Co., Ltd. from a group of shareholders. Consideration will be paid in new shares and/or cash.

SoftBank Group Corp. completed the acquisition of all equity interests in Ampere Computing Holdings LLC, a U.S.-based semiconductor design company, through its subsidiary Silver Bands 6 (US) Corp. Ampere is now a wholly owned subsidiary of SoftBank.

Covestro AG and Abu Dhabi state oil firm Adnoc (now XRG) received final approval from German regulators and closed the merger agreement. Covestro will retain its autonomy, board of management, and headquarters in Leverkusen, and will receive a €1.17 billion capital increase.

The Exploration Company (TEC) has acquired Thrustworks Additive Manufacturing GmbH, a specialist in additive manufacturing of refractory alloys for aerospace and hypersonics, to strengthen its supply chain and expand advanced manufacturing.

ELCEE Group B.V. has acquired Wegusta Holland B.V., Wear Solutions International B.V., Wegusta Holland Industrial Services B.V., and STEECO Germany GmbH to expand its portfolio in large castings, forgings, and wear-resistant materials.

Wesco Group has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire National Coatings & Supplies, a distributor of automotive refinish coatings with over 200 locations in 43 states. Terms were not disclosed.

Compagnie Chargeurs Invest has entered exclusive negotiations to sell its Novacel protective films business to KPS Capital Partners, possibly keeping a 25% stake, with a transaction possible in the first half of 2026.

Yunnan Aluminium plans a non-public agreement to acquire stakes in three aluminium processing subsidiaries from related party Yunnan Metallurgical Group for a total of 2.267 billion yuan, raising its holdings to up to 100%.

Ownership of Marubeni-Komatsu Limited, the UK Komatsu construction equipment distributor, transfers from Marubeni to McHale Plant Sales effective 1 January 2026, with Komatsu acquiring a minority stake in McHale.

Veralto has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire In-Situ, a global leader in environmental water measurement and monitoring solutions, for $435 million. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026.

Recycler Energenta plans to acquire the German operations of MBA Polymers, including its recycling plant in Mauna, Germany, through a share-exchange capital increase deal.

Eris Lifesciences agreed to acquire the balance 30% stake in Swiss Parenterals for ₹423.3 crore via a share swap, making it a wholly-owned subsidiary. The deal is expected to close before March 31, 2026.

NPK acquired Grassform Plant Hire Limited, a UK-based company specializing in temporary roadways and ground protection solutions, effective November 24, 2025.

Ubtech Robotics Corp Ltd entered into a share transfer agreement to acquire an additional 7% stake in Wuxi Uqi Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. from Miracle Automation Engineering Co., Ltd. for CNY 130 million on November 24, 2025. Upon completion, Ubtech will own 41.49% of Wuxi Uqi.

One Equity Partners, which acquired a majority interest in Comau in 2024, holds an option to purchase the remaining 49.9% stake from Stellantis within three years. Stellantis will also have the right to sell its minority interest from 2027.

Adelphi Masterfil Limited has completed the acquisition of Karmelle Limited, a specialist in liquid filling, capping and labelling machinery based in Huddersfield, UK. Karmelle joins the Adelphi group of companies.

Abyrx, Inc. and Kairuku, Inc. have closed a combined $450 million transaction including a management-led buyout and new capital to form MedEdge Holdings LLC, a holding company that will acquire commercial-stage surgical product companies.

SNT Holdings has increased its stake in Smack, South Korea's second-largest machine tool company, to 13.65% and changed its shareholding purpose to 'impact of management rights', signaling a hostile merger and acquisition attempt. Including Chairman Choi Pyong-kyu's personal stake, SNT Group holds 20.20%.

VDK Groep has acquired Dijksma Koudetechniek, a specialist in complex cooling and freezing installations for the agricultural and industrial sectors based in Emmeloord. The acquisition strengthens VDK Groep's position in cooling technology and industrial installations.

Cosmo First and Korea's Filmax Corporation finalized a 50:50 joint venture agreement. The new entity will introduce Cosmo First's business verticals in South Korea and leverage Cosmo's global network to take Filmax products to international markets.

AERZEN, a German maker of blowers, compressors and turbos, acquired GPE Turbo of Leipzig, a specialist in single and multi-stage turbo solutions for the process gas industry. The article is dated 24 November 2025.

Al Taiseer Group Talco Industrial Company signed a non-binding MoU to acquire Eastern Aluminum Extrusion Factory, with feasibility studies and due diligence to follow.

GE Vernova Inc. agreed to acquire the remaining 50% of Prolec GE from Xignux for $5.3 billion. The transaction is expected to close in mid-2026, subject to regulatory approvals.

Voilàp Group acquired the Stürtz Group, a manufacturer of automated machinery for PVC processing headquartered in Neustadt, Germany. Stürtz generates revenues of approximately $76 million and has over 350 employees.

Hoskin Group, a portfolio company of River Associates Investments, acquired Davis Controls, a provider of industrial automation and process control products. The transaction closed on November 21, 2025.

Mecmatica S.r.l., a FORUM Family Office group company, has acquired a majority stake in Siint S.r.l., an Italian MES software provider based in Ancona. The deal strengthens Mecmatica's presence in central and southern Italy.

On November 21, 2025, private equity firm EQT acquired Desotec, a European leader in activated carbon purification solutions. Financial terms were not disclosed.

VAST Industrial Corp., a Canadian holding company that owns Unilux HVAC Industries, acquired The Whalen Company, a Maryland-based manufacturer of high-rise HVAC products. The acquisition consolidates the high-rise HVAC market in North America.

China International Development Corp, a leather goods maker, signed an agreement with Lonten Semiconductor's largest shareholder to explore acquiring the semiconductor company for up to HK$9 billion ($1.16 billion). The deal involves engaging with remaining shareholders.

Grupo Salas and ACR have each acquired a 50% stake in Modulbath, a manufacturer of industrialized bathrooms with a plant in Villafranca del Penedés, Barcelona. The plant has 5,000 square meters and an annual capacity of 2,000 bathrooms.

Z-Tech (India) Limited signed a share purchase agreement to acquire a 76% stake in Grace Green Infra Pvt Ltd (GGIPL), adding government-certified water treatment technologies to its portfolio. GGIPL will become a subsidiary after the transaction.