Lordos United has signed an agreement to acquire a 51 per cent controlling stake in P&S Carton Industries for €8.16 million in cash, subject to competition authority approval. The deal takes Lordos into Cyprus's corrugated packaging sector.

Ruhrpumpen has completed its acquisition of AC Fire Pump, effective July 2, 2026, strengthening its presence in the global fire protection pump market.

Invopak (Involvement Ltd) and Italy's Metalscatola Spa formed a joint venture that acquired UK-based Falco Packaging Ltd, which is rebranding as Invo Metal Ltd to supply metal tins and lids to UK industrial buyers.

Salt Lake City-based Packsize is acquiring its competitor Panotec, an Italian maker of right-sized box production machines, expanding its installed base across more than 50 countries. The deal was reported in the June 2026 M&A roundup published 2026-07-08.

Namibia's mines minister overturned a competition commission block and approved Whale Rock Cement's acquisition of Schwenk Namibia, which holds a 69.83% stake in Ohorongo Cement. Conditions include no job losses and continued operation of the Cheetah Cement plant.

Coveris has acquired GEFO Folienbetrieb, a producer of cast polypropylene (CPP) films based in Gera, Germany, expanding its CPP film capabilities. The price was not disclosed.

Firefly Capital Management acquired Houston-based Gravity Power & Rental, which operates over 2,000 mobile power generation units, to support expansion in the US critical power market in Q3 2026.

The Workdry Group expanded in mainland Europe by acquiring French pumping and dewatering specialist DMTP in Q3 2026.

Advanced nuclear company Oklo acquired Creative Engineers Inc, a specialist in sodium and alkali-metal engineering, to strengthen liquid metal systems for its Aurora reactor in Q3 2026.

Atlas Copco agreed to acquire Shandong Jinggong Pump, which operates under the Chinco brand, a Zibo-based maker of industrial vacuum pumps and systems with about 100 employees and 2021 revenues of approximately USD 12 million. The acquired company will join the Industrial Vacuum Division. The press release is dated June 2022.

Interpump Group, through subsidiary Alfa Valvole, acquired 100% of dosing gear pump manufacturer MVV for an enterprise value of about EUR 6 million, reported 28 July 2026.

Pentair plc agreed to acquire Taco Group Holdings, a hydronic and water-based HVAC solutions maker based in Cranston, Rhode Island, for about $1.4 billion, subject to customary adjustments, announced 28 July 2026.

ABB has agreed a recommended all-cash offer of 503 pence per share for all of Rotork plc, implying an enterprise value of about $5.5 billion. The deal is expected to add about 3% to ABB's revenues and expand its automation offering.

Mosburger GmbH, a Dunapack Packaging subsidiary of the Prinzhorn Group, completed the acquisition of Stora Enso's German corrugated packaging operations on July 1, 2026. The businesses have sites in Heidelberg, Grünstadt-Sausenheim and St. Ingbert and generated about EUR 74 million revenue in 2025.

Mudajaya Group Bhd, through its subsidiary Xelmont Ltd, signed an agreement to acquire Real Jade Ltd for HK$400 million (RM224.32 million). Real Jade operates a cement and clinker production plant in Shandong, China.

The Carlyle Group and BC Partners agreed to acquire Hamilton Sundstrand Industrial, a maker of pumps and compressors, from United Technologies for $3.46 billion. The deal was expected to close in Q4 2012.

UK corrugated packaging companies CLF Packaging Ltd and Boxwise Ltd have merged into CLF Boxwise, serving manufacturers and distributors in the Midlands and South East. Amanda Boulter and Jo Jolley lead the new company. No deal value is given.

General Electric finalized a €12.34 billion ($16.8 billion) agreement to acquire Alstom's energy businesses, including gas turbines, nuclear, steam turbine, offshore wind, and hydro power. GE will take full ownership of the gas turbine business and form 50-50 joint ventures with French shareholders for other assets.

GWF AG, a Swiss utility metering and smart water technology company, acquired the assets of i2O Water Ltd., a UK-based provider of water network pressure optimization and leakage reduction technology. i2O products will continue to be produced in Southampton.

Boxon Group, via its subsidiary Boxess, acquired packaging company Vestbo Emballage of Gnosjö to strengthen its position in southern Sweden. The acquisition took effect on June 23, 2026.

Asteria Group has acquired Mercian Labels for an undisclosed fee, and Mercian becomes the group's 41st production site in the UK.

SATO Corporation entered a share transfer agreement to acquire all voting shares of Hiranoya Bussan, a Japanese maker of flexible packages such as pouches, to strengthen its smart packaging business.

Ballard Power Systems agreed to acquire UK-based GeoPura, a zero-emission hydrogen power solutions provider, for an upfront equity price of £275.0 million plus up to £27.5 million contingent consideration.

EOS Corrugated Group acquired a significant ownership stake in Stafford Corrugated Products, a North Carolina distributor of technical consumables for corrugated packaging, and named it sole US importer of its polyurethane anvil covers.

BDG Testing & Automation, a subsidiary of Bürkert, is taking over EP Ehrler, a flow measurement and calibration specialist, from ABB as part of ABB's integration of the Födisch Group. The article gives no deal value and the announcement is dated 19 June 2026.

Zak Schultz, through his family company CMS Americas, acquired the assets of SDH Flow Controls, a valves and flow-control supplier, with the brand and name retained.

Valmet completed its acquisition of Severn Group, a severe-service industrial valve company, on July 1, 2026, to grow its Process Performance Solutions segment.

Atlas Copco acquired Lusoar, a Portuguese compressor distributor with more than 1,500 domestic compressed air production units.

Ferguson Enterprises agreed to acquire FWI Holdings (FloWorks) under a definitive agreement announced July 13. The deal is valued at $1.6 billion.

Flowserve completed its $490 million all-cash acquisition of Trillium Flow Technologies' Valves Division. The deal expands Flowserve's engineered valve portfolio.

German pump maker Wilo Group has acquired a majority stake in PreFab TGA, which makes industrial prefabricated technical building equipment and modular systems for data centres and power supply. The deal supports Wilo's digital and AI-era strategy.

Jet Parts Engineering, a Vance Street Capital portfolio company, has acquired Northeast Aero Compressor (NEACO), an FAA-certified repair station in Bohemia, New York. It plans significant investment at the facility. The article is dated December 2022, so the date may be older than the metadata.

Berlin Packaging has acquired O Berk Co, a US supplier of glass, metal and plastic containers and closures with sites in California, Connecticut and Maryland. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Framatome has bought Trillium Flow Technologies France, a maker of nuclear valves based in Saint-Victoret, France, and the unit is renamed Sebim. The article gives no purchase price.

Astorg portfolio company IPCOM, a European specialty distributor of insulation products, acquired a majority stake in Le Froid Pecomark, a French distributor of refrigeration, heat pump and ventilation equipment. No deal value was disclosed.

Jouka Oy agreed to sell its metal stamping subcontracting business to Männistö Oy Metallituote, effective 1 August 2026, to focus on its own valve business. Männistö will serve the transferred customers.

Danfoss entered an exclusivity agreement to conclude the acquisition of Italian hose and fittings maker Alfagomma, which would be combined with its Fluid Conveyance division. No purchase price was disclosed.

Berlin Packaging acquired BlueSky Packaging, strengthening its position in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, beauty, personal care, home care and beverage segments in EMEA.

Dana Incorporated agreed to combine with Eaton's Mobility business in a transaction valued at about USD 5.1 billion, structured as a Reverse Morris Trust, with Eaton shareholders owning at least 50.1% of the combined company and $250 million of run-rate synergies expected within 24 months.

Belgian packaging group VPK has fully acquired Fencor Packaging Group, including Manor Packaging, which operates a corrugated packaging plant in Whittlesey, Cambridgeshire, after holding a minority stake since 2024.

The Namibia Competition Commission approved a joint venture between CNNC Overseas Limited and Bannerman Energy (UK) to develop the Etango uranium project near Swakopmund, Namibia. CNNC Overseas will acquire a minority stake and joint control of Bannerman Energy (UK).

VPK Group completed the acquisition of full ownership of Fencor Packaging Group, owner of Manor Packaging, a corrugated packaging maker in Whittlesey, Cambridgeshire, UK. VPK had held a minority stake since 2024. Manor Packaging's sales director Tony Clifton becomes managing director after David Orr retires.

Carlyle agreed to sell Flender, a Bocholt-based mechanical drive technology maker, to Triton Fund 6; closing is expected in Q4 2026 and terms were not disclosed.

Uniwater agreed to acquire Water Engineering AB, a Swedish engineering consultancy specialising in drinking water and wastewater treatment plant design.

Nicklin Transit Packaging, based in Wednesbury, has acquired Aldridge-based timber and corrugated packaging firm Geddes Packaging, which employs around 40 people, to become part of The Nicklin Group.

Supremex Inc. completed the acquisition of all shares of Goldrich Printpak Inc., a folding carton packaging maker with a 68,000 sq ft plant in Toronto, Ontario, for about C$34.0 million cash-free and debt-free. Goldrich had sales of approximately $30.0 million in its last fiscal year.

Asian private equity firm MBK Partners has agreed to acquire Japanese aluminium packaging and components maker Altemira Holdings from funds managed by Apollo Global Management, in a deal valued at about ¥117.5 billion (US$760 million).

Flowtech Fluidpower plc is acquiring the business and assets of Helipebs Controls Ltd, a Gloucester-based manufacturer of hydraulic cylinders and systems, for £0.4 million funded from cash resources.

Campbell Wrapper acquired George Gordon Associates, which will be merged into Campbell's De Pere, Wisconsin facility; GGA's president will remain part-time for a three-year transition.

SupplyOne announced the acquisition of Compass Packaging Solutions, its 48th acquisition and third in three years, expanding its protective packaging portfolio across North America.