Westlake Corporation has entered into an agreement to acquire the global compounding solutions businesses of the ACI/Perplastic Group, a Portugal-based manufacturer of specialty materials for wire and cable sectors, with four production facilities in Mexico, Portugal, Romania, and Tunisia.

SPX FLOW has agreed to transfer its yellow cheese-making technology and activities to Primodan, including the CurdMaster, OPD PrePress System, and SaniPress systems.

Söderbergföretagen acquired a minority stake in HM Power AB, a Swedish company that sells switchgear and control cabinets to electricity grid companies in the Nordic region.

ProAmpac has signed a definitive agreement to acquire flexible packaging provider PAC Worldwide, headquartered in Redmond, WA. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Westlake Corporation agreed to acquire the global compounding solutions businesses of Portugal-based ACI/Perplastic Group, a maker of PVC, polyolefin, silicone and thermoplastic rubber compounds with four plants, with closing expected in early 2026.

Medical Manufacturing Technologies (MMT), a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management, acquired Innova Design, Inc., a pioneer in laser bonding technology for medical devices. The acquisition expands MMT's bonding technologies.

SPIE acquired Voets & Donkers Koeltechniek B.V. and VND Technical Services B.V., specialists in industrial cooling and air treatment systems, for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition strengthens SPIE's position in industrial refrigeration and HVAC.

Cemtrex has signed non-binding letters of intent to acquire two US-based businesses: one in industrial robotics integration and one in aerospace and defense systems engineering, expected to close in Q4 2025.

Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA) has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of GS Inima, a global water treatment and desalination company, for approximately USD 1.2 billion, adding 171 MIGD of desalination capacity.

Danieli has acquired a 30% stake in Novastilmec, an Italian company specializing in processing lines for steel and nonferrous coil strips, through a cooperation agreement.

Japanese medical device maker Terumo has agreed to acquire U.K.-based OrganOx, a commercial-stage organ technology company, for approximately $1.5 billion. The acquisition marks Terumo's entry into the organ transplant market.

Sumida Corporation's European subsidiary, VOGT electronic Miesau GmbH, will acquire 80% of Schmidbauer Transformatoren- und Gerätebau GmbH, a specialist in large-scale coil products for industrial sectors. The acquisition aims to expand Sumida's market presence in high-power applications.

Avery Dennison has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the U.S.-based flooring adhesives business of Meridian Adhesives Group for $390 million. The business includes brands Taylor Adhesives, Polycom and Frontier Products, and operates four manufacturing facilities in the U.S.

SEMIKRON and Danfoss Silicon Power joined forces to establish Semikron Danfoss, a new leader in power semiconductor modules. The merger was approved and started operations on August 22, 2025.

Sandnes-based Cubility is acquiring Mivanor, a company specializing in water and sludge treatment technology. The acquisition aims to expand Cubility's expertise and reach in industrial water treatment, targeting industries with challenging contaminated water.

Foseco India Limited acquired a 75% stake in Morganite Crucible India Limited through a share swap deal, issuing 1,150,800 new shares. The acquisition strengthens Foseco's position in non-ferrous casting, especially aluminum.

Jiaozuo Wanfang Aluminum (000612.SZ) announced a draft plan to acquire 99.4375% of Sanmenxia Aluminum (Kaiman Aluminum) for 319.49 billion yuan ($44.5 billion) via share issuance. The deal would create a vertically integrated aluminum producer.

Ice C Cool, an HVAC and refrigeration solutions provider, has acquired BrandonServiceCorp.com, a service provider in the same industry. The acquisition expands Ice C Cool's service offerings and brand presence.

Osaka Organic Chemical Industry Ltd. and Shin-Nakamura Chemical Co., Ltd. signed a joint venture agreement to establish Visnex Chemicals Corporation in New Jersey, USA, for sales of specialty acrylic acid esters.

Voyageur Services Limited acquired Broz Excavating Inc., a civil construction firm, to enhance its infrastructure capabilities in the Greater Toronto Area.

Critical Manufacturing, a provider of Manufacturing Execution Systems, announced its acquisition of Convanit, an AI specialist focused on image-based analytics for high-tech manufacturing. The acquisition aims to advance AI-powered image analytics in smart manufacturing.

Cenovus Energy Inc. has entered into an agreement to acquire MEG Energy Corp. in a cash and stock transaction valued at $7.9 billion, inclusive of assumed debt. The acquisition combines two SAGD oil sands producers with combined production over 720,000 bbls/d.

Fujitsu General has completed procedures following a public tender offer by Paloma Rheem Holdings Co., Ltd., becoming a member of the Paloma Rheem Group. The acquisition integrates Fujitsu General's air conditioning and tech solutions businesses.

CIRCOR International signed a definitive agreement to acquire Indian pump manufacturers Swelore Engineering and Hiro Nisha Systems, which will join its Allweiler India business. Closing is expected in Q3/Q4 2025, subject to conditions.

Air Liquide signed a binding agreement to acquire DIG Airgas from Macquarie Asia-Pacific Infrastructure Fund 2 at an enterprise value of EUR 2.85 billion (KRW 4.6 trillion). Closing is expected in the first half of 2026.

TKG Huchems has submitted a bid in the preliminary auction to acquire management rights of Japanese special plastics manufacturer Yasojima Proceed, with an estimated enterprise value of 500 billion won. Due diligence is underway ahead of the main auction.

MAKO Advanced Materials acquired PTM&W Industries, a manufacturer of epoxy, urethane, and elastomer systems. The merger enables dual-site manufacturing between Santa Fe Springs, California and Henderson, Nevada.

Gräper-Gruppe, a family-owned company from Ahlhorn, Germany, fully acquired Innecken Elektrotechnik from Euskirchen and its majority stake in Enervision from Aachen, strengthening its energy infrastructure business.

ONDEX Automation announced the acquisition of Vision and Control Systems (VCS), a factory automation systems integrator specializing in machine vision, strengthening its expertise in machine vision, barcode reading, robotic solutions, motion control, and PLC programming.

Patil Automation announced plans to acquire a 60% stake in Pentaco Automation for ₹30 crore, aiming to expand its capabilities and market reach in the automation sector.

IndiGrid will acquire NERES XVI Power Transmission Ltd from Techno Electric & Engineering Company (TEECL) at an enterprise value of up to ₹460 crore. The project includes a 400/220/132 kV substation with 1,400 MVA capacity and 45 km of transmission line in Northeast India, with targeted commissioning by December 2026.

Haylo Labs, a newly formed company backed by venture fund Haylo Ventures, has acquired Plessey Semiconductors. The deal is financed by a $100 million five-year loan from Chinese tech company Goertek.

McCormick & Co. announced it is paying Grupo Herdez $750 million for an additional 25% ownership interest in McCormick de Mexico, a joint venture formed in 1947. This increases McCormick's ownership to 75%.

Hallite Seals, part of Michelin's Advanced Sealing Technologies group, completed its acquisition of Aston Seals. The companies plan to expand product offerings and accelerate innovation.

Phenna Group has acquired IPI Srl, an Italian maker of aseptic carton packaging materials and filling equipment. The deal value was undisclosed and it was reported on 21 August 2025.

Covestro signed an agreement to acquire two former Vencorex production sites for HDI derivatives in Rayong, Thailand, and Freeport, Texas, from PTT Global Chemical. The transaction is expected to close by end of 2025.

Vessco Water announced the acquisition of Heyward-Charlotte Incorporated, a supplier of water and wastewater process equipment for power, industrial, and municipal markets in the Carolinas.

Grundfos has completed the acquisition of Pittsburgh-based water and wastewater treatment company Newterra. The acquisition enhances Grundfos' water treatment portfolio and expands its presence in the US and Canadian markets.

Ahlstrom and Munksjö have announced a plan to combine, creating a global leader in fiber-based solutions with combined annual net sales of approximately €2.2 billion. The merger will be implemented as a statutory absorption merger of Ahlstrom into Munksjö.

Texol, a manufacturer of specialty topsheet and elastic materials, has purchased the majority of ORMA, a maker of hydroentanglement specialty products for medical, tablecloth, cosmetics and wipes industries. The acquisition enables Texol to expand beyond hygiene markets.

Lydall acquired Germany-based MGF Gutsche, a maker of needlepunch nonwovens, for $58 million in December 2016. The acquisition positions Lydall as a global leader in needlepunch nonwoven filtration solutions.

Lowe's Companies, Inc. agreed to acquire Foundation Building Materials, Inc., a North American distributor of interior building products, from American Securities and CD&R for $8.8 billion. FBM operates over 370 locations in the U.S. and Canada.

HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering has signed a deal to acquire Doosan Enerbility's 100% stake in Doosan Vina for 290 billion won ($207 million). Doosan Vina, based in Quang Ngai Province, Vietnam, manufactures boilers, port cranes, and LNG plant modules.

Senseca has acquired ACS Control-System, a German company specializing in industrial automation and measurement technology based in Eggenfelden. The transaction includes the transfer of all shares of ACS Control-System to Senseca.

Russian President Putin authorised RusGazDobycha to buy assets of GMS Group, a Russian pump and compressor equipment maker, including GMS Neftemash and Gidromashservis. The approval was published on 20 August 2025.

Shanghai Bright Power Semiconductor agreed to buy a 100% stake in Sichuan Yichong Technology, a wireless charging chip maker, for 3.28 billion yuan ($457 million) in a cash-and-stock deal.

Brose Sitech, through its subsidiary Brose Sitech Foam GmbH, plans to acquire all shares and voting rights of Proseat's foam, trim, and lightweight components business from Proseat Europe GmbH, a subsidiary of Sekisui Kasei Co., Ltd.

BTX Precision completed the acquisition of High Tech Solutions (HTS), a manufacturer of precision machined components for aerospace, military and space markets. HTS has 58 employees and a 56,000 sq. ft. facility in Lee's Summit, Missouri.

Jindal Power is in advanced discussions to acquire Jhajjar Power Ltd, a 1,320 MW supercritical coal-fired power plant in Haryana, from Apraava Energy for an estimated ₹3,500-4,000 crore. The deal is expected to close by end of August 2025.

Pursuit Aerospace has acquired Aeromet International, a supplier of aluminum and magnesium castings to the Aerospace & Defense industries, from Privet Capital.