Kaynes Technology India Limited, through its subsidiary Kaynes Canada Limited, agreed to acquire August Electronics Inc., a Canadian electronics manufacturing services provider.

MotionTech Group, controlled by Systematic Growth, acquired 100% of Unitech S.r.l., an Italian end-of-line packaging machinery manufacturer.

MiddleGround Capital acquired Zoerkler, an Austrian manufacturer of high-performance transmission components, and will integrate it into its portfolio company Xtrac.

Merritt Companies, parent of Merritt Trailers and Merritt Aluminum Products, acquired Magnum Trailer & Equipment, a British Columbia-based company with divisions in truck accessories, trailer manufacturing, and service. The acquisition expands Merritt's aluminum product portfolio for heavy-duty trucks.

Italian plastics group Febo International, through a partnership with Zaina Dbah, has acquired joint control of F Negoce, a Casablanca-based distributor of plastic materials. The deal expands Febo's footprint in Morocco.

Watec SA notified the Moroccan Competition Council of its plan to acquire an additional 46.6% of the share capital and voting rights of Watec Distribution SA, taking exclusive control of the company.

Jet Parts Engineering, a portfolio company of Vance Street Capital, acquired Cima Aviation, an MRO services provider specializing in fuel and hydraulic repairs, and Percival Aviation, an engineering and manufacturing operation for aircraft interiors components.

Paxman has acquired Dignitana, a Swedish scalp cooling device manufacturer, and the two companies will merge to create a new unified group named Paxman AB.

CG Power & Industrial Solutions Ltd announced it will be unable to consummate the transaction to purchase 90% equity shares of BTW-Atlanta Transformers India Pvt Ltd from Baoding Tianwei Baobian Electric Co. Ltd, as the minority shareholder exercised its right of first refusal.

Rheinmetall and ICEYE signed a memorandum of understanding on 8 May 2025 to establish a joint venture, Rheinmetall ICEYE Space Solutions, with Rheinmetall holding 60% and ICEYE 40%. The JV will manufacture SAR satellites and other space solutions at a site in Neuss, Germany, with production starting in Q2 2026.

Horizon Construction Development Investment (Hong Kong) Limited, a subsidiary of Far East Horizon (03360), has agreed to acquire 80% of TH Tong Heng Machinery Sdn. Bhd., a Malaysian equipment rental provider, for a total indicative consideration of MYR 176 million (approximately RMB 299 million).

bluu unit, a company of the Triton Mittelstand Fund II, has acquired WILMS Kälte-Klima-Lüftung Systemtechnik GmbH, a specialist in refrigeration, air conditioning, and ventilation technology based in Mönchengladbach, Germany. WILMS will strengthen the K3 Kälte Klima Köln team within the bluu unit alliance.

Georg Fischer (GF) signed an agreement to acquire VAG-Group, a Mannheim-based maker of water utility valves owned by Aurelius. VAG has about 1,000 employees and annual sales of roughly EUR 200 million. The deal value was not disclosed in this announcement.

Azelis has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the distribution business of a Mumbai-based distributor of performance chemicals for the CASE markets in India.

Lubrication Engineers Inc acquired RSC Bio Solutions, a provider of sustainable lubrication solutions.

Whitewater Management, a subsidiary of Hillcore Group, has acquired Orion Water Solutions, a provider of advanced wastewater treatment solutions. The acquisition strengthens Whitewater's fluid management capabilities across oil & gas, mining, and municipal sectors.

NCE Switchgear, a manufacturer of bespoke electrical switchgear, has acquired Gresham Power Electronics, a provider of defence-related power electronics and integrated solutions. The acquisition strengthens NCE Switchgear's position in defence and aerospace sectors.

A consortium led by Sandton Capital Partners, Verdoso and MegaRock acquired the Geismar group, which will be renamed Geismar Rail Industry Technologies & Services (GRITS). The deal includes a €20 million initial investment.

Veolia has signed an agreement to acquire CDPQ's 30% stake in its subsidiary Water Technologies and Solutions (WTS) for $1.75 billion (~€1.5 billion), achieving full ownership. The deal is expected to unlock ~€90 million in run-rate cost synergies by 2027.

G&D Chillers, a process cooling equipment manufacturer, has been acquired by Ingersoll Rand. The acquisition was announced on May 7, 2025.

Brand agencies SGS & Co and SGK finalized their merger into the Propelis family of brands, with packaging-graphics and print operations combined under SGX. The combined group has about 10,000 employees and nearly $1 billion in annual sales.

Novopor Advanced Science has acquired Pressure Chemical Company, a Pittsburgh specialty chemistry firm founded in 1964 with expertise in high-pressure reactions, polymerization and alkoxylation. The deal value was not disclosed.

JOST Werke SE has acquired Hyva, a global supplier of hydraulic solutions for commercial vehicles, in a deal valued at $398 million. The deal strengthens JOST's product portfolio in on- and off-highway vehicles.

Kirk Kapital-owned Dansk Træemballage has acquired AB Karl Hedin Emballage, the packaging division of AB Karl Hedin, with 10 production sites in Sweden and one in Estonia. The packaging division had SEK 600m revenue in 2023; the deal value was not disclosed.

Mennekes is acquiring the assets of Munich-based startup Charge-V to enter the DC charging systems business, expanding its portfolio with a new product segment.

CALB signed a share transfer agreement to acquire 11% of Suao Sensor from its controlling shareholder, and a voting rights waiver agreement, making CALB the controlling shareholder. CALB also plans to invest up to 672.69 million yuan in a private placement by Suao Sensor.

Chevron Phillips Chemical agreed to sell its 100% interest in Chevron Phillips Singapore Chemicals (CPSC) to Aster Chemicals and Energy, a joint venture between Chandra Asri and Glencore. CPSC operates a 400 KTA HDPE plant on Jurong Island, Singapore.

EQI Ltd., a global leader in engineered components and materials, acquired Ferralloy, Inc., a global supplier of heat-resistant alloy products and metal components. The acquisition enhances EQI's footprint in the thermal processing and metal components industries.

Holcim has signed an agreement to divest its Philippines business for USD 807 million, selling a 67.6% stake for USD 527 million, with the remainder to exit within five years.

Rexel Canada has acquired Jacmar Automation, an industrial automation supplier based in Quebec, to strengthen its presence in the Quebec market. The acquisition aligns with Rexel Canada's Accelerate 28 strategy.

ORS Nasco, a wholesaler of industrial MRO supplies backed by Wynnchurch Capital, has acquired Techniweld, an industrial supplies provider. The acquisition was announced on May 6, 2025.

Effective May 1, 2025, executives from Vector Foiltec GmbH have taken over its assets into a newly founded company via a management buy-out with BEMO Group. The new group operates under the name LIGHTSPAN, retaining around 60 jobs in Bremen.

KG Capital has acquired Plásticos Hernanz, a Spanish SME in the plastics sector. The announcement was made on May 6, 2025.

The European Commission has approved the acquisition of joint control of Huf Hülsbeck & Fürst and Huf Industrieverwaltung by Huf Holding and Sodecia Participações Sociais. The transaction relates to the development and production of automotive components.

HOMAG Group has acquired the remaining 29.4% of shares in Kallesoe Machinery A/S, a Danish developer of solutions for glued-laminated timber production. HOMAG already held 70.6% since 2021.

LG Electronics has acquired a 51% stake in Bear Robotics, advancing its robotics capabilities with AI-driven service robots.

ASSA ABLOY has acquired Uhlmann & Zacher to enhance its access control offerings with new products and software.

Ares Management has invested $304 million to acquire a majority stake in Form Technologies, supporting its growth in precision-engineered components.

Sonic Group has acquired its distributor, Sonic Tools USA, expanding its presence in North America.

TRIGO has acquired Controreupe to strengthen its non-destructive testing services in the aerospace and defense sectors.

AVALT and VantEdge formed WallWorks Holdings, which acquired Optimum Building Systems (OBS) of Litchfield, New Hampshire, a provider of drywall, acoustic ceiling tile, waterproofing, and exterior cladding installation services.

Zhuhai Port Group and its parent Zhuhai Communications Group signed an agreement to transfer 604 million shares (15.50% of total shares) of Tongyu Heavy Industry to Guohui Capital for CNY 2.22 per share, total CNY 1.341 billion. Additionally, voting rights of 188 million shares (4.83%) are entrusted to Guohui Capital for 36 months. After the transaction, Guohui Capital will become the controlling shareholder, and the actual controller will become Shandong SASAC.

Babcock & Wilcox sold the majority of assets of its Denmark-based Babcock & Wilcox A/S subsidiary to Kanadevia Inova Denmark A/S for $20 million. The sale includes DynaGrate combustion grate and other waste-to-energy technologies, and transfers about 50 employees.

Nefab has acquired Embalajes Echeberria, a Basque-based packaging provider. The deal was reported on 6 May 2025.

Amcor finalised its merger with Berry Global's Consumer Packaging division, creating one of the world's largest flexible packaging companies focused on personal care, home care, healthcare and aerosol packaging.

Lutz-Jesco GmbH, a metering technology supplier, has acquired the FXM range of peristaltic pumps from Valmet, including technologies, designs and IP. The announcement is dated May 6, 2025.

Bremen-based measuring and control technology maker SIKORA AG joins the MAAG Group, a polymer-processing group that is part of Dover Corporation. The deal was announced on May 6, 2025.

Samvardhana Motherson International Ltd. has completed the acquisition of Baldi Industria E Comercio Ltda., a Brazil-based automotive component manufacturer, strengthening its presence in South America.

Acciona has acquired 100% of Mytra Control, a Spanish technology company specializing in automation and control solutions for water infrastructures, to strengthen its water division.

Gold Fields has agreed to acquire Gold Road Resources for A$3.7 billion ($2.4 billion) in cash, consolidating ownership of the Gruyere gold mine in Western Australia. The deal includes a fixed cash payment of A$2.52 per share plus variable consideration.