Lansing-based Air Lift Co., a manufacturer of automotive aftermarket air suspension products, acquired San Bernardino-based Universal Air Suspension, a maker of patented air bags, air management systems, tanks, valves and compressors.
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.
Michelin plans to acquire Flexitallic, a maker of high-performance sealing solutions, to expand into higher value-added markets. The deal was reported in the Q1 2026 pumps M&A roundup.
German industrial holding Nimbus agreed to acquire the Kompressortechnik unit of Hoerbiger, which makes compressor components for refrigeration and brake air systems, with operations in Germany, China and India and about 300 employees, mostly in Schongau. Closing is expected in early 2026; the price was not disclosed.
Concentric Group has acquired Officine Mazzocco Pagnoni (O.M.P), a pump manufacturer in Funo, Italy, along with its property entity and an 85% stake in Nuova Galvanoplastica. Concentric expects the deal to raise its revenues by more than 35% annually.
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.
JOST Werke SE has acquired Hyva, a Netherlands-headquartered producer of hydraulic solutions for commercial vehicles with over 3,000 employees and 14 production facilities. The acquisition expands JOST's presence in Asia and the Americas.
Findos, through German vehicle Valeria Gmbh, acquired a 70% majority stake in Brescia-based Omb Saleri, which makes LPG, methane and hydrogen valves for automotive use. Dea Capital sold its 30% stake and the Saleri family sold a 40% stake; founder Paride Saleri keeps a 30% stake and runs the company.
A.P. Moller Holding has closed its offer to acquire Concentric AB, a global pump, fan and thermal management manufacturer for commercial vehicles.
A.P. Moller Holding's subsidiary Circle Bidco ApS announced a recommended public cash offer of SEK 230 per share to acquire Concentric AB, a Nasdaq Stockholm-listed maker of pump, fan and fluid power solutions for commercial vehicles.
ACI Groupe announced the acquisition of JTEKT's hydroelectric pump business in Europe, including the Blois production site and the Chennevières-sur-Marne technical centre. The business will be renamed ENERFLUX and integrated into ACI's Engineering to Product unit.
Mursix Corporation acquired Aul Brothers Tool and Die, an automotive aftermarket tool and die business, with the deal finalized in mid-2023 and terms undisclosed. Aul Brothers production moved to Mursix's Park One headquarters and is expected to account for about 10% of sales.
Schaeffler AG signed a business combination agreement with Vitesco Technologies Group AG and announced a voluntary public tender offer for all Vitesco shares. The announcement was made from Herzogenaurach, Germany.
Sintex-BAPL transferred its two- and four-wheeler plastic-moulded automotive components business to Plastauto for Rs 110 crore under a business transfer agreement signed March 29, 2023.
Welspun Corp, through subsidiary Mahatva Plastic Products, completed the acquisition of insolvent Sintex-BAPL for Rs 1,251 crore on March 29, 2023. The deal was made under an NCLT-approved resolution plan.
Chinese Haowu Group agreed to take a strategic, non-controlling 50% stake in crankshaft maker FEUER powertrain, with put and call options and a basic agreement to form a China joint venture for high-end crankshafts.
Litens acquired a controlling interest in Industrias Dolz S.A., a Spanish maker of automotive water pumps with plants in Spain, China and Argentina. Dolz will keep operating as a separate business under CEO Jesus Dolz.
Litens Automotive Group acquired Industrias Dolz S.A., a Spanish manufacturer and distributor of automotive water pumps and powertrain products. Dolz will continue to operate as a separate business led by CEO Jesus Dolz.
Standard Motor Products acquired 100% of Kade Trading GmbH, a Glinde, Germany-based supplier of mobile temperature control components with about $6 million in 2021 revenue, funded from its revolving credit facility. The announcement was made on October 5, 2022.
Fidelium portfolio company Evamo acquired the steering and transmission pump business of Bosch Automotive Steering through a carve-out, with NETWORK advising on the external financing. Evamo has about 900 employees across six sites.
Robert Bosch agreed to sell its vacuum and hydraulic pump business, VH Group, to Weifu High-Technology Group. The unit includes VHIT S.p.A. in Italy, its Wuxi subsidiary in China and certain production facilities in Brazil. Deloitte advised Bosch.
Denso and Aisan signed an agreement under which Aisan takes over Denso's fuel pump module business and acquires Denso's equity stake in Kyosan Denso Manufacturing Kentucky (KDMK) in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky. The deal is subject to antitrust approval.
Swedish component maker Concentric AB acquired Engineered Machined Products Inc. (EMP) of Syosset, New York, a producer of electric and mechanical pumps, electric fans and thermal management systems, for approximately USD 147 million in cash.
CentroMotion, owned by an affiliate of One Rock Capital Partners, signed a definitive agreement to acquire Carlisle Brake & Friction from Carlisle Companies. CBF, based in Medina, Ohio, makes friction materials and mechatronic brake and transmission products for off-highway vehicles.
Private equity firm Fidelium Partners agreed to acquire the steering and transmission pump business of Robert Bosch Automotive Steering. Financial terms were not disclosed. The deal was announced on 31 March 2021.
Chinese appliance group Hisense Home Appliances will acquire 75% of Sanden and inject 175 million euros of capital, with the shareholder change to be approved at the May 7 shareholder meeting. Sanden's only French plant is in Tintenia near Rennes.
Link Mfg has acquired valve and suspension control product lines, related technology and key staff from Hadley Products Corp, including the SmartValve height control system and Smart Air Management System. The deal was announced on March 9, 2021.
Chinese group Hisense is set to acquire 75% of Japanese compressor maker Sanden via a share issue worth about 21.4 billion yen (about 178 million euros). The process is to be finalised at a shareholder meeting on May 7, and affects the Tinteniac plant in France.
BorgWarner and AKASOL signed a Business Combination Agreement on 15 February 2021 for a strategic partnership. BorgWarner's subsidiary will launch a voluntary public takeover offer of EUR 120.00 per share, a 23.4% premium, with founders holding 59.4% of shares committed to tender.
Shanghai Highly Group and Marelli Holdings announced the completion of a joint venture transaction for auto parts, after Marelli divested and restructured its related business. The venture covers cooling and heating components for vehicles.
The joint venture Highly Marelli Holdings between Highly International and Marelli Corporation was officially established on January 28, 2021. It focuses on electrified compressors, heat pumps and HVAC systems for vehicles, with direct access to the Chinese market.
Worthington Industries has acquired PTEC Pressure Technology GmbH, a German designer and maker of valves and components for hydrogen and CNG storage systems, based in Burscheid, Germany. The company has 11 employees.
Voss Automotive has acquired Henzel Automotive, a thermal management systems supplier, with financial terms undisclosed. Henzel had 2019 sales of EUR 32 million and 268 employees.
Westport Fuel Systems signed definitive agreements with partner UNO MINDA to sell the assets of its subsidiary Rohan BRC Gas Equipment to their 50/50 joint venture Minda Emer Technologies, consolidating CNG production in Manesar, Haryana.
Marelli and Highly International signed an agreement to create Highly Marelli Holdings, a joint venture focused on electrified compressors and HVAC, with legal closing planned for early January 2021.
SLPT Automotive announced the acquisition of BorgWarner's water pump business and operations in Ningbo, China, which will become a new division within the SLPT Automotive Group.
Specialty Products Company acquired the assets and team of Peterson Fluid Systems, a maker of performance oil pumps, tanks and fluid system components, in Henderson, Colorado.
Magna International, through a wholly owned subsidiary in a joint venture, agreed to purchase the remaining 50 per cent interest in STT Technologies, a North American supplier of transmission and engine oil pumps.
Magna International announced the acquisition of ixetic Verwaltungs GmbH, a maker of automotive vacuum, engine and transmission pumps with plants in Germany, Bulgaria and China, for about €308 million.
Dana Incorporated completed the acquisition of the power-transmission and fluid power businesses of Dana Brevini Group S.p.A., announced 3 April 2017.
Mutares signed an agreement on 8 May 2020 to acquire certain Cooper Standard sealing and rubber fluid transfer system operations in Poland, Italy, Spain and India, including about 2,500 employees, subject to antitrust approval.
BorgWarner agreed to acquire Delphi Technologies in an all-stock transaction valuing Delphi's enterprise value at approximately $3.3 billion, strengthening its power electronics and propulsion capabilities.
Trelleborg signed an agreement to acquire US-based TriTec Seals, a maker of engineered PTFE sealing solutions for automotive and other industries, through its Sealing Solutions business area. Completion is expected before the end of December 2019.
Vernet Group, a portfolio company of Stirling Square Capital Partners, acquired Rostra Vernatherm, a portfolio company of Nikel Holdings and Valencia Capital, for an undisclosed amount. Rostra makes thermal control products for aerospace and defense, automotive and general industrial markets and will be renamed Vernatherm by Vernet.
Wegmann automotive has acquired the sales and distribution operations of Alligator Ventilfabrik GmbH for passenger car and truck tyre valves, TPMS sensors and tools in Europe and North America. The Alligator brand and European production will be retained.
Hutchinson has taken a majority share in TCSA, a joint venture with MANN+HUMMEL in Laval, France, making thermal management and cooling systems for EV and HEV vehicles. The unit employs around 60 people and is already operational.
Marelli agreed an equity transfer agreement with Johnson Controls-Hitachi to acquire an equity interest in Shanghai Highly New Energy Technology, an electric compressor maker, with completion estimated in Q3 2019.
WABCO shareholders approved ZF Friedrichshafen's proposed all-cash acquisition at $136.50 per share, with 68.44% of shares voting in favour. Closing is expected in early 2020, subject to regulatory approvals.
Korean Hanon Systems acquired the global fluid pressure and controls business of Magna International for a global deal value of US$1.2 billion. Kochhar & Co advised on the Indian leg of the transaction, as reported on 1 March 2019.
TRICO Group acquired the Performance Pumps business of UCI International Holdings, comprising ASC Industries and Airtex Products, with the deal effective immediately. The announcement is dated 15 January 2019 and no value was stated.