Minerals Technologies Acquires Normerica Inc.

Nichols Portland, Inc. Acquires Neota Product Solutions LLC

June 9, 2023

Manufacturing

Nichols Portland, Inc., a portfolio company of Altus Capital Partners, has acquired the assets of Neota Product Solutions LLC to expand its metal injection molding (MIM) capabilities. The acquisition is an add-on to Nichols’ existing MIM and powdered-metal manufacturing platform; financial terms were not disclosed.

Normec Enters U.S., Acquires MS Bio, M.J. Reider and NorthEast BioLab

August 6, 2025

Professional Services

Normec, the Astorg-backed European testing, inspection, certification and compliance (TICC) platform, has entered the United States by acquiring three specialized laboratories: MS Bio (Champaign, IL), M.J. Reider (Reading/near Philadelphia, PA) and NorthEast BioLab (Hamden, CT). The deals expand Normec’s capabilities across food/supplement testing, water/environmental analysis and bioanalytical/CRO services, more than doubling its addressable market in North America.

Engineered Stone Group Acquires MTI Baths and Aquatica

March 1, 2022

Building Products

The Engineered Stone Group (established by The Cranemere Group) acquired US-based MTI Baths and Europe-based Aquatica to expand its engineered stone and hydrotherapy bathing footprint in North America. The deals bring MTI's Sugar Hill, Georgia manufacturing and Aquatica's high-end solid surface/DTC capabilities into the ES Group portfolio, with both brands continuing to operate independently under existing management.

Mid America Pet Food Acquires Nature's Logic

August 1, 2021

Food & Beverage

Mid America Pet Food has acquired Nature's Logic, adding the premium natural pet food and treats brand to its portfolio alongside VICTOR and Eagle Mountain. The two companies will continue to operate separately as Mid America — a TA Associates-backed manufacturer — expands its natural and sustainable product offerings.

Mintra Acquires Moxie Media to Expand U.S. Training Services

February 25, 2025

Education

Mintra has acquired U.S.-based Moxie Media, a provider of industry-specific training content and media production, to strengthen Mintra’s presence in North America and integrate Moxie’s content with Mintra’s Trainingportal platform. Moxie Media will continue to operate independently while gaining access to Mintra’s digital learning technologies, expanding the combined companies’ offerings for maritime, energy and safety-critical sectors.

Karman Space & Defense Acquires Metal Technology Inc. (MTI) for $90M

April 4, 2025

Aerospace & Defense

Karman Space & Defense (Karman Holdings Inc.) acquired Metal Technology Inc. (MTI), a refractory-alloy specialist based in Albany, Oregon, for $90 million in cash. The deal expands Karman's advanced materials and manufacturing capabilities (including additive manufacturing, hot forging and specialized forming) and provides accelerated access to strategic and classified missile defense programs.