Diploma PLC Acquires Distribuidora Internacional Carmen (DICSA)

Diploma PLC Acquires Tennessee Industrial Electronics from Summit Park

March 17, 2023

Industrial Services

Diploma PLC has acquired Tennessee Industrial Electronics (TIE), a LaVergne, Tennessee-based provider of refurbished parts and repair services for CNC systems and robotics, from Summit Park. The acquisition gives Diploma expanded aftermarket, parts distribution and repair capabilities in industrial automation across North America.

Pamplona Capital Management Acquires Pelsis from LDC

August 5, 2021

Manufacturing

Pamplona Capital Management has acquired Pelsis, the Knaresborough-headquartered manufacturer and distributor of pest control products, from mid-market private equity firm LDC. Financial terms were not disclosed; Pelsis — which has grown to more than 600 employees and increased sales from €87m to €150m under LDC — will pursue further international expansion under Pamplona's ownership.

DAR Investment Management Acquires Intecsa Engineering Group

February 4, 2026

Engineering Services

DAR Investment Management, a Delaware-based private investment firm, has acquired a controlling interest in Intecsa Engineering Group, a Madrid-headquartered multidisciplinary engineering and consulting firm. Intecsa's management retains significant ownership and will continue leading the firm as DAR provides capital and strategic support to accelerate Intecsa's expansion into the U.S. market through organic growth and selective acquisitions.

Columbia PSI Acquires Control Design & Manufacturing

April 1, 2022

Manufacturing

Columbia PSI, LLC (a business unit of Columbia Machine, Inc.) acquired Control Design & Manufacturing, Inc., a Denver-area designer and manufacturer of bag palletizing, bag handling and box forming/filling equipment. The transaction, which closed April 1, 2022, brings CD&M's palletizing and controls capabilities into Columbia PSI's bagging and packaging product line while retaining CD&M employees in the Denver operation.

Danfoss Acquires Palladio Compressors

October 1, 2025

Manufacturing

Danfoss has acquired Palladio Compressors Srl to add screw-compressor technology to its portfolio, supporting large-scale HVAC/R systems and high‑temperature heat pumps. The deal integrates Palladio’s efficient screw compressors — designed for natural and low‑GWP refrigerants — into Danfoss’s broader compressor, valves, controls and heat‑exchanger offering to expand capabilities and address mid‑range energy applications.

SOCOTEC Acquires David Pattillo & Associates (DPA); CD&R to Invest in SOCOTEC

December 16, 2019

Engineering Services

SOCOTEC Group has acquired David Pattillo & Associates (DPA), an Atlanta-based dispute resolution and project risk management firm serving the U.S. construction market. Separately, Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) will invest in SOCOTEC (Cobepa remains majority owner) to support the group's U.S. expansion.