Douglas Dynamics Acquires Venco Venturo Industries

Crane Company Acquires Vian Enterprises, Inc.

January 3, 2024

Aerospace & Defense

Crane Company has acquired Vian Enterprises, Inc. for approximately $103 million on a cash-free, debt-free basis. Vian, a designer and manufacturer of multi-stage lubrication pumps and lubrication system components for aerospace and defense, reported trailing 12-month sales of about $33 million and adjusted EBITDA of approximately $8 million; Crane said the acquisition expands its Aerospace & Electronics fluid solution capabilities and is expected to be immediately accretive to segment margins.

Lincoln Electric Acquires Vanair Manufacturing

July 31, 2024

Manufacturing

Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. has acquired Vanair Manufacturing, LLC, a Michigan City, Indiana-based maker of vehicle-mounted mobile power solutions including compressors, generators, welders, hydraulics and chargers. The deal (Vanair ~ $100M revenue) expands Lincoln Electric's product and channel capabilities into the service-truck market and will be reported in its Americas Welding segment.

Rulmeca Group Acquires Douglas Manufacturing Company

April 24, 2023

Manufacturing

Rulmeca Holding Spa (Rulmeca Group) has acquired Douglas Manufacturing Company, Inc., effective April 20. The acquisition integrates Douglas into Rulmeca's global materials-handling platform to expand Rulmeca's presence in the United States while giving Douglas access to greater investment, global supply chains, and a broader product portfolio.

Lindab Acquires Vicon, US Manufacturer of Ventilation Duct Machinery

January 2, 2024

Manufacturing

Sweden-based Lindab has signed an agreement to acquire Vicon, a US manufacturer of machines for rectangular ventilation ducts, boosting Lindab's US sales more than threefold and doubling its global duct-machinery sales. Vicon (headquartered in Bohemia, New York, with production in Pevely, Missouri and Meadville, Pennsylvania) has approximately SEK 260 million in annual sales and 64 employees; the acquisition is to be financed with Lindab's own funds and is expected to close in Q1 2024.

Vonco Products Acquires Genesis Plastics Welding

April 3, 2023

Medical Devices

Vonco Products LLC has acquired Genesis Plastics Welding, an ISO 13485-certified Indiana-based contract manufacturer specializing in RF welding and heat-sealing of thermoplastic medical components. The acquisition expands Vonco’s clean-room manufacturing footprint and capabilities in single-use fluid bags, flexible packaging and other specialty medical device components as part of its broader growth strategy.

RapidWorks Acquires Visual Dispatch

July 30, 2024

Software

RapidWorks has acquired Visual Dispatch, a leading crane services operations software provider, to strengthen its product offering and expand its presence in the crane and heavy equipment services market. The Visual Dispatch team will join RapidWorks, with founder Chris Kinser becoming Vice President, Crane Services, to ensure continuity and accelerate market expansion.