CarUX (Innolux) Acquires Pioneer Corporation from EQT for USD 1.1 billion

Luxium Solutions Acquires PLX Inc. and PLX UK from Tinicum-led Investor Group

March 4, 2024

Manufacturing

Luxium Solutions, a PE-backed provider of high-performance crystals for photonics and radiation detection, has agreed to acquire PLX Inc. and PLX UK, Ltd. from an investor group led by Tinicum. The acquisition broadens Luxium's detection-enabling technology capabilities by adding PLX's monolithic optical assembly, optomechanical engineering and systems-integration expertise; debt financing was provided by KeyBanc Capital Markets and a unitranche by Stellus Capital Management.

PAI Partners Acquires Majority Stake in Audiotonix

April 23, 2024

Manufacturing

PAI Partners has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Audiotonix, the UK-headquartered global designer and manufacturer of professional audio mixing consoles and related products. Ardian will retain a minority stake alongside Audiotonix management; the investment will support R&D, product and software development, brand synergies and continued strategic M&A.

Luxium Solutions Acquires Inrad Optics

April 9, 2024

Manufacturing

Luxium Solutions, an affiliate of private equity firms SK Capital Partners and Edgewater Capital Partners, acquired Inrad Optics in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $19 million (including assumed debt) and $1.10 per share. The deal, completed July 2, 2024, makes Inrad a privately held, U.S.-controlled business and is intended to expand Luxium's optics and photonics manufacturing capabilities and capacity.

F&P Equity Partners Acquires Luxxbox and Adds It to Panzeri Portfolio

October 30, 2024

Building Products

F&P Equity Partners, a Milan-based private equity firm, has acquired Luxxbox USA, Inc., a Petaluma-based designer and manufacturer of acoustic lighting and workspace solutions, and will add the business to its portfolio company Panzeri Carlo S.r.l. The add-on acquisition aims to combine Luxxbox’s acoustic lighting products and design capabilities with Panzeri’s Italian lighting platform to accelerate product innovation and expand global reach.

AURELIUS Equity Opportunities Acquires Unilux from Dovista

November 17, 2021

Building Products

AURELIUS Equity Opportunities SE & Co. KGaA completed a carve-out acquisition of German window and door manufacturer Unilux from Dovista A/S, effective November 17, 2021. Unilux, headquartered in Salmtal, Germany, reported revenues of more than EUR 40 million in 2020 with over 300 employees; AURELIUS intends to streamline operations and pursue growth in wood/wood‑aluminium and PVC product segments.

Arcline Investment Management Acquires CoreDux from Silverfleet Capital

January 4, 2022

Manufacturing

Arcline Investment Management, a growth-oriented private equity firm, has agreed to acquire CoreDux, a Netherlands-based vertically integrated manufacturer of ultra-high purity flexible gas and fluid conveyance components and systems, from Silverfleet Capital. The deal, subject to customary regulatory approvals and work-council consultations, positions CoreDux to pursue its next phase of growth serving semiconductor, aerospace and clean mobility end markets.