Bystronic Completes Acquisition of Coherent Corp.'s Tools for Materials Processing Business Unit

II-VI Incorporated to Acquire Coherent, Inc. in Cash-and-Stock Deal

July 1, 2022

Industrial Services

II-VI Incorporated entered into an acquisition of Coherent, Inc. in a cash-and-stock transaction valued at about $6.3 billion. Under the terms, each Coherent share was exchanged for $220.00 in cash and 0.91 shares of II-VI common stock, with the deal expected to close in Q4 2021 and subject to customary approvals. II-VI later announced the acquisition completed, forming a global leader in materials, networking, and lasers.

Stratasys Acquires Covestro Additive Manufacturing Materials Business

April 5, 2023

Manufacturing

Stratasys has completed the acquisition of Covestro’s additive manufacturing materials business, including R&D facilities, global sales teams, an approximately 60-material portfolio, and an extensive IP portfolio. The deal strengthens Stratasys’ polymer additive manufacturing materials offering across stereolithography, DLP/P3, and powder bed fusion applications.

Fonon Quantum Technologies Acquires Beamer Laser Marking Systems

April 3, 2025

Manufacturing

Fonon Quantum Technologies, Inc. (FQTI) has acquired Beamer Laser Marking Systems, a U.S.-based manufacturer of industrial fiber and CO2 laser marking equipment. Beamer will continue operations (manufacturing in Flushing, Michigan) while engineering will be strategically relocated/integrated with FQTI's Orlando, Florida operations to expand capabilities and market reach in industrial laser equipment.

NUBURU Acquires Lyocon S.r.l.

February 5, 2026

Manufacturing

NUBURU, Inc. has completed the acquisition of Italian laser manufacturer Lyocon S.r.l., re-establishing an operational, revenue-generating blue-laser industrial platform. The deal consolidates Lyocon's manufacturing and systems-integration capabilities into NUBURU's Defense & Security platform to accelerate commercialization across advanced manufacturing and dual-use defense applications.

Sibelco Acquires Strategic Materials, Inc.

April 23, 2024

Environmental Services

Sibelco, the Belgium-headquartered materials group, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Strategic Materials, Inc. (SMI), a leading North American glass recycler with 42 plants across the United States, Canada and Mexico. The deal expands Sibelco’s circular business into North America and strengthens its footprint beyond high‑purity quartz, adding significant glass‑recycling processing capacity and product lines.

Andra Tech Group (backed by Castik Capital) Acquires Innotec Zerspanungstechnik GmbH

November 11, 2024

Manufacturing

Andra Tech Group has acquired 100% of Innotec Zerspanungstechnik GmbH, a precision-machining manufacturer based in Sinsheim, Germany; financial terms were not disclosed and managing directors Jörg and Björn Leichenich will remain in place. Innotec’s ~75 employees serve medical, optics, high-tech systems and semiconductor customers; the acquisition expands Andra Tech Group’s German footprint and capabilities and is supported by funds managed by Castik Capital, which acquired a majority stake in Andra Tech Group in September 2024.