Damen Shipyards Group Acquires I.M.E Group Ltd

Gentherm Acquires Innovative Medical Equipment, LLC

July 25, 2026

Medical Devices

Gentherm (NASDAQ: THRM) has acquired Innovative Medical Equipment, LLC (IME), a Cleveland-area provider of the ThermaZone non-opioid thermal therapy device. The deal is intended to strengthen Gentherm’s Medical business by expanding its medical product portfolio, technology platform, and customer channels.

The Timken Company Acquires Engineered Solutions Group (iMECH)

October 16, 2023

Manufacturing

The Timken Company has agreed to acquire Engineered Solutions Group (also known as Innovative Mechanical Solutions or iMECH), a Houston-based manufacturer of thrust and radial bearings, specialty coatings and other components serving the energy industry. iMECH employs approximately 70 people and projects about $30 million in revenue for 2023; Timken will fund the purchase with cash on hand and its existing revolving credit facility and expects the deal to close in the fourth quarter.

Seaway Plastics Engineering Acquires MME Group

September 30, 2022

Medical Devices

Seaway Plastics Engineering, a PE-backed injection-molded components manufacturer, has acquired MME Group, a St. Paul-based contract manufacturer specializing in injection molding, tooling and assembly for FDA-regulated medical and other highly engineered products. The deal, finalized September 30, 2022, expands Seaway's geographic footprint and capabilities and advances its growth strategy under its sponsor, ICG's North American Direct Private Equity team.

The Carlyle Group and Stellex Capital Acquire IMIA Group Holdings from J.F. Lehman & Company

November 11, 2021

Aerospace & Defense

The Carlyle Group and Stellex Capital Management have acquired IMIA Group Holdings from J.F. Lehman & Company. IMIA, headquartered in Spanish Fort, Alabama, is a leading provider of multi-disciplined marine preservation, scaffolding, environmental containment and staffing services for U.S. Navy MRO and new construction, with a workforce of over 1,500 employees.

International Marine and Industrial Applicators (IMIA) Acquires Main Industries

April 16, 2021

Aerospace & Defense

International Marine and Industrial Applicators (IMIA), a portfolio company sponsored by J.F. Lehman & Company, has acquired Main Industries, Inc., a Hampton, Virginia-based provider of preservation, scaffolding and environmental containment services for marine new construction and MRO markets. The transaction is IMIA's first add-on under JFLCO sponsorship and is intended to expand IMIA's capabilities and presence supporting U.S. Navy and commercial shipyard customers.

IMEG Corp Acquires Mendenhall Smith Structural Engineers

March 1, 2021

Engineering Services

IMEG Corp acquired Las Vegas-based Mendenhall Smith Structural Engineers; the transaction closed on March 1, 2021 and terms were not disclosed. Blackcastle Partners acted as the exclusive sell-side advisor for Mendenhall Smith.