Dauch Corporation Completes Acquisition of Dowlais Group plc (GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy)

American Axle & Manufacturing to Acquire Dowlais in ~$1.44 Billion Cash-and-Stock Deal

January 30, 2025

Industrial Services

American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings (AAM) announced a recommended cash and share offer to acquire Dowlais Group plc for approximately $1.44 billion. The combined company is expected to generate about $12 billion in annual revenue and create a leading global driveline and metal-forming supplier with powertrain-agnostic technology and $300 million in synergies.

6K Additive Acquires Global Metal Powders, LLC

November 2, 2023

Manufacturing

6K Additive, a division of 6K Inc., has acquired Global Metal Powders (GMP), adding proprietary processing and recycling capabilities for titanium and refractory metal powders. The acquisition expands 6K Additive's manufacturing capabilities and solidifies its position in sustainable metal powder production, with GMP's New Castle, Pennsylvania plant remaining in operation.

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.

Aksa Akrilik Kimya Sanayii Acquires Dow’s 50% Stake in DowAksa Joint Venture

June 2, 2025

Manufacturing

Dow has agreed to sell its 50% ownership interest in DowAksa Advanced Composites Holdings BV to Aksa Akrilik Kimya Sanayii A.Ş., the other joint venture partner. The deal is expected to close in the third quarter of 2025, subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions.

Architect Equity Acquires Gibbs Die Casting Corporation

January 1, 2025

Manufacturing

Architect Equity, a lower middle-market private equity firm, acquired 100% of Gibbs Die Casting Corporation from Koch Enterprises, Inc.; terms were not disclosed and the deal closed in January 2025. Gibbs, headquartered in Henderson, Kentucky, is a manufacturer of precision aluminum die-cast, machined and assembled driveline, powertrain and transmission components (employing over 800 people) and will continue operating under Gibbs' existing leadership team.

Lewis Automotive Group Acquires GMC of Dodge City from the G1 Group

August 25, 2025

Automotive

Lewis Automotive Group (through Jamey Lewis-Gonzalez and Brad Lewis) has acquired the GMC of Dodge City dealership from the G1 Group. The GMC franchise will be relocated to Lewis Automotive Group's Chevrolet dealership in Dodge City as part of the family-owned group's local consolidation and expansion of its franchised dealer footprint.