Metal Powder Works Acquires K-TIG Advanced Welding Systems

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.

MW Components Acquires Western Wire Products Company

June 9, 2023

Manufacturing

MW Components, a Charlotte-based precision components manufacturer, acquired Western Wire Products Company effective June 9, 2023. The deal adds Western Wire’s wire‑forming capabilities and product range (cotter pins, hitch pins, spring pins and custom wire forms) to MW Components’ portfolio, expanding its stock and custom wire form offering and strengthening service for industrial customers.

MacLean Power Systems Acquires Dotson Iron Castings

May 19, 2023

Manufacturing

MacLean Power Systems has completed the acquisition of Dotson Iron Castings, a century-old ductile iron foundry based in Mankato, Minnesota. The purchase furthers MacLean's vertical-integration strategy to strengthen its U.S. supply chain, increase production capacity and shorten lead times for utility and communications infrastructure products; Dotson CEO Tyson Twait will join MPS as Vice President and General Manager of Mankato Operations.

Kadant Inc. Acquires KWS Manufacturing Company, Ltd.

January 24, 2024

Manufacturing

Kadant Inc. completed the acquisition of KWS Manufacturing Company, Ltd. for approximately $84 million in cash, financed primarily through borrowings under Kadant's revolving credit facility. KWS, based in Burleson, Texas, is a manufacturer of screw conveyors, screw feeders, slide gates, and bucket elevators serving food, chemical, and wood process industries; it has about 165 employees and reported $45 million in trailing twelve‑month revenue. The business will join Kadant's Material Handling reporting segment to expand product portfolios and internal capabilities.

HKW Acquires Technical Toolboxes Powertools, Inc.

January 6, 2022

Cloud & SaaS

HKW, a middle-market private equity firm, has acquired Technical Toolboxes Powertools, Inc., a Houston-based provider of cloud-based analytics and compliance-oriented software for pipeline operators and related engineering and inspection firms. The acquisition will support growth and product development to expand the company's role in midstream pipeline risk management and operational efficiency; financial terms were not disclosed.

The Integration Group Acquires North American Warehousing Company

November 12, 2025

Logistics & Distribution

The Integration Group (TIG), a portfolio company of Maxwell Street Capital Partners, has acquired North American Warehousing Company (NAWC), a Chicago-area provider of specialized warehousing and hazardous materials handling, blending, and container filling. The add-on expands TIG's Midwest footprint and adds regulated, high-value logistics capabilities that complement prior acquisitions (PDM and Matrix Management).