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Flowserve Corporation Acquires Velan Inc. for Approximately $245M

February 10, 2023

Manufacturing

Flowserve Corporation agreed to acquire Velan Inc. in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $245 million (C$329 million), including assumption of outstanding debt. The acquisition adds Velan's engineered industrial valve products, aftermarket opportunities and technical expertise—particularly in nuclear, cryogenic and defense markets—to Flowserve's Flow Control Division and is expected to deliver cost synergies and be accretive to adjusted EPS in the first full year after close.

Ardian-led Consortium Acquires Vulcain Engineering (LBO)

December 22, 2023

Engineering Services

Ardian is leading a consortium including Tikehau Capital, EMZ, Bpifrance, Amundi and the Fonds France Nucléaire (managed by Siparex) in a leveraged buyout of Vulcain Engineering. The transaction effects the exit of existing shareholders Equistone Partners Europe and Sagard while co-CEOs Frédéric Grard and Alban Guilloteau and more than 350 employee-shareholders strengthen their positions. The new financing will provide resources to accelerate Vulcain's international expansion, digitisation of engineering processes and continued external growth via acquisitions.

Veolia Acquires Multiple Hazardous Waste Firms to Expand Global Treatment Capacity

June 26, 2025

Environmental Services

Veolia (via its Veolia North America unit) announced the acquisition of three U.S. hazardous-waste companies—New England Disposal Technologies, New England MedWaste and Ingenium—alongside additional tuck-ins in Japan (Zeeklite Co. LTD) and Brazil (Alagoas Ambiental). The deals form part of a broader GreenUp strategy to add 530,000 tonnes of hazardous waste treatment capacity by 2030 (100,000 tonnes already in operation) and represent roughly €300 million of targeted acquisitions to expand regional coverage and technical capabilities.

Arclin Acquires DuPont Aramids Business (Kevlar and Nomex)

April 1, 2026

Industrial Services

DuPont completed the divestiture of its Aramids business, which includes the Kevlar and Nomex brands, to Arclin in a transaction valued at about $1.8 billion. As part of the deal, DuPont received approximately $1.2 billion in pre-tax cash, a $300 million note receivable, and a non-controlling equity stake in Arclin.

Nautic Partners Acquires Vallen North America from Sonepar Group

February 24, 2022

Industrial Services

Nautic Partners has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Vallen Distribution (Vallen North America) from the Sonepar Group, with participation from Vallen management. The transaction is a carveout intended to transition Vallen to a standalone business and support management's growth plan and operational acceleration.

TITAN Group Acquires Vracs de L'Estuaire Cementitious Business in Le Havre, France

February 2, 2026

Building Products

TITAN Group has completed the acquisition of Vracs de L'Estuaire, adding a port-based clinker grinding plant at Le Havre with an annual grinding capacity of 0.6 million tonnes. The deal expands TITAN's footprint in northern France and supports its TITAN Forward 2029 strategy to scale alternative cementitious materials and lower-carbon building solutions.