Kadant Acquires Dynamic Sealing Technologies

Dundee Corporation Privatizes Dundee Sustainable Technologies (DST)

April 2, 2026

Industrial Services

Dundee Sustainable Technologies Inc. (DST) entered into a definitive merger agreement under which Dundee Corporation will acquire all outstanding subordinate voting shares of DST not already owned by Dundee. The purchaser (a wholly owned subsidiary of Dundee) will pay $0.03 per share in cash, with the transaction expected to close in the first half of 2026 subject to customary conditions and shareholder approval.

Quanta Services Acquires Dynamic Systems (DSI)

July 25, 2025

Construction

Quanta Services completed the acquisition of Dynamic Systems (DSI), a turnkey mechanical, plumbing and process infrastructure solutions provider headquartered in Austin, Texas. The transaction, which closed July 25, 2025, expands Quanta's mechanical construction and off-site fabrication capabilities, adds a ~2,400-employee platform and diversified end-market exposure (technology/semiconductor, healthcare, industrial) and was funded with cash and Quanta stock (approximately $1.35 billion upfront plus potential earnout).

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.

Kadant Inc. Acquires Key Knife, Inc.

December 28, 2023

Manufacturing

Kadant Inc. has agreed to acquire Key Knife, Inc. and certain affiliates for approximately $156 million in cash, with the deal expected to close in early January 2024. Key Knife, headquartered in Tualatin, Oregon, (141 employees, ~$65M trailing twelve-month revenue) will become part of Kadant's Industrial Processing segment; the acquisition will be financed primarily through borrowings under Kadant's revolving credit facility.

Daikin Applied Acquires Dynamic Controls Inc.

October 11, 2021

HVAC & Mechanical

Daikin Applied, a division of Daikin Industries, has acquired Dynamic Controls, Inc., a St. Louis–based building systems integrator with offices across the Midwest and Rocky Mountains. The acquisition adds building-integration and controls expertise to Daikin Applied's commercial and industrial HVAC offerings to enable more connected, energy-efficient and sustainable building solutions.

Kadant Inc. Acquires Cogent Industrial Technologies

July 28, 2020

Industrial Services

Kadant Inc. completed the acquisition of Cogent Industrial Technologies Ltd., a British Columbia–based industrial automation and controls systems integrator. The deal expands Kadant's industrial automation, controls and digital/Industry 4.0 capabilities to offer more integrated, data-connected solutions to process-industry customers.