American Industrial Acquisition Corporation Acquires KI USA Corporation

Automated Industrial Robotics (AIR) Acquires KAON Automation

January 9, 2026

Industrial Services

Automated Industrial Robotics Inc. (AIR), a PE-backed industrial automation platform supported by Ares private equity funds, has acquired KAON Automation, an Ireland-based provider of bespoke automation systems for medical and life sciences manufacturers. The deal expands AIR’s capabilities in precision assembly, aseptic high-speed filling and end-of-line automation while strengthening its footprint in Ireland and the broader medical/life sciences end markets.

NAI Group Acquires KSM Electronics

May 23, 2023

Manufacturing

NAI Group, a Troy, Michigan-based interconnect solutions manufacturer backed by Pritzker Private Capital, has acquired KSM Electronics, a Fort Lauderdale-based custom cable, wire harness and electromechanical assembler. The deal expands NAI's aerospace & defense and medical manufacturing capabilities and adds KSM's U.S. and Mexico production footprint to support the combined company's growth.

QIA Takes Minority Stake in Kokusai Electric Corporation

June 22, 2023

Manufacturing

Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), via its subsidiary Qatar Holding LLC, has taken a minority stake in Japan-based semiconductor equipment manufacturer Kokusai Electric Corporation, acquiring shares from global investment firm KKR. The investment supports Kokusai's role in advanced deposition and treatment equipment amid rising demand from data centers, AI and other high-growth semiconductor end markets.

Automotive Keys Group Acquires International Key Supply

April 5, 2021

Automotive

Automotive Keys Group (AKG), a portfolio company of Kinderhook Industries, acquired International Key Supply (IKS), a Farmingdale, New York-based provider of automotive keys, remotes, programming tools and related accessories. IKS founder Sean McAuliffe will join the AKG leadership team; the deal was financed by a syndicate led by Ares and Regions Bank and was advised by Kirkland & Ellis (legal) and Conlin & Co. (financial).

Kiwa Acquires Stake in Hudson Cybertec

May 5, 2021

Cybersecurity

Kiwa Group has acquired a stake in Hudson Cybertec, a The Hague–based specialist in cybersecurity for Industrial Automation & Control Systems (IACS). The strategic move combines Kiwa’s global testing, inspection and certification capabilities with Hudson Cybertec’s OT/ICS cyber expertise to expand Kiwa’s cybersecurity services and accelerate Hudson Cybertec’s growth.

Angeles Equity Partners Acquires Acieta From Mitsui

January 23, 2024

Industrial Services

An affiliate of Angeles Equity Partners has acquired Acieta LLC, a Midwest-based industrial robotics manufacturer and integrator, from Mitsui & Co. (U.S.A.), Inc. The deal expands Angeles' robotics integration platform (which includes RōBEX, Mid-State Engineering, and +Vantage), adding Acieta's manufacturing capacity, equipment-tending, welding, and palletizing capabilities to serve end markets such as agriculture, welding/fabrication, and construction; terms were not disclosed.