Simpson Manufacturing Acquires ETANCO Group

Norican Group Acquires Simpson Technologies

October 6, 2022

Manufacturing

Denmark-headquartered Norican Group has acquired US-based Simpson Technologies, a 110-year-old family business specializing in sand preparation, reclamation and laboratory testing equipment for foundry and chemical process industries. The deal, completed in early October 2022 for an undisclosed sum, expands Norican's foundry offering by adding Simpson's sand-processing capabilities and extends Simpson's global reach through integration with Norican's brands and channels.

One Equity Partners to Acquire Fortaco Group from CapMan Buyout

July 8, 2022

Manufacturing

One Equity Partners has agreed to acquire Fortaco Group from funds managed by CapMan Buyout. The private equity buyer said it will support Fortaco’s development of its manufacturing and assembly offerings and pursue further international expansion across off-highway equipment and marine end markets. Closing is subject to regulatory approvals and customary conditions, expected in H2 2022.

Siparex ETI Acquires Majority Stake in Sintex NP (European Subsidiary of Sintex Group)

August 19, 2019

Manufacturing

Siparex ETI, with co-investors Carvest, BNP Paribas Développement, AfricInvest and Desjardins Capital, signed an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Sintex NP, the European arm of India's Sintex Group. Sintex NP is a leading European processor of polymers, composites and precision metal engineering with ~2,800 employees and €275m in sales (2018); the investment will support accelerated growth via acquisitions and international expansion, particularly into North America.

EagleTree Capital Acquires Andronaco Industries

January 4, 2022

Manufacturing

EagleTree Capital, on behalf of its fund EagleTree Partners V, has acquired Andronaco Industries, a vertically integrated designer, manufacturer, and distributor of corrosion-resistant polymer and composite flow control products. Andronaco's management will remain in place; EagleTree plans to support organic and inorganic growth, accelerate product development, and expand the company's geographic and end-market reach. Terms were not disclosed.

Opta Group (Speyside Equity) Acquires Metcan Industrial Corp.

November 1, 2021

Manufacturing

Opta Group LLC, a portfolio company of Speyside Equity, acquired Metcan Industrial Corporation on November 1, 2021. The acquisition adds manufacturing capacity and complementary synthetic-slag formulation capabilities with Metcan facilities in Stoney Creek, Ontario; Selkirk, Manitoba; and Adrian, Michigan.

Fanatics Acquires Italian Sports Merchandiser EPI from Quadrivio Group

April 5, 2023

E-Commerce

Fanatics has agreed to acquire EPI s.r.l., an Italian "brick-and-click" sports merchandise and e-commerce specialist, from Quadrivio Group's Industry 4.0 Fund. The deal expands Fanatics' European footprint and gives it direct access to Italian Serie A club partnerships and an established e-commerce and retail hub based in Milan.