Elcora Advanced Materials Acquires STE ERMAZONE A.R.L (Moroccan Vanadium Licenses)

Averna Acquires ELCOM a.s. (Czech Republic)

April 9, 2024

Industrial Services

Averna, a Walter Capital Partners portfolio company, has acquired ELCOM a.s. and its subsidiaries (RH‑Tech s.r.o. and ELTIA, s.r.o.) in the Czech Republic. The deal — supported by Averna shareholders including Walter Capital Partners, Investissement Québec and W Investments — adds ~150 employees and expands Averna's capabilities in test & measurement, power engineering and industrial automation as part of its international expansion.

Arkema Takes Minority Stake in Verkor to Accelerate European Battery Strategy

July 6, 2021

Energy

Arkema has taken a minority equity stake in French battery start-up Verkor, contributing several million euros to Verkor’s €100 million funding round to support the development of a Verkor Innovation Center and the build-out of a future gigafactory. The investment positions Arkema as a technological partner to accelerate next‑generation battery development for electric vehicles and stationary storage in Europe.

VLS Recovery Services (Aurora Capital) Acquires Environmental Recovery Corporation (ERC)

September 21, 2021

Environmental Services

VLS Recovery Services, a portfolio company of Aurora Capital Partners, has acquired Environmental Recovery Corporation (ERC) from Rock Island Capital. ERC — based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania — will operate within VLS's Waste division to expand VLS's wastewater treatment and industrial waste management capabilities and extend its footprint in the Mid-Atlantic and Midwest.

Ara Partners Acquires Vacuumschmelze

October 10, 2023

Manufacturing

Ara Partners, a private equity firm focused on industrial decarbonization, has acquired Vacuumschmelze (VAC), a leading global producer of advanced magnetic materials and rare-earth permanent magnets, from funds managed by Apollo. The deal will support VAC's expansion of manufacturing capabilities — including planned North American capacity for EV-grade permanent magnets — to serve automotive, renewable energy and industrial customers.

VORTEQ Acquires Assets of Zegers Incorporated

October 26, 2023

Manufacturing

VORTEQ Coil Finishers has acquired the assets of Zegers Incorporated, a Lansing, Illinois-based producer of coated aluminum and steel products. The add-on deal—supported by VORTEQ’s sponsor Shadowbriar Capital Partners—expands VORTEQ’s coil coating capabilities and strengthens its Midwest footprint; terms were not disclosed.

TerraVest Industries Acquires Advance Engineered Products

April 2, 2024

Manufacturing

TerraVest Industries Inc. has entered into an agreement to acquire Advance Engineered Products, a Regina-based manufacturer and service provider in the tank trailer industry. The seller is Ironbridge Equity Partners (with management participation); financial terms were not disclosed. TerraVest said Advance is complementary to its existing tank trailer businesses and will expand its product and service offerings.