Dürr Group Acquires BBS Automation from EQT Private Equity

BBS Automation Acquires ReaLead (Add-on)

October 17, 2019

Industrial Services

EQT-backed BBS Automation has acquired ReaLead, a founder-led Chinese automation solutions provider based in Kunshan, as its third add-on under EQT ownership. The deal strengthens BBS' footprint in China, expands access to ReaLead's domestic customer base and 5G telecommunications capabilities, and follows a €140 million refinancing that supports further consolidation.

EQT Acquires GeBBS Healthcare Solutions from ChrysCapital

September 9, 2024

Healthcare Services

EQT Private Capital Asia (BPEA Private Equity Fund VIII) has agreed to acquire a controlling beneficial interest in GeBBS Healthcare Solutions from ChrysCapital. The transaction will support GeBBS' next phase of growth — including expanding customer segments, strengthening in-house technology capabilities, and pursuing further M&A — and is expected to close in Q4 2024.

Bregal Unternehmerkapital Acquires Majority Stake in EA Elektro-Automatik

December 12, 2019

Manufacturing

Funds advised by Bregal Unternehmerkapital have acquired a majority stake in EA Elektro-Automatik GmbH & Co. KG as part of a succession plan. The investment is intended to support the company’s continued growth — including expanded US and Asian presence, new product development, and increased production capacity at its Viersen headquarters.

Solve Industrial Motion Group Acquires B&B Manufacturing

October 20, 2025

Manufacturing

Solve Industrial Motion Group has acquired B&B Manufacturing, a U.S. maker of power transmission and precision mechanical components headquartered in La Porte, Indiana. The deal expands Solve's domestic manufacturing footprint and broadens its drive train product capabilities, enabling faster lead times and increased made-to-order capabilities for industrial customers across North America.

IMI plc Acquires Bahr Modultechnik from IK Partners

May 31, 2022

Manufacturing

IMI plc has agreed to acquire Bahr Modultechnik, a German manufacturer of modular linear positioning systems, from IK Partners' Small Cap II Fund. The deal brings Bahr’s engineering and niche motion-control products into IMI’s industrial automation portfolio and aims to expand product capabilities and global customer reach.

BBI Group Acquires DIARECT AG

June 3, 2020

Medical Devices

BBI Group has acquired DIARECT AG, a Freiburg-based supplier of recombinant autoimmune antigen products, integrating DIARECT's manufacturing facility to establish a centre of excellence for recombinant antigen development. The deal expands BBI's immunoassay reagent portfolio and capabilities, enabling the combined company to pursue high-growth disease segments and broaden DIARECT's geographic reach through BBI's larger sales organization.