Operio Group Acquires the Elizabeth Family of Companies

OCTAD Precision Manufacturing Group Acquires Omni Manufacturing and Die-Matic with Capital from The O.H.I.O. Fund

August 18, 2026

Industrial Services

OCTAD Precision Manufacturing Group, an affiliate of OCTAD Capital Partners, announced it purchased two Ohio metal stamping companies, Omni Manufacturing and Die-Matic. The investments were supported by $5.6 million from private funds advised by The O.H.I.O. Fund, which is partnering with OCTAD to scale legacy manufacturers across Ohio.

Ferrero Group Agrees to Acquire Purely Elizabeth to Expand U.S. Better-for-You Breakfast Portfolio

August 14, 2026

Food & Beverage

Ferrero Group has signed an agreement to acquire Purely Elizabeth, a Boulder, Colorado-based better-for-you breakfast brand. Purely Elizabeth will continue to operate as a standalone brand within the Ferrero Group, with founder and CEO Elizabeth Stein remaining at the helm as the deal closes in the coming months subject to regulatory approvals.

Hyperion Materials & Technologies Acquires Damen Carbide Tool Co. Operations

July 29, 2024

Manufacturing

Hyperion Materials & Technologies has entered a definitive agreement to acquire the operations of Damen Carbide Tool Co., Inc., a Wood Dale, Illinois-based specialist in carbide and ceramic grinding and EDM finishing. The asset purchase will fold Damen Carbide into Hyperion's Precision Solutions business unit to expand its carbide component manufacturing and finishing capabilities; key Damen leaders will remain in place and the transaction is expected to close in early Q3 2024.

Precision Aerospace Holdings Acquires Owens Machine and Tool Company

May 7, 2024

Manufacturing

Dallas-based Precision Aerospace Holdings LLC, a PE-backed aerospace manufacturing platform formed by CIC Partners and Juniper Capital Management, has acquired Owens Machine and Tool Company, a Lewisville, Texas CNC machine shop specializing in titanium and nickel alloy components for the aerospace and defense markets. The deal strengthens Precision's North Texas platform and expands its precision machining and tooling capabilities; terms were not disclosed.

Novaria Group Acquires Anillo Industries

February 21, 2024

Manufacturing

Novaria Group, a Fort Worth-based manufacturer of precision components for aerospace and defense, has acquired Anillo Industries, a long-established Orange, California manufacturer of washers, shims, spacers, plain bearings and stampings. Terms were not disclosed; Anillo's Orange operations will continue at its 75,000-square-foot facility with brothers Kurt and Mark Koch remaining in their roles for a transition period. D.A. Davidson & Co. advised Anillo on the transaction.

Operio Group Acquires Compression Components and Services (CCS)

April 5, 2023

Manufacturing

Operio Group, an emerging holding company focused on solid dose manufacturing solutions, has acquired Compression Components and Services, LLC (CCS), the owner of the Stokes tablet press and Index capsule filler brands. The deal expands Operio’s equipment and services capability and positions CCS to enter the U.K., Europe and Asia through Operio’s global network.