Questas Group to Acquire Helios Technologies' Custom Fluidpower (CFP)

Citadel to Acquire FlexPower

October 13, 2025

Energy

Citadel has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of Hamburg-based power trading and renewable energy risk management firm FlexPower. The deal is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2025, subject to customary closing conditions, and combines Citadel Commodities’ risk management and analytics with FlexPower’s renewable trading expertise.

Markets EQ Acquires Helios Life Enterprises

May 20, 2024

AI & Machine Learning

Markets EQ, a generative AI platform for corporate communications, has acquired Helios Life Enterprises, a voice-based tonal analysis firm that operates the Quantum audio analytics platform. The deal brings Helios' large proprietary audio dataset and analytics capabilities into Markets EQ to expand product functionality and accelerate market growth.

SCF Partners Invests in Callidus Process Solutions

December 4, 2023

Industrial Services

SCF Partners has completed an investment in Callidus Process Solutions Pty Ltd, a Perth-based specialist provider of valve management, specialist welding and maintenance services to the critical minerals processing and LNG sectors. SCF will partner with the Callidus management team to support geographic growth and enhance the company’s service offering; Callidus employs in excess of 300 people across Australia and the Asia Pacific region.

Qualus Acquires Ferreira Power Group

August 14, 2023

Energy

Qualus Corporation acquired Ferreira Power Group to expand its distribution engineering, grid hardening, and program management capabilities in support of grid modernization, reliability, and resiliency. The deal brings FPG's engineering resources and leadership into Qualus and is intended to expand Qualus' client base and geographic coverage while retaining FPG's leadership team.

Helios Technologies Acquires Schultes Precision Manufacturing

January 17, 2023

Manufacturing

Helios Technologies, a public manufacturer of motion control and electronic controls, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Schultes Precision Manufacturing, a Buffalo Grove, Illinois-based precision CNC machining and assembly specialist. The acquisition (expected to close in Q1 2023) adds machining capabilities and capacity to Helios' Hydraulics segment; financial terms were not disclosed.

CIRCOR Acquires Critical Flow Solutions for $210M

October 13, 2016

Oil & Gas

CIRCOR International has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Critical Flow Solutions (CFS) for $210 million. CFS, a Salt Lake City–based manufacturer of severe-service valves and automation equipment for petroleum refineries with approximately 200 employees, will expand CIRCOR's presence in downstream refining and increase exposure to high-margin aftermarket sales.