Emirates Global Aluminium Acquires 80% Stake in Spectro Alloys

Speira to Acquire Real Alloy Europe

February 21, 2022

Manufacturing

Speira has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the European business of Real Alloy ("Real Alloy Europe"). The acquisition brings seven recycling facilities and ~600 employees into Speira, strengthening its recycled-metal supply, circular capabilities and ability to deliver low-carbon rolled aluminium products across Europe.

Alchemy Analytical Group, Backed by Firmament, Acquires Spectron

July 31, 2024

Manufacturing

Firmament provided growth capital to Alchemy Analytical Group (AAG) to support AAG's acquisition of Spectron, a Ventura-based manufacturer of cones and skimmers for ICP-MS/atomic spectroscopy instruments. The deal combines Spectron's specialized manufacturing capabilities with AAG's broader consumables and reference materials offering to strengthen AAG's market position in the atomic spectroscopy consumables market.

Eastern Metal Supply Acquires Eagle Metal Distributors

May 21, 2024

Building Products

Eastern Metal Supply (an affiliate of Wynnchurch Capital) has acquired Eagle Metal Distributors, an Orlando-based distributor of aluminum patio extrusions, patio screens and related products used for pool enclosures and screen rooms. The deal expands EMS's product offering and footprint in Central Florida as an add-on to its existing distribution platform.

Metra S.p.A. Acquires Extruded Aluminum Corporation (EAC)

October 6, 2023

Manufacturing

Metra S.p.A., a portfolio company of KPS Capital Partners, completed the acquisition of Extruded Aluminum Corporation (EAC), a U.S. manufacturer of custom extruded aluminum profiles and value‑added fabrication, assembly and finishing services. EAC operates two facilities in Belding and Kentwood, Michigan with approximately 170 employees; the deal advances Metra's North American expansion and end‑market diversification, including entry into utility‑grade solar.

Spectra A&D Holdings (Vance Street Capital) Acquires Galleon Embedded Computing AS

August 16, 2021

Aerospace & Defense

Spectra A&D Holdings, a portfolio company of Vance Street Capital, has acquired Oslo-based Galleon Embedded Computing AS in an add-on transaction to expand Spectra's C5ISR and embedded computing product portfolio for aerospace and defense customers. The acquisition broadens Spectra's proprietary offerings (servers, NAS, data recorders, board-level solutions) and extends the platform's international reach into Europe.

International Wire Group Acquires EMS Elektro Metall Schwanenmühle

November 12, 2025

Manufacturing

International Wire Group (IWG), an Olympus Partners portfolio company, has acquired EMS Elektro Metall Schwanenmühle GmbH (EMS), a German manufacturer of customized high-current busbars with operations in Poland. The acquisition expands IWG’s European footprint and product capabilities across electrical infrastructure, data centers, battery storage, electric vehicles and renewables and complements IWG’s recent platform build-out including Hussey Copper.