SKF Acquires G-Tech Instruments To Strengthen Condition Monitoring Portfolio

NSK Ltd. Acquires Brüel & Kjær Vibro from Spectris Plc.

March 17, 2021

Industrial Services

NSK Ltd. completed the acquisition of Brüel & Kjær Vibro (B&K Vibro)'s condition monitoring systems business from Spectris Plc., closing on March 17, 2021. The deal adds B&K Vibro’s hardware, software and services (sales ~€52.5m; ~220 employees) to NSK to accelerate development of predictive maintenance and CMS capabilities across wind, oil & gas and power generation end markets.

GOLFTEC Acquires SkyTrak

August 10, 2022

Consumer Products

GOLFTEC has entered a definitive agreement to acquire SkyTrak, the leading consumer golf launch monitor and simulator. The acquisition will combine GOLFTEC’s coaching network and digital capabilities with SkyTrak’s hardware and simulation products to expand GOLFTEC’s digital-first improvement offerings; Jeff Foster will be appointed CEO of SkyTrak.

Minitab Acquires Scytec

January 20, 2026

Data & Analytics

Minitab, a global data analytics and process-improvement software provider, has acquired Scytec, the maker of DataXchange, to add real-time machine data collection and shop-floor monitoring capabilities to its analytics portfolio. The deal expands Minitab's end-to-end manufacturing data capabilities—connecting machine-level operational data with quality analytics, OEE monitoring, and real-time SPC.

Manitowoc Tool & Machining Acquires G&V Machine Company

May 3, 2023

Manufacturing

Manitowoc Tool & Machining, a portfolio company of Midwest Growth Partners, completed the acquisition of G&V Machine Company on May 3, 2023. G&V, an ISO 9001:2015 certified production CNC machining firm based in Ixonia, Wisconsin, supplies complex parts to construction, agriculture, on‑highway trucking, forestry, mining and other OEM industries; the deal expands MTM's capacity, capabilities and end-market reach.

Vitrek Acquires MTI Instruments

April 13, 2022

Manufacturing

Vitrek has acquired MTI Instruments, a U.S. manufacturer of precision test and measurement equipment, expanding Vitrek's portfolio into turbine balancing, vibration analysis and non-contact metrology solutions. The deal brings MTI's engineering, sales and manufacturing teams into the Vitrek organization to accelerate product innovation and support customers across aerospace, defense, semiconductor/solar and industrial markets.

Detectortesters Group Acquires Global Vision Inc.

May 1, 2025

Manufacturing

Detectortesters Group, a portfolio company of Inflexion Private Equity Partners, has acquired Global Vision Inc. (GVI), a Minnesota-based maker of FM‑approved fire pump test meters. The deal is an add-on to Detectortesters' test & measurement platform and is intended to strengthen its flow meter product offering, innovation capability, and global distribution reach in the commercial fire protection market.