Yamaha Motor Acquires Torqeedo from DEUTZ

Yamaha Motor Acquires Brose's e-Kit Bicycle Drive Unit Business Subsidiary

March 31, 2025

Manufacturing

Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. has signed an agreement to acquire Brose's bicycle drive unit (e-Kit) business subsidiary, with completion subject to regulatory clearances and expected by June 2025. Yamaha will operate the acquired business through a newly established German entity, Yamaha Motor eBike Systems (YMESG), to build a European development base, expand market presence and strengthen after-sales service using Brose's network.

Mercedes-Benz Acquires YASA

July 22, 2021

Automotive

Mercedes-Benz has acquired YASA, an Oxford-based pioneer of axial-flux electric motor technology, with YASA operating as a wholly owned subsidiary and retaining its brand, team and facilities. YASA's axial-flux e-motors and engineering team will support Mercedes-AMG's electric-only platform to deliver higher power density and improved performance for future electric Mercedes-AMG vehicles.

Yamaha Motor Corporation Acquires Siren Marine

December 15, 2021

Telecommunications

Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A., through its subsidiary Yamaha Marine Systems Company, Inc., acquired Siren Marine, a Newport, Rhode Island–based maker of marine IoT hardware and connected-boat software. The acquisition (terms undisclosed) follows Yamaha's earlier minority investment and is intended to integrate Siren's connected-boat capabilities into Yamaha's product roadmap to deliver more integrated, connected marine products.

TT Electronics Acquires Torotel

September 17, 2020

Aerospace & Defense

TT Electronics has agreed to acquire Torotel, a US designer and manufacturer of high-reliability power and magnetic assemblies for the aerospace and defense markets, for $43.4 million. The acquisition expands TT's power electronics capabilities and US footprint, and Torotel will be integrated as a wholly owned subsidiary subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals.

M&D Distributors Acquires Turbo Diesel & Electric

April 21, 2023

Automotive

M&D Distributors has acquired Turbo Diesel & Electric (Turbo Diesel & Electrical Systems), a family-run diesel parts remanufacturer and distributor with six branch locations. The deal expands M&D’s branch footprint into Georgia, Florida, Alabama, and South Carolina and increases its remanufacturing and distribution capabilities in high-horsepower, marine and industrial off-road markets.

Nidec Corporation Acquires Houma Armature Works (TAR, LLC)

July 3, 2023

Industrial Services

Nidec Corporation, through its subsidiary Nidec Motor Corporation, acquired full ownership of TAR, LLC d/b/a Houma Armature Works, a US-based motor and generator remanufacturing and field service provider. The acquisition expands Nidec's aftermarket and service capabilities in North America—particularly in oil & gas, marine, and renewable energy end markets—and consolidates Houma as a Nidec subsidiary.