Acerinox (via North American Stainless) Acquires Haynes International

Acerinox Acquires VDM Metals from Lindsay Goldberg

March 19, 2020

Manufacturing

Spanish stainless-steel producer Acerinox, S.A. has acquired VDM Metals from private investment firm Lindsay Goldberg for €532 million. VDM Metals, headquartered in Werdohl, Germany, is a leading global producer of high-performance nickel alloys serving end markets including chemicals, aerospace, automotive and oil & gas; Acerinox said the acquisition strengthens its high-performance alloys capability within its portfolio.

American Securities Acquires Hexion Holdings

March 15, 2022

Manufacturing

Affiliates of American Securities LLC completed a take-private acquisition of Hexion Holdings Corporation for $30.00 per share in cash. Hexion, a Columbus, Ohio–based global producer of adhesives and thermoset resins with approximately $1.9 billion in 2021 net sales, 26 manufacturing facilities and ~1,300 employees, will be operated under American Securities to support its next phase of growth.

Nippon Steel Acquires U. S. Steel

June 18, 2025

Manufacturing

Nippon Steel Corporation, together with its wholly owned subsidiary Nippon Steel North America, completed the all-cash acquisition of United States Steel Corporation for $55 per share (approximately $14.1bn equity; $14.9bn enterprise value). The transaction preserves U. S. Steel's headquarters and name in Pittsburgh, includes a national security agreement (golden share) with the U.S. government, and commits roughly $11bn of new investment in U. S. Steel through 2028.

North American Kitchen Solutions (NAKS) Acquires Stainless Specialties, Inc.

November 21, 2023

Manufacturing

North American Kitchen Solutions (NAKS), a portfolio company sponsored by Valesco Industries, acquired Stainless Specialties, Inc., a custom stainless‑steel fabricator based in Eastlake, Ohio. The add‑on expands NAKS' custom fabrication capacity and adds a third production facility to its operating footprint to better serve the commercial foodservice market.

Novo Integrated Sciences / Novo Healthnet Acquire Acenzia Inc.

June 29, 2021

Pharmaceuticals

Novo Integrated Sciences, through its wholly owned subsidiary Novo Healthnet Limited, completed the acquisition of Acenzia Inc., a Windsor, Ontario-based nutraceutical manufacturer and diagnostics developer. The all-share transaction closed on June 24, 2021 and is valued at $14,884,039; Novo said the purchase will give it direct control of development, manufacturing and distribution of wellness products and personalized diagnostics.

Fenix Parts Acquires Assets of Reno Auto Parts

October 4, 2022

Automotive

Fenix Parent LLC (operating as Fenix Parts) has completed the acquisition of the assets of Reno Auto Parts, a full-service automotive recycler in Hillsboro, Ohio. The deal expands Fenix's Midwest footprint and production capacity, growing its network of full-service and self-service locations.