Watlow Signs Agreement to Acquire Eurotherm from Schneider Electric

CECO Environmental Corp. to Acquire Thermon Group Holdings in $2.2 Billion Stock-and-Cash Deal

February 26, 2026

Industrial Services

CECO Environmental entered into a definitive stock-and-cash merger agreement to combine with Thermon Group Holdings in a transaction valued at approximately $2.2 billion. The combined company will continue under the CECO Environmental name, with CECO shareholders expected to own about 62.5% and Thermon shareholders about 37.5% at closing. The companies project approximately $40 million in annual cost synergies within 36 months and expect to close in mid-2026, subject to customary conditions and approvals (later reported as completed on June 1, 2026).

Schneider Electric Acquires WattBuy to Accelerate Residential Electrification

August 21, 2025

Energy

Schneider Electric has acquired WattBuy, a U.S.-based software platform that provides personalized energy insights and electrification solutions for homeowners. The deal brings WattBuy's API-first intelligence engine into Schneider's prosumer portfolio—alongside EnergySage and Qmerit—to deliver an integrated end-to-end residential electrification experience.

Eaton Acquires Exertherm

May 21, 2024

Industrial Services

Eaton has completed the acquisition of Exertherm, a U.K.-based provider of continuous thermal monitoring solutions for electrical equipment. Eaton plans to integrate Exertherm's thermal monitoring technology into its Brightlayer software suite to expand capabilities for data centers, utilities and industrial customers and improve safety and reliability of critical electrical infrastructure.

Druid Capital Partners Acquires Thermex-Thermatron

July 1, 2023

Manufacturing

Druid Capital Partners has completed the acquisition of Thermex-Thermatron, a long-established manufacturer of high-power industrial RF and microwave heating systems, partnering with Thermex management led by President/CEO Ray Lund. The transaction provides liquidity to existing shareholders and positions Thermex to pursue growth opportunities while continuing to serve global customers across automotive, medical and packaging markets.

Tinicum L.P. Acquires Controlling Interest in Watlow

March 2, 2021

Manufacturing

Tinicum L.P. and affiliated funds managed by Tinicum Incorporated have acquired a controlling interest in Watlow, the St. Louis–headquartered designer and manufacturer of thermal systems. Financial terms were not disclosed; Desloge family shareholders and management will remain minority owners while Tinicum will support Watlow's international expansion, technology investments (Industry 4.0) and growth through strategic acquisitions.

BITZER US Acquires ElectraTherm

January 30, 2017

Manufacturing

BITZER US, Inc., a subsidiary of the BITZER Group, has acquired ElectraTherm, a Reno, Nevada-based manufacturer of waste heat-to-power systems. The purchase adds ElectraTherm's Organic Rankine Cycle technology and Power+ Generator product line to BITZER's commercial refrigeration and heat-exchange portfolio to expand product capabilities and accelerate clean, fuel-free power offerings.