Tracked deals
1135
1135 tracked deals across 2026.
Tracked deals
1135
1135 tracked deals across 2026.
Buyer mix
Mixed buyer set
805 strategic · 541 pe
Top trend
Volume peaked in 2026
1129 tracked deals announced in 2026.
Buyer Snapshot
Illustrative buyers pulled from tracked transactions on this page. This table is capped and intentionally non-exhaustive.
| Buyer | # Deals | Focus | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pye-Barker Fire & Safety | 12 | Nationwide provider of integrated fire protection, life s... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| H.I.G. Capital | 9 | Global alternative investment firm providing debt and equ... | PE |
| Bertram Capital | 7 | Lower-middle-market private equity firm investing in cont... | PE |
| Arcline Investment Management | 6 | Private equity firm focused on building long-term “indust... | PE |
| Align Capital Partners | 5 | Growth-oriented private equity firm investing in lower-mi... | PE |
| Construction Partners, Inc. | 5 | Vertically integrated civil infrastructure company operat... | Strategic |
| Riverview Landscapes | 5 | Landscaping and snow management services provider operati... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Tavoron | 5 | Industrial automation and systems platform providing auto... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Wynnchurch Capital | 5 | Middle-market private equity firm that invests in growth ... | PE |
| APPLIED Adhesives | 4 | Distributor and manufacturer of adhesive products, equipm... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
Last 10 years
Supporting Data
26North Partners has signed a definitive agreement to acquire MEI Industrial Solutions from Olympus Partners. MEI provides equipment rigging, storage, installation and specialized logistics services, and the transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to customary conditions and regulatory approvals.
Q360 Group acquired The Flexo Factor, a Monroe, North Carolina-based supplier of flexographic cleaning products, pressroom equipment, training and consulting. The acquisition expands Q360’s consumables offering and deepens its recurring customer relationships; Q360 was formed in partnership with Valedor Partners, with support from Align Collaborate.
Summus acquired Controls For Automation (CFA), a New England distributor of pneumatics and motion-control products that also provides engineering, system integration and related services. The acquisition expands Summus’ technical and assembled-solution capabilities, strengthens its presence in New England, and broadens its reach into markets including medical, packaging and semiconductor.
The Badlands Security Company, backed by Tucker's Farm Corporation, acquired Cosmic Fischer, a New York City commercial security integrator. Cosmic Fischer adds electronic access control, surveillance, intercom, and related services to Badlands' existing locksmith and mechanical-security capabilities; it will continue operating under its own name with Stephen Vaknin as CEO.
Capital Machine acquired KC Robotics, a West Chester, Ohio-based robotic systems integrator serving manufacturers. The acquisition adds engineering and turnkey automation capabilities to Capital Machine’s metal-fabrication equipment and service offering; KC Robotics will continue operating under its own name, led by Kyle Carrier.
Drilling Tools International (DTI) entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Saltire Energy Limited and Foxley Energy Limited. The consideration is approximately $80 million in cash and 17.4 million shares of DTI common stock, with customary adjustments, and the deal is expected to close in the first quarter of 2027.
Integrated Power Services (IPS) acquired Belyea Company, an Easton, Pennsylvania provider of medium- and high-voltage electrical equipment, portable substations, and related field services. The deal expands IPS’s Electrification platform with high-voltage transformers, circuit breakers, switchgear, portable substations, and 24/7 commissioning, repair, and field service capabilities.
Sherritt International has received a fully-funded, non-binding recapitalization proposal from a Glencore-backed United States consortium that would acquire at least a 55% controlling stake in the company at C$0.12 per share. The consortium’s bid includes immediate equity funding with no third-party debt-financing condition and offers eligible existing shareholders the right to participate pro rata at the same price.
XKIG acquired Wilderness Land Management, a utility vegetation management and rights-of-way contractor based in Iowa. Wilderness will join XKIG’s Kendall Vegetation Services operating unit, expanding its service capabilities and strengthening its presence in Iowa and neighboring states.
Critical Materials Group (CMG) acquired Rocky Mountain Scientific Laboratory (RMSL), a national security research and rapid solutions lab serving military and law enforcement agencies. The acquisition brings energetics research, formulation, and testing together with CMG’s domestic manufacturing platforms. Financial terms were not disclosed, and RMSL CEO/Co-Founder Travis Swanson joined CMG as Chief Science Officer.
LongWater Private Equity acquired a majority stake in Blastco, a Channelview, Texas-based provider of surface preparation, industrial coatings, and tank rehabilitation services. Founder Terry Warren retained a minority ownership stake, and Blastco will anchor LongWater’s planned national industrial coatings platform and buy-and-build strategy.
Bertram Capital has invested in Percopo Coatings Company, establishing the coatings and restoration services business as the fifth platform investment in its Ignite fund. Financial terms were not disclosed. The firm plans to support Percopo’s next phase of growth, including through Bertram Labs’ added digital capabilities.
Balflex and NRP Jones announced the combination of their U.S. operations to bring together NRP Jones’ domestic hydraulic manufacturing with Balflex’s international product, sourcing, and distribution network. The companies will keep both brands and product lines, aiming to provide customers with a broader catalog, stronger local technical support, and a more resilient supply chain.
Vance Street Capital-backed Fumex Air Filtration Systems acquired Filtrabox, expanding Fumex’s specialized air filtration platform. Filtrabox was sold by Montreal-based PAT Technology Systems, and Filtrabox management will remain in place with a significant reinvestment in the combined business.
Kohlberg acquired a majority interest in Advanced Industrial Devices (AID) from Black Bay Partners, while AID’s management team retained a significant ownership interest. The investment is intended to support AID’s growth in data center, water, power infrastructure and broader industrial markets.
Reliability Won acquired IVC Technologies, adding on-site and wireless condition monitoring, predictive maintenance, and advanced diagnostic services to its industrial reliability platform. IVC will join Reliability Won’s existing subsidiaries Mobius Institute, Noria Corporation, and Fluid Life, while continuing to operate under its existing brand and leadership.
ATCO plans to spin off its industrial services operations into New ATCO, a newly formed publicly traded company focused on housing, defence and investments including ports and retail energy. The separation is part of the announced arrangement and is expected to provide the businesses with dedicated leadership, capital and strategic focus; completion is tied to the broader transaction, which is expected to close in Q3 or Q4 2027.
Thermal Technology Distribution Solutions (TTDS), a Gryphon Investors-established platform, acquired Thermal Products, a provider of engineered heat-transfer and process-equipment solutions. The acquisition adds complementary heat-transfer expertise to TTDS’s existing thermal-management capabilities and gives Thermal Products access to TTDS’s broader commercial reach and resources; terms were not disclosed.
Alfa Laval announced it is initiating the full integration of Desmet, bringing the two organizations together as one global partner for process engineering solutions across oils, fats, and biofuels. Desmet—acquired by Alfa Laval in 2022—will be integrated into Alfa Laval’s Business Unit Process Engineering Solutions within the Food & Pharma Division, with completion expected by July 2027.
Norlee Group (NLG) acquired IEM Electric, Inc., an industrial electrical contractor based in Hickory, North Carolina. The transaction was completed on September 30, 2026 and represents Norlee Group’s continued expansion across the Southeast, adding electrical, controls, automation, and maintenance capabilities. Madison Street Capital served as the exclusive financial advisor to IEM.
Superior Hydrovac, part of Peak Utility Services Group, acquired Houston-based Delta Daylighting. The deal expands Peak’s hydrovac capacity and footprint in the Houston market by integrating Delta’s teams, customer relationships, and operating capabilities into Superior Hydrovac.
Wize Solutions acquired ESSI, ESSI Midwest, Tech Products and WES, bringing their teams into the company. The acquisitions expand Wize’s geographic footprint and service capabilities, particularly in conveyor and warehouse automation installations.
Carlyle has agreed to acquire Nidec Components Corporation from its parent company, Nidec Corporation. The deal adds an industrial electronic components manufacturer with exposure to AI and industrial automation, and is expected to establish Nidec Components as an independent company after regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.
Mistras Group, Inc. (MG) is involved in a proposed transaction to be sold to affiliates of H.I.G. Capital. The announcement states that Mistras shareholders are expected to receive $20.35 in cash per share, and frames the matter as an inquiry into whether the deal is fair.
Lynas Rare Earths has agreed to acquire Meteoric Resources in an all-share transaction valued at approximately A$968 million. The deal will be completed via a scheme of arrangement, with Lynas acquiring 100% of Meteoric’s fully paid ordinary shares and gaining control of the Caldeira rare earth project in Brazil.
H.I.G. Capital, through an affiliate, completed the acquisition of Arco Limited, a UK distributor of safety equipment and provider of site safety services. Arco will use H.I.G.'s operational resources, international network, and M&A capabilities to expand products and services, invest in digital, and pursue complementary acquisitions in the UK and abroad.
OPmobility has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of Hyundai Mobis’ automotive lighting business for an enterprise value of ₩600 billion (about $442 million). The deal is intended to expand OPmobility’s lighting operations and strengthen its presence across Asia, North America, and Europe, while enabling supply of integrated exterior systems to global automakers.
Flowco Holdings has completed its acquisition of Lifting Solutions Energy Services for approximately $113 million in cash to expand its artificial lift portfolio and international operations. The deal was funded using borrowings under Flowco’s asset-based lending facility and is structured on a cash-free, debt-free basis.
KromAmericas acquired American Flame Monitoring (AFM), a Pearland, Texas-based distributor specializing in Honeywell Industrial Flame Monitoring products. The deal expands KromAmericas’ product portfolio and strengthens its distribution and technical support capabilities across North America’s industrial combustion market.
Labsphere acquired Photon Gear, a New York–based designer and builder of ultra-high-precision custom optical systems and lens assemblies. The deal expands Labsphere’s ability to deliver integrated optical solutions, combining light sources and measurement platforms with Photon Gear’s lens design, assembly, and interferometric test capabilities.
Clean Team has received an investment from Blue Sage Capital to support the company’s continued growth. The deal enables Clean Team to continue executing an M&A growth strategy as a multi-regional facility cleaning and janitorial services platform.
DeSimone Consulting Engineering announced it has acquired Mumbai-based ESS Detailing Services LLP through its India subsidiary, DeSimone Consulting Engineering India Private Limited. The deal expands DeSimone’s structural steel detailing and Fabrication Ready Modeling capabilities and creates a platform for broader multidisciplinary engineering services in India.
Caterpillar entered into an agreement to acquire John Fabick Tractor Company (Fabick Cat), a Cat dealer serving portions of Missouri, Illinois, all of Wisconsin, and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. The deal is subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions, and is expected to close within 30 days.
Incline Equity Partners invested in The Conrad Company, a value-added distributor and service provider of fluid power, motion control, automation, and related industrial products. The deal terms were not disclosed, and TCC plans to invest in sales and technical teams while expanding into adjacent product and service categories through organic growth and strategic acquisitions.
Colson Group announced its acquisition of Algood Caster Innovations, a North American manufacturer of industrial and specialty casters, wheels, and mobility solutions. The deal expands Colson’s integrated engineering and manufacturing capabilities, adding additional production capacity and regional support in the Toronto area.
Fifth Ocean Capital and Tartan Investment Partners announced a strategic investment in Complete Production Resources (CPR), a full-service live event production solutions and equipment rental provider. The partners plan to support CPR’s next phase of growth, including talent and technology investment, geographic expansion, inventory broadening, and pursuing strategic add-on acquisitions.
SJE, Inc. acquired Wilson Controls, LLC, a provider of automation and control solutions for water, wastewater, and environmental applications. The deal expands SJE’s PLC/SCADA systems integration and UL-listed control panel capabilities and strengthens its Engineered Control Solutions presence in New England.
Gates Industrial Corporation completed its acquisition of The Timken Company’s belts business, including selected manufacturing assets. The deal expands Gates’ North American power transmission capabilities and customer relationships, and Gates is also assuming operational control of a belts manufacturing facility in San Jose Iturbide, Mexico. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Vortex Companies acquired Cincinnati-based Municipal & Contractors Sealing Products, LLC (MCSP). The deal expands Vortex’s geotechnical and trenchless water and wastewater infrastructure rehabilitation capabilities, strengthening its Midwest presence.
Eaton has signed an agreement to acquire COL Group from Oaktree’s Power Opportunities strategy for an enterprise value of €810 million. The deal will expand Eaton’s power distribution manufacturing and engineering capabilities across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, strengthening its position in medium-voltage electrical equipment and grid automation.
Total Access Elevator has acquired American Elevator Inc., an independent provider of elevator maintenance, repair, and modernization services based in Los Angeles. The deal expands Total Access’s presence in Southern California and enhances its ability to serve customers through additional local service capabilities.
DwyerOmega, a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management, acquired SOR Controls Group to expand its precision pressure, temperature, level, and flow measurement product offerings. SOR is a safety-critical process instrumentation manufacturer serving power generation, energy infrastructure, chemical processing, and water treatment markets.
Total Fire Protection, a portfolio company of MRE Capital, announced the addition of Victory Fire Protection, a Pottstown, Pennsylvania-based fire protection services provider. The combination expands Total Fire Protection into Pennsylvania and brings approximately 40 Victory employees into its network.
Ridgeline Roofing & Restoration acquired Advantage Roofing & Exteriors, a roofing and exterior services provider serving Kalamazoo, Michigan and the surrounding Southwest Michigan region. The transaction is Ridgeline’s eighth acquisition, and terms were not disclosed.
Loenbro acquired Prism Electric in the largest acquisition in its history. The deal expands Loenbro’s electrical capabilities and geographic reach across the Southern United States, adding approximately 2,500 Prism employees and strengthening presence in Texas and Oklahoma.
Titan International agreed to sell its Italtractor ITM undercarriage business to USCO S.p.A. for an initial $207 million, with potential additional consideration including a $6 million earnout and expected closing adjustments/dividends for total cash value of up to about $285 million. The transaction is expected to close in early January 2027, subject to regulatory approvals and customary conditions.
Construction Partners, Inc. (CPI) acquired Roads, Inc. of NWF, an asphalt manufacturing and road construction business headquartered in Cantonment, Florida. The acquired hot-mix asphalt plant, crews and equipment were integrated into CPI’s Florida platform company, C.W. Roberts Contracting (CWR), expanding operations in the Florida Panhandle.
H.I.G. Capital has agreed to acquire MISTRAS Group for approximately $866 million in an all-cash transaction, valuing the company at about $20.35 per share including outstanding debt. The deal is expected to close in late 2026 or early 2027, subject to customary approvals.
DelCam Capital’s portfolio company, Space Age Electronics (“SAE”), acquired Gemcom, Inc., a specialty manufacturer of fire suppression switches, graphic annunciators, and engineered signage for the fire alarm and life safety markets. Gemcom will operate as part of SAE, expanding access to SAE’s national distribution network, engineering resources, and manufacturing capabilities.
Western Pavement Services (WPS) announced the closing of its partnership with Andersen Asphalt, a Utah-based pavement maintenance contractor. The transaction expands WPS’s Utah operations by adding slurry seal, sealcoating, asphalt surface treatments (AP4), crack seal, and striping services; Andersen Asphalt will continue operating under its own name and brand with its leadership retaining significant ownership in WPS.
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