Tracked deals
4347
4347 tracked deals across 2000-2026.
Top Manufacturing Acquirers (2000-2026)
Buyer mix
Mixed buyer set
3075 strategic · 2655 pe
Top trend
Volume peaked in 2021
720 tracked deals announced in 2021.
Primary Insight
What Stands Out
- Buyer types recurring across deals include industrial strategics (e.g., Colson Group, Harbour Group, Alcoa) and private investment firms (e.g., StoneTree Investment Partners, Platinum Equity, Arcline Investment Management).
- Deal themes include expanding manufacturing capacity and capabilities, such as engineered wheels and injection-molded components (Colson Group / Custom Engineered Wheels (CEW)) and specification-grade plumbing plus smart water management (Harbour Group / Symmons Industries).
- Platform-building appears in roll-ups and portfolio integrations, including Greybull Stewardship’s acquisition of Genesys Industries and the unification of multiple operating businesses.
- Geographic clustering is evident in the United States (with recent activity in states such as Mississippi, New York, Massachusetts, Arizona, Wyoming, and Ohio), alongside a major Australia-based transaction for bauxite/alumina/aluminum assets.
- Transaction structures range from cash deals and all-cash take-privates (e.g., Arcline Investment Management / AstroNova) to all-stock combinations (e.g., Olin Corporation and Huntsman Corporation forming OlinHuntsman).
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| Buyer | # Deals | Focus | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arcline Investment Management | 41 | Growth-oriented private equity firm that builds industria... | PE |
| CORE Industrial Partners | 33 | Chicago-based private equity firm investing in North Amer... | PE |
| Arsenal Capital Partners | 32 | Private equity firm focused on middle-market specialty in... | PE |
| LFM Capital | 32 | Private equity firm focused on lower middle market manufa... | PE |
| H.I.G. Capital | 27 | Global private equity and alternative assets investment f... | PE |
| Union Park Capital | 22 | Private equity firm focused on lower middle-market indust... | PE |
| One Equity Partners | 21 | Middle-market private equity firm focused on industrial, ... | PE |
| Platinum Equity | 20 | Global private equity firm specializing in acquisitions a... | PE |
| Audax Private Equity | 19 | Middle-market private equity firm and alternative investm... | PE |
| The Riverside Company | 19 | Global private equity firm focused on investing in and gr... | PE |
Acquisition Volume in Manufacturing by Year
Last 10 years
Actual
Full-year estimate
Supporting Data
Recent Transactions
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July 20, 2026
- Buyer
- Zurn Elkay Water Solutions
- Target
- Intellihot
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions has signed an agreement to acquire Intellihot, a privately held provider of tankless water heating systems for commercial and institutional buildings. The deal is expected to close in early Q3 2026, and financial terms were not disclosed.
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July 14, 2026
- Buyer
- Colson Group
- Target
- Custom Engineered Wheels (CEW)
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Buyout
Colson Group announced it is acquiring Custom Engineered Wheels (CEW), a manufacturer of engineered wheels and injection-molded components. The acquisition expands Colson’s North American manufacturing capacity with CEW’s operations in Baldwyn, Mississippi and Reynosa, Mexico, adding capabilities including foamed polyurethane and assembly to better serve OEM customers.
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- Buyer
- StoneTree Investment Partners
- Target
- Wilbar Group, Wilbar International, Trendium Pool Products, Crystal Water Investments
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
StoneTree Investment Partners has completed a strategic investment in Wilbar Group, a North American designer and manufacturer of aboveground and semi-inground swimming pools. The deal brings together Wilbar’s manufacturing footprint and pool brands with StoneTree’s industrial investment approach focused on a “business transformation agenda,” with terms not disclosed.
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July 6, 2026
- Buyer
- Solstice Advanced Materials
- Target
- Element Solutions
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Solstice Advanced Materials has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Element Solutions for approximately $14.5 billion in a cash-and-stock transaction, including the assumption of net debt. The deal is expected to close in the first half of 2027, subject to customary regulatory and shareholder approvals, and will position the combined company as a broader advanced materials platform for electronics and AI infrastructure markets.
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July 3, 2026
- Buyer
- Whisper Marine, LLC, Whisper USA, LLC
- Target
- Crownline Boats
- Seller
- Crownline (no specific seller named)
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Whisper Marine, LLC acquired Crownline Boats, a U.S. manufacturer of sport, deck and cruiser boats headquartered in West Frankfort, Illinois. The deal was announced June 29, 2026, and Whisper said it plans to invest in product development and expanded capacity at Crownline’s Illinois facility.
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- Buyer
- TerraVest Industries Inc.
- Target
- Superior Pressure Vessels Inc.
- Seller
- Byron Dyck
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Alberta, Canada
- Type
- Buyout
TerraVest Industries Inc. acquired Superior Pressure Vessels Inc. (SPV), a Calgary, Alberta-based manufacturer and service provider of pressurized transport tanks and trailers. TerraVest funded the acquisition using its existing credit facility and said the deal enhances its Compressed Gas Equipment manufacturing capabilities.
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- Buyer
- Compagnie Générale des Établissements Michelin
- Target
- Tex Tech Industries
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Maine, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Michelin completed its acquisition of Tex Tech Industries, announced on January 2, 2026, after obtaining all necessary approvals. The deal reinforces Michelin’s Polymer Composite Solutions business and was financed through available cash.
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July 1, 2026
- Buyer
- Harbour Group
- Target
- Symmons Industries, Inc., Symmons Connected LLC
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Massachusetts, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Harbour Group has acquired Symmons Industries and its connected entity, Symmons Connected. Terms were not disclosed. Symmons manufactures specification-grade plumbing products and also offers smart water management solutions through its Evolution AI-First software platform.
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- Buyer
- Martin Marietta Materials
- Target
- Lhoist North America
- Seller
- Lhoist Group, Berghmans family
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Buyout
Martin Marietta Materials entered into a definitive agreement to combine with Lhoist North America in a $13.5 billion cash-and-stock transaction. The deal is expected to close in the second half of 2026 and aims to create a leading U.S. lime and limestone franchise with long-lived reserves, a complementary distribution network, and expansion of Martin Marietta’s upstream Specialties platform.
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- Buyer
- Platinum Equity
- Target
- Tangent Technologies
- Seller
- The Sterling Group
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Type
- Buyout
The Sterling Group entered into a definitive agreement to sell Tangent Technologies to Platinum Equity. Tangent is a manufacturer of high-performance synthetic materials made from post-consumer and post-industrial recycled feedstock, headquartered in Aurora, Illinois. Financial terms were not disclosed and the transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2026.
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June 22, 2026
- Buyer
- Greybull Stewardship
- Target
- Genesys Industries, Inc.
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Wyoming, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Greybull Stewardship, a private investment firm, announced it has acquired Genesys Industries, Inc., a precision manufacturer supplying aerospace/commercial aviation and specialty industrial products. Genesys Industries consolidates three heritage U.S. brands—Avia Marine Company, Latrobe Foundry, and Sterner Screw Machine—under one manufacturing platform, and Greybull plans additional acquisitions to further scale the business.
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- Buyer
- Canadian Tarpaulin Manufacturers Ltd. (CTM)
- Target
- Denham Awning Makers (DAM)
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Saskatchewan, Canada
- Type
- Buyout
Canadian Tarpaulin Manufacturers Ltd. (CTM) announced it has acquired Denham Awning Makers (DAM), a Saskatoon-based manufacturer of custom boat covers, residential awnings, and specialty fabric products. The deal brings DAM’s workforce into CTM and is positioned as a complementary fit that strengthens CTM’s protective coverings manufacturing platform.
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- Buyer
- Brewer Science, Inc.
- Target
- Heraeus Epurio semiconductor chemicals business line (Heraeus Epurio, LLC)
- Seller
- Heraeus Epurio
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Ohio, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Brewer Science, Inc. entered into an agreement to acquire the semiconductor chemicals business line of Heraeus Epurio. The deal includes Heraeus Epurio’s semiconductor chemicals production site in Dayton, Ohio, as well as associated sales and support personnel in Asia.
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- Buyer
- Arcline Investment Management
- Target
- AstroNova Inc, AstroNova
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Rhode Island, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Arcline Investment Management has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire AstroNova in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $272 million, offering $29 per share. The deal is expected to close in Q3 2026, subject to AstroNova stockholder approval and customary regulatory approvals, and will take AstroNova private.
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- Buyer
- Gould Industries Ltd.
- Target
- Summit, Mississippi plastics reprocessing/manufacturing facility (Summit Films plant)
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Mississippi, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Gould Industries Ltd., a Montreal-based recycled plastics manufacturer, acquired a manufacturing facility in Summit, Mississippi—its first industrial presence in the United States. The move supports Gould’s strategy to expand capacity after its Montreal plant reached full production and to better serve major North American retailers such as Costco and Home Depot.
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Olin Corporation and Huntsman Corporation Announce All-Stock Merger of Equals to Create OlinHuntsmanJune 16, 2026
- Buyer
- Olin Corporation, Huntsman Corporation
- Target
- Huntsman Corporation
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Olin Corporation and Huntsman Corporation entered into a definitive all-stock merger of equals to combine into OlinHuntsman Corporation, a North American integrated chemicals company. The transaction is expected to generate more than $400 million in cost synergies and integration benefits and is anticipated to close in the first half of 2027, subject to customary approvals.
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June 15, 2026
- Buyer
- Birch Hill Equity Partners Management Inc.
- Target
- Velan Inc.
- Seller
- Velan Holding Co. Ltd., Two other entities associated with shareholders of Velan Holding
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Quebec, Canada
- Type
- Buyout
Velan Inc. announced the closing of the sale of its controlling shareholder’s interest in Velan Holding Co. Ltd. to funds managed by Birch Hill Equity Partners Management Inc. Birch Hill acquired about 72.1% of Velan’s outstanding shares (91.9% of voting rights) for aggregate gross proceeds of C$203.9 million to Velan Holding and related shareholder entities.
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June 12, 2026
- Buyer
- HASA Inc.
- Target
- Bio-Dex Laboratories, Inc.
- Seller
- Lori Brumagin (Managing Partner of Bio-Dex)
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Arizona, United States
- Type
- Buyout
HASA Inc. announced the acquisition of Bio-Dex Laboratories, Inc., a Phoenix, Arizona-based manufacturer of professional-grade swimming pool and spa maintenance chemicals. The deal is intended to expand HASA’s portfolio of specialty and ancillary water treatment products and broaden access to pool service professionals through its manufacturing and distribution network.
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June 12, 2026
- Buyer
- United Envelope
- Target
- Love Envelopes
- Seller
- Love family (Love Envelopes co-owners Michael Love and Daniel Love)
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Oklahoma, United States
- Type
- Addon
United Envelope has agreed to acquire Love Envelopes, a family-owned specialty envelope manufacturer headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The deal combines United Envelope’s Northeast operations with Love Envelopes’ strong presence in Texas and the Midwest to create a geographically expanded platform. CenterGate Capital is identified as the private equity owner of United Envelope, while Founders Advisors served as Love Envelopes’ exclusive advisor.
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- Buyer
- Canfor Corporation
- Target
- PinkWood Ltd
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Alberta, Canada
- Type
- Buyout
Canfor Corporation entered into an agreement to purchase PinkWood Ltd.’s I-joist business for $68.0 million (including working capital) and finance it with cash and available liquidity. PinkWood’s Calgary facility will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Canfor, with PinkWood retaining its name; the deal was expected to close in Q3 2026 (and later announced as completed on July 3, 2026).
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- Buyer
- Precision Production Leadership Team
- Target
- Precision Production LLC
- Seller
- Spell Capital Partners
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Ohio, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Precision Production LLC, an ISO-certified manufacturer of precision machined components headquartered in Strongsville, Ohio, completed a management-led buyout to return the company to independent ownership. The deal was completed via a purchase from Spell Capital Partners, with management (President and CEO Bryon Shafer and CFO Rick Sykora) continuing to lead and co-founder Craig Cook returning as Executive Chairman.
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June 9, 2026
- Buyer
- Pursuit Aerospace
- Target
- Leesta Industries, Inc.
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Quebec, Canada
- Type
- Buyout
Pursuit Aerospace completed its strategic acquisition of Quebec-based Leesta Industries, a manufacturer specializing in machining flight-safety-critical aeroengine components. The deal expands Pursuit’s aeroengine machining and fabrication capabilities, adding advanced manufacturing and automation expertise and strengthening its offerings across Pratt & Whitney engine platforms.
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- Buyer
- White Wolf Hybrid Capital
- Target
- AccuCast
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Pennsylvania, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
White Wolf Hybrid Capital has closed an investment in AccuCast, a Pennsylvania-based precision investment casting and machining manufacturer. The deal is intended to position AccuCast as a platform for consolidation in North America’s fragmented metal casting industry, targeting aerospace, defense, and industrial OEM customers.
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- Buyer
- The Alkaline Water Company, Inc.
- Target
- Eureka Beverages Inc.
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Alberta, Canada
- Type
- Buyout
The Alkaline Water Company, Inc. (OTC: WTER) signed a letter of intent to acquire 100% of the equity of Eureka Beverages Inc., an Edmonton, Alberta bottling and canning company focused on private label beverage manufacturing and co-packing. The proposed deal is intended to expand WTER’s North American manufacturing footprint and strengthen its Canadian private label capabilities via Eureka’s Health Canada-compliant facility.
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- Buyer
- Berkshire Hathaway Inc.
- Target
- Taylor Morrison Home Corporation
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Arizona, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Berkshire Hathaway announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Taylor Morrison Home Corporation in an all-cash deal valued at approximately $8.5 billion (enterprise value). Taylor Morrison shareholders will receive $72.50 per share in cash, a 24% premium to the company’s May 29, 2026 closing price.
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- Buyer
- Champion Homes, Inc.
- Target
- Homes Direct (retail locations assets)
- Seller
- Homes Direct
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Michigan, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Champion Homes, Inc. entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the assets of Homes Direct that represent 11 retail locations across key Western U.S. markets, including Arizona, California, Colorado, New Mexico, and Oregon. The deal is expected to close in Champion’s second quarter of fiscal 2027, subject to customary closing conditions.
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- Buyer
- Strategic buyer (name not disclosed)
- Target
- Ironform Holdings Co.
- Seller
- Wynnchurch Capital
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Wynnchurch Capital announced the sale of Ironform Holdings Co. to a strategic buyer. The transaction marks the culmination of Wynnchurch’s multi-year operational and commercial transformation of Ironform, positioning it as a heavy-equipment metal-fabrication platform with strong delivery and quality.
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May 19, 2026
- Buyer
- Tarter USA
- Target
- Vail Products
- Seller
- Hammersmith Manufacturing and Sales, Inc.
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Buyout
Tarter USA announced it is acquiring Vail Products, a heavy-duty construction and land management attachments brand and division of Hammersmith Manufacturing and Sales, Inc. The acquisition expands Tarter’s heavy-duty equipment portfolio and supports its “Back 40 to Backyard” strategy across farm, ranch, rural lifestyle, construction, forestry, agriculture, equipment rental, and land management markets.
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May 19, 2026
- Buyer
- Diamond Chemical Company, LLC
- Target
- Nyco Products Company
- Seller
- Bob Stahurski
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- New Jersey, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Graycliff Partners portfolio company Diamond Chemical Company acquired Nyco Products Company to create a leading independent provider of sanitization chemicals in the United States. The combination expands Diamond’s coast-to-coast manufacturing footprint and broadens product and formulation capabilities for hospitality, food service, commercial laundry, and other institutional and industrial end markets.
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May 19, 2026
- Buyer
- Phoenix Lighting, JMC Capital Partners
- Target
- Rig-A-Lite LLC
- Seller
- AIS Holding Company LLC
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Wisconsin, United States
- Type
- Addon
Phoenix Lighting, a portfolio company of JMC Capital Partners, completed its acquisition of Rig-A-Lite LLC, a Texas-based manufacturer of industrial and commercial lighting solutions. The transaction closed effective May 14, 2026, with Rig-A-Lite continuing to operate under its existing brand from its Houston facilities.
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- Buyer
- Shibaura Machine Co., Ltd. (via an affiliate)
- Target
- Moore Nanotechnology Systems (Nanotech)
- Seller
- Newman Marsilius IV (co-owner), Len Chaloux (founder), Newman Marsilius III (founder)
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- New Hampshire, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Moore Nanotechnology Systems (“Nanotech”) is being acquired by an affiliate of Shibaura Machine Co., Ltd. to form a new ultra-precision machine tool organization. The deal is expected to close within a few months, subject to regulatory approvals and other customary conditions.
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- Buyer
- Sumitomo Forestry Co., Ltd., Sumitomo Forestry America, Inc., Sumitomo Forestry Group
- Target
- Tri Pointe Homes, Inc.
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Nevada, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Sumitomo Forestry Co., Ltd. completed its acquisition of Tri Pointe Homes, Inc. for $47.00 per share. Following closing, Tri Pointe Homes became a wholly owned subsidiary of Sumitomo Forestry America, Inc. and will cease trading on the New York Stock Exchange.
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May 13, 2026
- Buyer
- McCarthy-Bush Corporation
- Target
- Roemer Machine
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Iowa, United States
- Type
- Buyout
McCarthy-Bush Corporation acquired Roemer Machine, a Davenport-based manufacturer known for centrifuge repair technical expertise and machining capabilities. The deal expands McCarthy-Bush’s manufacturing platform by adding specialized centrifuge repair capabilities while increasing machining capacity and broadening in-house services for customers across multiple industries.
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May 8, 2026
- Buyer
- Marcal Paper
- Target
- St. Catharines Tissue Mill
- Seller
- BiOrigin Specialty Products
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
- Type
- Buyout
Marcal Paper has completed its acquisition of the St. Catharines Tissue Mill, a premium Through-Air-Dried (TAD) tissue and specialty paper producer located in St. Catharines, Ontario. The mill was previously owned by BiOrigin Specialty Products, and terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
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- Buyer
- Arvind Advanced Materials Limited (AAML)
- Target
- Dalco-GFT Nonwovens (Dalco-GFT)
- Seller
- Snow Peak Capital, LLC
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Arvind Advanced Materials Limited (AAML), a wholly owned subsidiary of Arvind Limited, acquired a 61% controlling stake in Dalco-GFT Nonwovens for $136 million. Snow Peak Capital sold the majority interest and retains a minority equity stake, with Dalco-GFT CEO Joey Duncan and president Matt Sims continuing in leadership roles.
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- Buyer
- FTAI Infrastructure Inc.
- Target
- TimberHP
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Maine, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
TimberHP, the U.S.-based manufacturer of wood fiber insulation, announced a strategic investment from FTAI Infrastructure Inc. (managed by Fortress Investment Group). The funding is intended to support increased production at TimberHP’s Madison, Maine facility and expand the company’s commercial footprint across North America.
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- Buyer
- Twin Rivers Paper Company
- Target
- Potsdam Specialty Paper Inc. (PSPI)
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Twin Rivers Paper Company acquired Potsdam Specialty Paper Inc. (PSPI) to expand its specialty paper portfolio and add new papermaking capabilities. The deal is supported by New York State funding intended to upgrade the Potsdam facility, preserve 70 jobs in the North Country, and stabilize operations at the mill.
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- Buyer
- WISA Group Plc
- Target
- UPM Plywood business area (within UPM-Kymmene Corporation)
- Seller
- UPM-Kymmene Corporation
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Finland
- Type
- Divestiture
UPM-Kymmene’s board approved a demerger plan to separate its UPM Plywood business area into a new independent, Nasdaq Helsinki-listed company named WISA Group Plc. The demerger is expected to be completed on October 31, 2026, subject to shareholder approval at an extraordinary general meeting.
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May 5, 2026
- Buyer
- UFP Packaging (a division of UFP Industries, Inc.), UFP Industries, Inc.
- Target
- John Rock, Inc., Berry Pallets, Inc., three locations of John Rock, Inc.
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Addon
UFP Packaging, a division of UFP Industries, acquired the operating assets of John Rock, Inc. and Berry Pallets, Inc. to expand its PalletOne pallet manufacturing network into the Northeast and Upper Midwest. The acquisitions add more than $105 million in annual revenue and approximately 375 employees, strengthening UFP’s ability to serve national, multi-region customers.
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- Buyer
- Invera Flexibles
- Target
- PolyExpert Inc., Polykar Industries Inc.
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Canada
- Type
- Buyout
PolyExpert Inc. and Polykar Industries Inc. completed a merger of equals to form Invera Flexibles, a North American flexible packaging platform with over $200 million in combined sales and 350 employees. The new company is backed by Kent Road Capital (majority investor) and MontClerc Capital, with President and CEO Amir Karim and employee shareholders also participating.
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- Buyer
- VRTX Industrial Corp.
- Target
- Bradley Machine 26 Design LLC
- Seller
- Generational Group (advisory role)
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Oklahoma, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Generational Group announced the sale of Bradley Machine 26 Design LLC to VRTX Industrial Corp., with the acquisition closing on March 26, 2026. Bradley Machine 26 Design is a precision machining and fabrication shop based in Chickasha, Oklahoma serving industrial customers with custom, small-batch metal components.
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- Buyer
- Carter Lumber
- Target
- Gaster Lumber and Hardware, Gaster Lumber
- Seller
- Gaster family (Ray and the Gaster team)
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Georgia, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Carter Lumber acquired Gaster Lumber and Hardware, a three-location building materials supplier serving the Savannah, Georgia metro area. The acquisition expands Carter Lumber’s Southeast footprint, providing full coverage across Georgia and adding service reach from Hilton Head to northern Florida, with Gaster operating as part of Carter Lumber’s Coastal Carolinas market effective immediately.
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- Buyer
- Lone Star Fund XII
- Target
- RadiciGroup Specialty Chemicals business area, RadiciGroup High Performance Polymers business area
- Seller
- RadiciGroup
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Lombardy, Italy
- Type
- Divestiture
Lone Star Fund XII has formally closed its acquisition of RadiciGroup’s Business Area Specialty Chemicals and High Performance Polymers from RadiciGroup. The Radici family retained the textile business, which has been merged into a new entity called Raditex.
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- Buyer
- Lone Star
- Target
- Domo Chemicals Italy, Domo Engineering Plastics Italy, Domo Engineering Plastics Europe
- Seller
- Domo Chemicals (Belgian group)
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol, Italy
- Type
- Buyout
Domo Chemicals Italy (including Domo Engineering Plastics Italy and Domo Engineering Plastics Europe) has been sold to the Anglo-American private equity fund Lone Star. The agreement was completed, transferring ownership of the Linfano-based technopolymers business with about 130 employees.
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- Buyer
- Praana Group
- Target
- Owens Corning glass reinforcements business
- Seller
- Owens Corning
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Ohio, United States
- Type
- Divestiture
Owens Corning has completed the sale of its glass reinforcements business to Praana Group. The deal strengthens Owens Corning’s focus on branded residential building products in North America and Europe, while providing Owens Corning with approximately $280 million in cash proceeds plus expected additional cash from excess alloy sales.
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April 29, 2026
- Buyer
- UFP Packaging (division of UFP Industries), UFP Industries, Inc.
- Target
- Berry Pallets, Inc.
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Minnesota, United States
- Type
- Buyout
UFP Industries (via its UFP Packaging division) announced the acquisition of Berry Pallets, Inc., a pallet manufacturer based in Waseca, Minnesota. The deal is intended to expand UFP Packaging’s national pallet manufacturing network into the Upper Midwest and support growth with national customers through added manufacturing capacity and resources.
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- Buyer
- Critical Metals Corp.
- Target
- European Lithium Ltd.
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Critical Metals Corp. has signed a letter of intent proposing an all-share acquisition of European Lithium Ltd. valued at approximately US$835 million, with European Lithium shareholders receiving 0.035 shares of Critical Metals for each share held. The deal is expected to consolidate ownership of the Tanbreez Rare Earth Project in Greenland and improve Critical Metals’ capital position, subject to execution of a definitive agreement, approvals, and regulatory clearances, with completion anticipated in the second half of 2026.
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April 28, 2026
- Buyer
- Perry Capital LLC
- Target
- Elmwood Reclaimed Timber, KC Custom Hardwoods
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Missouri, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Perry Capital LLC acquired Elmwood Reclaimed Timber and brought it under one ownership group alongside KC Custom Hardwoods. The combination is intended to expand a luxury, American-made wood products platform spanning reclaimed flooring and paneling, custom beams and furnishings, and future categories such as cabinetry.
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April 24, 2026
- Buyer
- Cartesian Growth Corporation III, Factorial Inc.
- Target
- Factorial Inc., Cartesian Growth Corporation III
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Massachusetts, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Factorial, a solid-state battery technology company, announced that Dr. Dieter Zetsche will be appointed to the board of the combined company upon the closing of its previously announced business combination with Cartesian Growth Corporation III. The deal is positioned as Factorial’s step toward public company readiness, adding public-market and mobility leadership to guide commercial scaling.
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April 21, 2026
- Buyer
- Hitachi Global Life Solutions
- Target
- Arçelik Hitachi Home Appliances (AHHA)
- Seller
- Arçelik
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Thailand
- Type
- Divestiture
Arçelik has signed a definitive agreement with Hitachi Global Life Solutions to divest its 60% stake in Arçelik Hitachi Home Appliances (AHHA). The deal consideration is USD 205 million in cash at closing plus USD 56 million deferred over three years, with an additional closing adjustment tied to 60% of AHHA cash exceeding USD 56 million.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What kinds of manufacturing businesses are being acquired most recently?
Recent acquisitions include engineered components (such as wheels and injection-molded parts), industrial and specialty manufacturing platforms, plumbing products with connected solutions, recycled plastics manufacturing, and semiconductor chemicals business lines.
Which buyers show up repeatedly in manufacturing acquisitions?
Recurring buyer names on this page include Addison Capital Partners, IMG Companies, LLC, Audax Private Equity, AEA Investors Small Business Private Equity, StoneTree Investment Partners, Platinum Equity, and Arcline Investment Management, alongside industrial strategics such as Alcoa, Harbour Group, and Colson Group.
Are these acquisitions mainly in the United States?
Most listed recent locations are in the United States, with recent state-level examples including Mississippi, New York, Massachusetts, Arizona, Wyoming, Illinois, and Ohio. There is also at least one major deal listed in Australia.
Do deal terms like price and timing vary across manufacturing transactions?
Yes. Some transactions disclose consideration and expected closing windows (for example, Alcoa’s agreement for South32’s assets and Arcline Investment Management’s all-cash bid for AstroNova), while others state that financial terms are not disclosed and/or provide only an expected closing quarter.
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