Tracked deals
4375
4375 tracked deals across 2000-2026.
Top Manufacturing Acquirers (2000-2026)
Buyer mix
Mixed buyer set
3090 strategic · 2663 pe
Top trend
Volume peaked in 2021
720 tracked deals announced in 2021.
Primary Insight
What Stands Out
- Advanced materials show up repeatedly, from electrically conductive composite technologies and EMI shielding to specialty thermal spray powders and conductive composite stacks.
- Branded product platforms are a recurring theme, including branded fasteners/tools, cabinet and door hardware, and established adhesive brands.
- Capacity and customer coverage are emphasized in multiple deals, such as expanded production capacity for label products and broader reach via distribution networks.
- Geography is U.S.- and Canada-forward, with additional deal locations including South Africa and Mexico in recent manufacturing announcements.
- Operational continuity is often referenced, including keeping brands (and, in some cases, leadership/teams) within the acquirer’s group structure.
| Theme seen in deals | Examples from recent announcements |
|---|---|
| Advanced materials & engineered components | Principal Mineral / Conductive Group; AE Industrial Partners / Powder Alloy Corporation; Colson Group / CEW |
| Branded manufacturing & distribution | PrimeSource Brands / Starborn Industries; Matrix Adhesives Group / IPS Adhesives; ASSA ABLOY / Classic Brass |
| Growth via facilities & platform expansion | AAi Labels & Decals / Guaranteed Labels; Livers Bronze / DeAngelis Iron Work |
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| Buyer | # Deals | Focus | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arcline Investment Management | 40 | Growth-oriented private equity firm that builds industria... | PE |
| Arsenal Capital Partners | 32 | Private equity firm focused on middle-market specialty in... | PE |
| CORE Industrial Partners | 32 | Chicago-based private equity firm investing in North Amer... | 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 | 21 | 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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September 15, 2026
- Buyer
- JBC Technologies
- Target
- NADCO Tapes & Labels
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
JBC Technologies has acquired NADCO Tapes & Labels to expand its specialty converting and manufacturing capabilities across medical, aerospace, battery energy storage, industrial, and consumer end markets. NADCO’s Sarasota, Florida operation will remain open and bolster JBC’s Southeast manufacturing footprint, with expanded printing and tape converting/label capabilities.
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September 9, 2026
- Buyer
- New Water Capital Partners
- Target
- LidWorks
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
An affiliate of New Water Capital Partners acquired LidWorks, a family-owned manufacturer of custom foodservice lids. LidWorks manufactures custom hot and cold beverage, food, and specialty lids for quick-serve restaurant and convenience store brands, with operations in Plant City, Florida.
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September 9, 2026
- Buyer
- Point 41 Capital Partners
- Target
- Safe-Way Garage Doors, LLC
- Seller
- CW Industrial Partners (CWI)
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Indiana, United States
- Type
- Recapitalization
Point 41 Capital Partners (Point 41) partnered with Safe-Way Garage Doors management to recapitalize Safe-Way, acquiring the company from CW Industrial Partners (CWI). The investment will support Safe-Way’s next phase of growth as it expands manufacturing and distribution and broadens its product portfolio.
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September 8, 2026
- Buyer
- ARK MFG
- Target
- Therma-Tek Commercial Cooking Solutions
- Seller
- Don Pittsley, Rebeca Pittsley
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Pennsylvania, United States
- Type
- Buyout
ARK MFG acquired Therma-Tek Commercial Cooking Solutions, a U.S.-based manufacturer of professional hot-side commercial cooking equipment. The deal expands ARK MFG’s American-made manufacturing portfolio beyond refrigeration and includes a comprehensive rebuild of the Therma-Tek facility and relocating operations into ARK MFG’s global headquarters.
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September 7, 2026
- Buyer
- Ameribrands
- Target
- Randal Retail Group
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Type
- Addon
Ameribrands acquired Randal Retail Group to expand its retail and hospitality branded-environment offerings, including retail/restaurant design, custom fixtures, merchandising displays, and on-site installation. The deal closed on July 31, 2026, strengthening Ameribrands’ national, multi-location execution capabilities by adding both engineering/design and manufacturing/field installation capacity.
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September 7, 2026
- Buyer
- Bad Boy Mowers
- Target
- Excel Industries
- Seller
- Stanley Black & Decker
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Kansas, United States
- Type
- Divestiture
Stanley Black & Decker entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Excel Industries business (Hustler Turf Equipment) to Bad Boy Mowers. The Excel business is expected to generate approximately $300 million in revenue for fiscal 2026, and the deal is subject to regulatory approval and customary closing conditions; financial terms were not disclosed.
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August 27, 2026
- Buyer
- Element Solutions Inc
- Target
- Solstice Advanced Materials Inc
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Buyout
Element Solutions Inc. and Solstice Advanced Materials Inc. mutually terminated their merger agreement. Both boards concluded that each company would better serve its shareholders as standalone businesses, citing feedback from shareholders and discussions between the parties.
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August 26, 2026
- Target
- Freeman Wood Products, Fabrication Specialties
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Tennessee, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Freeman Wood Products and Fabrication Specialties merged effective January 1, 2026 to create FreeFab Pallet, Inc., a custom wood pallet manufacturer based in Centerville, Tennessee. The combined company brings together decades of pallet manufacturing experience, expanded production capacity, and additional capabilities including custom pallet design and recycling/repurposing used pallets for regional customers.
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August 24, 2026
- Buyer
- Chase Corporation
- Target
- Hylomar Holdings Limited
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Massachusetts, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Chase Corporation acquired Hylomar Holdings Limited to expand Chase’s engineered materials portfolio, specifically in high-performance sealants and adhesives. The acquisition is intended to strengthen Chase’s presence in industrial, transportation, aerospace, and power generation/end-use markets by leveraging Hylomar’s differentiated technology and global brand.
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August 24, 2026
- Buyer
- Mann Lake Ltd.
- Target
- Hive Hugger
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Minnesota, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Mann Lake Ltd., a beekeeping supplies manufacturer and distributor, announced it is acquiring Hive Hugger, a developer of insulation products for condensing-hive beekeeping. Hive Hugger’s co-founder Peggy DeSanto will remain an active ambassador, while production and distribution will move to Mann Lake’s headquarters in Hackensack, Minnesota.
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- Buyer
- The Edgewater Funds
- Target
- Parker Manufacturing Group
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Buyout
Barings provided senior secured credit facilities to support The Edgewater Funds’ acquisition of Parker Manufacturing Group. Parker manufactures highly engineered precision fasteners for aerospace & defense, semiconductor capital equipment, and general industrial end markets.
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August 18, 2026
- Buyer
- River Associates Investments, L.P.
- Target
- Diamond Wipes, Inc.
- Seller
- Nolan Capital
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
River Associates Investments, L.P. acquired Diamond Wipes, Inc. in a transaction that closed on August 7, 2026. Diamond Wipes is a contract manufacturer of disposable wet wipes and liquid–fill personal care products serving brands, retailers, and distributors across North America.
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August 18, 2026
- Buyer
- HarperLove, HBM Holdings
- Target
- ChromaScape
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Addon
HarperLove, a portfolio company of HBM Holdings, announced the acquisition of the corrugated products business of ChromaScape (formerly known as CEL Chemical). The deal expands HarperLove’s corrugated packaging customer relationships and geographic reach, while strengthening HBM Holdings’ packaging adhesives platform. Terms were not disclosed.
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August 14, 2026
- Buyer
- CAI Software, LLC
- Target
- LLumin
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Massachusetts, United States
- Type
- Addon
CAI Software acquired LLumin, a purpose-built industrial CMMS provider serving complex mid-market and enterprise manufacturers. The acquisition expands CAI’s manufacturing software platform with real-time condition monitoring, predictive maintenance alerts, automated work orders, and asset lifecycle management, with the combined platform aimed at reducing unplanned downtime and improving machine uptime.
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August 13, 2026
- Buyer
- Wolf-Gordon, Charger Investment Partners
- Target
- Andor Willow, Look Walls & Interiors
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Addon
Charger Investment Partners’ portfolio company Wolf-Gordon completed two strategic acquisitions of Andor Willow and Look Walls & Interiors. The deals expand Wolf-Gordon’s interior surfaces platform by adding premium wood wall panels/room dividers and custom/digitally printed wallcovering capabilities.
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- Buyer
- Principal Mineral
- Target
- Conductive Group
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Utah, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Principal Mineral announced the acquisition of Conductive Group, an advanced materials manufacturer focused on electrically conductive composite technologies and EMI shielding solutions. The deal is intended to expand Principal Mineral’s advanced materials stack for electronics, aerospace, autonomy, and secure communications to support resilient and trusted supply chains.
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- Buyer
- Smartkem
- Target
- Ferrox Critical Minerals
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Limpopo Province, South Africa
- Type
- Buyout
Smartkem has entered into a definitive agreement to merge with Ferrox Critical Minerals in an all-stock transaction valuing Ferrox at $125 million. The combination is expected to expand Smartkem’s materials platform from electronic materials into critical minerals via Ferrox’s Tivani project in South Africa.
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August 5, 2026
- Buyer
- L.P. Royer inc., Royer
- Target
- Baffin Limited, Baffin business (Baffin Footwear Inc.)
- Seller
- Canada Goose Holdings Inc., Canada Goose Inc.
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
- Type
- Buyout
L.P. Royer has acquired the Baffin business/brand from Canada Goose Holdings Inc. Baffin will continue operating as a separate brand within the Royer Group, with its team, leadership, employees, and Stoney Creek operations preserved.
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- Buyer
- RealTruck Inc.
- Target
- LEER Group, SnugTop, Century, Pace Edwards by LEER, StateWide Windows, LEER business assets
- Seller
- JB Poindexter & Co.
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Indiana, United States
- Type
- Buyout
RealTruck, Inc. acquired LEER Group and related business assets from JB Poindexter & Co., bringing multiple truck-accessory brands under RealTruck ownership. The transaction includes LEER, SnugTop, Century, Pace Edwards by LEER, and StateWide Windows, with RealTruck targeting operational improvements and continued U.S. manufacturing support for the brands.
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August 3, 2026
- Buyer
- Star Step Performance Coatings Group
- Target
- Royal Powder
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Ohio, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Star Step Performance Coatings Group (SSPCG) completed the acquisition of Royal Powder, an Ohio-based custom manufacturer of high-performance powder coatings, on July 31, 2026. The deal expands SSPCG’s coatings platform into the powder coatings sector to broaden technology coverage and better serve industrial and OEM customers.
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August 2, 2026
- Buyer
- Livers Bronze
- Target
- DeAngelis Iron Work, Inc.
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Massachusetts, United States
- Type
- Divestiture
Livers Bronze, a Kansas City manufacturer of ornamental handrail systems, announced a strategic merger with DeAngelis Iron Work, a South Easton, Massachusetts fabricator of architectural metals and steel stairs. The companies will continue operating under their respective brands with leadership and personnel staying in place, aiming to collaborate while preserving customer relationships and project execution. DeAngelis Iron Work also expects to relocate to a larger facility in the Boston area to support efficiency and future growth.
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August 2, 2026
- Buyer
- AAi Labels & Decals, Portrait Capital
- Target
- Guaranteed Labels
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Alabama, United States
- Type
- Addon
AAi Labels & Decals, a Portrait Capital portfolio company, acquired Guaranteed Labels, a custom label products provider based in Moody, Alabama. The deal is AAi’s second acquisition through its label platform and is intended to expand production capacity, product offerings, and customer coverage.
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- Buyer
- Platinum Equity, François-Xavier Souvay, W Investments, Peter Timotheatos, LMPG management team
- Target
- LMPG Inc.
- Seller
- Existing institutional investors
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Quebec, Canada
- Type
- Buyout
Platinum Equity made a significant investment in LMPG Inc., a Montreal-based manufacturer of specification-grade lighting solutions for commercial and infrastructure applications across North America. Financial terms were not disclosed, and LMPG founder François-Xavier Souvay, W Investments, CEO Peter Timotheatos, and management rolled their equity while Platinum acquired outstanding shares from existing institutional investors.
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- Buyer
- South Dakota Investment Council
- Target
- Louisiana-Pacific Corporation
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Tennessee, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
South Dakota Investment Council increased its holdings in Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LPX) by purchasing an additional 76,165 shares, bringing its total to 97,832 shares. The article describes this as part of broader trading activity by other institutional investors, but does not indicate any corporate M&A transaction like an acquisition or merger.
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July 28, 2026
- Buyer
- Michael Fassbender, Key management (Action Molding)
- Target
- Action Molding, Inc.
- Seller
- Orchard Creek Capital
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Michigan, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Action Molding, a Grand Rapids, Michigan injection molding company and portfolio company of Orchard Creek Capital, has been acquired by former owner Michael Fassbender along with key management. The company produces a proprietary line of plastic pots and hanging baskets for the lawn and garden industry.
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- Buyer
- Matrix Adhesives Group, TruArc Partners
- Target
- IPS Adhesives, IPS Adhesives (IPSA)
- Seller
- IPS Corporation (parent company of IPS)
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Ohio, United States
- Type
- Addon
Matrix Adhesives Group, a TruArc Partners portfolio company, acquired IPS Adhesives (IPSA) from the parent company of IPS Corporation. The deal expands Matrix’s branded adhesive portfolio, advanced adhesive technology capabilities (including methyl methacrylate), and international reach via IPSA’s European footprint and distributor network. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
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July 27, 2026
- Buyer
- Conestogo Partners
- Target
- Roadtrek Inc.
- Seller
- Groupe Rapido, Erwin Hymer Group North America (EHGNA)
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
- Type
- Buyout
Roadtrek Inc., a Canadian Type B motorhome manufacturer, has been acquired by Conestogo Partners, a U.S.-based “permanent capital” ownership group focused on outdoor recreation. The company will continue operating from its Cambridge, Ontario facilities under its current leadership team, with the Roadtrek brand and key Wave model designs continuing for the 2027 model year.
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July 24, 2026
- Buyer
- ASSA ABLOY
- Target
- Classic Brass Inc
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Buyout
ASSA ABLOY has acquired Classic Brass Inc., a US-based manufacturer of premium cabinet and door hardware. The acquisition strengthens ASSA ABLOY’s position in mature markets by adding complementary products and solutions, with Classic Brass to be integrated into the Residential Business Segment within the Americas Division.
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- Buyer
- Betco Corporation
- Target
- Multi-Clean
- Seller
- Minuteman International
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Minnesota, United States
- Type
- Divestiture
Betco entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Multi-Clean, a Minnesota-based commercial cleaning chemical manufacturer, from Minuteman International (a member of the Hako Group). In the same transaction, Betco will divest its powered equipment business to Minuteman, with the deal expected to close on July 31.
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July 20, 2026
- Buyer
- Murphy Door, Inc.
- Target
- Merrill Hardwoods Division (MHD)
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Idaho, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Murphy Door, Inc. announced the acquisition of Merrill Hardwoods Division (MHD), a hardwood manufacturing company based in Rigby, Idaho. The deal brings a 22,500 sq. ft. manufacturing facility, manufacturing equipment, and a ~10-person team, with plans to double headcount within 12 months.
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July 20, 2026
- Buyer
- Truelink Capital
- Target
- Lyons Magnus
- Seller
- Paine Schwartz Partners
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Truelink Capital acquired Lyons Magnus, a Fresno-based manufacturer of specialty ingredients, beverage ingredients, and healthcare nutrition solutions, from Paine Schwartz Partners. The transaction closed on July 20, 2026; financial terms were not disclosed in the announcement.
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- Buyer
- Integrated Utility Services
- Target
- Paragon Industries, Inc.
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Oklahoma, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Integrated Utility Services (IUS), a Houston-based holding company, completed its acquisition of Paragon Industries, a long-standing Oklahoma manufacturer of API-licensed steel pipe products. The deal closed July 13, 2026, through a Chapter 11 Section 363 sale process, with Infinity Capital Partners serving as exclusive investment banking advisor.
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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
- HF Companies (Hoffmann Family of Companies)
- Target
- Allred Metal Stamping Works
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Type
- Buyout
HF Companies (Hoffmann Family of Companies), a U.S.-based family-owned firm, announced it has acquired Allred Metal Stamping Works, a privately held U.S. custom metal stamping and fabrication manufacturer. The deal expands HF Companies’ manufacturing footprint and capabilities in precision end-to-end metal stamping and finishing for multiple industrial end markets.
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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 made a strategic investment in Wilbar Group, a North American designer and manufacturer of premium aboveground and semi-inground swimming pools. Wilbar Group consists of Wilbar International, Trendium Pool Products, and Crystal Water Investments, and the parties did not disclose financial terms.
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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 will acquire Element Solutions in a cash-and-stock transaction valued at approximately $14.5 billion (including the assumption of net debt). The deal is expected to expand Solstice’s advanced materials platform with complementary electronics, formulation, technical service, and technology capabilities aligned to AI infrastructure, thermal management, and other high-growth end markets.
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July 3, 2026
- Buyer
- Whisper Marine, LLC, Whisper USA, LLC
- Target
- Crownline Boats
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Whisper Marine, LLC, the marine division of Whisper USA, LLC, acquired Crownline Boats, an American manufacturer of sport, deck and cruiser boats. The acquisition closed on June 26, 2026, and production will continue at Crownline’s West Frankfort, Illinois facility.
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- Buyer
- Goldgroup Mining Inc.
- Target
- Gold Resource Corporation
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- British Columbia, Canada
- Type
- Buyout
Goldgroup Mining Inc. completed its merger with Gold Resource Corporation (GRC) in an arrangement pursuant to the previously announced plan of merger. GRC shareholders received 0.3619 Goldgroup common shares for each share of GRC, and GRC was delisted as it became a wholly owned subsidiary of Goldgroup.
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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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June 23, 2026
- Buyer
- Energy Fuels Inc., Ara Partners
- Target
- Vacuumschmelze GmbH & Co. KG, Ara VAC TopCo US LLC
- Seller
- Ara Partners
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Germany
- Type
- Buyout
Energy Fuels entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of Vacuumschmelze GmbH & Co. KG and related entities (collectively, VAC) from Ara Partners for approximately $1.9 billion in cash and stock. The deal is expected to close in early 2027, pending regulatory approvals and other customary conditions, and will create a fully integrated “mine-to-magnet” rare earth 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 for undisclosed terms, expected to close in the third quarter of 2026. Tangent manufactures high-performance synthetic lumber and related materials made from post-consumer and post-industrial recycled plastics used in outdoor living, structural applications, and marine decking.
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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 the acquisition of Genesys Industries, a U.S. precision manufacturer serving aerospace, commercial aviation, and specialty industrial markets. Genesys Industries brings together three heritage brands—Avia Marine Company, Latrobe Foundry, and Sterner Screw Machine—into a unified manufacturing platform, and Greybull plans further add-on acquisitions to scale the business. Terms were not disclosed; Genesys founder Tony Lyons will continue as CEO after the close.
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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
- 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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- Buyer
- Olin Corporation
- Target
- Huntsman Corporation, Olin Corporation
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Buyout
Olin Corporation and Huntsman Corporation announced a definitive all-stock merger of equals, combining upstream chlorine/caustic soda and downstream polyurethane systems and advanced materials into a vertically integrated North American chemicals leader. The combined company will be renamed OlinHuntsman Corporation and is expected to generate more than $400 million in identified cost synergies and integration benefits, with closing expected in the first half of 2027 subject to 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.
- Seller
- PinkWood Ltd.
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Alberta, Canada
- Type
- Buyout
Canfor Corporation agreed to purchase PinkWood Ltd.’s I-joist business for $68.0 million (including working capital) to expand its value-added engineered wood manufacturing capabilities in Western Canada. PinkWood will retain its name and operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of Canfor, and the deal is expected to close in Q3 2026 (later reported as completed on July 3, 2026).
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which manufacturing subsectors are most visible in recent acquisitions?
Recent announcements emphasize advanced materials (conductive composites and EMI shielding; thermal spray powders), industrial components (engineered wheels; adhesives), and branded hardware and exterior construction tools.
Are recent manufacturing deals mostly in the United States and Canada?
Many recent transactions list locations in the United States or Canada, with additional locations appearing in select deals such as South Africa and Mexico.
Do acquirers typically preserve the target’s brand after the deal?
Several announcements describe preserving brands and, in some cases, leadership teams and day-to-day operations within the acquirer’s group structure.
What kinds of buyer groups are repeatedly involved?
Recurring buyer names across the page include private equity and platform operators such as Addison Capital Partners, IMG Companies, LLC, Audax Private Equity, O2 Investment Partners, and industrial/strategic acquirers such as ASSA ABLOY and Zurn Elkay Water Solutions.
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