Tracked deals
543
543 tracked deals across 2025.
Tracked deals
543
543 tracked deals across 2025.
Buyer mix
Mixed buyer set
418 strategic · 278 pe
Top trend
Volume peaked in 2021
720 tracked deals announced in 2021.
Buyer Snapshot
Illustrative buyers pulled from tracked transactions on this page. This table is capped and intentionally non-exhaustive.
| Buyer | # Deals | Focus | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Point Capital Partners | 5 | Lower middle-market private equity firm managing approxim... | PE |
| ASSA ABLOY | 4 | Global provider of access solutions (mechanical and elect... | Strategic |
| Arcline Investment Management | 4 | Growth-oriented private equity firm focusing on industria... | PE |
| LDR Partners LP | 4 | Houston-based private equity firm focused on control inve... | PE |
| One Equity Partners | 4 | Middle-market private equity firm focused on transformati... | PE |
| Align Capital Partners | 3 | Growth-oriented private equity firm managing roughly $1.7... | PE |
| Ballymore Safety Products | 3 | Designer, manufacturer, and service provider of vertical ... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Blackford Capital | 3 | Lower middle-market private equity firm focused on invest... | PE |
| Graycliff Partners | 3 | Private investment and credit firm providing unitranche a... | PE |
| LFM Capital | 3 | Private equity firm focused on lower middle market manufa... | PE |
Last 10 years
Supporting Data
AeroFlow Technologies, a portfolio company of Tinicum, has acquired G&L Tube and Evans Alloys from O'Neal Industries. The add-on acquisitions expand AeroFlow's advanced materials and precision fabrication capabilities, enhancing capacity to serve aerospace, defense, space and industrial customers; terms were not disclosed.
Linamar Corporation completed its acquisition of Georg Fischer's Leipzig ductile iron casting facility for €45 million, a deal first announced on October 7, 2025. The Leipzig plant adds advanced casting, prototyping and machining capabilities to Linamar's manufacturing footprint in Europe and is expected to be immediately accretive.
E.P. Gerber & Sons has acquired Solid Dimensions, a Norwalk, Ohio-based maker of USA-made wooden promotional products. Solid Dimensions' co-founder Tim Parcher will remain as general manager during the transition and plans to retire after a leadership team is established; financial terms were not disclosed.
Salt Creek Capital, a San Francisco Bay Area private equity firm, has acquired a controlling stake in Nanoptix Inc., a Dieppe, New Brunswick-based manufacturer of thermal printing solutions for the gaming, lottery, kiosk and POS markets. Founder and CEO Daniel Vienneau sold his controlling ownership position and moved into an advisory role while long-time CFO Jacques LeBlanc was promoted to CEO to lead the company through its next growth phase.
B&D Fabricators, an Entegra Attachments company, has acquired Leading Edge Attachments Inc., a Hubbardston, Massachusetts maker of patented frost and rock ripping buckets and other heavy equipment attachments. Leading Edge will operate under B&D Attachments LLC and the acquisition expands Entegra's heavy attachments platform by adding specialized products and engineering expertise to B&D's design library.
LongueVue Capital (LVC) has recapitalized Saelens, a Johnson Creek, Wisconsin-based precision manufacturing platform, partnering with the company’s management to support continued growth and investments in automation and global sourcing. As part of the transaction LVC provided growth capital while related real estate was sold to Royal Oak Realty Trust; Saelens operates under the trade names Diamond Precision Products and Coupling Nut Supply and employs ~230 people.
Builders FirstSource acquired Lengefeld Lumber, a long-time lumber/building materials business serving the Temple, Texas market. The deal was closed in under 40 work-days after the parties signed a letter of intent, according to the announcement.
Affiliates of Cerberus Capital Management have completed the acquisition of EverZinc Corporation, a global producer of specialty zinc materials. Cerberus has provided a significant capital commitment to support EverZinc's innovation, infrastructure investment, and global growth initiatives.
Carsoe has acquired Ryco Equipment, a supplier of seafood processing machinery and services, in a deal effective immediately. The acquisition expands Carsoe's product portfolio and strengthens its service and parts capabilities in the US market.
Patrick Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: PATK) completed the acquisitions of Quality Engineered Services (QES) of Syracuse, Indiana and Egis Group, LLC of Bellingham, Washington. The deals expand Patrick's wiring, engineered electrical components, and system-level integration capabilities for marine, RV and specialty vehicle OEM and aftermarket customers; combined trailing-12-month revenue for the two businesses was about $39 million.
National Safety Apparel (NSA), a Blue Point Capital Partners-backed platform, has acquired NASCO Industries, Inc., a U.S. manufacturer of flame-resistant rainwear and protective outerwear headquartered in Washington, Indiana. The add-on expands NSA's flame-resistant rainwear portfolio and strengthens its coverage in the electric utility PPE segment as part of the platform's continued roll-up strategy.
Salt Creek Capital, a San Francisco Bay Area private equity firm, has acquired Northrock Industries, Inc., a Bohemia, New York-based manufacturer of American-made industrial construction tools. Bret Schmitz will become CEO as founder Brian Robertson exits, and Salt Creek intends to expand Northrock’s geographic reach, enhance its digital presence, and grow the customer base.
Continuim Equity Partners has acquired MindCore Technologies, a Terrebonne, Quebec-based designer and manufacturer of high-voltage and extra-high-voltage switching solutions for electric utilities. Continuim will partner with MindCore's existing management team (who remain shareholders) to expand manufacturing capacity, add complementary product offerings, and open a new U.S. production facility to support North American utility customers.
Eagle Electronics, backed by The O.H.I.O. Fund and Asymmetric Capital Partners, has acquired Germany-headquartered Wireless Mobility and the combined business will operate as Eagle Wireless. The deal brings together module design, global R&D, and U.S. manufacturing (Solon, Ohio) to expand product and manufacturing capabilities for automotive and IoT customers and to position the company as a Western-controlled supplier.
Mobile Concepts Specialty Vehicles has acquired Molly Corporation, a family-owned manufacturer of the Molly Trolley based in Wells, Maine. The transaction, advised by Generational Group, closed on December 16, 2025 and brings Molly's trolley product line and manufacturing capabilities into Mobile Concepts' specialty vehicle portfolio.
Apheon, a European private equity firm, has signed a binding agreement to acquire a majority stake in Rubio Monocoat, a global sustainable wood protection solutions company. The deal includes a partnership with management and the founding Muylle family, while Bencis sells its stake. Apheon plans to accelerate Rubio’s international growth, strengthen its omnichannel go-to-market, and continue advancing its innovation roadmap.
PRO-SET Formulated Resin Systems, an Iron Path Capital holding company, has acquired Wessex Resins and Adhesives Ltd., a UK-based manufacturer of high-performance epoxy resins and adhesives. The add-on acquisition expands PRO-SET's composite resins and adhesives capabilities and provides a direct foothold across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and parts of Asia.
Levine Leichtman Capital Partners (LLCP) has partnered with USA Industries’ management team to acquire USA Industries, LLC from Sky Island Capital. USA Industries, a South Houston-based manufacturer of piping isolation, tube plugs, orifice plates and heat-exchanger tools, will continue to be led by CEO Justin Watts as a platform investment for LLCP's Lower Middle Market Fund III; financial terms were not disclosed.
Sound Growth Partners (SGP) acquired Sports Attack, LLC, a Verdi, Nevada-based manufacturer of high-velocity sports training equipment, on December 15, 2025. SGP and unnamed co-investors provided all capital via SGP's One-Stop Buyout structure and plan to partner with Sports Attack to build on its reputation for quality and innovation in the baseball, softball, volleyball and football training markets.
Detroit Manufacturing Systems (DMS) completed the acquisition of Android Industries and Avancez and combined the businesses into a new company, Voltava, which is headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan and is wholly owned by Bruce Smith. The transaction creates a scaled global manufacturing and assembly platform with approximately 5,400 team members across 21 locations to serve automotive, e-mobility, industrial and other end markets, supported by a $450 million asset-based credit facility.
Boston-based private equity firm Union Park Capital has acquired GAM Enterprises, a Mount Prospect, Illinois manufacturer of precision gear reducers, couplings, and custom motion control solutions. The deal establishes GAM as the platform for Union Park’s new precision motion control strategy to accelerate growth, expand capabilities, and pursue strategic add-on acquisitions; terms were not disclosed.
StoneTree Investment Partners has acquired Reel Power International, an Oklahoma City–based manufacturer of engineered winding, spooling, and material-handling equipment, from Praesidian Capital (with prior partnership involvement from Dubin Clark). The investment will support scaling of automation and systems offerings, continued investment in aftermarket parts and service, and operational improvements across Reel Power's Oklahoma City and Houston facilities; terms were not disclosed.
Amca, an El Segundo, California-based aerospace and defense company, has acquired Aerospace Control Products, Inc. (ACPI) of Davenport, Iowa to expand its hydraulics-focused components platform by adding aerospace-grade pressure and liquid-level switch capabilities. Amca plans significant investment to expand ACPI’s manufacturing capacity and improve supply availability; Shedd Capital advised on the transaction and Aaron Ellis, ACPI’s president and former owner, will remain involved.
TARAtps, a leading South Korean printing company, has completed the full acquisition of Illinois-based commercial printer Chicago Offset and established TARA USA as its first overseas corporate entity. The deal creates a dual-production system that aligns TARAtps' large-scale capacity in Paju with Chicago Offset's U.S.-based manufacturing to shorten lead times and better serve North American publishers, corporate clients, and K-content partners.
Value Added Distributors (VAD), a PE-backed distributor and fabricator, has acquired L.T.L. Supply, a family-operated wire harness and electrical-assembly manufacturer based in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The add-on expands VAD's manufacturing capabilities and electrical solutions offering, bolstering its service to specialty vehicle OEMs and other mobile fluid power customers; Rotunda Capital Partners, VAD's private equity backer, supported the platform strategy.
HNI Corporation entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Steelcase Inc. for approximately $2.2 billion in a cash-and-stock transaction. Under the deal terms, Steelcase shareholders would receive $7.20 in cash and 0.2192 shares of HNI common stock per share, and the combined company is expected to have pro forma annual revenue of about $5.8 billion.
Ball Corporation has entered into definitive agreements to acquire an 80% majority stake in Benepack’s beverage can manufacturing businesses in Europe. The deal covers two production facilities—one in Belgium and one in Hungary—with an estimated total cost of approximately €184 million, while Benepack’s existing shareholders will retain the remaining 20%.
ProAmpac completed its acquisition of TC Transcontinental Packaging (TCP) from TC Transcontinental for cash proceeds of $2.1 billion. The deal unites TCP’s advanced packaging capabilities and global footprint with ProAmpac’s sustainability, speed-to-market, and material science capabilities.
Arcline Investment Management, a growth-oriented private equity firm, has acquired Altronic, LLC from the HOERBIGER Group. Altronic, a Girard, Ohio-based maker of advanced ignition, control and instrumentation systems for critical infrastructure and OEMs, will be positioned to pursue growth with Arcline's capital and portfolio synergies.
Nelipak Corporation has completed the acquisition of Merrill's Packaging, a custom thermoformed packaging specialist with production sites in Burlingame, California and Alajuela, Costa Rica. The deal expands Nelipak's healthcare packaging capabilities—adding custom thermoforming, ISO 13485-certified cleanroom capacity and complementary design, tooling and pouch/mounting-card capabilities.
Zeeco, a Tulsa-based provider of combustion and environmental solutions, has acquired Devco Process Heaters, a Tulsa-based fired-heater design and manufacturing company; the deal was finalized on December 5, 2025. The acquisition brings Devco's brand, products, technical expertise and employees into Zeeco to expand its midstream oil & gas fired-heater capabilities and to offer more complete, single-source combustion equipment, installation, field service and aftermarket solutions.
CFS Brands, the Oklahoma City–based foodservice products manufacturer, has acquired Cornerstone Foodservice Group (CFG), the Naperville, Illinois–headquartered owner of Spring USA, LloydPans, Equipex, Astra and Versa‑Gard. The deal brings CFG’s manufacturing footprint and complementary commercial foodservice equipment brands into CFS Brands’ portfolio to broaden product capabilities and deepen its front- and back-of-house offering.
Clark Lake-based Production Saw and Machine has acquired Jackson Grinding Co. of Jackson, Michigan. The acquisition, driven by Jackson Grinding president Michael Alexander's planned retirement, will keep the Jackson Grinding name and location while expanding Production Saw and Machine's customer base and capabilities.
Micro-Precision Technologies, a PE-backed micro‑electronics manufacturer, has acquired Stellar Manufacturing, a printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) provider headquartered in Salem, New Hampshire. The deal — completed in early October — expands MPT's micro‑electronics platform capabilities and was executed after MPT partnered with private equity firm Great River Capital Partners in mid‑2024; terms were not disclosed.
Torginol, a Sheboygan, Wisconsin-based manufacturer of decorative flake, quartz and specialty products for resinous flooring, has completed the acquisition of Chips Unlimited, a Tempe, Arizona-based producer of decorative chip/flake products. The deal (terms not disclosed) expands Torginol's product suite, manufacturing footprint and ability to serve domestic, international and specialty markets with broader product availability and faster lead times.
Opus Water, a water infrastructure platform backed by XPV Water Partners, has acquired Yeary Controls, a Chicago-based maker of control valves, actuators, and flow-control accessories. The add-on deal (closed in November 2025) expands Opus Water's engineered flow-control capabilities across water, wastewater and industrial process-fluid markets.
Center Rock Capital Partners has acquired GHSP, a global designer and manufacturer of precision mechatronic systems, smart actuators, and electronic controls headquartered in Holland, Michigan. The investment positions GHSP as a platform for growth—providing capital and operational expertise to expand product innovation, global reach, and operational performance in automotive and related end markets.
Larson Packaging Company has acquired Great Western Eagle Packaging, Inc., integrating GWEP's Ontario, California facility to expand Larson's high-precision case-insert and foam fabrication capabilities. The deal immediately broadens Larson's California manufacturing footprint and strengthens its ability to serve aerospace, defense, drone and advanced-technology customers; GWEP CEO Todd Teach will join Larson's leadership team.
The Anderson Group sold portfolio company F.K. Instrument Co., LLC, a Clearwater, Florida-based precision machining business, to Andra Tech Group, an affiliate of private equity firm Castik Capital. F.K. Instrument will continue operating from its Clearwater location under existing leadership and is expected to support Andra Tech Group's expansion of precision manufacturing capabilities.
Gerard Daniel Worldwide (a Graycliff Partners portfolio company) has acquired Durex Products, Inc., a Luck, Wisconsin-based manufacturer of urethane wear parts and screening media, from Borgman Capital. The add-on deal will keep Durex operating in Wisconsin and aims to expand GDW's manufacturing capabilities, distribution reach and product portfolio across aggregate, mining, recycling and related industrial markets; terms were not disclosed.
Courizon Partners LLC has acquired Air Burners, Inc., a manufacturer of air curtain burner systems for on-site disposal of wood and vegetative waste. Courizon named Darin Clause CEO of Air Burners while founder Brian O'Connor transitions to CTO; the firm plans to scale the business to meet growing demand across forestry, agriculture, land‑clearing and municipal waste markets.
Loparex, a PE-backed global producer of release liners, has acquired Enterprise Coated Products Inc., a Manteno, Illinois-based manufacturer of silicone-based release liners. The acquisition combines Loparex's scale and market reach with Enterprise's narrow-web, small-batch manufacturing expertise to expand capabilities and better serve customers across tape, healthcare, hygiene, graphics and related end markets.
Pelican Energy Partners has acquired Hanna Cylinders, a Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin-based manufacturer of precision-engineered hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders. Pelican will position Hanna as a strategic platform to scale specialized manufacturing capabilities serving nuclear operators and broader industrial markets, while Hanna will retain its name and current management team.
Americo Chemical Products, a Harbour Group company, has acquired Fusion Chemical, a Huntington, Indiana-based maker of specialty metalworking fluids. The deal brings Fusion's founder Matt East and his team into Americo and expands Americo's product portfolio with next-generation lubricants and coolants; terms were not disclosed.
Arkview Capital, a Stamford-based private equity firm, has completed the acquisition of NEOTech, a Chatsworth, California-based provider of high-reliability electronic manufacturing services (EMS). The transaction is supported by financing and partnership from BBK Capital, Crestline, Canyon Partners and PNC Bank and will fund NEOTech’s expansion of next-generation manufacturing capabilities and market reach across defense, aerospace and medical end markets.
Industrial Growth Partners (IGP) has acquired Marki Microwave in a partnership with the Marki family and management, creating a new platform to accelerate Marki's growth. Marki, headquartered in Morgan Hill, California, is a designer and manufacturer of high-performance RF and microwave components serving aerospace & defense, test & measurement, and other demanding end markets.
Guardian Capital Partners, alongside co-investor EA Advisors, completed a majority recapitalization of Raptor Power Systems to support the manufacturer’s next phase of growth. The transaction partners Guardian and EAA with Raptor’s founding family (Peter and Evan El Koury) to expand capacity and serve growing demand from data centers and other mission-critical end markets.
Graco has acquired RADIA (formerly Red Devil Equipment Company) for $69 million, adding paint-mixing, shaking and automated material-handling technologies to its color solutions portfolio. RADIA, based in Plymouth, Minnesota, generates more than $30 million in annual revenue and employs roughly 30 people; the acquisition is intended to integrate RADIA's mixing and automation capabilities with Graco's existing tinting and dispensing solutions.
AkzoNobel and Axalta Coating Systems entered into a definitive all-stock merger agreement to combine into a global coatings leader with approximately $25 billion enterprise value. The combined company will bring together complementary coatings portfolios across multiple end markets and is expected to complete the merger between late 2026 and early 2027, subject to approvals and regulatory review.
An affiliate of Angeles Equity Partners has acquired a majority interest in Technique, Inc., a Jackson, Michigan-based precision metal fabricator specializing in prototyping and ultra-low-volume production. Angeles will partner with founder and CEO Ronnie Johncox to invest in operational infrastructure and advanced manufacturing capabilities to support Technique's growth; terms were not disclosed.
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