Manufacturing Acquisitions in 2026

Acquisition Volume in Manufacturing in 2026 by Year

Last 5 years

Acquisition volume by year Annual acquisition counts for the last 5 years for Manufacturing Acquisitions in 2026. 695 2022 584 2023 680 2024 546 2025 ~541 est. 123 2026
Actual Full-year estimate
  • Buyer
    Tulkoff Foods
    Target
    Celtrade Canada
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Location
    Ontario, Canada
    Type
    Buyout

    Tulkoff Foods, a Baltimore-based manufacturer of custom sauces, condiments, and ingredients, has acquired Celtrade Canada. The deal expands Tulkoff’s North American footprint by combining its product-development expertise with Celtrade’s R&D and private-label capabilities, including additional manufacturing flexibility in the United States and Canada.

  • Buyer
    Sounds Great Holdings, LLC
    Target
    Royer Labs
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Type
    Buyout

    Royer Labs, a manufacturer of ribbon microphones, was acquired by Sounds Great Holdings, LLC. Royer Labs will continue operating from its Burbank, California headquarters, with plans to expand global sales and invest in product development.

  • Buyer
    Altamont Capital Partners
    Target
    Key Container Corporation
    Industry
    Manufacturing

    Altamont Capital Partners announced an investment in Key Container Corporation, a New England manufacturer of specialty and custom corrugated packaging products. The investment is intended to support Key Container’s continued growth and expansion across the Northeast and build a scaled regional platform in corrugated packaging.

  • Buyer
    Ali Group
    Target
    Bunn Commercial LP (BUNN)
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Type
    Buyout

    Ali Group announced it has completed the acquisition of Bunn Commercial LP (BUNN), formerly known as Bunn-O-Matic Corporation. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed, and BUNN will join Ali Group’s global foodservice equipment portfolio, operating in North America as part of the Welbilt portfolio.

  • Buyer
    Luminii, The Cambria Group
    Target
    Alva Lighting
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Type
    Addon

    Luminii, backed by private equity firm The Cambria Group, quietly acquired Alva Lighting, a California maker of indoor and outdoor wall sconces. The transaction appears to be another buy-and-build add-on to Luminii’s growing portfolio of architectural lighting brands.

  • Buyer
    AeriTek Global Holdings LLC, Mill Point Capital LLC
    Target
    Federal Industries, LLC
    Seller
    Standex International Corporation
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Type
    Addon

    AeriTek Global Holdings, a Mill Point Capital portfolio company, acquired Federal Industries in a carve-out transaction from Standex International. The deal strengthens AeriTek’s U.S. foodservice equipment position by adding vertically integrated manufacturing capacity in Belleville, Wisconsin and expanding dealer/distribution relationships.

  • Buyer
    Nickolas Asset Management, Reinhart Family of Companies
    Target
    Associated Plastics Corporation
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Type
    Buyout

    Nickolas Asset Management (together with the Reinhart Family of Companies) acquired Associated Plastics Corporation (APC), a plastics manufacturing company based in Ada, Ohio. The deal expands Nickolas’ Ohio manufacturing footprint to five facilities and four distribution centers, including APC’s 150,000-square-foot campus and molding/production equipment.

  • Buyer
    Titan SA (TITAN Group)
    Target
    Traçim Çimento Sanayi ve Ticaret Anonim Şirketi (Traçim Çimento)
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Location
    Turkey
    Type
    Buyout

    TITAN SA has entered into a share purchase agreement to acquire 100% of Traçim Çimento Sanayi ve Ticaret Anonim Şirketi, a cement producer in the greater Istanbul market, with an approximately 2.5 million tonnes/year integrated cement plant. The acquisition is part of TITAN Forward 2029 strategy and is expected to complete in the first quarter of 2026, following customary approvals and regulatory procedures.

  • Buyer
    2PointZero Group PJSC, Peninsula Capital
    Target
    ISEM Packaging Group
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Location
    Italy
    Type
    Buyout

    2PointZero Group PJSC has completed its majority acquisition of Italy-based ISEM Packaging Group for AED 704 million, taking a 60.8% ownership stake. The deal combines secondary and primary capital and launches a partnership with Peninsula Capital to support ISEM’s category and geographic expansion and embed AI/digital technology across operations.

  • Buyer
    Apollo Optical Systems, Pike Street Capital
    Target
    Turning Point Tool
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Type
    Addon

    Apollo Optical Systems, a portfolio company of Pike Street Capital, completed the acquisition of Turning Point Tool, a Rochester, New York tooling and machining company. The deal brings mold design, fabrication, and precision optical production together, creating a more vertically integrated optical manufacturing platform.

  • Buyer
    Allegion plc
    Target
    DCI Hollow Metal on Demand
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Type
    Buyout

    Allegion plc, through a subsidiary, acquired privately held DCI Hollow Metal on Demand (DCI). DCI is a U.S. manufacturer of custom, quick-ship hollow metal doors and frames serving industrial, commercial, and institutional customers. DCI will operate within Allegion’s Americas segment, and DCI CEO Bob Briggs will remain involved in an advisory capacity during the transition period.

  • Buyer
    Spell Capital Partners, Spell Family Office
    Target
    MacDonald & Owen
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Type
    Buyout

    Spell Capital Partners, acting through the Spell Family Office, acquired MacDonald & Owen in partnership with the company’s management team. MacDonald & Owen is a long-established manufacturer and supplier of hardwood lumber and specialty wood products serving customers globally.

  • Buyer
    Haworth
    Target
    Tayco
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Location
    Ontario, Canada
    Type
    Buyout

    Haworth, a commercial furniture and interior solutions manufacturer, acquired a majority shareholding in Tayco, a Toronto-based office furniture and case goods manufacturer. The deal is intended to strengthen Haworth's footprint in Canada and expand its manufacturing capabilities and product range for dealers and customers across North America.

  • Buyer
    BMR Suspension
    Target
    Heidts Suspension
    Seller
    Miller Performance Products, Hart Marx Advisors
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Type
    Buyout

    BMR Suspension, a performance automotive suspension and chassis parts manufacturer based in Florida, has acquired Heidts Suspension, a musclecar and hot-rod suspension parts manufacturer based in Lake Zurich, Illinois. The companies will continue to operate independently while collaborating on new product lines; financial terms were not disclosed.

  • Buyer
    Strata Geosystems
    Target
    Venus Interlinings
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Location
    Rajasthan, India
    Type
    Buyout

    Strata Geosystems has acquired India-based Venus Interlinings, a manufacturer of advanced non-woven geotextiles and technical textiles, in a deal that includes a mix of cash and equity. The transaction adds a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility and technical capability to Strata's portfolio; Venus' CEO Ravi Taparia will continue to lead the business to ensure continuity.

  • Buyer
    LSI Industries Inc.
    Target
    Royston Group
    Seller
    Industrial Opportunity Partners (IOP)
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Type
    Buyout

    LSI Industries entered into a definitive agreement to acquire privately held Royston Group for an aggregate purchase price of $325 million, subject to a working capital adjustment. The deal is structured as $320 million in cash at closing plus $5 million in LSI common stock (valued based on the Feb. 19, 2026 closing price).

  • Buyer
    Kanbrick
    Target
    Depatie Fluid Power Group
    Industry
    Manufacturing

    Kanbrick has made a minority growth investment in Depatie Fluid Power Group to provide long-term strategic support and accelerate the company's next phase of growth. The partnership will work with Depatie and its American Motion Group affiliates to expand capabilities and services across motion control and automation end markets.

  • Buyer
    FCH
    Target
    Axiflow Technologies, Inc.
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Type
    Addon

    FCH has completed the acquisition of Axiflow Technologies, a specialist in sanitary twin-screw pumps serving the food, beverage, pharmaceutical and data-cooling markets. The add-on strengthens FCH's hygienic process capabilities and expands its proprietary pump technology offerings while Axiflow retains commercial autonomy and collaborates with FCH's engineering and manufacturing teams.

  • Buyer
    Soteria Flexibles Corp., Soteria Flexibles AcquireCo Ltd.
    Target
    Imaflex Inc.
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Location
    Quebec, Canada
    Type
    Buyout

    Soteria Flexibles Corp. (through an affiliate, Soteria Flexibles AcquireCo Ltd.) entered into a definitive plan of arrangement to acquire all outstanding common shares of Imaflex Inc. for CAD 2.35 per share in cash, valuing Imaflex’s equity at approximately CAD 123 million. The transaction received final court approval from the Superior Court of Québec after shareholder approval; closing is expected around February 27, 2026, subject to remaining customary closing conditions.

  • Buyer
    Onto Innovation Inc.
    Target
    Semilab International (materials analysis product lines), Semilab USA LLC
    Seller
    Semilab International (Semilab Zrt)
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Location
    Hungary

    Onto Innovation completed the acquisition of key materials composition and electrical analysis product lines from Semilab International (including Semilab USA LLC), expanding Onto’s materials-analysis and metrology capabilities for the semiconductor market. The transaction (announced June 2025; completed November 17, 2025) augments Onto’s product portfolio and team and was disclosed alongside Onto’s fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results.

  • Buyer
    Blue Bird Corporation
    Target
    Micro Bird Inc.
    Seller
    Girardin Group
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Location
    Quebec, Canada
    Type
    Buyout

    Blue Bird Corporation has signed an agreement to acquire Girardin Group’s stake in the 50/50 Micro Bird joint venture, taking full ownership of the enterprise. Blue Bird will pay approximately $200 million for the joint venture share (30% cash and 70% in Blue Bird common stock), with closing expected in the first half of 2026 subject to conditions and regulatory approvals.

  • Buyer
    Legrand
    Target
    Kratos Industries
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Type
    Buyout

    Legrand has acquired Kratos Industries, a Colorado-based manufacturer of low-voltage switchboards, medium-voltage switchgear and integrated power systems, to strengthen its critical power offerings for the data center market. In parallel, Legrand participated in Accelsius' Series B to deepen capabilities in two-phase, direct-to-chip liquid cooling for high-density AI data centers.

  • Buyer
    Chemical Concepts
    Target
    Perigee Direct
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Type
    Buyout

    Chemical Concepts, a Pennsylvania-based supplier of adhesives and specialty chemicals, has acquired Perigee Direct, a Texas-based manufacturer and seller of specialty consumables and lab supplies. The deal expands Chemical Concepts' product portfolio, e-commerce capabilities and distribution footprint—with Perigee Direct's North Richland Hills operations serving as a strategic distribution hub for faster delivery across the Western and Southern U.S.

  • Buyer
    Patton Electronics
    Target
    Practical Technologies Inc.
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Type
    Buyout

    Patton Electronics acquired Practical Technologies Inc. (PTI), adding PTI's 20,000-square-foot Baltimore-area electronics manufacturing facility to expand Patton's Maryland production footprint and manufacturing capabilities. The deal strengthens Patton's contract manufacturing platform by adding PCB assembly, wire-and-cable harness, electro-mechanical assembly, and potting/encapsulation capabilities to support defense, aerospace, and industrial customers.

  • Buyer
    Dober
    Target
    Soltellus Agronomy and Water Treatment businesses (from Lygos, Inc.)
    Seller
    Lygos, Inc.
    Industry
    Manufacturing

    Dober, a family-owned specialty chemical manufacturer based in Woodridge, Illinois, has acquired the Soltellus Agronomy and Water Treatment businesses from Lygos, Inc. The deal gives Dober greater control over manufacturing, quality and product development for Soltellus polymers (production to continue at Hazleton, Pennsylvania and R&D at Woodridge, Illinois), while Lygos retains Soltellus for Home and Personal Applications and its proprietary technology.

  • Buyer
    Manufacturing Corporation of America
    Target
    TRUKD
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Type
    Addon

    Manufacturing Corporation of America (MCA) has acquired TRUKD, a U.S.-based truck bed rack manufacturer. TRUKD will operate within MCA's Metal One Fabrication facility to enable vertically integrated manufacturing, accelerate product development, improve supply-chain resilience, and scale production in support of Made-in-America growth.

  • Buyer
    One Equity Partners
    Target
    Bozzetto Group
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Location
    Italy
    Type
    Buyout

    One Equity Partners (OEP) has agreed to acquire Bozzetto Group, a Bergamo, Italy-based specialty chemicals provider focused on sustainability-certified formulations. The deal is positioned as a scalable platform play, with OEP planning to support Bozzetto’s next phase of growth through strategic M&A and continued innovation.

  • Buyer
    Recochem Inc
    Target
    Ocean Bio-Chem Holdings Inc.
    Seller
    OneWater Marine Inc.
    Industry
    Manufacturing

    OneWater Marine Inc. completed the sale of Ocean Bio-Chem Holdings Inc. to Recochem Inc. for approximately $50 million in cash. OneWater plans to use proceeds to reduce debt and improve financial flexibility, with guidance updated to reflect the divestiture.

  • Buyer
    Nickolas Asset Management
    Target
    Material Difference Technologies (resin processing and materials facility)
    Seller
    Material Difference Technologies
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Type
    Buyout

    Nickolas Asset Management (NAM) acquired a 120,000-square-foot resin processing and materials facility from Material Difference Technologies (MDT). The facility focuses on recycling and reprocessing post-consumer and post-industrial plastic scrap into reusable resin pellets, supporting NAM’s vertically integrated manufacturing platform.

  • Buyer
    Valore Holdings
    Target
    Mirai Casting Group
    Seller
    Proterial, Ltd.
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Location
    Tokyo, Japan
    Type
    Buyout

    Valore Holdings, a private investment firm, has completed the acquisition of Mirai Casting Group from Proterial, Ltd., positioning the century-old automotive casting supplier as a standalone platform. The transaction preserves Mirai's existing leadership and operations and is supported by a $126.0 million senior secured financing package administered by Second Avenue Capital Partners; financial terms were not disclosed.

  • Buyer
    Threadlock Precision, The D. E. Shaw Group
    Target
    R&S Machining
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Type
    Addon

    Threadlock Precision, an operating network backed by The D. E. Shaw Group, acquired R&S Machining, a St. Louis-based CNC precision machining company. The add-on expands Threadlock’s large-format machining, assembly, and engineering capabilities to grow capacity for its aerospace and defense precision manufacturing network.

  • Buyer
    Novaria Group, Arcline Investment Management
    Target
    Plasma Ruggedized Solutions
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Type
    Addon

    Novaria Group, a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management, has acquired Plasma Ruggedized Solutions (PRS), a provider of high-reliability conformal coatings, parylene coating, potting, and encapsulation for defense, medical and advanced industrial electronics. The deal expands Novaria's advanced surface protection capabilities and strengthens its position serving mission-critical aerospace, defense and industrial end markets.

  • Buyer
    Lutron Electronics
    Target
    Tanury Industries
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Type
    Buyout

    Lutron Electronics has acquired Tanury Industries, a Rhode Island-based metal finishing and plating company that has supplied Lutron with metal faceplates for more than 25 years. The acquisition brings plating and coating capabilities in-house to support Lutron’s premium metal finishes and will keep Tanury operating in Lincoln, Rhode Island while expanding investment in its capabilities across end markets including automotive, aviation, marine, and luxury products.

  • Buyer
    ORBIS Corporation
    Target
    Robinson Industries
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Type
    Buyout

    ORBIS Corporation acquired Robinson Industries, a thermoforming specialist based in Coleman, Michigan, to expand its manufacturing footprint and accelerate delivery of reusable, sustainable packaging solutions. Robinson will transition to the ORBIS brand, and the deal adds two manufacturing facilities in Coleman plus roughly 100 employees, strengthening thermoforming capabilities for customers—particularly in automotive packaging.

  • Buyer
    Littlejohn & Co.
    Target
    80/20
    Seller
    MPE Partners
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Type
    Buyout

    Littlejohn & Co. acquired 80/20, a modular T-slot aluminum framing manufacturer based in Columbia City, Indiana. The transaction was completed from MPE Partners to Littlejohn & Co.

  • Buyer
    Ark MFG
    Target
    NAKS stainless steel custom fabrication division, Custom Kitchen Fabricators, Lane Manufacturing, Stainless Specialties Inc. (SSI)
    Seller
    North American Kitchen Solutions (NAKS), Valesco Industries
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Location
    United States

    Ark MFG has acquired North American Kitchen Solutions' (NAKS) stainless steel custom fabrication division, including Custom Kitchen Fabricators (Texas), Lane Manufacturing (Georgia), and Stainless Specialties Inc. (Ohio). The divestiture lets NAKS concentrate on its core commercial kitchen ventilation platform while Ark MFG expands and invests in its stainless-steel fabrication platform.

  • Buyer
    NUBURU, Inc., Nuburu Subsidiary Inc.
    Target
    Lyocon S.r.l.
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Location
    Lombardy, Italy
    Type
    Buyout

    NUBURU, Inc. has completed the acquisition of Italian laser manufacturer Lyocon S.r.l., re-establishing an operational, revenue-generating blue-laser industrial platform. The deal consolidates Lyocon's manufacturing and systems-integration capabilities into NUBURU's Defense & Security platform to accelerate commercialization across advanced manufacturing and dual-use defense applications.

  • Buyer
    26North Partners LP
    Target
    Middleby's Residential Kitchen business, Composition Brands
    Seller
    The Middleby Corporation
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Type
    Buyout

    26North Partners completed the acquisition of a controlling interest (51% stake) in The Middleby Corporation’s Residential Kitchen business. The business was rebranded as Composition Brands and will operate as an independent platform for premium and ultra-luxury residential kitchen and outdoor living brands, while Middleby retains a significant non-controlling 49% interest through a joint venture structure.

  • Buyer
    Eldorado Gold
    Target
    Foran Mining
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Location
    British Columbia, Canada
    Type
    Buyout

    Eldorado Gold has agreed to acquire Foran Mining in a C$3.8 billion share-and-cash transaction to create a gold and copper producer. The combined company is expected to remain headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, and target commercial production from two fully financed development projects by mid-2026.

  • Buyer
    Gibraltar Industries, Inc., Gibraltar Industries
    Target
    OmniMax International
    Seller
    Strategic Value Partners, LLC and its affiliates (SVP)
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Type
    Buyout

    Gibraltar Industries has completed its all-cash acquisition of OmniMax International, valuing the transaction at $1.335 billion, subject to customary adjustments. The deal strengthens Gibraltar’s residential roofing accessories and rainwater management footprint and is expected to deliver immediate accretion and $27 million in cost synergies.

  • Buyer
    Henkel
    Target
    Stahl Group
    Seller
    Wendel SE
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Location
    Netherlands
    Type
    Buyout

    Henkel has agreed to acquire Stahl Group, a Dutch specialty coatings company, for €2.1 billion. The deal is intended to expand Henkel Adhesive Technologies into the adjacent specialty coatings category and leverage Stahl’s R&D and customization capabilities. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions.

  • Buyer
    Avril Industrie, Saipol
    Target
    Champlor Renewables
    Seller
    Valtris Specialty Chemicals
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Location
    Grand Est, France

    Avril Industrie, via its Saipol subsidiary, has completed the acquisition of the Champlor Renewables rapeseed-crushing, refining and biodiesel business in Baleycourt, France from Valtris Specialty Chemicals. The Baleycourt facility processes approximately 400,000 tons of seeds per year; Valtris will retain and operate its specialty additives business co-located at the site as it focuses on its core portfolio.

  • Buyer
    PMGC Holdings Inc., GB Capital Ltd.
    Target
    SVM Machining, Inc.
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Type
    Buyout

    PMGC Holdings Inc. has completed its acquisition of SVM Machining, Inc., a Northern California CNC precision machining and manufacturing services company, for a base purchase price of $2.25 million (cash-free, debt-free). The deal also includes potential earnout consideration tied to SVM’s future revenue performance. PMGC said the acquisition supports its strategy to build a scaled, multi-site U.S. precision manufacturing platform.

  • Buyer
    Element Solutions Inc
    Target
    Micromax
    Seller
    Celanese Corporation
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Location
    United States
    Type
    Buyout

    Element Solutions Inc. (NYSE: ESI) completed its previously announced acquisition of Micromax from Celanese for approximately $450 million (cash proceeds around $500 million to Celanese, subject to adjustments). The deal was integrated into ESI’s Electronics segment, with Micromax joining the MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions business, following regulatory conditions and customary closing steps.

  • Buyer
    Invio Automation
    Target
    Calvary Robotics
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Type
    Addon

    Invio Automation, a portfolio company of Arsenal Capital Partners, has acquired Calvary Robotics, a Webster, New York-based provider of robotics, advanced automation and material handling systems. The add-on expands Invio's engineering capabilities and manufacturing footprint to better serve high-growth end markets such as medical devices, advanced manufacturing and transportation; terms were not disclosed.

  • Buyer
    Cabot Corporation
    Target
    Mexico Carbon Manufacturing S.A. de C.V. (MXCB)
    Seller
    Bridgestone Corporation
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Location
    Tamaulipas, Mexico
    Type
    Buyout

    Cabot Corporation completed its acquisition of Mexico Carbon Manufacturing S.A. de C.V. (MXCB) from Bridgestone Corporation. The deal follows a definitive agreement announced in August and receipt of required regulatory approvals.

  • Buyer
    Airxcel, Inc.
    Target
    Synergy Designs LLC
    Seller
    Synergy Designs LLC leadership (not individually named)
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Type
    Buyout

    Airxcel, Inc. announced that Synergy Designs LLC has joined the Airxcel family of companies. Synergy Designs—founded in 2021 and headquartered in Syracuse, Indiana—provides soft goods solutions for the RV market and has grown to a team of more than 50 employees in five years.

  • January 30, 2026
    Buyer
    ACCO Brands Corporation
    Target
    EPOS
    Seller
    Demant A/S
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Location
    Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark
    Type
    Buyout

    ACCO Brands Corporation has completed its acquisition of EPOS from Demant, adding the premium enterprise wired and wireless headset and audio solutions business to ACCO's portfolio. The deal expands ACCO's technology accessories and audio capabilities and brings EPOS's Denmark-based manufacturing and enterprise-focused product line under ACCO's ownership.

  • Buyer
    PaperTech, May River Capital, LLC
    Target
    Bake-Best Trays
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Type
    Buyout

    PaperTech, based in Findlay, Ohio, has completed its acquisition of Bake-Best Trays, a pressed paperboard tray manufacturer headquartered in Redmond, Oregon. The deal expands PaperTech’s ovenable pressed paperboard tray offerings with features and microwave active susceptor solutions intended to improve browning and crisping for foodservice applications.

  • Buyer
    Electric Equipment Engineering (EEE), HKW
    Target
    Endpoint Industrial Controls
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Type
    Addon

    HKW’s portfolio company Electric Equipment Engineering (EEE) has completed a strategic merger with Endpoint Industrial Controls, a Loveland, Colorado–based designer and manufacturer of low-voltage electrical products. The combination expands EEE’s product offering and engineered solutions for end markets including data centers, energy and industrial customers, with Endpoint’s leadership team remaining in place.

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