Manufacturing Acquisitions in Ohio

ONCAP, the mid-market private equity platform of Onex Corporation, has acquired a majority stake in Komar Industries, a Groveport, Ohio-based designer and manufacturer of industrial waste and recycling processing systems. The Koenig family remains partnered with ONCAP as Komar looks to expand its product and service offerings and continue its growth.

Polycorp, a portfolio company of Arsenal Capital Partners, has acquired Iron Horse Engineering Company, a pioneer in rail boot and embedded track technologies. The deal expands Polycorp’s rail product portfolio and engineering capabilities to deliver more integrated solutions across light- and heavy-rail applications worldwide.

Plasticade, a portfolio company of Radial Equity Partners, has acquired Mr. Chain, a longtime manufacturer of crowd-control, safety and barrier solutions. The add-on expands Plasticade's product portfolio in the traffic safety and signage market, enabling broader offerings for construction, municipal and event safety customers.

Canerector has acquired Liberty Casting, a Delaware, Ohio-based cast iron foundry operating two facilities that produce gray and ductile iron castings. The acquisition expands Canerector's foundry capabilities and size-range capacity while preserving Liberty Casting's local leadership and operational continuity.

Generational Group advised the sale of World Resource Solutions, Corp., a Plain City, Ohio-based tooling and program management company serving the injection mold and automotive supply chain, to an unnamed individual buyer. The transaction closed on January 6, 2026 and was managed by Generational Group’s M&A team to structure a deal that fits both the buyer and seller for continued operations and growth.

Mutares SE & Co. KGaA has completed the acquisition of Greer Steel Company, a Dover, Ohio-based cold rolled strip steel specialist, from Greer Industries, Inc. The purchase expands Mutares' Engineering & Technology segment and North American footprint, positioning Greer Steel as a growth platform to serve automotive and industrial customers through operational improvements and targeted investments.

Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc. completed the acquisition of the Off-Highway Drive & Motion Systems business of Dana Incorporated for $2.7 billion, creating a combined enterprise with expanded product offerings and global reach. The divestiture provides Dana with proceeds to reduce debt and return capital to shareholders while Allison gains scale, new end-market exposure (agriculture, construction, mining) and expected synergies and immediate accretion to earnings.

Safe Monitoring Group (a portfolio company of Alder) has acquired Gastronics, Inc., a US-based pioneer in wireless gas detection systems. The deal adds the first North America–based company to SMG's portfolio, expanding its gas detection capabilities, regulatory certifications and presence across industrial, energy and refrigeration markets.

Duravant, LLC has completed the acquisition of the Warehouse Automation business from Matthews International Corporation. Matthews received $232.1 million in total consideration for the business (cash plus assumption of liabilities); the business generated $72 million in sales in fiscal 2025 and Matthews said proceeds will be used to reduce outstanding debt.

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.

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.

Ligchine International has acquired The Power Buggy Company, the maker of the Power Buggy ride-on material mover. The Power Buggy business will be relocated from Independence, Ohio to Ligchine’s headquarters in Darien, Wisconsin and integrated into Ligchine’s manufacturing, engineering, and customer support operations to expand Ligchine’s construction equipment product lineup.

Boulden Holdings, LLC, a portfolio company of Edgewater Growth Capital Partners V, L.P., has acquired Ace Precision Industries, Inc., a family-owned precision machining business based in Akron, Ohio. The acquisition adds precision machining and hydrodynamic bearing capabilities to Boulden's wear-components platform, increasing capacity and creating cross-selling opportunities across aerospace, medical and transit end markets.

Douglas Dynamics, Inc. has purchased Venco Venturo Industries LLC, a long-established maker of truck-mounted cranes and dump hoists. The acquisition expands Douglas Dynamics' Work Truck Attachments segment and furthers its strategy to add complex attachment capabilities to its portfolio.

MKB Company, a national provider of stormwater management and erosion control solutions, has acquired Enviroscape, a Deshler, Ohio-based manufacturer of straw, coconut and excelsior erosion control blankets. The acquisition expands MKB's manufacturing capacity and product portfolio and will operate Enviroscape as part of the MKB platform with ongoing investment in people, processes and technology.

Solve Industrial Motion Group has acquired Miller Bearing Company, a Kent, Ohio-based manufacturer of conveyor bearings. The acquisition expands Solve's manufacturing capabilities and product offering for the material handling industry by adding Miller's facility and workforce.

Saothair Capital Partners has completed the acquisition of GatesAir, Inc. through a newly-formed affiliate. GatesAir, a 100+ year designer, manufacturer and installer of over-the-air broadcast and public safety communications equipment headquartered in Mason, Ohio, will continue to be led by President and CEO Barbara Spicek as Saothair invests to scale the business, broaden geographic presence, and expand its turnkey product and services portfolio.

Arclin has completed the acquisition of Polymer Solutions Group (PSG), a manufacturer of proprietary polymer additives, dispersions and release agents serving the rubber, plastics and engineered wood markets. Arclin will operate PSG’s manufacturing facilities in Cleveland, Ohio and Albany, Georgia and an R&D facility in Macon, Georgia; the deal adds approximately 200 employees and expands Arclin’s product capabilities and end-market reach in construction, building products and transportation.

Riverspan Partners, a Chicago-based private equity firm focused on industrials, has acquired United Titanium, a Wooster, Ohio-based manufacturer of specialty titanium, zirconium and other-alloy fasteners, fittings and precision components. Financial terms were not disclosed; United Titanium will remain headquartered in Wooster under its existing leadership while Riverspan provides capital and operational support to drive product innovation, manufacturing improvements and global customer growth.

Vance Street Capital portfolio company Keltec Technolab has acquired Swift Filters, a North American manufacturer of custom hydraulic filter and strainer elements founded in 1970. The deal combines Keltec's compressed air and gas filtration capabilities with Swift's hydraulic filtration expertise to create a broader product suite; terms were not disclosed and debt financing was provided by Apogem Capital.

Kreate, backed by Nickolas Asset Management and the Reinhart family, has acquired Precision Thermoplastic Components (PTC) and its 115,000-square-foot Lima, Ohio manufacturing facility. The acquisition expands Kreate’s U.S. manufacturing capacity, adds new product categories and customers, and secures proprietary product rights to accelerate automation, AI-driven process optimization and sustainable production.

Honeywell has acquired the Li‑ion Tamer business from Nexceris, a tuck‑in that will integrate Li‑ion Tamer's off‑gas/early‑warning battery detection technology into Honeywell's Building Automation and fire life safety portfolio. The product suite (with 30+ global patents) is expected to be immediately accretive and to strengthen Honeywell's offerings for high‑growth end markets such as grid energy storage and data centers.

Advent International has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a majority shareholding in LayerZero Power Systems, a U.S. manufacturer of static transfer switches, PDUs, and other mission-critical power infrastructure for data centers. The founders will remain minority equity holders, Annette Clayton will serve as Chair, and Advent plans to scale manufacturing capacity, expand the customer base, and grow service capabilities; the transaction is expected to close in Q3 2025.

Forest Lane Capital Partners has formed ARS Systems and completed the acquisition of ARS Recycling, a Lowellville, Ohio-based manufacturer of steel grit recycling and dust collection equipment. Daniel Moore was appointed CEO and the new ownership said it will invest to expand parts & service offerings, rental equipment and related products while continuing operations at the Lowellville facility.

Gemspring Capital (through an affiliate) has acquired The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company's polymer chemicals business, including manufacturing plants in Houston and Beaumont, Texas, and an R&D facility in Akron, Ohio. Goodyear will retain certain chemical facilities in Niagara Falls, New York and Bayport, Texas; Gemspring plans to operate the acquired business as a standalone platform to accelerate product development, expand into adjacent chemical categories, and pursue growth through investment and strategic acquisitions.

EQI Ltd. has acquired Ferralloy, Inc., a Cleveland-based supplier of heat-resistant alloy castings, forgings, machined components and specialty raw materials. The deal will fold Ferralloy into EQI's portfolio (alongside Pro-Tech) to expand EQI's thermal processing and metal components capabilities and broaden its customer base and supply-chain footprint.

Astro Shapes, a Wynnchurch Capital portfolio company, has acquired Star Extruded Shapes, LLC and Star Fab, LLC, both headquartered in Canfield, Ohio. The acquisition adds aluminum extrusion, fabrication, and powder-coating capabilities to the Astro Shapes platform as an add-on to broaden manufacturing capabilities and provide a one-stop solution for customers.

RENK Group AG has completed the acquisition of Cincinnati Gearing Systems Inc., which will operate as RENK America Marine & Industry LLC. The deal brings CGS's Mariemont and Milford, Ohio facilities (≈15,000 sqm) and over 100 skilled employees to RENK, strengthening RENK's North American presence and naval/defense transmission capabilities.

Galls, the national uniform and tactical gear supplier, has acquired Her BlueWear Uniforms, a women-focused law enforcement apparel brand founded by Denise Czack. The acquisition will scale Her BlueWear's product line and broaden access to tailored uniforms for female public safety officers through Galls' distribution and resources.

REalloys Inc. acquired 100% of PMT Critical Metals Inc. in a share exchange that closed March 31, 2025, with the consideration representing approximately 14% of REalloys' outstanding common stock. The acquisition adds a 54,000-square-foot Euclid, Ohio facility, production equipment, IP, R&D and existing contracts for NdFeB magnet materials, strengthening REalloys' vertically integrated North American rare-earth-to-magnet supply chain for U.S. protected markets.

United Performance Metals (an O'Neal Industries affiliate) has acquired Fabrisonic LLC, an ultrasonic/additive metal manufacturing specialist based in Columbus, Ohio. The acquisition expands UPM's advanced manufacturing and specialty metals capabilities by adding Fabrisonic's patented ultrasonic additive manufacturing technology to UPM's processing and materials offerings, supporting end markets including aerospace, defense, space and automotive.

ProMach, via its ID Technology labeling & coding business line, has acquired KelCode Solutions, a Cincinnati-based provider of industrial marking, coding, and labeling solutions. The acquisition expands ProMach's labeling and coding capabilities and customer support across North America while retaining KelCode's leadership and service team.

Handgards, a portfolio company of Wynnchurch Capital, has acquired Inno-Pak, a Delaware, Ohio–headquartered designer and manufacturer of sustainable foodservice packaging, from Emerald Lake Capital Management. The add-on strengthens Handgards' converting and sourcing capabilities and expands its offering into grocery, convenience and hospitality end markets; terms were not disclosed.

Bain Capital’s Special Situations team agreed to purchase an approximately 51% majority stake in the Milacron injection molding and extrusion business from Hillenbrand for $287 million, with Hillenbrand retaining roughly 49% and remaining an investor. Bain will have operational control and will partner with Milacron management to accelerate growth while Hillenbrand uses proceeds to pay down debt and focus on its core portfolio.

Wynnchurch Capital has acquired Astro Shapes, LLC, a custom aluminum extrusion manufacturer headquartered in Struthers, Ohio, from Monomoy Capital Partners in a private-equity-to-private-equity transaction. Wynnchurch will partner with Astro Shapes' management to accelerate growth and leverage the company's specialized extrusion capabilities across building products, recreational vehicle and industrial end markets.

Precision Products Group (a portfolio company of Auxo Investment Partners) has acquired Cindus Corporation, a Cincinnati-based manufacturer of crepe paper used for electrical and industrial insulation. The add-on acquisition will expand PPG’s insulated-paper capabilities and support planned investments to increase production capacity to meet growing demand in the transformer and power-infrastructure markets.

North American Kitchen Solutions (NAKS), a portfolio company of Dallas-based private equity firm Valesco Industries, has acquired Custom Kitchen Fabricator (CKF). The add-on expands NAKS’ stainless‑steel fabrication and manufacturing capabilities to better serve foodservice and commercial kitchen customers and strengthens NAKS’ national manufacturing footprint.

Patriot Capital announced a new growth investment in Libra Industries, an existing portfolio company of CW Industrial Partners, to support the company's next stage of growth. Libra is a U.S.-based systems integrator and outsourced manufacturing partner providing PCBA/EMS, precision machining and metal fabrication to semiconductor, medical, aerospace and industrial OEM markets.

Jennmar, a FalconPoint Partners portfolio company, through its Jennchem subsidiary acquired the Pyro‑Chem line of pre‑mixed fire‑retardant ventilation sealant products from Wright‑Mix Material Solutions, LLC’s Pyro‑Chem division. The asset purchase adds Pyro‑Chem’s product portfolio and manufacturing capabilities to Jennchem, expanding Jennmar’s offering for the underground mining and construction markets.

Los Angeles-based private equity firm Vance Street Capital has partnered with Cleveland-based System Seals, a designer and manufacturer of proprietary sealing solutions. Founder and CEO Arnold von Engelbrechten will retain a meaningful ownership stake and continue to lead the business as Vance Street supports product development, international expansion and targeted M&A.

KPS Capital Partners agreed to acquire INEOS Composites from INEOS Enterprises for approximately €1.7 billion and has completed the transaction, creating a standalone company now named Alta Performance Materials. Alta is a global manufacturer of unsaturated polyester resins, vinyl ester resins and gelcoats with ~900 employees and 17 manufacturing facilities; KPS intends to invest in manufacturing excellence, R&D and growth.

Hickey Metal Fabrication, a family-owned metal fabrication business based in Salem, Ohio, has acquired Ohio Laser of Plain City, Ohio. Hickey will retain Ohio Laser's management and operations while integrating its laser cutting and fabrication capabilities to support future growth and expanded service offerings.

Stellar Industries, an employee-owned manufacturer based in Garner, Iowa, has acquired Elliott Machine Works, Inc., a family-owned manufacturer of mobile fuel and lube service equipment headquartered in Galion, Ohio. The acquisition expands Stellar’s product offering to include Elliott’s fuel and lube trucks and related mobile service equipment, while keeping Elliott’s manufacturing operations and workforce in Galion.

Lacks Enterprises Inc., a family-owned tier-one wheel supplier, has acquired a majority stake in Forgeline Motorsports, a custom forged-aluminum wheel manufacturer based in Dayton, Ohio. The Forgeline co-founders David and Steve Schardt will retain a minority stake; the deal is intended to expand Forgeline's manufacturing and R&D capacity while giving Lacks access to Forgeline's aftermarket expertise and new in-roads to the OEM market.

Charter Manufacturing, a family-owned metals manufacturing group headquartered in Mequon, Wisconsin, has acquired Niles Iron & Metal Company, a regional scrap metal recycler based in Niles, Ohio. Brown Gibbons Lang & Company served as exclusive financial advisor to Niles Iron in the transaction, which brings together two multi-generation, family-owned metals businesses to capture operational synergies across the Midwest and Northeast.

Farragut Capital Partners provided senior subordinated debt and equity to support a recapitalization of EMX Industries alongside Watervale Equity Partners and members of EMX’s senior leadership, including CEO Joseph Williams. EMX, a Cleveland-based manufacturer of electronic sensors for access control and industrial automation, will use the transaction to support growth and future momentum under the new capital structure.

Wolter Inc., a Brookfield, Wisconsin-based material handling solutions provider, has acquired Cincinnati Crane & Hoist, a Cincinnati-area manufacturer of overhead cranes, hoists, and custom crane systems. The acquisition expands Wolter's manufacturing capabilities and product offerings in the crane and hoist market, while preserving CC&H's turnkey engineering, installation, and service capabilities.

Kodiak, a Cincinnati-based specialty chemical supplier, has acquired Southern Adhesives and Coatings of Madeira, Ohio. The acquisition adds adhesives and coatings capabilities to Kodiak's portfolio and enables the company to expand into the paper and packaging end markets.

AMSOIL Inc., a family-owned synthetic lubricant manufacturer based in Superior, Wisconsin, has acquired Columbus, Ohio–based Aerospace Lubricants, which will operate as an independent subsidiary. AMSOIL plans to invest to expand Aerospace Lubricants' formulation capabilities and production capacity while retaining the company's brand and leadership under new president Dave Meyer.

American Industrial Partners (AIP) has made a strategic growth investment in Austin Powder to support the company's expansion, innovation and global growth plans while partnering with Austin’s existing long-term ownership group and management team. Financial terms were not disclosed; the investment will provide AIP’s financial and operational resources to accelerate geographic expansion and capability development across Austin Powder’s explosives manufacturing and blasting services business.