ASTRONOVA INC acquired by ARCLINE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

MSA Safety Incorporated has completed the acquisition of Autronica Fire and Security, a Norwegian company specialising in the design and manufacturing of fire detection, gas detection and alarm systems for industrial environments and critical infrastructure. The transaction strengthens MSA’s position in advanced safety technologies and supports its strategy of expanding its portfolio of integrated solutions designed to protect people and essential assets. The acquisition is driven by strong technological and commercial complementarity between the two businesses

Origin Seal Group has continued its European expansion through the acquisition of DISS-JAWA, a specialist in industrial sealing solutions with operations in Belgium and Germany. The transaction represents the fourth add-on acquisition completed since Abenex became a shareholder and marks another milestone in the Group's strategy to build a leading European industrial sealing platform. In addition to broadening its technological capabilities, the acquisition enables Origin Seal to extend its expertise across the full spectrum of industrial sealing technologies, including the addition of differentiated know-how in metallic sealing

Labrie Environmental Group, a North American specialist in refuse collection vehicles, is being acquired by Hiab Corporation in a strategic transaction aimed at significantly strengthening its exposure to the waste and recycling equipment market in North America. The transaction reflects Hiab’s strategy to expand into resilient end-markets characterised by predictable fleet replacement cycles and structurally supported demand driven by municipal infrastructure and private operators. Hiab, a provider of intelligent on-road load handling solutions, is expanding beyond its traditional segments to build a broader industrial equipment platform

Global investment firm Carlyle Group has reached a definitive agreement to sell Flender to Triton Fund 6, a vehicle advised by Triton Partners. Subject to customary regulatory approvals, the buyout is expected to officially close in the fourth quarter of 2026. The divestiture represents a successful exit for Carlyle, following its initial carve-out of the business from Siemens in 2021 to establish it as an independent standalone company. For the acquiring sponsor, Triton Partners, the transaction directly aligns with its core investment strategy targeting the industrial tech sector

The Carnovali-CBS Group has acquired 100% of Officine Minelli, a leading Italian manufacturer of industrial loaders for recycling activities, as part of an industrial consolidation strategy aimed at strengthening its integrated platform of equipment and solutions for the circular economy. The transaction involves the minority reinvestment of Officine Minelli's historical management and shareholders in the acquiring group, demonstrating their commitment to supporting the next phase of development

The Reggiani family and CVC Capital Partners (CVC) are pleased to announce the signing of a strategic investment agreement in Clevertech, a leading Italian industrial automation solutions provider with a global presence. Upon completion of the transaction, CVC will acquire 100% of the share capital of Clevertech S.p.A. from REFA S.r.l. (REFA), the Reggiani family's holding company. REFA will reinvest alongside CVC as a minority shareholder, ensuring seamless continuity in the company's governance and strategic execution

Piovan Group announced the definitive agreement to acquire Aasted, a specialist provider of integrated automation solutions for the food‑processing sector. The transaction follows a period of sustained consolidation in the industrial automation market, wherein Piovan has pursued a series of strategic investments to broaden its product portfolio and geographic reach. Aasted, founded in Denmark and recognized for its modular, high‑efficiency control systems, will become a wholly‑owned subsidiary of Piovan, thereby extending the group’s footprint across Northern Europe and enhancing its capability set in sanitary automation

CRH has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of the outstanding shares of Arcosa, Inc. in an all-cash transaction. This acquisition represents one of the most significant transactions undertaken by CRH in recent years and aligns with its strategy to enhance its exposure to North American infrastructure. The primary strategic rationale for the acquisition is the substantial strengthening of CRH's aggregates platform in the United States. Arcosa brings a portfolio of 109 quarries and deposits, nine asphalt plants, 19 distribution terminals, and approximately 35 million tons of annual aggregates shipments

Paloma Rheem Holdings (PRH) has finalized the acquisition of a controlling majority stake in Groupe Atlantic from its founding family shareholders in a transformational, highly sensitive transatlantic industrial transaction. The deal was structured via a definitive share purchase agreement and closed following formal regulatory clearance under France’s strict Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) review protocols. To secure authorization from the French Ministry of Economy, PRH entered into binding economic covenants explicitly committing to safeguard existing domestic jobs, preserve core R&D centers, expand local manufacturing lines, and maintain the company's long-standing corporate headquarters in France

The acquisition of Indicor Instrumentation by AMETEK is a strategic move to expand AMETEK's portfolio of instrumentation businesses and increase its presence in attractive end markets. The transaction is expected to create value through the integration of Indicor's businesses into AMETEK's operating model, and is anticipated to generate significant revenue and profitability synergies. The acquisition is also expected to enhance AMETEK's competitive position and provide opportunities for growth and expansion