PRIMA INDUSTRIE acquired by ALPHA PRIVATE EQUITY / PENINSULA CAPITAL

This transaction represents a strategic corporate acquisition wherein Knorr-Bremse agrees to fully acquire duagon Group. The operation effectively facilitates a complete exit for the historical private equity sponsor, Deutsche Beteiligungs AG (DBAG), from the target's capital structure. Financed entirely through the acquirer's available liquidity and existing credit lines, the deal also includes a potential performance-based earn-out component. The primary strategic rationale underpinning this consolidation is to highly complement Knorr-Bremse's existing safety electronics division with duagon Group's specialized rail signaling technology

Apollo Global Management has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a controlling majority stake in Kelvion from Triton Partners, executing a high-profile corporate buyout within the European industrial technology sector. The transaction is structured via a share purchase agreement that allows Triton Partners to maintain an active, non-controlling minority equity interest alongside Apollo. To ensure seamless operational continuity and execution, the governance framework dictates that Kelvion’s long-standing executive management team, led by CEO Andy Blandford, will remain embedded at the helm of the organization

AMETEK completed the acquisition of FARO Technologies in a strategic move to significantly bolster its position in 3D metrology, laser scanning, and digital reality technologies, markets driven by growing demand for industrial automation and production process digitalization. Following the transaction, FARO joined AMETEK's Ultra Precision Technologies division alongside Creaform and Virtek, creating one of the most comprehensive portfolios in the industry for 3D measurement, industrial inspection, laser projection, and digital data capture

DXP Enterprises has successfully finalized the acquisition of 100% of the common stock of Moores Pump & Services, marking a definitive expansion of its rotating equipment division within the United States Gulf Coast. This strategic transaction integrates a high-performing regional leader into the "One DXP" framework, specifically targeting the industrial heartlands of Louisiana and the broader offshore and onshore energy corridors. The strategic rationale for the move centers on the high degree of technical complementarity between the target’s specialized fabrication expertise and the group’s existing dominant position in industrial distribution and pumping solutions

KKR, through its vehicle Project Aurora Bidco Limited, has completed the acquisition of Spectris plc for a total consideration of approximately £4.4 billion. The transaction followed a competitive bidding war between KKR and Advent International. The strategic rationale for the deal is to transition Spectris to private ownership to provide the capital and flexibility needed for accelerated investment in R&D and bolt-on acquisitions. KKR has committed to maintaining Spectris’s headquarters in the UK and continuing its ESG initiatives, including a £1 million annual contribution to the Spectris Foundation

Latour Capital takes over the majority stake in Rollakin from EMZ Partners in a secondary LBO transaction. Since the first LBO in 2021, the group has strengthened its industrial tool and expanded its international footprint. Latour Capital's entry aims to accelerate this growth strategy, focusing on operational excellence and potential build-ups to broaden the group's technical offerings in niche industrial markets.

Alfa Laval has completed the acquisition of Fives Energy Cryogenics, the specialized cryogenic business unit previously held by the French industrial engineering group Fives. This transaction involves the transfer of all cryogenic operations, including engineering, design, and manufacturing assets, to Alfa Laval’s Energy division. The acquisition serves as a strategic portfolio alignment for both parties. For the seller, the divestiture allows for a reduction in financial leverage, enabling the group to refocus capital and management resources on its core industrial engineering and technology development priorities

PiovanGroup acquired 100% of both Mix&Co and BHT to enrich its technological portfolio and expand its presence in the food and industrial bulk handling segments. The management teams of both companies will remain in place to lead the new development phase. By integrating these specialized technologies—such as dosing units, mixers, and special valves—into its global distribution network, PiovanGroup aims to provide a more comprehensive "end-to-end" process solution for its global customers. The acquisitions also strengthen Piovan's industrial cluster in the Modena and Ferrara provinces, where it already maintains two production sites

PiovanGroup acquired 100% of both Mix&Co and BHT to enrich its technological portfolio and expand its presence in the food and industrial bulk handling segments. The management teams of both companies will remain in place to lead the new development phase. By integrating these specialized technologies—such as dosing units, mixers, and special valves—into its global distribution network, PiovanGroup aims to provide a more comprehensive "end-to-end" process solution for its global customers. The acquisitions also strengthen Piovan's industrial cluster in the Modena and Ferrara provinces, where it already maintains two production sites

Wabtec Corporation has completed the acquisition of Evident's Inspection Technologies division, one of its largest acquisitions to date, as part of its strategic plan to bolster its capabilities in inspection technologies, data analytics, and predictive maintenance. The company highlights that this transaction will significantly expand its portfolio of digital solutions for the rail, mining, and industrial sectors. Evident's Inspection Technologies will complement Wabtec's existing capabilities in sensors, data analysis, automation, and artificial intelligence, enabling the development of advanced monitoring and predictive maintenance solutions for critical assets