SERIMAX acquired by ALDEBARAN CAPITAL

The acquisition of Construction Testing Services by Phenna Group signifies a major territorial advancement for the group’s Infrastructure Division. The strategic logic of this transaction hinges on a geographic-lock maneuver, merging the target’s technical operational depth in Northern Ireland with the digital reporting and logistics framework of Simtec. This alignment equips the combined entity with the scientific talent and laboratory hardware necessary to address the increasing complexity of infrastructure validation across the UK and Ireland

Bridgepoint agreed to acquire a majority stake in NMi Group from Levine Leichtman Capital Partners (LLCP). The management team is reinvesting in the transaction. NMi has grown significantly through a buy-and-build strategy (multiple acquisitions since 2020). The new partnership aims to accelerate international expansion (DACH, Nordics) and capitalize on regulatory drivers like the EU Cyber Resilience Act and the energy transition.

Boreo Plc has agreed to acquire the sales activities of Elfa Distrelec in Finland, Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania from RS Group plc. The transaction consolidates the existing RS operations that Boreo already manages under its Yleiselektroniikka and YE International subsidiaries with the newly purchased businesses. Completion is anticipated in the third quarter of 2025, subject to regulatory approvals in Finland and Estonia and customary closing conditions. The acquisition aligns with Boreo’s strategy to broaden its industrial and MRO product offering and to deepen its digital distribution capabilities in the Nordic and Baltic regions

Acces Industrie acquired Huet Location to strengthen its nationwide presence and expand its specialized fleet. This move brings together two significant players, creating a combined entity with more than 14,000 machines and significantly enhancing Acces Industrie's offer in large-capacity telescopic handlers and high-altitude platforms.

The acquisition of the target by the group marks a definitive structural expansion into the Florida market. The strategic rationale for this transaction centers on a "geographic-extension" play, merging the target's industry-leading technical operational depth in value-added processing with the group’s extensive North American distribution infrastructure. This fusion effectively creates a specialized powerhouse in the regional metals arena, providing the organization with the scientific talent and high-performance equipment required to address the increasing complexity of industrial and construction supply chains

Gimv has partnered with the management team of Tibbloc to accelerate the company's growth within the sustainable temporary energy market. This private equity investment / LBO aligns with Gimv’s core thesis of backing businesses driving the energy transition. As a premier specialist in mobile, temporary heating, cooling, and steam solutions, Tibbloc serves as a mission-critical partner for industrial players, commercial real estate, and municipal district heating networks requiring operational continuity

Sagard MidCap acquired a majority stake in Venpa to accelerate its development. Between 2021 (entry of QCapital) and 2024, the group underwent a massive scale-up, growing its revenue from EUR40M to approx. EUR100M and its EBITDA from EUR14M to EUR40M (Expected 2024). This deal highlights the successful consolidation of the Italian rental market.

The acquisition of VITAL S.p.A. marks a strategic expansion for the group’s operations in Southern Europe, specifically establishing a premier platform within the Italian C-parts market. This transaction incorporates a highly reputable distributor with a well-diversified industrial client base across the rail, machinery, and electrical sectors. The rationale for the move centers on building a significant regional footprint and increasing the overall service level for existing international customers operating in Italy

Applied Industrial Technologies has successfully entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of Hydradyne, a move that represents a major step in the expansion of its Engineered Solutions segment. This strategic transaction significantly enhances the group's operational footprint within the growing Southeastern United States market, integrating 33 specialized locations and a highly skilled technical workforce. The strategic rationale for the acquisition centers on combining the group’s global distribution power with the target’s deep expertise in fluid power system design and fabrication

Riverspan Partners has finalized the acquisition of POLARIS Laboratories to support the organization’s next phase of technical innovation and geographic scaling. This transaction facilitates a strategic partnership with the existing management team, led by CEO Bryan Debshaw, and focuses on accelerating the group's growth trajectory within the predictive maintenance market. The strategic rationale for the acquisition centers on the development of cutting-edge solutions, including the launch of the proprietary HORIZON tools and the integration of advanced automation technologies across the laboratory network