TRUMPF takes majority stake in CUTLITE PENTA

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

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

IK Partners announced in July 2026 that it had signed an agreement to sell MDT technologies, a German specialist in building automation, to funds advised by Bregal Unternehmerkapital (BU). The transaction marks the exit of IK VIII, which had partnered with MDT since acquiring a stake in March 2020. For BU, the acquisition represents an external growth investment aimed at strengthening its exposure to building technology solutions. MDT provides a specialised platform focused on KNX-based equipment, combining hardware components, sensors and software solutions

ABB has announced its intention to acquire Rotork in a transaction unanimously recommended by Rotork’s board. The combination is primarily driven by the strong strategic complementarity between the two businesses. Rotork brings ABB established expertise in flow control and instrumentation, strengthening ABB’s automation offering at the field-device level. The combination would enhance ABB’s “sense-control-act” automation loop by adding intelligent devices and software capable of continuously monitoring and managing industrial processes

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

This transaction marks a strategic step in strengthening ABB's marine automation offering. The acquisition of Høglund enables the group to integrate a proven Integrated Automation System (IAS) already deployed on more than 600 vessels, complementing its existing portfolio of control and electrification technologies for the maritime sector. The deal logic rests on several value drivers. First, Høglund already natively uses ABB's 800M and S800 hardware platform, creating immediate technical compatibility and reducing integration risks

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

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

Arcline Investment Management has signed a definitive agreement to acquire AstroNova in an all-cash deal worth $29 per share, representing a substantial premium to the company's pre-announcement stock price. The transaction has received unanimous approval from AstroNova's Board of Directors and is expected to result in the company transitioning to private ownership under Arcline upon completion. The acquisition is subject to shareholder approval and customary regulatory approvals, with an anticipated completion date in the third quarter of 2026