Apex Tool Group named Chris Keffer — most recently President and CEO of STIHL Inc. — as its new CEO, succeeding Jim Roberts after a decade in the role.
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Minnesota-based CPM is a manufacturer of processing equipment used in oilseed and animal feed production, while North Carolina-based MW Components makes fasteners, springs and precision metal components.
Parker Hannifin is set to significantly expand its Aerospace & Defense footprint by acquiring CIRCOR’s commercial and defense aerospace business, adding flight-critical motion and flow control technologies tied to major OEM and defense platforms.
Cincinnati-based Valco Melton manufactures adhesive dispensing machinery, cold glue and hot melt systems, coating equipment and vision inspection technologies used in packaging, paper converting, nonwovens, automotive and woodworking applications.
Hi-Force is a designer and manufacturer of high-pressure hydraulic tools, heavy lifting systems and torque/tensioning equipment.
With the deal, Hubbell is set to add a significant segment of electrical components and wire management products to its portfolio as it targets growth tied to electrification, data centers and infrastructure markets.
The deal is set to expand Nexans' U.S. footprint and low-voltage cable capabilities while leveraging Republic’s distributor network to build a broader North American growth platform.
The WWS unit generated roughly $935 million in 2025 revenue and will operate as a standalone company under American Industrial Partners.
The PSS unit produces barcode scanners, mobile computers and related warehouse and logistics technologies, and its pending sale marks the latest portfolio recongifuration for Honeywell.
That business segment generated about $7.1 billion in fiscal 2025 revenue and has approximately 31,000 employees
The acquisition enhances Danville, VA-based Unison Tube's product portfolio of tube technology in the U.S.
3M is set to spin off its Scott Safety subsidiary as it partners with Bain to buy Madison Fire & Rescue to combine those two entities into a new business to serve firefighters, first responders and industrial workers.
OTEX develops and manufactures electrical safety products, specializing in arch flash PPE.
It boosts the PPE maker’s logistics and fulfillment capabilities in the western U.S.
The 11-year Continental veteran was previously VP of marketing and straegy for the company's Industrial Solutions Americas unit.
Eaton announced plans to spin off its Mobility Group into a standalone public company, sharpening its focus on electrical and aerospace markets.
Stanley Black & Decker will return to a non-executive Chairman of Board effective Oct. 1.
Proceeds will be used to reduce debt and increase financial flexibility.
Hose Assembly Pro, powered by Intelli.Build, allows Danfoss distributors to specify compatible hose assemblies and generate quotes.
For the third month in 2025, new metalworking machinery orders surpassed $500 million.
