Smiths Group plc Acquires Duc-Pac Corporation

DiversiTech Acquires Packard

March 5, 2021

HVAC & Mechanical

DiversiTech Corporation has acquired Packard, Inc., a supplier of electrical aftermarket and OEM components for the HVAC/R industry. The deal expands DiversiTech’s product portfolio in HVAC/R electrical components and strengthens its supply-chain offering for wholesalers and OEM customers.

Vonco Products Acquires Flex-Pak Packaging Products

January 13, 2022

Manufacturing

Vonco Products LLC acquired Flex-Pak Packaging Products, Inc., a Batavia, Illinois-based specialist in flexible barrier packaging and sterile DuPont Tyvek pouches. The acquisition, which closed December 31, 2021, expands Vonco's contract manufacturing capabilities for healthcare and consumer markets by adding sterile barrier pouch expertise and complementary packaging services.

ProAmpac to Acquire PAC Worldwide

August 30, 2025

Packaging

ProAmpac signed a definitive agreement to acquire PAC Worldwide, a customized flexible packaging solutions provider. The combined company will expand ProAmpac’s geographic footprint and deepen vertical integration across materials, film, converting, and recycled paper capabilities for e-commerce, consumer packaged goods, and industrial markets.

Danfoss Acquires Palladio Compressors

October 1, 2025

Manufacturing

Danfoss has acquired Palladio Compressors Srl to add screw-compressor technology to its portfolio, supporting large-scale HVAC/R systems and high‑temperature heat pumps. The deal integrates Palladio’s efficient screw compressors — designed for natural and low‑GWP refrigerants — into Danfoss’s broader compressor, valves, controls and heat‑exchanger offering to expand capabilities and address mid‑range energy applications.

PPC Flex Acquires SÜDPACK’s U.S. Operations

January 12, 2026

Manufacturing

PPC Flex, sponsored by GTCR, announced the successful acquisition of the United States operations of SÜDPACK. The deal adds SÜDPACK’s Oak Creek, Wisconsin facilities and expands PPC Flex’s capabilities in flexographic printing/conversion and cold seal technology to serve food (including specialty protein) and healthcare packaged goods customers.

ACR (AmerCareRoyal) Acquires Mat-Pac, Inc.

October 9, 2024

Packaging

ACR (AmerCareRoyal), a portfolio company of HCI Equity Partners, has acquired Mat-Pac, Inc., a supplier of paper, plastic, aluminum and sustainable packaging solutions for the North American foodservice and janitorial/sanitation markets. The add-on strengthens ACR's product portfolio, expands its reach across foodservice and JanSan end markets, and retains the Mat-Pac leadership (the Jimenez family) in an ongoing role.