Business > Distributorships & acquisitions

Siemens to acquire drive technology business of ebm-papst

25 March, 2024

Family-owned business ebm-papst manufactures intelligent, integrated mechatronic systems in the extra-low-voltage range and motion control systems.


Madison Technologies named Cisco OT supplier

07 March, 2024

Madison Technologies has been appointed to the role of exclusive operational technology supplier (OTS) for Cisco in Australia.


Schneider Electric signs up Remtron as certified distributor

06 February, 2024

Remtron Automation has signed on as Schneider Electric's sole Certified Industrial Automation Distributor.


HMS Networks acquires Red Lion Controls

03 January, 2024

HMS AB has announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire US-based Red Lion Controls.


Whitehaven Coal to acquire Daunia and Blackwater coalmines

31 October, 2023

Whitehaven Coal has announced it has executed definitive sale agreements with BHP Group and Mitsubishi Development to acquire two coalmines in Queensland.


Pacific Automation acquires Uticor and EZAutomation brands in Australia

01 September, 2023

Pacific Automation has announced the acquisition of the assets of Uticor AVG Pty Ltd and responsibilities in Australia for the Uticor, EZAutomation, and Autotech brands.


Anton Paar acquires German process engineering company

22 August, 2023

Anton Paar has acquired German company Brabender, which offers measurement and process engineering solutions for recipe and process development.


Rio Tinto to enter Atacama joint venture with Codelco

11 August, 2023

Rio Tinto will partner with Codelco in acquiring stakes in a copper exploration venture in the Atacama region of Chile.


IPD Group announces acquisition of EX Engineering

04 August, 2023

EX Engineering is a business that specialises in the design, supply, modification and repair of electrical hazardous area equipment.


Pacific Automation and Thermon sign exclusive Australian partnership

01 August, 2023

Pacific Automation has been appointed as the exclusive Australian partner for Thermon, expanding its industrial process heating portfolio.


Additive manufacturing: Stratasys to combine with Desktop Metal

09 June, 2023

US$1.8 billion merger creates an additive manufacturing company delivering industrial polymer, metal, sand and ceramic solutions from design to mass production.


Ampcontrol acquires mining support company Androck

18 May, 2023

Ampcontrol says its investment in Androck backs its strategic plans for growth and expansion in renewable energy manufacturing.


Rio Tinto acquires scandium project in Australia

01 May, 2023

Rio Tinto has announced that it has entered into a binding agreement to acquire the Platina Scandium Project, a high-grade scandium resource in New South Wales.


Coles to buy two automated milk processing facilities

14 April, 2023

Coles Group has announced that it will acquire two automated milk processing facilities from Saputo Dairy Australia (SDA) for approximately $105 million.


EDF Renewables acquires Newcastle offshore wind project

28 February, 2023

EDF Renewables has acquired the Newcastle Offshore Wind Farm, a floating offshore project under development.


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