Electromagnetics

Woodward to Buy Safran Electromechanical Actuation Biz in NA 

Woodward, a manufacturer of aerospace and industrial energy control solutions based in Fort Collins, Colorado, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the electromechanical actuation business operated in North America by French aerospace manufacturer Safran Electronics & Defense. Both companies are top players in the market with many products designed around magnetic technologies. […]

Magnetics/Assemblies

Exxelia Adds to Magnetics Portfolio with Acquisition of SVM Pty in India 

Exxelia, a global manufacturer of passive components and sub-systems headquartered in Paris, has acquired controlling interest of SVM Private Limited in India which specializes in the design and manufacturing of magnetic components and busbars for healthcare and industrial end-markets. […]

Electromagnetics

Precision Audio Specialist Knowles Focuses on Medical & Industrial Applications to Ignite Growth 

Intent on growing its business in custom manufacturing for medical devices and industrial applications, precision audio specialist Knowles Corporation is repositioning through two key corporate deals — divestiture of its consumer MEMS (micro-electromechanical systems) microphone business and the acquisition of Cornell Dubilier, while focusing on targeted growth markets for its core capabilities in precision miniaturization. Among the company’s magnetic technologies are miniature windings and balanced armature speakers and drivers.  […]

Electromagnetics

discoverIE Grows Magnetics & Controls Division with Acquisitions & ‘Design Win’ Strategy 

discoverIE, an acquisitive electronics company based in England, continues to grow its Magnetics & Controls Division with three deals in its past fiscal year. Through organic growth of its existing businesses and an active acquisition strategy, the division has reached a level of about $340 million annual revenues with operations globally. Strategically focusing on “design wins” and expanding its merger and acquisition team have contributed to the momentum.  […]

Materials/Manufacturing

Shenghe to Acquire Neo’s Separation Assets in China for $30 Million; Backs Peak’s Tanzania Project for $96 Million 

Chinese rare earths company Shenghe Resources continues to build its footrprint as a globally connected rare earths company. In two recent moves, it pledged to invest $96 million in Australian minerals firm Peak Rare Earths that provides critical funding for its mine development in Tanzania and agreed to pay Toronto-based Neo Performance Materials $30 million to acquire processing assets of Neo in China. […]