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Atlas Copco has agreed to acquire Montana Instruments Corporation. The company provides cryostat solutions for customers involved in physics research and low temperature technology solutions.

The multinational technology group Wilo has taken over FSM Frankenberger GmbH & Co. KG in Pohlheim and WSM Walower Stahl- und Maschinenbau GmbH in Walow. Both companies specialise in technologies for mechanical cleaning and treatment of wastewater.

ABB announced it has signed an agreement to purchase Siemens’ low voltage NEMA motor business. With manufacturing operations in Guadalajara, Mexico, this acquisition provides a well-regarded product portfolio, a longstanding North American customer base, and an experienced operations, sales, and management team.

Atlas Copco has agreed to acquire the assets of Shandong Bozhong Vacuum Technology Co., Ltd, a company that develops and manufactures liquid ring vacuum pumps and systems.

Atlas Copco has acquired the operating assets of Compressed Air Products, Inc. (CAP). CAP sells to a broad range of industrial customer segments. It also has a strong service business.

Pentair plc (NYSE: PNR), a leading provider of water treatment and sustainable solutions, today announced that it has completed the previously announced transaction to acquire Manitowoc Ice from Welbilt, Inc. (NYSE: WBT) for $1.6 billion, subject to customary adjustments. Manitowoc Ice is a leading provider of commercial ice makers.

Atlas Copco has acquired Glaston Compressor Services Ltd. (Glaston), a British compressed air distributor and service provider.

Atlas Copco has acquired Les pompes à vide TECHNI-V-AC inc. TECHNI-V-AC is a distributor of Atlas Copco vacuum equipment and a service provider, in Canada.

Atlas Copco has acquired FITEC S.A.S., a French distributor of compressors. The company is specialized in the sales and service of rotary screw compressors and ancillary equipment and mainly sells to small and medium-sized industries.

Finland based process technology house Roxia and German Filter manufacturer Aquachem deepen cooperation through partial acquisition.