LONDON, UK: LPA Group plc, the innovation-led engineering specialist in electronic and electro-mechanical components and systems, announced the acquisition of Red Box International Holdings, a UK manufacturer of aviation ground power equipment. The total consideration for the acquisition is expected to be approximately £1.1m, of which £275,000 is being satisfied on completion, and £825,000 payable…
Inspiration Healthcare acquires Airon Corporation for $2.5 million
LONDON, UK: Inspiration Healthcare (AIM: IHC) announced the acquisition of Airon Corporation, a specialist respiratory device company based in Florida, USA for a maximum consideration of $2.5m.The consideration includes an initial upfront cash payment of $1.5m plus an earn out of up to $1.0m dependent on the delivery of future revenues.Airon Corporation is a leading…
Arbor Wood Co. acquires EcoVantage LLC
Arbor Wood Co., a leading US manufacturer of thermally modified wood products, has announced the acquisition of EcoVantage LLC, another major player in the same industry. The deal aims to increase the capacity and leadership of Arbor Wood Co. in the domestic market, as well as to offer more options for customers who seek sustainable…
Komar Industries acquires NexGen Municipal to boost waste and recycling solutions
Komar Industries, a leading designer and manufacturer of industrial waste and recycling processing systems, announced that it has acquired NexGen Municipal Inc., a leading provider of municipal equipment solutions and systems. The acquisition is the result of a long-term strategic partnership between the two companies, which share a vision of delivering value and efficiencies to…
Crane Company has acquired Vian Enterprises for $103 million
NYSE listed Crane Company has acquired Vian Enterprises for approximately $103 million on a cash-free and debt-free basis. Vian Enterprises is a global designer and manufacturer of multi-stage lubrication pumps and lubrication system components technology for critical aerospace and defense applications with sole-sourced and proprietary content on the highest volume commercial and military aircraft platforms….
How to Conduct a Data-Driven Software Engineering Study: A Goal-Oriented Methodology
Software engineering is a complex and dynamic field that requires constant evaluation and improvement. One way to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of software development methods and practices is to conduct empirical studies that collect and analyze data from real-world projects. However, designing and conducting such studies is not a trivial task. It requires careful…
B.P. Marsh and Partners acquire 30% shareholding in Ai Marine
LONDON: B.P. Marsh and Partners Plc (AIM:BPM), the specialist private equity investor in early stage financial services businesses, it has acquired a 30% Cumulative Preferred Ordinary shareholding in Ai Marine Risk Limited, a London-based Managing General Agency (MGA). B.P. Marsh has agreed to provide up to £1.6m of funding via a mixture of equity and…
Public Investment Fund invests in Saudia Technic
JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA: The Public Investment Fund (PIF) announced the signing of an agreement to invest in Saudia Technic, a subsidiary of Saudia Group.Formerly known as Saudia Aerospace Engineering Industries, Saudia Technic has a long-established presence and rich legacy in Saudi Arabia, tracing its roots back to the 1960s. It provides services across key aviation…
Avance Gas sells VLGC Venus Glory for $66 million as part of fleet renewal
OSLO, NORWAY: Avance Gas Holding, a Norwegian company that operates Very Large Gas Carriers (VLGCs), has agreed to sell one of its ships, Venus Glory, for $66 million to a National Oil Company. The ship, built in 2008, was on a two-year charter with IOC until the end of 2023. The sale is expected to…
Mutares SE & Co. has acquired PRINZ Kinematics GmbH from AL-KO
MUNICH: Mutares SE & Co. has successfully completed the acquisition of PRINZ Kinematics GmbH from AL-KO.The company will join KICO & ISH as a new add-on investment, strengthening the group’s presence in the market as system supplier of high-quality automotive technology and the Automotive & Mobility segment of Mutares.Founded in 1985, PRINZ Kinematics GmbH is…
Aurrigo to launch self-driving baggage vehicles at Schiphol Airport
LONDON: Aurrigo International plc, a leading transport technology company, has secured a deal with Schiphol Nederland B.V to deploy and test its autonomous aviation solutions at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.The project, worth Euro 0.58 million, will involve Aurrigo’s Auto-DollyTug® baggage vehicle and its Auto-Sim® simulation software.The aim is to improve the efficiency and safety of airport…
SYME secures €10m deal with Italian bank for inventory monetisation
LONDON: Supply@ME Capital plc (SYME), a fintech company that offers a platform for businesses to access cashflow from their inventory, has announced a new deal with Banco BPM S.p.A. (BBPM), Italy’s third largest financial services group. The deal involves an initial transaction of up to €10m with an existing client of BBPM, who is a…