Company acquisitions in the Hardware industry always make headlines! Especially since related startups and technology companies have become very popular with private equity firms, strategic buyers and even family offices.
In this blog post, we are taking a closer look at 15 acquisitions that took place in the Hardware industry.
Acquisition amount:
$50,000,000
Announcement:
27 May 2022
Darshana Industries produces mechanical parts such support arm systems, hinges, and handles for access hardware.
Headquarter:
Pune, Maharashtra, India
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Hardware, Machinery Manufacturing, Manufacturing
Southco is a maker of specialist pipes for Pennsylvania's expanding oil sector.
Headquarter:
Concordville, Pennsylvania, United States
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$73,000,000
Announcement:
21 July 2015
Entone Technologies offers integration-friendly solutions for TV, whole-home DVR, web media services, media sharing, and location-based services.
Headquarter:
Cupertino, California, United States
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Hardware, Media and Entertainment, Software
The IPTV solutions company Aferian links individuals to the content they like.
Headquarter:
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$33,070,058
Announcement:
11 September 2022
Manufacturer of tough mobile computers is Handheld.
Headquarter:
Lidköping, Vastra Gotaland, Sweden
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Hardware, Manufacturing
One of the MilDef Group's companies is MilDef Systems AB.
Headquarter:
Helsingborg, Skane Lan, Sweden
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$18,344,979
Announcement:
9 January 2022
E-Mantech is a wholesaler of electronic components and a supplier of Internet of Things solutions.
Headquarter:
Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Automotive, Electronics, Hardware, Internet of Things, Sales, Telecommunications
Vehicle active and passive parts are distributed by TEXIN. They also offer navigation and entertainment systems for vehicles.
Headquarter:
Shanghai, Shanghai, China
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$4,286,331
Announcement:
27 July 2022
Data centers, network infrastructure, building automation and Domotics, as well as physical building security, are all provided by NAeS solutions.
Headquarter:
Milano, Lombardia, Italy
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Data Center, Information Technology, Network Hardware, Network Security, Software
FOS offers a variety of services, including telecom, infrastructure outsourcing, software development, and system integration.
Headquarter:
Genova, Liguria, Italy
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$85,000,000
Announcement:
16 May 2006
Voice over Packet (VoP) technology and Voice Network solutions are offered by Nuera Communications.
Headquarter:
Somerset, New Jersey, United States
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Network Hardware, VoIP
Advanced Voice over IP and converged VoIP and Data networking solutions and applications are designed, manufactured, and sold by AudioCodes.
Headquarter:
Lod, HaMerkaz, Israel
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$2,325,519
Announcement:
5 May 2022
SectorQube offers a comprehensive range of IT services, corporate solutions, consulting, and consumer electronics.
Headquarter:
Kochi, Kerala, India
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Consulting, Consumer Electronics, Embedded Systems, Hardware, Information Technology, Software
a Bangalore-based startup that manufactures business-grade smart locks.
Headquarter:
Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$11,748,781
Announcement:
3 May 2022
Ultratec is aware of the importance of data. Any business depends on information, therefore keeping that information secure is crucial.
Headquarter:
Stevenage, Herefordshire, United Kingdom
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Data Storage, Hardware, Information Technology
Commercial relationships, IT, document management, shredding, and scanning services are offered by Restore plc.
Headquarter:
London, England, United Kingdom
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$10,000,000
Announcement:
9 June 2022
Leading provider of permanent deletion technology for safely wiping HDD, SSD, and NVMe devices is WhiteCanyon Software.
Headquarter:
American Fork, Utah, United States
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Cyber Security, Hardware, Information Technology, Internet, Privacy, Security, Software
Data erasure software for the financial, banking, data center, healthcare, military, and governmental sectors is offered by Blancco Oy.
Headquarter:
Joensuu, Eastern Finland, Finland
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$66,668,992
Announcement:
5 July 2022
There are now five offices for NanoAvionics, a smallsat bus maker and mission integrator, in the US, the UK, and LT.
Headquarter:
Columbia, Illinois, United States
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Aerospace, Communication Hardware, Consumer Electronics, Electronics, Hardware, Industrial Engineering, Internet of Things, Manufacturing, Satellite Communication
A leading provider of systems and solutions for the defense and aerospace industries is Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace.
Headquarter:
Kongsberg, Buskerud, Norway
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$15,000,000
Announcement:
6 November 2015
Our goal is to improve our clients' businesses by offering the best training, knowledge, and support services imaginable.
Headquarter:
Oakland, California, United States
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Content Syndication, Enterprise Software, Hardware
The digital pen and paper technology developed by Anoto Group, a global leader, offers quick and accurate data capture.
Headquarter:
Lund, Skane Lan, Sweden
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$51,000,000
Announcement:
18 October 2022
Ecoverse Industries offers a wide selection of environmentally friendly processing solutions with an emphasis on effectiveness and quality.
Headquarter:
Avon, Ohio, United States
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Environmental Engineering, Hardware, Wholesale
Heavy construction equipment, warehousing solutions, and industrial forklifts are all offered by Alta Equipment Group.
Headquarter:
Livonia, Michigan, United States
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$23,000,000
Announcement:
19 May 2022
For information and communication networks, Nestor Cables provides cables and connecting devices.
Headquarter:
Oulu, Oulu, Finland
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Communication Hardware, Manufacturing, Telecommunications
When it comes to the management, management, distribution, and preservation of fiber.
Headquarter:
Plymouth, Minnesota, United States
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$92,500,000
Announcement:
14 February 2022
The leading provider of virtual group exercise programming, delivery, and engagement solutions is WELLBEATS.
Headquarter:
Maple Grove, Minnesota, United States
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Hardware, Software
A new company called LifeSpeak educates workers about their mental health and fitness.
Headquarter:
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$38,900,000
Announcement:
16 June 2022
Learners get access to the greatest collection of educational games created by teachers throughout the globe through TinyTap.
Headquarter:
Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv, Israel
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Apps, EdTech, Education, Hardware, iOS, Photography
To support the development of the open metaverse, Animoca Brands works on advancing digital property rights through NFTs and gaming.
Headquarter:
Cyberport, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong
Where to find them:
Website
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