Manufacturing

Gryphon-backed Kano acquires Super Lube and Synco brands

Nashville-based Kano is a producer of penetrating oils and lubricants for industrial maintenance, repair, and operations, and professional specialty trade markets.

Arcline to take aerospace company Kaman private for $1.8bn

When the deal closes, Kaman will stop trading on the New York Stock Exchange.

Wise Equity to make VI fund’s first investment with MEP deal

MEP is a rebar processing machinery company.

CenterGate backs car repair parts manufacturer TransGo

President John Landry will continue to lead TransGo.

Littlejohn-backed Maysteel Industries acquires Star Precision Manufacturing

The company will continue to operate as Star Precision under the Maysteel family.

CVC, Keensight-backed Sogelink bags topographic software provider Geopixel

Geopixel is based in Toulon, France.

AEI sells specialty materials manufacturer American Pacific for $700m

Founded in 1955, American Pacific produces highly specialized chemicals for use in missile defense, space launch, pharmaceutical, and fire suppression applications.