WinningBLW Acquired by Linamar | Manufacturing M&A Deal

Linamar has completed the acquisition of WinningBLW, a metals fabrication business in Germany, for $10.2 billion. Linamar acquisitions add the Remscheid and Penzberg manufacturing facilities, which produce precision bevel and helical gears and high-precision components for light vehicle and commercial/off-highway markets. The WinningBLW acquisition expands Linamar’s forging expertise into warm forging and broadens its designed and machined gears portfolio, including drivetrain and transmission components. This add on acquisition is a strategic acquisition by a strategic buyer, strengthening vertical integration and supporting earnings and cash flow accretion, with completion announced April 30, 2026 after a March 27, 2026 announcement.