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ESAB to buy Canadian testing equipment maker Eddyfi for $1.45 billion

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Posted on February 2, 2026

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· Last updated: February 2, 2026

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Feb 2 (Reuters) - Welding gear maker ESAB Corporation said on Monday it will acquire Eddyfi Technologies for $1.45 billion.  (Reporting by Megavarshini G. Somasundaram in Bengaluru)

ESAB Acquires Eddyfi Technologies for $1.45 Billion to Expand Offerings

ESAB's Strategic Acquisition of Eddyfi Technologies

Feb 2 (Reuters) - Welding gear maker ESAB Corp said on Monday it would acquire Canadian testing instrument manufacturer Eddyfi Technologies for $1.45 billion, aiming to broaden its product portfolio and gain exposure to booming markets such as aerospace and defense.

Details of the Acquisition

The combination will also strengthen the company's exposure to "high-growth end markets" including nuclear, energy and civil infrastructure and help expand its global presence, ESAB CEO Shyam Kambeyanda said in a statement.

Eddyfi's Market Position and Services

The deal will be funded with a combination of cash, debt and $318 million of fully committed equity, North Bethesda, Maryland-based ESAB said.

Financial Projections and Impact

Eddyfi offers advanced sensing, automated remote monitoring, robotics and software services across aerospace, defense and transportation industries.

ESAB will maintain Eddyfi's workforce and headquarters in Canada's Quebec City.

The company said Eddyfi is expected to generate revenue of about $270 million and adjusted EBITDA of $80 million in 2026.

The deal is expected to close in the middle of 2026.

ESAB also said it now expects full-year core revenue in the range of $2.85 billion to $2.95 billion.

(Reporting by Megavarshini G. Somasundaram in Bengaluru; Editing by Sahal Muhammed and Maju Samuel)

Key Takeaways

  • ESAB Corporation to acquire Eddyfi Technologies.
  • The acquisition deal is valued at $1.45 billion.
  • ESAB is a major player in the welding gear industry.
  • The acquisition was reported by Reuters.
  • Megavarshini G. Somasundaram reported from Bengaluru.

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