M&A Deal Summary

RBC Bearings Acquires ABB - DODGE Mechanical Power Transmission Business

On July 26, 2021, RBC Bearings acquired manufacturer ABB - DODGE Mechanical Power Transmission Business from ABB for 2.9B USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is RBC Bearings’ 1st transaction in the Manufacturing sector.
  • This is RBC Bearings’ largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is RBC Bearings’ 5th transaction in the United States.
  • This is RBC Bearings’ 1st transaction in South Carolina.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2021-07-26
Target ABB - DODGE Mechanical Power Transmission Business
Sector Manufacturing
Buyer(s) RBC Bearings
Sellers(s) ABB
Deal Type Divestiture
Deal Value 2.9B USD

Target

ABB - DODGE Mechanical Power Transmission Business

Greenville, South Carolina, United States
ABB's DODGE Mechanical Power Transmission Business is a manufacturer of mounted bearings and mechanical products with market-leading brand recognition. ABB's DODGE Mechanical Power Transmission Business is based in Greenville, South Carolina.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

RBC Bearings

Oxford, Connecticut, United States

Category Company
Founded 1919
Sector Machinery
Employees5,302
Revenue 1.6B USD (2024)
DESCRIPTION

RBC Bearings provides industrial, aerospace, and defense customers with unique design solutions to complex problems and an unparalleled level of service, quality, and support. RBC Bearings was founded in 1919 and is based in Oxford, Connecticut.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 6 of 7
Sector (Manufacturing) 1 of 2
Type (Divestiture) 2 of 2
State (South Carolina) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 5 of 6
Year (2021) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 7
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-08-15 Swiss Tool Systems AG

Burglen, Switzerland

Swiss Tool Systems AG is a provider of modular tooling systems and high-precision boring and turning solutions for metal cutting machines. Swiss Tool Systems is based in Burglen, Switzerland.

Buy $34M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2023-08-21 Specline

Carson City, Nevada, United States

Specline is a manufacturer of precision bearings for the commercial and defense aerospace markets. Specline has a diverse aerospace customer base and employs 38 skilled professionals. The business produces standard and custom configuration precision spherical bearings, rod ends and journal bearings. Specline was formed in 1970 and is based in Carson City, Nevada.

Buy $19M

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

ABB

Zurich, Switzerland

Category Company
Founded 1883
Sector Engineering
Employees108,700
Revenue 32.2B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION
Entrance to ABB's headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland.
Entrance to ABB's headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland.

ABB is an engineering company that helps customers use electrical power effectively and increase industrial productivity in a sustainable way. ABB creates and supports a range of products, systems and services that increase energy efficiency, reliability and productivity for a variety of industrial, utility, and transport and infrastructure customers. ABB was founded in 1883 and is based in Zurich, Switzerland.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 8 of 8
Sector (Manufacturing) 1 of 1
Type (Divestiture) 8 of 8
State (South Carolina) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 2 of 2
Year (2021) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 5
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2021-07-20 ASTI Mobile Robotics

Burgos, Spain

ASTI Mobile Robotics is an autonomous mobile robot (AMR) manufacturer with a broad portfolio across all major applications enabled by the company’s software suite. Its operations include project analysis, development, manufacturing, installation, and maintenance of automated material handling solutions. ASTI Mobile Robotics was founded in 1982 and is based in Burgos, Spain.

Buy -
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2022-09-19 PowerTech Converter

Berlin, Germany

PowerTech Converter provides electric power supply systems for automotive vehicles. PowerTech Converter is based in Berlin, Germany.

Buy -