KKR Agrees to Acquire IEP Technologies and Newson Gale
The businesses serve food, chemicals, wood processing and energy end markets across a global footprint.
- Target
- IEP Technologies and Newson Gale
- Sponsor
- KKR
- Source
- hoerbiger.com
Most recent deal Thursday, October 22, 2026.
The businesses serve food, chemicals, wood processing and energy end markets across a global footprint.
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