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Mergers and acquisitions involving Minnesota companies

October 18, 2015 at 7:00PM

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DateLocationLocationDescription

10/9Alphaform AG Proto Labs Inc.Proto Labs closed on the purchase of select assets and

MunichMaple Plainoperations of a German-based Alphaform extending Proto

Labs additive manufacturing capabilities in Europe.

10/9Fasteners Inc.Fastenal Co.Fastenal acquired a manufacturer and wholesaler of

Grand RapidsWinonafasteners.

10/7Mobile Air Inc.Tioga Inc.Tioga acquired a Midwest-based provider of temporary

Minneapolisheating and air equipment.

10/6Kixer Inc.Lakana LLCLakana acquired a mobile advertising

St. PaulLos Angelestechnology platform.

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