On October 7, 2025, Linamar Corporation announced it had entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of the equity interest in George Fischer’s Leipzig Casting Facility for €45 million (approximately C$65.5 million). This acquisition diversified Linamar’s casting solutions portfolio to include large ductile iron castings for heavy industrial on- and off-highway applications. The Leipzig facility, recognized as a technology leader in ductile iron castings, possessed unique technical capabilities, including Europe’s largest molding box for machine-molded iron castings. This provided Linamar with significant growth opportunities in highly complex cast components across a broad range of end markets, such as on-highway trucks, construction, forestry, and agriculture. The facility integrated advanced technologies under one roof, from prototyping and 3D printing to series production and component machining. The acquisition was immediately accretive to Linamar, supporting its strategic goal to strengthen its commercial vehicle business in Europe. National Bank Capital Markets served as financial advisor to Linamar.

Legal counsel for Linamar was provided by Norton Rose Fulbright LLP and Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP. Georg Fischer AG was advised by Niederer Kraft Frey Ltd and White & Case, L.L.P. (Germany).