08:40 AM EDT, 03/27/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Linamar ( LIMAF ) said Friday that it entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Remscheid and Penzberg facilities in Germany from Winning BLW, expanding its forging and gear manufacturing capabilities.

The Remscheid facility produces high-performance precision bevel and intermediate gears for the light vehicle market, while the Penzberg facility specializes in helical gears and high-precision components serving the commercial and off-highway sectors.

Linamar ( LIMAF ) said the transaction further expands the company's product portfolio and manufacturing capabilities, adding about C$200 million in annualized revenue.

"We have long been recognized as a global leader in the multi billion dollar gear market and this just deepens that capability to drive growth with our customers in both light vehicle and commercial vehicle markets," Executive Chair Linda Hasenfratz said.