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Clinch Names Ex-Trade Desk Exec VP Growth, Opens London Hub

London – September 12, 2026 -- Clinch, the agentic operating system for omnichannel advertising, has appointed Colin Cherry as Vice President of Growth for EMEA and opened a new London office in Soho, as the company reports a 57% increase in full-time headcount across EMEA and APAC.

Clinch adds Fortune 500 clients as EMEA demand accelerates

The London expansion follows the recent onboarding of several Fortune 500 global advertisers, according to the company. Clinch positions the new office as its base for continued growth across the UK and continental Europe, supporting an expanding roster of brands, agencies and technology partners.

Apollo-Backed State Group Acquires Indiana MEP Contractor MelKay

Nashville – September 11, 2026 -- The State Group Industrial (USA) Limited, a portfolio company of funds managed by Apollo, has acquired Mel-Kay Electric Co. (MelKay), an Evansville, Indiana-based MEP contractor with over 400 union tradesmen.

Acquisition expands State Group's footprint across three states

MelKay operates across southern Indiana, western Kentucky and southern Illinois, providing electrical, mechanical and plumbing construction and maintenance, along with HVAC, fire, security, communication and safety systems. The company holds preferred vendor status with blue-chip clients including Berry Global, Deaconess Health, Sabic and Toyota.

Canopy International Acquires Turin's Aviotec to Bolster Space Supply Chain

Amsterdam – September 05, 2026 -- Canopy International B.V. has acquired Aviotec S.r.l., a Turin-based supplier of multi-layer insulation blankets and electrical harnesses for satellites, in a move to expand its footprint in Europe's space supply chain.

Aviotec brings 15 years of thermal-protection expertise to Canopy's European platform

Founded in 2008, Aviotec has built more than 15 years of experience designing and manufacturing flight-qualified MLI blankets and high-reliability electrical harnesses for satellites and spacecraft. The Turin-based company also provides in-house satellite design, integration and test services, supporting institutional space programs and a growing base of commercial customers across Europe's space economy.