Smurfit Westrock is investing about R$120 million to modernize its corrugated packaging site in Blumenau, Brazil, with new machinery, automated lines and a larger dispatch warehouse, from 2025 through 2027.

Zempack, a JBS subsidiary and one of Brazil's largest metal packaging manufacturers, has invested over R$350 million since 2015 in modernizing its plants in Lins and Guaiçara, São Paulo, focusing on automation and efficiency. The company has doubled production in ten years and now has capacity for over 1 billion units per year.

German packaging maker Edelmann Group sold its Brazilian folding box site in a management buy-out led by Lucas Jardim and Marisa Scheurich, completed with effect from 30 September 2026. The article is dated 21 October 2026.

TMC Compressors will deliver a marine compressed air system to the Maromba FPSO, which COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry (Dalian) is upgrading for BW Energy before deployment in Brazil's Campos basin. The contract value was not disclosed.

Vallourec was awarded a major contract by Subsea7 to supply about 130 km of carbon steel line pipe, over 15,000 tons, plus thermal insulation coating for Petrobras' Sepia 2 pre-salt project in the Santos Basin offshore Brazil.

Tecumseh do Brasil will invest R$80 million to start production of its VR3 refrigeration compressor in São Carlos, São Paulo, with R$64 million for capacity and R$16 million for R&D and line adaptation. First deliveries are planned for the second half of 2026.

Smurfit Westrock has invested R$1 billion in Brazil over the past two years for capacity expansion, automation, artificial intelligence and packaging solutions.

Ampo Poyam Valves supplied an integrated smart solution with 25 severe-service ball valves, 25 control panels and one hydraulic power unit for CBMM's Tailings Thickening Dam No. 8 project at its Araxá plant in Minas Gerais, Brazil. The article is dated September 8, 2026.

Burckhardt Compression obtained two orders linked to the Boaventura Energy Complex, a major Petrobras project in Itaboraí, Rio de Janeiro, to supply six process gas compressor packages and related services.

Burckhardt Compression secured two orders from EPC companies for six process gas compressor packages and related services for Petrobras's Boaventura Energy Complex in Itaboraí, Rio de Janeiro. The orders support natural gas processing and new refining and lubricant units.

Crown Holdings' Brazilian unit Crown Embalagens will invest about BRL 500 million (USD 97 million) to expand its beverage can plant in Ponta Grossa, Paraná. A commitment agreement with the municipality was signed on 1 September 2026, and more than 300 jobs are expected.

Burckhardt Compression received two orders from EPC firms to deliver six process gas compressor packages and services for three projects at Petrobras' Boaventura Energy Complex in Itaboraí, Rio de Janeiro.

Burckhardt Compression received two orders for six PL2 compressor packages and related services for Petrobras's Boaventura energy complex in Itaboraí, Rio de Janeiro. The orders came from EPC contractors running three parallel projects at the site.

Valmet inaugurated a manufacturing unit in Vespasiano, Belo Horizonte, Brazil, which it says will triple its filtration solutions production capacity for mining. The unit was presented ahead of Exposibram 2026.

Smurfit Westrock plans to invest R$128 million to expand its industrial unit in Uberaba, Minas Gerais, creating 12 direct and 50 indirect jobs. The project is at an early study stage and was approved by the municipal economic development council.

Trombini Embalagens plans a R$120 million investment in four phases at its Farroupilha unit, adding 8,000 square metres of built area and lifting capacity from 20 million m2 per month, with full operation expected in the first half of 2030.

Brazilian packaging maker Grupo Penha began a modernisation and expansion project in 2024 at its Itapira headquarters, with a total investment of about R$200 million, including a new corrugator and die-cutting machine from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries.

Goglio, through its Brazilian subsidiary Mega Goglio, has acquired Cristal Embalagens, a flexible packaging company in Morro da Fumaça, Brazil. The deal expands Goglio's flexible packaging offering in the Brazilian market.

Grupo RFK has opened a new R$400 million factory in São José dos Pinhais, Paraná, developed with Krones, tripling its production capacity for cans and PET packaging, with about 300 direct jobs and a target of R$2 billion in revenue.

Tetra Pak has expanded its partnership with Vinícola Aurora, supplying carton packaging for juice and wine and implementing its Parts Control spare-parts management service. The packaging supply began in 2022 and the Parts Control contract started in 2023.

Vossko do Brasil presented a five-phase expansion plan worth R$712 million for its Lages plant, running 2027 to 2032 and adding about 21,900 square metres of industrial space.

Smurfit Westrock says it has put R$1 billion into Brazil in recent years to expand production capacity, modernize industrial units, and add automation, AI and innovation. All output from its Brazilian operations currently serves the domestic market.

Smurfit Westrock plans to invest R$128 million to expand its existing industrial packaging plant in Uberaba, Brazil, adding new facilities and advanced production technology. The project is expected to generate R$526 million in annual revenue and 12 direct and 50 indirect jobs.

Oben Group signed an agreement with Brückner Maschinenbau to acquire a new 12-meter BOPP film production line with about 94,000 metric tons annual capacity for the Brazilian market. The signing took place on June 7, 2026.

ANDRITZ won two turnkey contracts from COPEL to supply and commission additional generating units at Foz do Areia and Segredo hydropower plants in Paraná. The expansion adds over 2.1 GW, raising COPEL's capacity from 6.2 GW to 8.3 GW, with operation planned from 2030.

Weatherford was selected by Ventura Offshore to provide a complete managed pressure drilling solution, including its G3 IRJ system, rig preparation and aftermarket maintenance, for the SSV Victoria rig in Brazil's Búzios Field.

Atlas Copco Group acquired PowerTech Ar Comprimido Ltda, a compressed air distributor in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil, which sells and services Chicago Pneumatic compressors and has 26 employees. The purchase price was not disclosed.

GF signed a contract worth about CHF 100 million with Brazilian utility Sabesp to supply products and solutions for modernising water distribution networks in the state of São Paulo. It is GF's largest order to date.

WIKA inaugurated a new industrial plant in Boituva, São Paulo state, with an investment of R$100 million, expanding its instrumentation production capacity in Brazil.

WIKA invested R$100 million in a new plant in Boituva, São Paulo state, which began operations in January 2026. The unit will supply subsidiaries in Argentina, Chile, Colombia and Mexico and employs about 300 people.

NOV Inc. announced a $200 million investment over three years to roughly double the capacity of its subsea flexible pipe manufacturing facility in Açu, Brazil. Additional capacity is planned to come online in late 2029.

AXIA Energia awarded ANDRITZ a contract to replace automation, protection and control systems at the 2082MW Itumbiara hydropower plant. The order is valued in the lower double-digit million-euro range and was included in Q4 2025 order intake.

Valmet announced an investment of about US$8 million (R$40 million) in a new plant in Sorocaba, São Paulo, housing its Flow Control and Automation Solutions businesses. Completion is planned for the first half of 2026 and capacity will exceed 12,000 valve assemblies per year.

MODEC commissioned Everllence to supply five barrel-type compressor trains for the Gato do Mato-Orca FPSO moored in the Santos Basin offshore Brazil. Electric and Solar Turbines gas-turbine drives will power the units.

Smurfit Westrock plans to invest more than R$800 million in its Brazilian mills to expand production of recyclable paper packaging and modernize its plants. The CEO of its Brazil unit, Manuel Alcalá, described the country as strategic.

Vallourec secured a significant contract from Shell to supply OCTG seamless pipes, VAM premium connections and value-added services for Shell's offshore Orca project in Brazil, with drilling expected from April 2027 and 12,000 to 15,000 tons of pipes.

Alfa Laval signed a 1.1 BSEK (102 MEUR) contract to supply HVO pre-treatment systems, including heat exchangers and separators, for Acelen's new biorefinery in Brazil, due for completion in 2029. The order is the largest Alfa Laval has ever signed.

Smurfit Westrock is investing over R$205 million in its Pirapetinga (R$80 million) and Uberaba (R$127 million) plants in Minas Gerais to install new printing machines. The equipment is expected to raise conversion capacity by 18% and begin operating during 2026.

Atlas Copco Group will acquire Centroar, an air compressor distributor in Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil, adding service capability in Brazil's Northeast region. The deal is expected to close in Q1 2026.

Xpert Pack inaugurated a R$100 million, 25,000 square metre flexible packaging plant in Feira de Santana, Bahia, producing big bags including the Fusion seamless big bag. The group becomes the municipality's largest individual employer.

Halliburton announced that Petrobras awarded it multiple contracts for intelligent completions, electric safety valves and stimulation services in Brazil's deepwater fields, with work expected to begin in 2026.

Nidec ACIM inaugurated a new production line for Embraco FMS variable-speed compressors at its Joinville plant, with capacity of up to 5 million units per year and over 220 direct jobs.

Valmet is constructing a new facility in Sorocaba, São Paulo, to house a valve production unit and offices for its flow control and automation businesses. The built-to-suit unit will double the size of the existing plant and is expected to be completed in the first half of 2026.

Sulzer will supply integrated water injection pump skids to Seatrium for Petrobras' P-84 and P-85 floating production vessels to be deployed in the Atapu and Sépia fields off Rio de Janeiro. The order was announced on 27 November 2025.

Sulzer was awarded a contract to supply integrated pump skids, including water injection and booster pumps, for two FPSO vessels being built by Seatrium for Petrobras. Delivery of the pump packages is scheduled for early 2026. The article is dated 26 November 2025.

Sulzer won an order from Seatrium to supply integrated water injection pump skids for Petrobras' P-84 and P-85 FPSOs, which will operate in the Atapu and Sepia fields off Rio de Janeiro. Delivery is scheduled for early 2026.

TMC Compressors secured a contract from MODEC to supply a marine compressed air system with multiple compressors for the FPSO Gato do Mato, operating offshore Brazil. The contract value was not disclosed.

Multinova, a maker of bubble wrap and expanded polyethylene and polypropylene plastics, will move its headquarters and plant from Farroupilha to Caxias do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul. Operations at the new 20,000 sq m building are projected to start in January 2027, raising processing capacity by 20% to 30%.

Ebara Corporation signed an agreement to acquire 100% of Brazilian pump maker Germek through its Brazilian subsidiary. The deal is expected to close around the end of January 2026.

Interpump Group, through its subsidiary Hidrover Ltda, acquired Tutto Hidraulicos, valued at about EUR 12 million. The company will be consolidated from November 1, 2025.