Ardent Technologies (rebranded from Compact Membrane Systems) opened a new facility in New Castle, Delaware, with $3.1 million investment, tripling manufacturing capacity for carbon capture membranes.

Xylem has been selected by the Magnolia Pointe Municipal Utility District to design, manufacture and install a new wastewater treatment plant near Josephine, Texas, using its OMNIPAC SBR system with a capacity of 0.5 MGD.

Evoqua Water Technologies was selected by Magnolia Pointe MUD to design, manufacture and install a new wastewater treatment plant near Josephine, Texas, using an OMNIPAC SBR system treating 0.5 MGD, with expected commissioning in late 2020.

SMG Group announced the acquisition of Hunter Foundry Machinery Corporation, a global manufacturer of matchplate molding machines and sand casting technology for the foundry market.

Mitsubishi Electric Power Products plans to invest $86 million to build out 160,000 square feet of new space in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, creating 200 new jobs. The company expects to occupy the space by January 1, 2026.

thyssenkrupp Materials NA has acquired Cobotix Manufacturing Inc., a precision metal fabricator specializing in copper and aluminum, to strengthen its capabilities in automated manufacturing and precision metal fabrication.

SPRY Manufacturing announced the grand opening of its new pilot plant in Andrews, South Carolina, which will serve as the production hub for Swivels custom material handling carts.

Jerong Electric announced a contract to supply distribution transformers to Public Service Electric and Gas Company (PSE&G) in the USA, valued at KRW 43 billion, from 23 December 2024 to 1 December 2026.

CG Power & Industrial Solutions announced that its wholly-owned Indian subsidiary Axiro Semiconductor incorporated a wholly-owned subsidiary, Axiro Semiconductor Inc., in Delaware, USA on 23 December 2024, as part of the proposed acquisition of Axiro Semiconductor.

Knife River Corp. agreed to acquire Strata Corp., a construction materials and contracting services provider in North Dakota and northwest Minnesota, for $454 million. The deal is expected to close in the first half of 2025.

The INX Group Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Sakata INX, has completed the acquisition of Coatings & Adhesives Corporation (C&A), a specialty coatings company in North America. The newly formed entity, INX International Coatings and Adhesives, will operate as a sister company alongside INX International Ink Co.

Boeing announced a pending $4.7 billion acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems, a strategic move to prop up manufacturing.

Hitachi Ltd. announced an expansion of its high-voltage switchgear and breakers factory in Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, aiming to double production capacity for high-voltage switchgear and breakers, including dead tank breakers, gas-insulated switchgear and hybrid switchgear.

John Deere invested $48 million in renovating 385,000 square feet of manufacturing space and $101 million in equipment and processes at its Harvester Works in East Moline, Illinois, to produce the X9 combine.

Espey Mfg. & Electronics Corp. was awarded a $29.5 million contract by General Dynamics Electric Boat and the U.S. Navy to produce electric power distribution panels for the Columbia class submarines. Deliveries are expected through 2030 for four of the planned twelve submarines.

Allison Transmission is to acquire the Off-Highway business of axle manufacturer Dana for around $2.7 billion.

ARI-Armaturen Albert Richter announced the acquisition of Warren Controls, Inc., a control valve company based in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, to expand its presence in the USA.

Toyoda Gosei will invest $97 million over three years into its TG Missouri facility in Perryville, Missouri, installing new equipment for automation and new business. The company will maintain at least 1,600 full-time positions.

Texas Instruments plans to invest more than $60 billion to manufacture billions of foundational semiconductors in the U.S., supporting over 60,000 new jobs across seven planned fabs. The company began production at its newest 300mm fab in Sherman, Texas in June 2025.

Manitex International shareholders approved the merger agreement with Tadano Ltd., under which Tadano will acquire all outstanding shares of Manitex for $5.80 per share in cash. The transaction is expected to close in early January 2025.

Electro-Mechanical, through its Federal Pacific brand, is investing $16.55 million to equip a new 200,000 sq ft production facility in Bristol, Virginia. The first phase is set to go live in early April, and the company plans to hire over 100 new employees.

Woodward announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Safran Electronics & Defense's electromechanical actuation business based in the United States, Mexico and Canada. The acquisition includes intellectual property, operations assets, talent, and long-term customer agreements for Horizontal Stabilizer Trim Actuation systems.

Deere invested $70 million to build a new 380,000-square-foot factory for excavators.

Deere expanded its seeding facility in Moline, Illinois, by 60,000 square feet with a $10 million investment.

Deere expanded its large sprayer assembly location in Des Moines, Iowa, by 138,000 square feet with a $40 million investment in building and infrastructure.

Deere invested $48 million into renovating 385,000 square feet of manufacturing space at its Harvester Works in East Moline, Illinois, for production of the X9 combine, plus $101 million on equipment and processes.

Deere is expanding its Reman Core Center facility in Strafford, Missouri, by 120,000 square feet with a $13.5 million investment. Construction is expected to break ground in mid-2025.

Kongsberg Automotive secured a 5-year contract extension valued at EUR 56 million from a long-standing global Tier 1 automotive supplier to supply stainless steel braided hoses. The products will be manufactured at the Suffield and Grand River plants in the US and the Ramos Arizpe plant in Mexico.

Air Industries Group announced a seven-year contract valued at over $33 million to manufacture and supply complex components for the CH-53K King Stallion heavy-lift helicopter program. The company will invest in new equipment to ramp up production.

Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd., through its subsidiary Murata Electronics North America, Inc., has agreed to acquire Sensoride Corporation, a developer of high-resolution radars for automotive, robotics, and drone applications. The acquisition was announced on December 20, 2024.

Packaging Corporation of America plans to invest $229 million in a new facility on a 78-acre site on Thornwood Drive in Newark, replacing its South 21st Street sheet plant. The company will keep all 131 employees under an enterprise zone abatement agreement.

Rauch North America and The Boston Beer Company updated their production agreement, with Boston Beer paying Rauch USD 26 million by December 23, 2024 to settle contract terms. The changes give Boston Beer more flexibility and better exit options.

Snowline Engineering has entered into a long-term strategic partnership with Stark Aerospace to manufacture components and assemblies for the MK 25 canister, part of the MK 41 Vertical Launching System, for the U.S. Navy. The agreement is valued at over $25 million, with options that could bring the total to over $100 million.

AUC Group, after acquiring WAWCON assets, now offers clarifiers exceeding 57 feet in diameter for large-scale wastewater treatment plants. In February 2025, AUC will break ground on a 1.6 MGD package plant for Freeport, Texas, featuring the larger clarifier design.

ROMCO celebrated the grand opening of its new Amarillo branch, its 17th location in Texas, as the exclusive Volvo CE dealer for the state.

ROMCO Equipment Co. and its parent company SMT acquired Bee Equipment Sales, a construction and paving equipment dealer in Texas since 1981.

James Hardie is nearing the end of a multi-year expansion of its largest manufacturing plant in Prattville, Alabama, which will double production capabilities to 1 billion standard feet of siding annually and double the workforce.

Konecranes Nuclear Equipment and Services secured an additional $15 million order from the U.S. Navy for building 175-ton heavy-lift portal cranes at its New Berlin and Manitowoc facilities, bringing cumulative federal contracts to $244 million. Work will be completed by September 2028.

Tetra Pak's Denton, Texas facility is undergoing an expansion project that will enable it to produce over 10 billion packages annually. The site also completed an expansion of its Technical Training Center in 2024.

Shandong Head Group Co., Ltd. announces plans to invest USD $80 million in a new HPMC empty capsules production facility in the United States, adding over 20 billion capsules per year capacity and creating 200 jobs.

Kloeckner Metals will build a new 200,000-square-foot aluminum flat-rolled processing facility on the campus of Aluminum Dynamics LLC in Columbus, Mississippi, with an annual capacity of up to 250,000 tons. Ramp-up is planned for Q4 2026.

Amentum was awarded a $279 million contract by the U.S. Air Force to provide aviation operations support, including airfield management and maintenance, at bases in Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE, and the US.

Welspun Corp announced a $100 million investment to expand its Little Rock, Arkansas facility, doubling annual production capacity from 175,000 tonnes to 350,000 tonnes. The expansion will enable production of pipes up to 24 inches in diameter and X80 grade, and is scheduled for completion by March 2026, creating 175 new jobs.

The New York Power Authority awarded a $70.6 million contract to REEL COH, Inc. for two new gantry cranes at the St. Lawrence-FDR Power Project in Massena, New York, including upgrades to 100-ton and 350-ton capacities.

Integrated Power Services (IPS) acquired Switchgear Solutions, Inc., effective December 19, 2024. The acquisition expands IPS's power management services in the Southwestern United States.

Johnson Controls Navy Systems Inc. was awarded a $19,915,446 cost-plus-fixed-fee, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract by the U.S. Navy for engineering and technical services supporting air conditioning and refrigeration systems. Work will be performed at multiple locations and is expected to be completed by November 2028.

Berry Global has acquired CMG Plastics, a maker of injection- and blow-molded rigid plastic packaging with production sites in Somerville, New Jersey and Brantford, Ontario and over 170 staff. CMG says the deal expands its resources and capabilities.

Generate MVR WWT Holdings, LLC received a $12.86 million USDA grant to expand equipment at its liquid manure processing facility in Casco, Wisconsin, and a site in Indiana, increasing annual output to 67,300 tons of dry fertilizer and 8.2 million gallons of liquid ammonium.

SkyWater Technology will invest $127 million to expand its semiconductor manufacturing facility in Bloomington, Minnesota, creating 70 jobs, supported by a $19 million state grant.

Almeco plans to complete extrusion facility investment in Alabama, USA, with an estimated annual capacity of 10,000 tons, with full operation expected in 2026.