Hardwire LLC was awarded a maximum $29,336,123 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for lightweight plates for the Marine Corps. The three-year contract has an ordering period end date of Nov. 30, 2027.

Chemring's US subsidiary Chemring Energetic Devices received a $106 million order for critical components for an undisclosed US missile programme. Deliveries will be over five years starting in 2026.

NEFCO, a specialty supply partner for construction trades, acquired Total Tool Supply, which has 325 employees and 16 locations across eight states. The deal is NEFCO's largest to date and its tenth since 2022, expanding its reach to 59 locations across 28 states.

Teledyne Technologies has entered into a definitive merger agreement to acquire Micropac Industries for $20.00 per share in cash, valuing the company at approximately $57.3 million. The transaction is expected to close by the end of 2024.

MACOM Technology Solutions was selected by the U.S. Department of Defense to lead a CHIPS-funded project to develop advanced GaN-on-SiC process technologies for RF and microwave applications, with a year 1 award value of $3.4 million.

Frontier-Kemper Constructors, a subsidiary of Tutor Perini, was awarded a $1.1 billion contract by New York City to build the 2-mile-long Kensico-Eastview Connection Tunnel connecting the Kensico Reservoir to the Catskill/Delaware UV Disinfection Facility.

IQE Inc., a subsidiary of IQE PLC, announced plans to invest $305 million and add 109 jobs to expand its Greensboro, North Carolina facility for next-generation compound semiconductor materials, subject to customer commitments and CHIPS Act funding.

QA1 announced it has agreed with Holley Performance Brands to acquire the assets of Detroit Speed & Engineering, a manufacturer of high-performance suspension and chassis components. Operations will continue in Mooresville, North Carolina.

Baker Manufacturing, a portfolio company of Blue Sage Capital, acquired the Pump Division of A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co, including submersible, booster, jet, sump pumps and pressure tanks for residential and agricultural markets.

Veritiv Operating Company acquired substantially all assets of PAX Global, a custom packaging distributor and converter with annual revenue of about $45 million. The deal adds folding carton and film converting capabilities.

Toyota Material Handling Inc. has installed a new AutoStore automated storage and retrieval system at its parts distribution center in Columbus, Indiana, designed and built by Bastian Solutions, to nearly triple storage capacity and enable next-day parts delivery to 98% of customers by 2030.

Carrier Global Corp. has completed the sale of its Commercial Refrigeration Business unit to Haier Group Corp. for $775 million, including $200 million of net pension obligations.

TE Connectivity acquired Harger, a company specializing in lightning protection and grounding solutions for IEEE markets, in November 2024 to strengthen its energy business unit.

Plaskolite announced it will lay off 90 workers and close its Sheffield Plastics facility in Massachusetts between spring 2025 and spring 2026. All 96 employees were offered relocation to Ohio plants.

C&B Operations sold its Ag Division to Point Field Partners in early November 2024. The division operates 36 John Deere dealerships across six US states.

Heidelberg Materials North America has entered into a definitive purchase agreement to acquire Giant Cement Holding Inc., including an 800,000-tonne-per-year cement plant in Harleyville, South Carolina, two deep-water import terminals, five distribution terminals, and an alternative fuel recycling business.

Niedax Group and ABB completed a 50/50 joint venture named Abnex Inc., combining their cable tray manufacturing capabilities to serve the North American market.

Atlas Copco Tools and Assembly Systems acquired Air Way Automation, a feeder product specialist, effective November 1, 2024.

Superior Industries opened a new crushing manufacturing facility in Morris, Minnesota, dedicated to producing jaws and cones, increasing Minnesota's crusher production capacity by 50%.

AAON is seeking a tax incentive for a $238.5 million investment to purchase and renovate a 787,000-square-foot manufacturing and logistics facility in Memphis, Tennessee, creating 291 new jobs. The announcement was made on November 1, 2024.

Axel Johnson Inc. signed a definitive agreement to acquire the remaining ownership of Fort Wayne Metals Research Products, LLC, a medical wire manufacturer. The deal was announced on May 26, 2026.

McIlhenny Company ordered four Legacy CS-600 ultra high-speed horizontal end load cartoners from R.A Jones to upgrade production lines at its Avery Island, Louisiana facility.

Stellar Industries, a producer of service trucks and related equipment, acquired Elliott Machine Works, a manufacturer of mobile fuel and lube service equipment in Galion, Ohio. The acquisition aims to expand product lines.

The Salcido Connection, Inc. purchased A&C Mechanical from the Hannas family. A&C Mechanical provides heating, air conditioning, and boiler services in Washington state.

Premier Precision Machining LLC, dba Rand Machine Products, was awarded a U.S. Department of War contract valued up to $330 million over 5 years to expand critical munitions manufacturing capacity.

Hitachi Construction Machinery subsidiary H-E Parts International has agreed to acquire Brake Supply's mining machinery component remanufacturing business, expected to close in early December 2024.

INX Group Limited, a subsidiary of Sakata INX, completed the acquisition of Coatings & Adhesives Corporation (C&A), a specialty coatings company. The new entity will operate as INX International Coatings and Adhesives.

HWI, a member of Calderys, announced plans to construct a new lightweight monolithics production facility at its Fulton, Missouri, Rotary Kiln complex. The greenfield plant is scheduled to open in mid-2025 and will increase capacity by approximately 6%.

User Friendly Home Services acquired Len’s Refrigeration, Heating & Air Conditioning in North Royalton, Ohio, expanding its HVAC service network to 15 locations.

Relevant Industrial, LLC has acquired Control Specialists, LLC, a provider of process instrumentation and control systems based in Evansville, Indiana, effective November 6, 2024.

Amcor agreed to combine with Berry Global in an all-stock merger in which Berry shareholders receive 7.25 Amcor shares per share, creating a combined company with an enterprise value of about $37 billion. Closing is targeted for mid-2025.

Burlington Apparel Fabrics received a $74.76 million and American Woolen Co. a $20.565 million firm-fixed-price contract from the Defense Logistics Agency for heritage taupe gaberdine cloth for the U.S. Army.

Colson Group, through its retail subsidiary Shepherd Hardware, acquired Forearm Forklift, a manufacturer of lifting straps. The acquisition broadens Shepherd Hardware's material handling product offerings.

JWF Industries announced plans to invest $150 million to build two new facilities and add equipment, aiming to create 200 new jobs over two years. The company is exploring sites in Hastings, Ebensburg, or Johnstown, Pennsylvania.

SeAH Superalloy Technologies broke ground on its first U.S. manufacturing facility in Temple, Texas. The $110 million plant will produce superalloys for aerospace, industrial gas turbines, and oil & gas markets, creating 100 jobs.

Jupiter Bach North America held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new 21,000 square-foot manufacturing facility in Pensacola, Florida, investing nearly $6 million and creating 100 new jobs. The facility will produce nacelles and spinner covers for wind turbines and is planned to be completed by Jan. 1, 2025.

American Woolen Co. has been awarded a five-year, $20.565 million firm-fixed-price, IDIQ contract by the Defense Logistics Agency for heritage taupe gaberdine cloth. The ordering period ends Oct. 30, 2029.

Burlington Apparel Fabrics has been awarded a five-year, $74.76 million firm-fixed-price, IDIQ contract by the Defense Logistics Agency for heritage taupe gaberdine cloth. The ordering period ends Oct. 30, 2029.

HEXPOL has signed an agreement to acquire 80% of the shares in Piedmont Resin Supply LLC, a US nylon compounder, for $86 million on a cash and debt free basis. The closing took place on October 31, 2024.

Onto Innovation Inc. acquired Lumina Instruments Inc., a laser scattering technology company, and the lithography business from Kulicke and Soffa Industries Inc., including 24 issued patents. The acquisitions are expected to generate up to $100 million in annual revenue within three years.

Sharp Industries has supplied a wide range of machine tools to SpaceX's Hawthorne, CA headquarters and Bastrop, Texas facility over the past two years, including CNC mills, lathes, grinders, and saws. The partnership began with an initial order for Hawthorne and expanded to Bastrop.

John Deere Reman announced a $13.5 million expansion of its remanufacturing facility in Strafford, MO, adding 120,000 square feet to reach 400,000 square feet. Construction is set to break ground in mid-2025 and be completed in 2026.

BorgWarner secured extensions on two transfer case contracts with a major North American OEM for upcoming passenger truck platforms. Start of production is slated for 2027 and 2028.

Singer Industrial teamed up with Fluid Tech Hydraulics, a Sacramento-based hydraulic distributor and service provider, which will operate within Singer's Fluid Power Division. The deal increases Singer's footprint to more than 120 locations.

Welspun Tubular LLC, a subsidiary of Welspun Corp, announced a $100 million investment to expand and upgrade its pipe portfolio at its Little Rock, Arkansas plant, adding 175 jobs with production expected from Q1 2026.

Weinig Holz-Her celebrated the grand opening of a new 150,000-square-foot facility in Statesville, North Carolina, on October 30, 2024. The expansion will create 43 new jobs.

Siemens signed an agreement to acquire Altair Engineering Inc., a leader in computational science and AI software, for $113 per share, representing an enterprise value of approximately $10 billion.

Third Wave Automation secured $27 million in Series C funding led by Toyota's Woven Capital to expand manufacturing and develop autonomous forklift technology.

OSI Systems' Healthcare division, Spacelabs Healthcare, received an order valued at approximately USD 6 million to provide patient monitoring solutions and related supplies to a US-based hospital system. The order includes Xhibit Central Stations, Xprezzon bedside monitors, Qube portable monitors, and ICS G2 clinical information system.

Corrigan OSB, LLC celebrated the grand opening of its expanded oriented strand board facility in Corrigan, Texas. The $211 million expansion makes it the largest OSB facility in North America.