Kubota North America Corp., a subsidiary of Kubota Corp., has acquired Bloomfield Robotics Inc., a Pittsburgh-based company that provides AI-driven crop health monitoring services for specialty crops.

GE Aerospace plans to add 16,000 square feet to its existing 101,000-square-foot facility in Norton Shores, Michigan, to increase manufacturing capabilities for aircraft engine components. The project is expected to be completed by summer 2025.

Vortex Global, a provider of dry bulk solids handling components, acquired SolidEx, a Baton Rouge-based integrator of rail car loading solutions. SolidEx's spin loader technology increases railcar fill rates to 99%.

Owens Corning has started production on a high-performance glass nonwoven manufacturing line in Fort Smith, Texas, supplied by Voith. The line has a design capacity of 90,000 tonnes per year and a design speed of 510 m/min.

Shalag US, Inc. will invest $16.6 million to open a new non-woven manufacturing and production facility in Mecklenburg County, Virginia, creating 52 new jobs. The facility will increase the company's US production capacity by 25%.

Kelso-backed Novvia Group, a rigid container and life sciences packaging distributor, has acquired container supplier Liquid Bottles.

Novolex agreed to acquire Pactiv Evergreen for $18.00 per share in an all-cash deal valued at $6.7 billion, combining the two into a leading food and beverage packaging manufacturer.

Norway-based packaging maker Elopak will invest an additional $25 million in its Port of Little Rock facility to expand production capacity, bringing the project total to $95 million. The first production line is already sold out.

inHearing Technology Inc., a subsidiary of Huizhou Jinghao Medical Technology, acquired Intricon's Hearing Health Business to integrate advanced hearing aid technology.

Orbital Composites was awarded an AFWERX Tactical Funding Increase (TACFI) contract to develop and scale production of its modular unmanned aircraft system, Starfighter X, for defense applications.

MÜNZING North America completed a 70,399-sq-ft facility in Clover, South Carolina, to expand its food-grade and non-food-grade additives business. The facility is adjacent to existing operations.

Vestas secured its first US offshore wind contract from Equinor for the 810 MW Empire Wind 1 project in New York. The order includes 54 V236-15.0 MW turbines and a five-year service agreement.

EcoWater announced plans to construct a 15,000 square foot testing laboratory as an expansion of its existing facility in Ripley, Mississippi. The facility is expected to be completed by February 2025.

Transocean secured a 365-day contract from BP for its Deepwater Atlas drillship in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico, valued at $232 million, with a 365-day option. The program is expected to begin in Q2 2028.

L3 Technologies won a $587.4 million contract from the U.S. Navy for engineering and manufacturing development of the Next Generation Jammer Low Band system, with early operational capability expected in 2029.

Paper and packaging distributor Lindenmeyr Munroe opened a distribution facility in the Atlanta area, Georgia, as part of its expansion into the state.

Carton Service CSI is investing more than $10 million to expand its liquid packaging production facility in Shelby, Ohio, adding new printing, skiving and sealing equipment and a packaging laboratory, plus 20% more staff.

Continental Cement's Davenport Plant in Buffalo, Iowa, completed a USD 38 million expansion of its Green America Recycling facility, adding FLSmidth Cement's FUELFLEX Pyrolyzer to convert landfill waste into energy for cement production.

Shawmut LLC acquired Fairystone Fabrics through newly formed affiliate Shawmut Infinite, which will operate in Burlington, N.C. Shawmut Infinite plans to invest $8 million over 24 months to retrofit the facility with advanced knitting and warping systems.

Progressive Water Treatment opened a new 21,500-square-foot headquarters in Sherman, Texas, featuring a light manufacturing facility for water treatment equipment and expanded warehouse space. The grand opening ceremony is scheduled for October 8, 2024.

Manitou Group inaugurated a 75,000 sq ft expansion to its plant in Yankton, South Dakota, USA, for telehandler and articulated loader production. The $20 million investment adds laser-cutting machines and an automated assembly line.

The Arcticom Group (TAG) has acquired Midwest Refrigeration, a provider of commercial and industrial refrigeration solutions serving Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, and Indiana. The acquisition marks TAG's entry into the Midwest U.S. market.

Safran Aircraft Engines announced the contemplated acquisition of CRT (Component Repair Technologies), a US-based repair company for aircraft engine parts, based in Mentor, Ohio. The acquisition aims to strengthen Safran's MRO capabilities in the Americas.

Reinke Manufacturing announced a USD 12 million investment in modernization and automation of its Deshler, Nebraska facility, including advanced robotic technologies and expansion projects to increase production capacity for precision irrigation systems.

Renold plc acquired the trade and net assets of MAC Chain Company Ltd (U.S.) and the entire issued share capital of MAC Chain Company Limited (Canada) for a total cash consideration of US$31.4 million.

Okuma America Corporation announced the expansion of its CNC machining lathe product line with the addition of the Okuma LB4000 EX III horizontal lathe, debuting at IMTS 2024.

Acieta, a portfolio company of Angeles Equity Partners, acquired Capital Industries, a designer and manufacturer of custom robotic and automation systems. The acquisition closed on July 24, 2024.

Honeywell secured a $25.8 million contract from the Department of Defense for its Plymouth, Minnesota foundry to fabricate strategic radiation-hardened microelectronics under the Defense Production Act Investment vehicle.

Siemens is investing $60 million in a new 300,000-square-foot factory in Horseheads, New York, to build high-speed trains for the Los Angeles-Las Vegas route, creating 300 jobs.

Platinum Equity has acquired Kohler Energy from Kohler Co. and will rename it Rehlko, with Kohler Co. remaining an investment partner.

IRadimed Corporation is investing $20 million to build a 60,000-square-foot facility at the Central Florida Research Park in Orange County, Florida, creating 160 new jobs.

Mid South Extrusion announced a $17 million investment at its Monroe, Louisiana facility to install two new blown film extrusion lines, creating 21 direct new jobs.

Pixelligent Technologies announced a significant strategic capital investment from Henkel AG & Co. KGaA to accelerate adoption of XR and next-generation display applications.

Addev Materials, a French specialist in high-performance materials transformation and distribution, has acquired ATL, a US company based in Wisconsin with 50 employees and $15 million in revenue. ATL specializes in adhesives and flexible materials for the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries.

Kentucky Aluminum Processors celebrated the groundbreaking of a $40 million aluminum processing facility in Russellville, Kentucky, that will create 75 full-time jobs. The facility will process aluminum from dross and scrap material.

The Raymond Corporation and Toyota Material Handling announced the official opening of the Energy Solutions Manufacturing Center of Excellence in Broome County, New York. The facility will manufacture lithium-ion batteries and thin plate pure lead battery technology.

Siemens Mobility will establish a high-speed rail production facility in Horseheads, New York, with an investment of approximately $60 million. The nearly 300,000 sq ft facility will create around 300 jobs and produce American Pioneer 220 trainsets for Brightline West, with production expected to begin in 2026.

Allied Blending completed a 49,500 sq ft expansion of its plant in Keokuk, Iowa, adding 38,500 sq ft of warehouse and 11,000 sq ft of packaging space, aiming to increase capacity by 50%.

Seohan Auto Georgia, a tier-one supplier to Hyundai Metaplant, opened a new plant in Tradeport East, Liberty County, Georgia, representing a $72 million investment and creating at least 180 jobs.

BW Flexible Systems announced a strategic partnership between its Streamfeeder product line and Postmatic to drive product innovation and increase manufacturing capacity in the mailing and graphics industry.

KEEL was awarded a $16.4 million contract to fabricate a 360-foot floating pier, gangway, trestle, and buoyancy box for Manson, with delivery by October 2025 and project completion in Q2 2026.

Gleco Plating in Rowlett, Texas, acquired 3-D Powder Coating and rebranded it as Gleco Paint and Powder Coating to expand its surface finishing services.

Univet Loupes S.p.A. acquired the remaining minority interest in Univet Optical Technologies North America, Inc. (Canada) and Univet Optical Technologies North America, LLC (USA), gaining full control of its Canadian and US distribution entities. The transaction closed on July 8, 2024.

Greenville Kearns Aerospace Maintenance is investing $11.75 million to retrofit two existing aircraft hangars for aircraft painting and hazmat capabilities at its Greenville, Mississippi facility, creating 31 new jobs.

Lanco, a global leader in advanced automation and test solutions, secured a contract with a leading medical company to develop a next-generation automated system for dental implant components production. The system will be a fully automated feed, inspect, and sort solution.

Unical Aviation, Inc. acquired ecube Solutions, a global expert in aircraft storage, disassembly, and transition services with bases in the UK, Spain, and USA. ecube will operate as an independent unit within the Unical Group.

Energy Capital Partners (ECP) acquired a majority interest in PROENERGY Holdings, a vertically integrated aeroderivative gas turbine platform with a 2.4 GW fleet in Texas, from affiliates of Eos Partners and ACON Investments. Financial terms were not disclosed.

KSB USA/North America will invest $25 million to expand its Henrico County, Virginia facility, adding office space, updating shipping/receiving areas, and more than doubling square footage. The expansion will create 32 new jobs.

Rheem Manufacturing announced its intention to acquire Nortek Global HVAC (NGH) from Madison Industries. NGH manufactures HVAC equipment under brands including Frigidaire and Maytag, with operations in Saltillo, Mexico, and Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

KSB USA/North America, a subsidiary of Germany-based KSB Group, will invest $25 million to expand its Henrico County, Virginia pump and valve facility, more than doubling its square footage and creating 32 new jobs.