DEVELON celebrated the grand opening of its new North American Customization Plant in Brunswick, Georgia, on September 4, 2024. The facility is 50% larger than the previous plant in Savannah and will handle final assembly and configuration of construction equipment.

The US Navy awarded Raytheon Technologies (Pratt & Whitney) a $405.3 million contract modification to procure spares for the F135 propulsion system supporting the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program.

Solaris Oilfield Infrastructure shareholders have voted in favor of the $200 million acquisition of Mobile Energy Rentals LLC (MER), a provider of natural gas-powered mobile turbines and energy equipment. The deal marks Solaris' entry into distributed power infrastructure.

Veridian Healthcare, a US outsourced manufacturer of in-home diagnostic and personal care products, has completed the acquisition of Zewa, a supplier of consumer retail, telehealth, and remote patient monitoring devices. The deal expands Veridian's product portfolio.

Novartis is expanding its manufacturing site in Indianapolis and building a new plant in Carlsbad, California, to boost radiopharmaceutical production capacity for cancer therapies.

GE Vernova has secured an order for 16 LM6000VELOX gas turbine packages to be installed at Tennessee Valley Authority's Kingston Energy Complex in Tennessee, USA. The units are expected to enter operation in 2028 and deliver up to 850 MWe.

Prince Industries, a HCPI portfolio company, has acquired Keystone Precision & Engineering to expand its aerospace and defense capabilities.

Global Water Technology, Inc. (GWT) announced the acquisition of Water Treatment Services, Inc. (WTS), headquartered in Houston, Texas. Founder Steve Jaap has joined GWT's team.

Sonepar acquired Summit Electric Supply, a distributor of industrial electrical equipment based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, in September 2024.

Exodus Global LLC is expanding its existing 90,000-square-foot plant in Superior, Wisconsin, with a 27,000-square-foot building addition for manufacturing.

JCB North America is building a grassroots factory on a 400-acre site in San Antonio, Texas, to manufacture telescopic handlers and aerial platforms. Construction began in June 2024, with commercial production expected in 2026.

Wolter Inc., a material handling solutions provider, has acquired Dedicated Material Handling Solutions (DMHS) with locations in Buford and Atlanta, Georgia, expanding its footprint into the Southeastern United States.

PCL has been awarded a progressive design-build contract by the U.S. Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission to rehabilitate and expand the South Bay International Wastewater Treatment Plant in San Diego. The project is valued at $600 million and will double treatment capacity to 50 million gallons per day.

Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) completed the acquisition of Edwards Lifesciences' Critical Care Product Group for $4.2 billion in cash. The acquired business will be renamed BD Advanced Patient Monitoring and operate as an independent unit within BD Medical.

Rheem has announced its intent to acquire Nortek Global HVAC (NGH), a manufacturer of air conditioning products, from Madison Industries. NGH is based in O'Fallon, Missouri, with manufacturing in Saltillo, Mexico. The acquisition is subject to regulatory approvals.

Altium Packaging opened a bottle blowing facility adjacent to Milo's Tea Company's plant in Bessemer, Alabama, to produce its one-gallon containers, creating 35 jobs. The facility began operations in summer 2024 and was formally opened September 4, 2024.

Houston-based DXP Enterprises has acquired Hartwell Environmental Corporation, a manufacturer's representative of pumps, controls and process equipment for the water and wastewater industry, adding three locations in Texas and Oklahoma. Hartwell had sales of $18.4 million over the 12 months to July 31, 2024.

KSB USA/North America will invest $25 million to expand its Henrico County, Virginia facility, more than doubling its square footage with a new loading dock office and upgraded shipping and common areas. The expansion will create 32 new jobs, and the groundbreaking was announced by Governor Glenn Youngkin.

Endries International, a distributor of industrial fasteners and Class-C components, has acquired ServTronics, a supplier of fasteners and electro-mechanical hardware for aerospace, military, medical, and commercial industries.

Benteler Automotive is planning to build a new 316,965-square-foot battery components assembly plant in Wyoming, Michigan, for Ford transit van battery components. The $105 million investment is expected to create 170 jobs.

Agility Robotics' RoboFab facility in Salem, Oregon, will begin producing Digit humanoid robots by the end of 2024. The 70,000 square foot factory opened in late 2023 and aims to produce 10,000 robots per year at maximum capacity.

RPM International Inc. has acquired a company to expand its decking and landscaping offerings.

The INX Group Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Sakata INX, has completed the acquisition of Coatings & Adhesives Corp., a company in the coatings industry in North America.

Diagnostic Medical Systems Group (DMS Group) signed a strategic partnership with JPI Healthcare Solutions to commercialize its M1 mobile radiology systems in the US and international markets. The M1 will debut at RSNA 2024 in Chicago.

Borusan Berg Pipe, the US subsidiary of Turkey's Borusan Boru, signed a contract with Blackcomb Supply Co to supply steel pipes for the Blackcomb Mainline natural gas pipeline project in North America. The contract is worth about $363 million, with deliveries planned within 2025.

Haas Automation will start construction on a 2.4-million-square-foot manufacturing facility in Henderson, Nevada this fall, investing over $300 million in construction and creating hundreds of jobs in the first two years.

Ferndale, Michigan-based ROSS Controls has acquired Master Pneumatic, maker of filter, regulator and lubricator pneumatic air preparation products in Sterling Heights, Michigan. The announcement is dated September 3, 2024.

Blower-Dempsay Corporation acquired the Corona, California assets of US Display Group, effective August 30, 2024, adding digital printing and high-end graphics packaging capabilities. The facility will be rebranded under Pacificorr Graphics & Displays.

Veritiv, a specialty packaging distributor, entered a binding agreement with Orora (ASX: ORA) to acquire its North American packaging distribution and manufacturing business, Orora Packaging Solutions. The deal would strengthen Veritiv's specialty packaging distribution platform in North America. The value was not stated in the excerpt.

Reel Power Industrial Inc. has acquired the downstream equipment products for extrusion lines from Novatec, Inc. The acquisition allows Reel Power to offer a turn-key downstream package and Novatec to focus on its core conveying, drying and moisture equipment.

Keurig Dr Pepper committed to a $141 million expansion at Building 500 of Tyger River Industrial Park in Moore, South Carolina, creating at least 84 new jobs. The facility will produce biodegradable coffee pods (K-Rounds).

Taihan Cable & Solution secured its first ever U.S. high-voltage direct current (HVDC) cable system contract in September 2024.

BluMetric Environmental Inc. acquired 100% of Gemini Water, LLC for a purchase price of US$5.05 million. Gemini Water designs and builds desalination and wastewater treatment systems, expanding BluMetric's water portfolio into the Caribbean and U.S. markets.

Global defense and aerospace company Saab will establish a new integration and assembly facility in Grayling Township, Michigan, bringing high-wage jobs to support the U.S. defense sector.

Tadano Ltd. agreed to acquire Manitex International, a provider of truck cranes and industrial equipment, in an all-cash transaction valued at $123 million equity value ($223 million total). Manitex shareholders will receive $5.80 per share.

Prolec-GE Waukesha, Inc. acquired the remaining ownership interest in Menk USA LLC, a manufacturer of cooling radiators for power grid transformers, from the Menk-Schmehmann Group, securing full ownership after holding a partial stake since 2002.

FANUC America unveiled a new $110 million robotics and automation campus. The article does not provide further details on location or timing.

Norway-based Elopak announced in September 2024 an additional $25 million investment to add a second production line at its new Little Rock, Arkansas carton plant, its first U.S. production site.

SSAB announced a $12 million investment to increase production and efficiency at its Mobile, Alabama operations. The expansion will grow the current furnace and increase output by about 10%, retaining 649 jobs.

Pratt and Whitney Military Aftermarket Services received a $17,471,008 firm-fixed-price modification to a previously awarded contract for remanufacture of F100-PW-229 7th/13th stage drum rotors and case diffusers. Work will be performed in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, with completion expected by September 2027.

Pilatus Aircraft signed an agreement to develop a factory-owned sales, design, and service center at Sarasota Bradenton International Airport in Bradenton, Florida. The 71,000 sq ft facility will initially employ over 50 people and is scheduled to be operational by mid-2026.

Micropos Medical AB received an order from the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) to deliver a Raypilot system, valued at approximately 1.6 million SEK. Installation and training will begin in the current quarter.

The Bureau of Reclamation awarded a $267 million contract to Jacobs Project Management for the design and build of the San Juan Lateral Water Treatment Plant in northwest New Mexico. The plant is part of the Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project and will treat up to 18.8 million gallons of water per day.

SCF Partners acquired severe-service valve makers DeltaValve and TapcoEnpro from CIRCOR International, announced August 30, 2024. DeltaValve is based in Salt Lake City and TapcoEnpro's primary location is in Houston, Texas.

Roschmann Group, an international façade specialist, entered a joint venture with Vetro Building Envelope, a Maryland-based glazing contractor. Vetro becomes a division of Roschmann, combining design and engineering expertise with installation capabilities.

MSP Aviation and Shape Shifters have been awarded a combined $30 million firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract by the U.S. Navy for machine shop requirements for EA-18G and P-8A aircraft components.

Tembo E-LV, a unit of VivoPower International specializing in battery-electric off-road vehicles, has agreed to merge with blank-check firm Cactus Acquisition Corp. 1 in a deal valuing the combined entity at $904 million.

C&J Industries is investing $7 million to expand its manufacturing facility in Meadville, Pennsylvania, adding 24,200 square feet and creating at least 66 new jobs. The Pennsylvania government is supporting the project with a $3 million loan and a $60,000 workforce grant.

Samson announced on August 29, 2024, a new partnership with Applied Fiber, signing a letter of intent for an industrial license to use Applied Fiber's end fitting technology for synthetic rope termination.

ProSomnus announced plans for a new 32,219-square-foot facility in Pleasanton, California, to serve as its global headquarters and manufacturing center of excellence, quintupling manufacturing capacity. Operations are expected to begin in January 2023.