LuxWall officially opened its new clean-energy manufacturing compound in Litchfield, Michigan, featuring the world's first high-volume vacuum-insulating glass production facilities. The $165 million investment is expected to create 450 jobs in the state.
BASF selected Sea-Land Chemical Company as its distribution channel partner for dispersions, resins and additives for the floorcare coatings market in the United States. The partnership was announced on August 12, 2024.
Meltio and Jupiter Machine Tools (JMT) entered an OEM manufacturing agreement to develop and sell hybrid CNC machines integrating Meltio's wire-laser metal DED additive manufacturing technology. The partnership targets the North American market.
Ferrovial has received a $1.2 billion contract for nine infrastructure projects across Texas, Tennessee, Florida, and Canada, including roadway improvements, bridge construction, water treatment plant expansions, and road maintenance.
The Anderson Group formed OMI Specialty Products, combining Olympic Aviation and MetalMart International into an aerospace distribution platform. The investment and acquisition were announced on August 12, 2024.
WSP Global announced an agreement to acquire Power Engineers, a US consulting firm in the power and energy sector. The deal was announced on August 12, 2024, with a value of approximately $1.78 billion (implied from financing details).
Ventoux Industrial Partners, through its subsidiary Premier Precision Machining LLC (dba Rand Machine Products), has acquired D&E Machining Ltd, a manufacturer of aerospace and defense components. The acquisition expands Rand Machine Products' capabilities and capacities.
Trinseo and Chevron Phillips Chemical Company (CPChem) plan to commence the sale of their Americas Styrenics (AmSty) joint venture in Q3 2024, with a definitive agreement expected in H1 2025. Trinseo will sell its 50% stake, and the entire JV is for sale.
ARI-Armaturen completed the acquisition of Warren Controls, Inc., a control valve company based in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, on 12 August 2024. Financial terms were not disclosed.
The RISE Group, Inc., an employee-owned energy and field services provider, has acquired DG Service Company, an HVAC and refrigeration contractor based in Mattapoisett, Massachusetts. The acquisition strengthens RISE's mechanical and HVAC contracting capabilities in New England.
Signia Aerospace, a subsidiary of Arcline Investment Management, has agreed to acquire Goodrich Hoist & Winch, a division of Collins Aerospace (owned by RTX Corp.), for $500 million. Goodrich manufactures lifts, winches, and rescue equipment for helicopters and military aircraft.
Vital Engineered Components Company (VECCO), an affiliate of American Industrial Acquisition Corporation (AIAC), acquired Kaman Composites Wichita (KCW), a division of Kaman Aerospace Group, on August 9, 2024. KCW is a supplier of composite components to the aerospace and defense industries, serving customers including Boeing and Sikorsky.
Oriental Yuhong held a groundbreaking ceremony on August 9, 2024, for a new production, R&D, and logistics base in Prairie View, Texas. Phase I includes TPO waterproof membrane production lines and a North American R&D center, expected to be completed in 2025, creating about 100 jobs.
Origin Materials will work with Michigan injection molder Reed City Group to make its all-PET cap for the U.S. market.
Boeing received a $2.56 billion contract from the U.S. Air Force for two rapid prototype E-7A AEW&C Wedgetail aircraft, including lifecycle development, training, and support.
John Deere Power Products will invest nearly $15 million and add 25 new jobs through 2025 at its Greeneville, Tennessee facility to meet increased demand for Z300 and Z500 zero-turn mowers.
Airbus is constructing a third final assembly plant at its Mobile, Alabama facility. The plant is expected to be finished by the second quarter of 2025 and will manufacture A320-family aircraft starting in the second half of 2025.
Archer Aviation reached an agreement in principle with Stellantis for a contract manufacturing relationship. Stellantis will contribute up to ~$400 million to help scale Archer's Midnight aircraft production to 650 aircraft annually at Archer's Georgia facility through 2030.
Premier Precision Machining, operating as Rand Machine Products, was awarded a share of a $211 million IDIQ contract by the US Army to manufacture, test, and deliver mortar shell bodies and variants. The contract is for five years.
Exicom, India's largest EV charging station manufacturer, has acquired the business and assets of insolvent Australian fast-charging station manufacturer Tritium. The acquisition includes Tritium's production facility in Tennessee, USA, and development centre in Brisbane, Australia.
Norelem, a manufacturer of standard components for mechanical engineering, is set to open a new facility in the USA. The location has not been announced.
Premier Precision Machining, doing business as Rand Machine Products, has won a share of a $211 million US Army IDIQ contract to manufacture mortar shell bodies and variants. The company expects to hire at least 20 additional employees.
Hurco Companies and Kawasaki Robotics (USA) announced a strategic collaboration to deliver turnkey, industrial-grade robotic CNC machine tending solutions, integrating Kawasaki robots into Hurco's CNC control.
Premier Precision Machining LLC, dba Rand Machine Products, won a share of a $211 million US Army contract for mortar shell bodies.
Metallus (formerly TimkenSteel) plans to invest more than $100 million to expand its steelmaking plants in Canton, Ohio, supported by $3.5 million in grants from JobsOhio. The expansion is tied to supplying the U.S. Department of Defense's munitions programs.
ICC Group and JBF Stainless announced a collaboration to boost stainless-steel equipment production. ICC will use its 50,000 square foot fabrication facility to increase output for JBF's customers in food, dairy, beverage and cosmetic industries.
Herc Holdings acquired the assets of California-based machinery and forklift sales company Otay Mesa Sales for approximately $264 million. Otay has about 135 employees and four locations serving San Diego, Phoenix and Yuma.
Orion Group, a commercial and industrial field services company, announced a partnership with PDM Group, an HVAC service provider based in New Jersey. PDM joins Orion's Astra Service Partners network and will partner with G.E. Mechanical to expand service area.
Körber Supply Chain Software, a joint venture between Körber AG and KKR, signed a binding agreement to acquire MercuryGate International Inc., a TMS provider based in Cary, North Carolina. Terms were not disclosed.
Crane 1 Services Inc. purchased Standard Crane & Hoist LLC, a provider of overhead crane services with eight locations across Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas, on August 1, 2024.
GE Aerospace is investing $650 million across 22 U.S. facilities, 16 key domestic suppliers, and international sites, including $54 million for 3D printing expansion at its Auburn, Alabama plant, creating 1,000 jobs.
Arclin completed the purchase of RG Dispersants, a producer of specialty dispersants and surface-active products, from CPS Performance Materials, adding plants in Candiac, Quebec and Cedartown, Georgia and about 150 employees.
Zimmer Biomet signed a definitive agreement to acquire OrthoGrid Systems, a medical technology company with an AI-driven surgical guidance platform for hip replacement.
Premier Precision Machining LLC, dba Rand Machine Products, was awarded a five-year IDIQ contract valued up to $211,983,283 by the US Army for mortar shell bodies. Deliveries will be made from 2024 through July 31, 2029.
ThermOmegaTech is expanding its manufacturing facility in Warminster, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, adding 23,000 square feet to the existing 37,000 square feet for manufacturing, R&D and office space. The company said the expansion will create jobs; the announcement was dated 7 August 2024.
Dow Chemical has acquired Circulus, a manufacturer that turns plastic waste into Post Consumer Resin, including facilities in Ardmore, Oklahoma and Alabama. The acquisition was announced in June and a ribbon-cutting was held on August 6, 2024.
Climatec, a Bosch company, acquired Engineered Control Solutions (ECS), a building automation solutions provider with offices in North and South Carolina. ECS has about 100 employees. Terms were not disclosed.
Reinhausen Manufacturing Inc., a subsidiary of Maschinenfabrik Reinhausen, inaugurated its expanded facilities in Humboldt, Tennessee. The $3 million expansion aims to meet rising demand for energy solutions in North America.
byNordic Acquisition Corporation signed a non-binding Letter of Intent to merge with Sivers Photonics, a wholly owned subsidiary of Sivers Semiconductors that manufactures lasers for photonic devices. The acquisition is subject to a definitive agreement.
Menlo Microsystems was awarded a contract by the Defense Innovation Unit to develop a high-current advanced circuit breaker for the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. The project will develop 100A power building blocks for 1kVDC/10kADC switching for U.S. Navy electrical systems.
Lassonde Industries has unveiled an expanded beverage plant in Hendersonville, North Carolina, adding a single-serve aseptic juice line and a 104,000 sq. ft. distribution center. The USD 53 million investment adds 30 full-time positions.
Edwards Vacuum has celebrated the groundbreaking of its first US dry pump factory for semiconductor equipment in Genesee County, New York. The investment is expected to exceed $300 million and create 600+ jobs.
Schmalz, a vacuum specialist from Glatten, acquired the mGrip product family from US-based Soft Robotics Inc., including all finger gripper configurations, patents, and know-how. The deal expands Schmalz's position in food product handling.
Generac Power Solutions acquired Ageto Energy, a Colorado-based maker of microgrid controllers, for an undisclosed price. The acquisition aims to enhance Generac's energy technology ecosystem for commercial and industrial customers.
Standard Iron, a Minnesota-based metal fabricator, acquired Helgesen Industries, a Hartford-based fabricated metals manufacturer. Terms were not disclosed.
SNF, a global leader in water-soluble polymers, signed agreements to acquire PfP Industries and Ace Fluid Solutions. The target closing dates are imminent.
Greenland Technologies' Hevi brand formed a strategic partnership with Chinese manufacturer Lonking to develop electric construction machinery for the U.S. market.
Dialum announced the construction of a $25 million, 10,000-square-meter glass processing plant in Ave Maria, Florida. The plant is expected to be operational in the first quarter of 2026 and will create about 100 jobs.
Polymatech Electronics plans to invest up to US $500 million in California, USA, to produce Silicon Carbide Wafer Technology and Sapphire Wafers using advanced European technology. The new tools are expected to be in their facility by the end of January 2025.
Polymatech Electronics, India's first semiconductor chip maker, has acquired Nisene Technology Group Inc., a California-based semiconductor company with a 50-year history. The acquisition was executed through Polymatech's wholly-owned subsidiary in Singapore.