Orthofix Medical Inc. announced a partnership and investment agreement with nView medical to jointly develop and co-market nView's surgical imaging and guidance systems for Orthofix's cervical spine and pediatric limb deformity correction procedures.

New Hope Energy has signed a multi-year offtake agreement with Dow to provide pyrolysis oil feedstock derived from recycled plastics. New Hope is expanding its Trinity Oaks facility in Tyler, Texas, with final commissioning planned for late 2022.

Air Industries Group's subsidiary Air Industries Machining Corp. has been awarded two long-term agreements to manufacture flight-critical assemblies for the Blackhawk helicopter, with a combined estimated value of $18.2 million over five years.

Aerzen USA, a subsidiary of Aerzener Maschinenfabrik GmbH, announced the acquisition of Vooner FloGard Corporation, a vacuum pump maker headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina with manufacturing in Greeneville.

IPEX, part of Aliaxis, signed a stock purchase agreement on January 19, 2022 to acquire all shares of Virginia-based Harrington Corporation (HARCO), a manufacturer of gasketed fittings; completion is expected within weeks pending regulatory approval.

High Purity New England plans to open a fourth manufacturing facility near its three existing buildings in Smithfield, Rhode Island, funded by a federal contract; the company expects about 350 employees after new hires.

High Purity New England received a $15 million contract from BARDA to expand production of single-use biopharma consumables, funding a fourth facility in Smithfield, Rhode Island.

Modineer Co., Inc. has acquired Pulverman, a Pennmark Technologies Company, based in Dallas, PA. Pulverman is a provider of custom fabricated metal products serving heavy and medium-duty truck, off-highway, HVAC, and other markets.

Bravida Medical acquired Anacapa Technologies' antimicrobial wound cleansers, gels and irrigation product lines (Anasept and Silver-Sept) to expand its wound-care portfolio. The transaction was completed on December 29, 2021.

The Chemours Company has awarded Matrix PDM Engineering a front-end engineering design (FEED) and detail design engineering contract for an industrial project at its Washington Works facility in West Virginia. The contract is the first awarded under a recently signed Master Service Agreement.

Mobile Climate Control, a provider of mobile thermal solutions for commercial vehicles, is opening a new 220,000-square-foot facility in West Manchester Township, York County, Pennsylvania, in April 2022. The company is merging three existing U.S. operations from Indiana, New York, and Pennsylvania into the new facility, creating at least 117 new jobs and investing $3.18 million.

Imperial Systems Inc has acquired a former Reznor heating and cooling equipment factory in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, to be renovated for its Imperial Filtration division. The 90,000 sq ft facility will manufacture cartridge filters for industrial dust collection equipment and is expected to bring 50 new jobs in 2022.

Argentum Medical acquired Anacapa Technologies' antimicrobial wound cleansers, gels and irrigation product lines, including Anasept and Silver-Sept brands, to expand its wound-care portfolio. The transaction was completed on December 29, 2021.

PROCEPT BioRobotics announced it has installed five AquaBeam Robotic Systems across all of Northside Health Systems' surgical facilities in the greater Atlanta area, expanding access to Aquablation therapy for BPH treatment.

Adventech announced a multi-million-dollar investment to expand and scale its Florence, Alabama facility due to increasing demand for its MaxEff motor, Adventview remote monitoring system, and MaxDrive variable frequency drive systems.

PROCEPT BioRobotics announced the installation of five AquaBeam Robotic Systems across Northside Health Systems in Georgia, expanding their surgical robotics program for Aquablation therapy to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia.

Sumitomo Rubber USA is in the middle of a $128 million expansion at its Tonawanda, New York facility, including a 55,000-square-foot addition, to double tire production in 2022.

Watson-Marlow began construction on a new manufacturing facility in the United States, dedicated to peristaltic pumps, tubing, fluid path solutions and BioPure components. First production is due in late 2022.

Sema4 announced a definitive agreement to acquire GeneDx, a subsidiary of OPKO Health, strengthening its genomic and clinical data platform. The deal is projected to deliver $350 million in pro forma 2022 revenue, with a $200 million private placement from investors including Pfizer.

JenaValve Technology announced a strategic investment and exclusive technology licensing agreement with Peijia Medical Limited, granting Peijia exclusive rights to develop and commercialize JenaValve's Trilogy TAVR systems in Greater China, in exchange for cash, equity, and milestone payments.

Inframark was awarded a multi-year contract by the Dutchess County Water and Wastewater Authority to operate nine water treatment and six wastewater treatment plants in Poughkeepsie, New York, starting January 1, 2022.

Aleut Logistics Services, a subsidiary of Aleut Federal, was awarded a recompeted contract by the U.S. General Services Administration to provide operations and maintenance services for federal buildings in Los Angeles and Van Nuys, California. The contract begins April 1, 2022, with a potential duration of up to five years.

Spectrum Enterprise is providing a Managed Network Edge camera solution to Jamestown Container Companies to enhance employee safety across its six facilities in Western New York and Cleveland, Ohio. The announcement was dated 18 January 2022.

Duplomatic Oleodinamica, controlled by AXA Private Equity, acquired the hydraulic components division of Continental Machines Inc. through its US subsidiary Continental Hydraulics. The division had a reported 2010 turnover of USD 18.4 million. The deal value was not disclosed.

Lycored, an Israel-based ingredient supplier, has launched a state-of-the-art processing facility in Branchburg, New Jersey. The FDA-registered, cGMP-compliant and NSF-certified facility will house carotenoids, vitamins, minerals, and food ingredients, with capabilities for milling, blending, drying, and coating.

Maxify Solutions plans to merge the Power Breezer product line with SimiGon and its SIMbox technology to create a warehouse automation solution for smart cooling and dock area monitoring. The merger aims to serve e-commerce logistics customers.

HarbisonWalker International will invest $25 million to convert its closed Fairfield, Alabama plant into Alabama One (AL1), a manufacturing, service and distribution hub for steel customers. The facility will produce magnesia-carbon brick refractories, adding up to 30,000 metric tons annually and employing 50 people.

Rodo Medical and Aurum Group have entered a joint venture to launch Rodo Digital Prosthetics (RDP) in the US, a new dental laboratory combining RODO's proprietary technologies with Aurum's Core3dcentres. They also signed a limited exclusive distribution agreement in Canada.

Intersurgical, a medical device manufacturer, has acquired Pulmodyne, a US and Malaysian manufacturer of airway and respiratory products. The acquisition enhances Intersurgical's presence in the US market and expands its product portfolio.

Swedish social robotics company Furhat Robotics acquired US-based Misty Robotics for an undisclosed sum, establishing an American base of operations.

G6 Materials' subsidiary Graphene Laboratories entered into a Testing Services Agreement with the U.S. Army Engineer Research & Development Center to assess graphene oxide materials for environmental contaminant removal. The agreement has an expected timeframe of one year.

Hormel Foods subsidiary Progressive Processing plans a $43 million expansion of its Dubuque facility to increase Spam production capacity, creating 38 new jobs.

Klauer Manufacturing Company announced plans to expand its existing manufacturing operations in Dubuque, Iowa, with a $13 million investment in building construction and equipment, adding 73,000 square feet and 16 jobs.

FCAH Aerospace, backed by O2 Investment Partners, made an investment in and partnered with Aviation Inflatables, Inc. and Survival Products, Inc. to support strategic growth.

Vinylmax, a manufacturer of custom wood and vinyl windows and doors, is nearly doubling its building space and adding 150 new jobs in Hamilton, Ohio.

Thyssenkrupp Bilstein of America is investing $20 million to add 27,000 square feet and create 75 full-time jobs at its Hamilton, Ohio shock absorber plant.

Hydraulic cylinder maker Rosenboom Machine and Tool will invest $4 million over 36 months in new manufacturing capabilities at its Bowling Green, Ohio facility, adding a production line and about 70 jobs. The expansion aims to serve customers in the Eastern United States.

Fiber Industries, an American textile manufacturer, is expanding its operations in Darlington County, South Carolina, with a more than $30 million investment that will create over 50 new jobs. The expansion includes increased capacity through restoration and modernization of production lines, new control systems, and more warehouse space, with completion expected in early 2023.

Andon Health's U.S. subsidiary iHealth Labs signed a $1.3 billion contract with the U.S. Army Contracting Command to sell 250 million Covid-19 test kits, with delivery within 60 days.

iHealth Labs Inc., a subsidiary of Jiuan Medical, signed a $1.275 billion contract with the U.S. Army Contracting Command on behalf of HHS to supply iHealth COVID-19 antigen home test OTC kits.

Marvin announced plans to add a 127,000-square-foot manufacturing facility and a 148,000-square-foot distribution center in Fargo, North Dakota, by mid-2022. The expansion will create about 150 jobs.

ZetrOZ Systems signed a 5-year Healthcare Federal Supply Schedule Agreement to provide its sustained acoustic medicine (sam) devices and ultrasound coupling patches to U.S. government healthcare institutes, including military bases and veteran hospitals. The contract is valued at $3.4 million.

Scanfil is expanding its Atlanta, USA factory by adding a 6,000 m² production facility near the existing plant, increasing production area by 50%. Production is expected to start in Q2 2022.

Waste Management Organic Growth, a subsidiary of WM, has formed a joint venture with Tailwater Capital to support Continuus Materials, which recycles mixed paper and plastic into roofing board. The venture will develop additional facilities and launch a full-scale Everboard production plant.

Central Moloney Inc. plans to establish a new manufacturing facility in Panama City Beach, Florida, investing more than $20 million. The 140,000-square-foot facility will produce pole-mounted transformers and create over 200 jobs.

Cumberland Additive Inc. is relocating its corporate headquarters and expanding operations into a 36,000-square-foot facility in Pflugerville, Texas, with a $9.6 million investment. The project will add 27 new full-time jobs, bringing total employment to 46.

Westlake Chemical Corporation is acquiring sole control of Hexion Coatings and Composites (US) Inc. The transaction was approved by the Turkish Competition Board on January 13, 2022.

Nihon Kohden America Inc. was awarded a maximum $450 million firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract by the Defense Logistics Agency for patient monitoring systems, accessories and training. The contract has a five-year base with one five-year option.

Waev Inc. has purchased the GEM and Taylor-Dunn businesses from Polaris Inc. in a management buyout. Terms of the deal are confidential.

Clarience Technologies recently acquired Fleetilla, an Ann Arbor, Michigan-based telematics provider serving vocational segments such as construction and utility.