U.S. Medical Glove Company signed a 15-year lease on a former Caterpillar factory in Montgomery, Illinois, to establish a nitrile glove machine fabrication and glove production facility. The factory will house up to 80 glove machines and 12 chemotherapy glove lines, with annual capacity of 8.1 billion gloves and 1 billion chemotherapy gloves, creating over 3,000 direct jobs.

Smiths Interconnect announced a six-year contract to deliver a multi-channel transmit/receive subsystem for General Atomics Aeronautical Systems' Lynx Multi-Mode Radar.

Milwaukee Valve celebrated the first cut of steel for the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Doris Miller (CVN 81) at Newport News Shipbuilding. Milwaukee Valve will provide bronze gate valves, globe valves, check valves, scupper valves, butterfly valves and ball valves for the ship, manufactured at its Prairie Du Sac, Wisconsin facility.

The US Postal Service re-awarded Noble two IDIQ contracts for building equipment maintenance and industrial products, valued at $578 million, starting September 13, 2021.

Chapin International will increase investment in its Mount Vernon, Rockcastle County, Kentucky operation to $13.9 million and double job creation at the facility to 200 full-time positions.

Chapin International, a maker of compressed air sprayers, plans to acquire a 496,000-square-foot facility on the South Danville Bypass in Boyle County, Kentucky, investing $8.25 million and creating 100 full-time jobs.

Stanley Black & Decker announced it will purchase the remaining 80% of MTD for $1.6 billion. MTD designs and manufactures outdoor power equipment under brands including Cub Cadet, Troy-Bilt, Robomow, Wolf-Garten, and Rover, and has 7,500 employees.

onsemi has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire GT Advanced Technologies, a producer of silicon carbide, for $415 million in cash.

W&O Supply celebrated the ceremonial first cut of steel for the US Navy's aircraft carrier Doris Miller (CVN 81) at Newport News Shipbuilding. W&O supplies fluid flow control components including pipe, valves, and fittings for the ship.

Sungwoo Hitech purchased a 375,000 sq ft building in Telford, Tennessee for USD 8.75 million and plans to invest over USD 40 million to produce stamped metal parts for General Motors. The plant will create over 200 jobs, with hiring starting in March 2022.

Ryerson Holding Corporation is building a 215,000-square-foot facility in Centralia, Washington, to relocate its Renton operations. The plant will process and distribute aluminum, stainless steel and carbon steel, and is expected to be operational by Q3 2022, creating 50-60 jobs.

Harmar Mobility LLC, a manufacturer of wheelchair and stair lifts, plans to expand into a new facility in northern Sarasota County, Florida, adding 43 jobs at an average salary of $58,000. The expansion was supported by a $129,000 county grant and a 10-year property tax exemption.

OriginClear's subsidiary Progressive Water Treatment signed a Master Services Agreement with a large US power utility for water filtration systems at three power plants. A purchase order for about $1.8 million has been issued for the first plant, with total potential value of about $5 million.

Semiconductor Components Industries, LLC (an ON Semiconductor subsidiary) entered into a definitive agreement to acquire GT Advanced Technologies Inc. for approximately $420 million. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and stockholder approval.

SteriPack Group received a $14.743 million contract from the US Department of Defense, with HHS coordination, to develop domestic production of its XpressCollect COVID-19 diagnostic collection device, targeting more than 22 million units per month.

Blackmer, a maker of rotary pumps, gas compressors and centrifugal pumps, plans a new manufacturing facility in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Its parent company expects to invest more than $7 million and create 50 jobs, and the company received a $350,000 MEDC grant.

Koios entered a partnership with Blackbeard Beverage Company, which will work with bottler Carolina Canners to manufacture and distribute all four Fit Soda flavours east of the Mississippi. Blackbeard confirmed an order of 216 pallets valued at USD 575,000.

Autonomous military and aerospace solutions provider Gen3 Defense & Aerospace will expand into a larger facility in Kent County, Michigan, with an $8.69 million capital investment and 269 new jobs, supported by a $1 million state grant.

A large US power utility signed a Master Services Agreement with OriginClear's subsidiary Progressive Water Treatment to supply water filtration systems for three power plants. The utility issued a purchase order of about $1.8 million for the first plant, with a total potential purchase price of about $5 million.

SK Siltron CCS announced a new facility in Monitor Township, Michigan, to manufacture silicon carbide wafers for electric vehicles. The company will invest $302 million and create up to 150 jobs.

Star Plastics, a processor and compounder of engineered plastics, was acquired by private equity firm Akoya Capital Partners. Financial terms were not disclosed. Founder Doug Ritchie will remain on the board.

SK Siltron is establishing a new semiconductor wafer manufacturing and R&D facility in Monitor Township, Michigan, creating up to 150 jobs and investing $302 million. The facility will support electric vehicle growth.

SupplyCore Inc. was awarded a maximum $900 million indefinite-delivery/indefinite quantity contract by the Defense Logistics Agency for Metals Tailored Logistics Support. The contract has a two-year base with two 18-month options.

Milwaukee Tool announced a new 357,000 square-foot manufacturing facility in Clinton, Mississippi, with a $7 million investment. The facility is expected to open in November 2021 and is part of a commitment to create 1,200 jobs in Mississippi.

Encision Inc. signed a three-year supply agreement with Auris Health, Inc., part of Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies, for AEM Technology-enabled products. Auris will buy certain products exclusively from Encision, with upfront and milestone payments.

Platinum Equity signed a definitive agreement to acquire Solenis, a specialty chemicals producer, from CD&R and BASF for an enterprise value of $5.25 billion. Solenis will merge with Sigura Water for a combined transaction value of ~$6.5 billion.

Putnam Plastics Corp. has completed construction on a 57,000 ft² expansion at its Dayville, Connecticut headquarters for advanced extrusions and assemblies for minimally invasive medical devices. The expansion adds clean manufacturing space and new equipment, and is expected to create 100+ jobs.

Hanwha Cimarron plans to spend $51 million on a production facility in Opelika, Alabama, to make 4,000 high-pressure tanks per year. Construction is to finish in 2022.

Hanwha Solutions' newly acquired unit Hanwha Cimarron signed a 10-year, $260 million deal with Texas-based Sunbridge Energy Services to supply tube trailers with high-pressure storage tanks for compressed natural gas. The deal was announced on August 24, 2021.

C-P Flexible Packaging announced its acquisition of privately held Fruth Custom Packaging and affiliated Cleanroom Film and Bag, both making flexible rollstock and pouches for cleanroom use in Placentia, California. Terms were not disclosed.

Liberty Pumps Inc. received Genesee County Economic Development Center approval for a $13.7 million expansion of its pump manufacturing facility in the town of Bergen, adding about 107,000 sq ft of warehousing and manufacturing space. The article says the expansion will create over 30 jobs; groundbreaking is scheduled for September 2021.

New Leaf Biofuel expanded its biodiesel production facility in San Diego, California, from 5 million to 12 million gallons per year. The project included adding Siemens SIMATIC WinCC SCADA system and was completed by Western States Controls. The case study was published on August 23, 2021.

MagnaChip Semiconductor Corporation entered into a definitive merger agreement to be acquired by South Dearborn Limited, an affiliate of Wise Road Capital LTD. The agreement was previously disclosed on March 25, 2021, and the 8-K filing was made on August 23, 2021.

Century Aluminum plans to restart the second pot line at its Mount Holly smelter in Moncks Corner, South Carolina, with a $60 million investment, adding over 100 jobs and bringing capacity to 75% of 229,000 metric tons.

Dow is investing to add 50 kilotons of methyl acrylate capacity at its St. Charles Operations in Louisiana, with production expected online in the first half of 2022.

Kyowa Industrial Co., Ltd. of Takasaki, Japan acquired Eidemiller Precision Machining of Milford, Michigan. The acquisition allows Kyowa to expand into the US automotive and manufacturing industries.

US-based Delroyd Worm Gear ordered one of PTG-Holroyd's HG350-WG worm gear and gear grinding centres, the first export order for the new range. Installation is scheduled for summer 2022.

Prysmian Group announced an $85 million investment in equipment and technology upgrades at its North American plants, primarily at the Claremont, North Carolina facility to expand optical fiber production. The Claremont facility will add up to 70 new jobs, growing to 620 employees.

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) has been awarded a design contract by the US Navy Research Authority (ONR) for large displacement uncrewed underwater vehicle (LDUUV) motors and power systems. The contract value is not disclosed.

Medicoil, a division of R&L Spring Company, has broken ground on a 40,000 square foot expansion to its Lake Geneva, Wisconsin facility. The new manufacturing space is scheduled for completion in early 2022.

Analog Devices announced that China's State Administration for Market Regulation has granted antitrust clearance for its acquisition of Maxim Integrated. The transaction is expected to close on or about August 26, 2021.

Ovivo will build and operate a 110,000-square-foot manufacturing plant at Innovation Business Park in Hutto, Texas, producing ceramic membranes for water and wastewater treatment. The project involves a $25 million investment and is expected to create nearly 100 jobs, with construction starting by end of 2021 and full operation by early 2023.

Navitas Semiconductor and Live Oak Acquisition Corp. II announced updates to their proposed business combination, valuing the combined entity at $1.04 billion, with an additional $10 million PIPE investment and a redemption backstop of up to 2 million shares.

ioneer awarded Veolia Water Technologies a major engineering design and equipment supply contract for its Rhyolite Ridge lithium-boron project in Nevada; equipment supply is conditional on a final investment decision.

Hitachi Construction Machinery and John Deere will end their marketing agreement in March 2022, allowing Hitachi to assume full control of its mining machinery distribution in the Americas.

Hiab, part of Cargotec, has agreed to acquire Galfab, a US manufacturer of roll-off hoists and related waste equipment based in Winamac, Indiana. The acquisition broadens Hiab's demountable portfolio and includes Galfab's facilities in Phoenix and Houston.

Aqua-Chem, Inc. has added a new precision waterjet cutting machine to its manufacturing facility in Knoxville, TN, to expand production capacity and reduce lead times for water purification equipment.

Huber Engineered Woods announced plans to build a new OSB mill in Cohasset, Minnesota. The mill is expected to cost $440 million, create 150 jobs, and add 30% to HEW's manufacturing capacity. Construction is expected to start in 2022.

The Timken Company acquired Intelligent Machine Solutions (iMS), a manufacturer of industrial robotics and automation solutions, to expand its Rollon linear motion product range with heavy-duty applications like robotic transfer units.

Granby Industries LP, a division of TerraVest Industries Inc., announced its acquisition of ECR International Inc., a manufacturer of heating and cooling products under brands including Utica, Dunkirk, and Olsen.