Glen Raven, Inc. announced phase two of a multi-phase expansion plan, including a new spun-yarn plant in Norlina, North Carolina, a new distribution center in the U.S., and equipment upgrades to increase fabric output by over 30% and create over 400 jobs.

Nova Tube & Steel, LLC, an entity of Nova Steel Inc., will install two new ERW tube mills in Delta, Ohio. The facility represents a $70 million investment, will create over 100 jobs, and is expected to be completed in summer 2022.

Zebra Technologies announced on July 1, 2021, its intention to acquire Fetch Robotics, a provider of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), for $290 million.

Cornerstone Capital Holdings acquired Integrated Technologies, Inc. (Intec) from LMI Aerospace, a division of The Sonaca Group, on July 1, 2021. Intec provides composite and thermoplastic manufacturing and testing services for aerospace, defense, and space customers.

Xeriant signed a definitive joint venture agreement with XTI Aircraft Company to develop XTI's hybrid-electric fixed-wing TriFan 600 VTOL aircraft. The aircraft has presales exceeding $1.3 billion.

Olin Corporation entered an agreement with ASHTA Chemicals to purchase and sell chlorine produced at ASHTA's Ashtabula, Ohio facility. The deal aims to optimize logistics and reduce transportation costs.

View Inc., a smart window company, entered a definitive merger agreement with CF Finance Acquisition Corp. II to become publicly listed on NASDAQ. The transaction is expected to close in Q1 2021.

Engineered Plastic Components Inc. acquired an injection molding plant in Scottsburg, Indiana, from Viking Plastics. The plant produces injection molded automotive parts.

Hydro Aluminium Metal signed a letter of intent to build a $120 million aluminum recycling plant in Cassopolis, Michigan, producing 120,000 metric tonnes per year from 2023 with around 70 employees.

Chart Industries acquired L.A. Turbine, a global leader in turboexpander design and manufacturing, for $80 million in cash, expanding its offerings in hydrogen, helium, and industrial gas liquefaction.

On July 1st, 2021, SemiDice was acquired by Micross Components. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Comfort Systems USA has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Amteck, LLC, a Kentucky-based electrical contracting company. Amteck is expected to contribute annualized revenues of approximately $175 million to $200 million.

SUEZ North America has been selected by the Lynn, Massachusetts Water and Sewer Commission to operate, manage and maintain Lynn's wastewater treatment plant and 13 pump stations. The contract is worth $164 million over 20 years, beginning July 1, 2021.

Sandvik signed an agreement to acquire US-based Cambrio, a CAD/CAM software company for manufacturing industries, from Battery Ventures.

enVista acquired HCM Systems, a designer and installer of industrial automated systems, on July 1, 2021. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

InFlex, a subsidiary of Amcor Inc., will invest nearly $8 million to establish a new advanced manufacturing facility in Alma, Georgia, creating 100 jobs. The facility will produce high-strength, lightweight polymer products for automotive, packaging, and construction industries.

Transglobal Inc. plans to invest up to $7.5 million to build a 40,000-square-foot manufacturing plant in Warren Township, Ohio, to produce doors for General Motors and Rivian electric vehicles. The project will create 90 jobs.

ST Engineering North America and the City of Pensacola broke ground on the first phase of a 655,000-square-foot airframe MRO complex at Pensacola International Airport. The $210 million project will add three hangars and create 1,700 jobs.

Allied Industrial Partners LLC acquired CAT Entertainment Services, a provider of mobile power generation, power distribution, and temperature control services, in a carve-out from Ring Power Corp. The business will be rebranded as CES Power. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Martinrea International will invest $40 million to expand its automotive parts manufacturing facility in Springfield, Tennessee, adding 30,000 square feet, upgrading presses, and adding robots and welding cells. The expansion will create 97 new jobs.

Belt Power LLC opened a new location at 5146 Duff Road in Cincinnati, Ohio, for conveyor belting fabrication and services in the Midwest. The article states the location opened on July 1, 2021.

Pratt Industries is investing US$400 million in a new 100 percent recycled containerboard and corrugated board mill complex in Henderson, Kentucky. Construction is expected to begin in March 2022 with start-up scheduled for Q3 2023.

Red Bull and Rauch North America announced in early July 2021 plans for a 2 million-square-foot beverage manufacturing site in Concord, North Carolina, adding 413 jobs and investing $740 million by 2027.

Platinum Equity agreed to sell Multi-Color Corporation, a global label maker, to affiliates of Clayton, Dubilier & Rice; the deal is expected to close by end of 2021 and terms were not disclosed.

Automotive supplier Martinrea will invest $40 million to expand its existing facility at 1 Fabco Dr. in Springfield, Robertson County, Tennessee, adding 30,000 square feet, upgraded presses and more robots, and creating 97 jobs.

Haldor Topsoe will build a 15,000 tpy hydroprocessing catalyst plant at its existing Bayport production site in Pasadena, Harris County, Texas, expected to be fully operational in the first half of 2023.

Entegra Attachments acquired Titan Metal Worx, a machining and fabrication services provider, on July 26, 2021. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Fidelity Building Services Group acquired Metro Mechanical, a Mississippi-based commercial mechanical services company, expanding its presence in the South. The transaction was finalized June 30, 2021.

Biospringer by Lesaffre announced an expansion of its yeast extract site in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, increasing production capacities by 50% with an extension and new process equipment. The investment was unveiled on June 30, 2021.

BioLab, a division of KIK Consumer Products, announced a $170 million investment to build a new chlorine products facility in Westlake, Louisiana, replacing a facility damaged by Hurricane Laura. The project will create 82 direct jobs and is expected to be completed in 2022.

BMC Enterprises acquired Stewart Concrete Products and established a strategic partnership with Stewart-Morrison Redi-Mix, adding five concrete products locations, eight ready-mix concrete plants, and two sand and gravel mines in Missouri and Arkansas.

Alpine 4's subsidiaries Impossible Aerospace Corporation and Vayu (US), Inc. merged to form Vayu Aerospace Corporation, Inc., based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The new company will focus on commercial drone airframes for freight, surveillance, and military applications.

Quantic Electronics, a portfolio company of Arcline Investment Management, acquired Union Technology Corporation (UTC), a manufacturer of multilayer ceramic capacitors for aerospace, military, telecom, and industrial applications.

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) is acquiring Xilinx in an all-stock deal worth $35 billion. UK regulators have approved the merger, and the deal is expected to close soon after the June 30 provisional deadline.

Medical Murray completed expansions at its North Barrington HQ (5,200 sq ft new suite with testing lab) and its Lake Zurich manufacturing facility (1,600 sq ft Class 7 cleanroom and new injection molding machines).

Rolls-Royce announced a $17.4 million investment to add a 109,000-sq-ft Remanufacturing and Overhaul Regional Center at its mtu Aiken plant in Graniteville, South Carolina, creating about 20 new jobs.

Alpine 4 Holdings announced that its subsidiaries Impossible Aerospace Corporation and Vayu (US) Inc. will merge to become Vayu Aerospace Corporation, Inc., based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The merger is expected to be completed by October 1, 2021.

Astronics Corporation was awarded a $6 million exclusive contract by 3Oe Scientific to manufacture the Iggy hand rinsing device at its Waukegan, Illinois facility. The device uses aqueous ozone technology for hand hygiene.

Texas Instruments (TI) signed an agreement to acquire Micron Technology's 300-mm semiconductor factory in Lehi, Utah, for $900 million. The acquisition will become TI's fourth 300-mm wafer fab and is expected to close by the end of 2021.

Röhm announced approval of final budget for construction of a new MMA production plant in Bay City, Texas, using LiMA technology, with capacity of 250,000 tons and 70 direct jobs, mechanical completion planned for 2023.

Harpak-ULMA announced the relocation of its global headquarters to a new, significantly expanded facility in Taunton, Massachusetts, featuring a Customer Experience Center, Innovation Lab, and expanded production areas.

Augustine Die & Mold won a five-year, $25 million contract with the U.S. Navy to produce components for military vessels.

Precision Swiss Products, Inc. will invest more than $9.3 million to locate its headquarters and manufacturing facility in Brunswick County, North Carolina, creating 125 new jobs. The facility will produce high precision parts for aerospace, medical device and semiconductor industries.

Columbia Helicopters entered into a 10-year Long-Term Agreement with New England Airfoil Products to supply all compressor rotor blades for the GE CT58/T58 series of engines used on Columbia's helicopter fleet.

Aehr Test Systems received orders totaling $1.4 million for WaferPak Contactors from a lead Fortune 500 silicon carbide customer for production test and burn-in of silicon carbide devices used in electric vehicle power modules.

Infiltrator Water Technologies opened a new 36,000-square-foot facility at the Winchester Industrial Park in Kentucky to manufacture EZflow drainfield products. The facility includes five production lines and created nearly 30 new jobs.

Arkema, through its Bostik subsidiary, announced the planned acquisition of Edge Adhesives Texas, a hot-melt adhesives and pressure sensitive adhesive tapes manufacturer in Fort Worth, Texas, with annual sales of around $12 million.

Transtar Autobody Technologies announced a contract with the state of Indiana to provide its Paragon Treatment System disinfecting products and systems to the Indiana Department of Transportation.

Minnesota Rubber and Plastics acquired Pawling Engineered Products, a New York-based custom elastomeric seal and extrusion provider, to expand its elastomer and thermoplastic solutions for medical, water, and industrial markets.

Ambi Robotics and DWFritz Automation announced a partnership to build custom AI-powered robotic solutions for Ambi Robotics' supply chain customers, including the AmbiSort system for ecommerce and parcel sortation.