Lehigh Hanson Inc is set to break ground on a $600 million expansion and modernization project at its plant in Mitchell, Indiana. The project is expected to take four years and create 50 jobs.

AMG Advanced Metallurgical Group N.V. signed a definitive agreement to acquire the assets of International Specialty Alloys (ISA), a producer of titanium master alloys, from Kennametal, Inc. The transaction is expected to close in Q4 2019.

Brenntag North America announced the grand opening of its new Coatings & Construction Technology & Innovation Center in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

Matholding Group acquired 51 percent of U.S.-based OCV Control Valves LLC, adding valves for fueling transfer and aviation markets to its portfolio.

Tri Tool, which designs and builds equipment for the automotive, office furniture and medical industries, plans to invest $694,546 over three years in a 6,000-square-foot expansion for its manufacturing and warehouse operations in Holland, Michigan. The project is expected to create five jobs.

Big Dutchman, a producer of equipment for egg, poultry and pig farming, plans to invest $473,861 over three years in an expansion project at its headquarters in Holland, Michigan. The project is expected to create 24 jobs.

Evoqua Water Technologies has acquired a majority investment position in San Diego-based Frontier Water Systems, a pioneer in biological treatment for removal of selenium and other metals from complex waste streams.

Mexican steelmaker Altos Hornos de Mexico (AHMSA) has been authorized to supply steel plate from its Steckel rolling mill to Caterpillar North America. AHMSA will provide 12,000 mt of plate per month for an undisclosed period.

North Coast Brewing Company selected Sacramento-based Capital Corrugated and Carton as its new sustainable packaging provider for its 4-pack and 6-pack cartons. The announcement was made on 8 October 2019.

Ferra Aerospace began construction on a $2 million, 50,000-square-foot expansion of its Grove, Oklahoma campus, adding machining and assembly capabilities for F-35 and Blackhawk parts. The expansion is expected to create 25 jobs in the next year and increase total employment from 36 to 150 within three years.

AirBoss Defense received a second order under an IDIQ contract from the US Department of Defense for up to 600,000 pairs of Molded AirBoss Lightweight Overboots (MALOs). The order is worth approximately US$7.8 million for 174,800 pairs.

Henny Penny broke ground on a 150,000-square-foot expansion of its Eaton Building and a 25,000-square-foot renovation of its Wagner Building, adding 70 new jobs. The project is the largest in the company's 62-year history.

EnWave Corporation approved a capital investment of up to CA$8 million to install a third 120kW REV machine at NutraDried's Ferndale, Washington facility, expanding Moon Cheese production capacity.

United States Antimony Corporation was awarded a $510,528 grant from the Defense Logistics Agency to establish a North American source of military-grade antimony trisulfide, processing antimony mined in Mexico at its Montana plant.

Berner Food & Beverage launched a new state-of-the-art retort beverage line for ready-to-drink coffee and latte beverages, more than doubling its existing beverage capacity.

Ontic announced a $2.7 million expansion of its manufacturing and services facility in Creedmoor, North Carolina, supported by a state Job Development Investment Grant.

Ada Sand & Gravel, a supplier of construction materials in Boise, Idaho, was acquired by Greybull Stewardship and Gemstone Capital.

Standard Ready Mix, a subsidiary of Lyman-Richey Corporation, opened a new ready-mix concrete plant in Sioux City, Iowa, replacing an old plant.

Enviva expects to invest approximately $175 million to construct a wood pellet production plant at the Port of Epes Industrial Park in Sumter County, Alabama, creating at least 85 full-time jobs. Construction is expected to begin in early 2020 and take 15-18 months.

EMCOR Group has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Batchelor & Kimball, a provider of mechanical construction and maintenance services, in an all-cash transaction. The deal is expected to close by end of 2019, with BKI contributing approximately $400 million in revenue in 2020.

Ontic Engineering and Manufacturing will invest $2.7 million to expand its facility in Butner, Granville County, North Carolina, creating 126 new jobs.

MM Technics, an American subsidiary of automotive supplier Muhr Metalltechnik, will invest $6 million to expand its production plant at Mid-Carolina Commerce Park. The expansion includes an 18,000-square-foot addition, a third metal stamping press, and high-speed robotic welding systems, expected to be complete in early 2020.

FLIR Systems acquired a number of assets including patents related to Aria, aiming to merge ground and drone robots for military applications. The assets had links to iRobot Corp.

Sullair broke ground on a nearly $30 million expansion of its Michigan City, Indiana air compressor plant, including a new 80,000 sq ft facility. The company plans to hire at least 33 more employees.

Arglass Yamamura officially broke ground on a new container glassmaking plant in Valdosta-Lowndes County, Georgia, USA. The facility will create 150 jobs, have a production capacity of 100,000 metric tons per year, and is expected to start furnace operations in Q4 2020 and be fully operational in Q1 2021.

Millstone Medical Outsourcing has broken ground on a 56,385 square foot facility expansion in Fall River, Massachusetts, adding inspection, warehouse and kitting space. The project is expected to create about 100 jobs and be completed in Q2 2020.

Pratt & Whitney received a $5.7 billion contract from the U.S. Department of Defense for 300+ F135 engines for F-35 Lightning II aircraft, covering Lots 12 and 13. Work will be done in East Hartford, Conn., Indianapolis, and Bristol, England, with completion expected by February 2023.

Smiley Monroe announced a $2 million investment to open a manufacturing facility in Franklin, Kentucky, creating 30 new jobs. The plant will produce endless conveyor belts and Zip Clip products, with production expected to start by January 2020.

Engineered Specialty Products (ESP) announced the acquisition of Weksler Glass Thermometer Corporation (WGTC), a provider of industrial and bimetal thermometers for the HVAC market, mainly in the Eastern U.S.

Siemens and Astoria Generating Company signed a 20-year long-term service agreement to support the gas turbines' and generators' optimal operating efficiency.

Astoria Generating Company and Siemens signed a contract for the turnkey construction of two 300 MW SeaFloat power barges powered by eight Siemens SGT-A65 gas turbines, replacing existing barges at the Gowanus station in New York.

GF Machining Solutions introduced the new AgieCharmilles Cut AM 500 horizontal wire EDM for cutting off additive-manufactured parts from build bases.

Conditioned Air Company of Naples announced the acquisition of Honest Air Conditioning of Venice. Honest Air will operate as a division of Conditioned Air, expanding its presence in Sarasota County, Florida.

Rolls-Royce has secured a potential $109.2 million contract from the Defense Logistics Agency to provide supplies for T56 engines that power U.S. Air Force and Navy aircraft. Contract work is initially scheduled through Sept. 30, 2024.

DuPont held a groundbreaking ceremony for a $220 million investment in a new Kapton polyimide film production line at its plant near Circleville, Ohio. The expansion is expected to create 46 jobs and be operational by 2021.

Cantel Medical Corp. completed its acquisition of Hu-Friedy Mfg. Co., LLC, a global manufacturer of dental instruments and reprocessing workflow systems. Hu-Friedy will be combined with Cantel's dental division, Crosstex.

SeAH Besteel signed a contract with Orano TN to supply 17 spent nuclear fuel transport and storage casks for the US market. This is the company's first entry into the US nuclear power market.

A joint venture of Salini Impregilo and Lane Construction won a $14 billion design-build contract from Texas Central for the Dallas-Houston high-speed rail project. The contract covers civil and infrastructure work along the 240-mile route.

Rockwell Automation and Schlumberger closed their joint venture Sensia, an oil and gas automation solutions provider. Rockwell owns 53% and Schlumberger 47%, with Rockwell paying $250 million cash. Sensia is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

Sterling Construction Company completed its acquisition of Plateau Excavation, Inc., a specialty contractor based in Austell, Georgia, for $400 million ($375 million cash and $25 million in stock and seller notes).

Construction Supply Group, a portfolio company of The Sterling Group, acquired Construction Materials, a wholesale distributor of specialty building products for concrete contractors in the Southeastern US. The acquisition expands Construction Supply's presence in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, and Texas.

Private investment firm Graham Partners acquired VPET Plastics, a PET packaging producer headquartered in Fontana, California, announced to customers on October 2, 2019.

Olsson has been awarded a $15 million design-build contract by the USACE Tulsa District to replace transformers and upgrade electrical infrastructure at the RS Kerr Powerhouse in Oklahoma. The project is expected to break ground in October 2020 and complete in less than two years.

In October 2019, REI Automation announced a $3 million expansion at its Veterans Road campus, building a new headquarters and adding onto an existing assembly hall, expected to create 35 new jobs.

Faxon Machining Inc. and Major Tool & Machine Inc. received a $600 million contract from the U.S. Air Force to produce 15,000 cases for the BLU-136/B next-generation area attack warhead by September 2026.

Stryker entered into a licensing, development and distribution agreement with Conformis for patient-specific joint replacement instrumentation. Stryker paid $14 million upfront with up to $16 million in milestone payments.

Haughton Environmental celebrated the grand opening of its new $4.5 million water treatment and transportation services center in Haughton, Louisiana, creating 15 new jobs.

LignaTerra Global LLC is planning to invest $31 million to build a new mass timber plant in Lincoln, Maine, which will employ approximately 100 people.

Shinhwa Group, a South Korean automotive parts manufacturer, will invest $42 million to establish its first U.S. manufacturing operation in Auburn, Alabama, creating 95 jobs. The plant will initially produce drive shafts for Hyundai and Kia.

Miami-based Watsco Inc., a distributor of HVAC equipment, purchased a Pennsylvania distributor for $85 million.