Austal USA LLC was awarded a $16,322,000 cost-plus-fixed-fee order to provide engineering, management, and production services for the extended industrial post-delivery availability of littoral combat ship USS Cincinnati (LCS-20). Work will be performed in Mobile, Alabama, and is expected to be complete by August 2019.

Shilog LTD was awarded a $7,777,536 firm-fixed-price contract by the U.S. Army Contracting Command for Polybutadiene, Liquid, Hydroxyl-Terminated, Type II. Work is expected to be completed by January 31, 2022.

Sumitomo Corporation, through its subsidiary Summit Southern Cross Power Holdings, completed the acquisition of Infinite Energy Holdings, a US-based natural gas and electricity company.

L3 Technologies received a $69 million modification contract from the U.S. Army to test, inspect and repair components of the Combat Service Support Very Small Aperture Terminal system. Work is to be completed by September 27, 2022.

Ingersoll Rand plans to transfer most core product line production from Buffalo, New York to its Mocksville plant by July 2019 and hire about 40 workers across Mocksville and Davidson, NC.

TraPac marine terminal opened its newest vessel berth at the Port of Oakland, concluding a $67 million waterfront expansion.

Hanna Steel Corporation announced plans to expand its facility in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, with a $36.7 million investment that will create 26 jobs and increase production capacity.

Danfoss and Nelumbo established a strategic partnership to deploy Nelumbo's surface modification technology with Danfoss' Microchannel heat exchanger business for HVAC applications.

General Atomics Electromagnetics Systems Group was awarded a $19,682,252 firm-fixed-price delivery order for manufacture and delivery of Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) spare parts for the CVN-78 aircraft carrier.

The State Group Inc. acquired Comstock Brothers Electric Company, LLC, an electrical contractor based in Louisville, Kentucky. The transaction was announced on January 24, 2019.

Konecranes won an order from South Carolina Ports Authority for three hybrid RTGs, to be delivered in Q1 2020 to Wando Welch Terminal, Charleston.

The U.S. Marine Corps awarded Harris Corporation a $75 million order to provide MUOS narrowband satellite communication upgrades for its Falcon III AN/PRC-117G manpack radio fleet.

Bombardier signed a definitive agreement to acquire Triumph Group Inc.'s Global 7500 wing program for nominal cash consideration, including a lease of Triumph's Red Oak, Texas facility, to secure production ramp-up of its flagship business jet.

Manus Products broke ground on its third building at its Waconia, Minnesota campus, which will house R&D, production, and warehousing operations.

CNI Commercial LLC is investing $2 million to expand the Filtra-Systems facility in Marietta, Oklahoma, adding a high bay to accommodate larger filtration systems. Construction starts in March 2019, and the expansion will double plant capacity and allow employment to grow from 45 to about 90 people.

APV Engineered Coatings plans to build an additional 19,000-square-foot warehouse in 2019, freeing 6,000 square feet of existing warehouse for manufacturing. The company also added seven high-speed dispersers in 2018.

Chips&Media has signed a KRW 2 billion (approx. USD 1.8 million) video codec IP license contract with an unnamed US semiconductor company for smart TVs and set-top boxes. The three-year contract is the company's largest overseas license deal.

StandardAero Component Services opened a new 200,000 sq ft facility in Sharonville, Ohio, in September 2018. The $10 million expansion will support growth in military and commercial aircraft engine component repair, with plans to hire 250-300 technicians and other employees.

Planmeca U.S.A. Inc. has been awarded a maximum $29,850,000 firm-fixed-price contract by the Defense Logistics Agency for medical equipment and accessories. The five-year contract has a performance completion date of Jan. 22, 2024.

Peterman Heating, Cooling and Plumbing plans to build a $2 million, 20,000-square-foot facility in Greenwood, Indiana, adding 60 jobs. Construction is expected to begin in summer 2019 and wrap up in March 2020.

Eclipse Automation will invest $4.6 million in new operations in Rock Hill, South Carolina, creating 90 jobs over five years. The 57,000-square-foot facility is projected to be operational in March 2019.

Amcor has pushed the closing of its all-stock $5.25 billion takeover of Bemis back by a quarter to the second quarter of 2019, citing US antitrust approval and SEC review delays caused by the partial government shutdown.

Japanese pump maker Torishima Pump moved into a former ClydeUnion Pumps facility in Fort Custer Industrial Park, Battle Creek, Michigan, investing $1.5 million and creating 11 jobs.

Fuyo General Lease Co, Ltd. has made a significant investment acquiring a 49% stake in Pacific Rim Capital, a leading independent leasing company for material handling equipment. The investment was announced on January 22, 2019.

CoolSys, a portfolio company of Audax Group, acquired Arjae HVAC and Mechanical Services, an Oregon-based HVAC services company specializing in ductwork fabrication, installation, and maintenance.

On January 22, 2019, MID Labs was acquired by HOYA Surgical Optics. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

WesTech Engineering was awarded a multi-million-dollar contract to design and build a full-scale groundwater nitrate treatment solution using Microvi MNE technology for the Cucamonga Valley Water District in Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. The project is scheduled to be completed in fall 2019.

Power-Flo Technologies, through its subsidiary Twinco Acquisition LLC, purchased the assets of Twinco Supply Corp. The acquisition expands PFT's market to three new locations in New York and enhances its HVAC mechanical contractor distribution.

Bonduelle Group has begun discussions to acquire Seneca Foods Corp.'s frozen products packaging plant in Lebanon, Pa. The plant has 7 packaging lines with a capacity of 45,000 tons. The transaction is expected to close in the next few weeks.

Invenergy's 1,480MW natural gas-fired combined-cycle power plant in Jessup, Pennsylvania, started commercial operations in January 2019. The $1 billion project created 1,198 construction jobs and uses GE 7HA.02 gas turbines.

BASF's Chemetall brand reached an agreement to acquire the automotive paint detackification business of Polymer Ventures, including all shares of Galaxy Chemical Corporation.

China Automotive Systems received the Q1 quality award from Ford Motor Company, recognizing its quality management and execution as a supplier of power steering components.

Rolls-Royce Corp. received a $35,672,562 contract modification to produce and deliver 17 AE1107C engines for V-22 aircraft for the US Navy, Marine Corps and Japan.

PCI Pharma Services extended onsite controlled substance storage at its commercial packaging locations in Philadelphia, PA, and Rockford, IL, with further expansions planned to meet demand from opioid legislation.

SMS Group announced it will upgrade rolling equipment at the heavy section mill of Nucor-Yamato Steel Company in Blytheville, Arkansas, USA. The upgrade at Mill 2 is scheduled for startup in the second half of 2020.

JBT Corporation announced it has signed an agreement to acquire LEKTRO, Inc., a privately-held manufacturer, for $48 million.

Kion Group is exploring expansion of its forklift production plant in Summerville, South Carolina, to avoid US tariffs on forklifts imported from China. The company also seeks additional US-based suppliers for the plant.

Brenntag Specialties became a distributor of Wanhua America for aromatic isocyanates, polyether polyols, coatings additives, and polyurethane dispersions in most US states.

Meggitt PLC signed a 10-year, $750 million long-term agreement with Pratt & Whitney to supply advanced composite components for F119 and F135 engines. The components will be produced at Meggitt's new facility in San Diego, California, which opened in August 2018.

Eastside Distilling has acquired Portland-based mobile canning and bottling provider Craft Canning + Bottling by merger for an aggregate $5.2 million. The business will combine with Eastside's Mother Lode co-packing subsidiary, serving wine and RTD cocktail producers in Oregon, Washington and Colorado.

Wellmei US Inc. is investing $1.9 million to establish its first North American manufacturing plant in Troy, Michigan, creating 71 jobs over five years for mold production serving automotive and medical industries.

Brenntag Specialties, Inc. announced a distribution agreement with Wanhua America Co., Ltd for aromatic isocyanates, polyether polyols, coatings additives, and polyurethane dispersions in most US states.

Hydra-Tech Pumps, which builds hydraulically driven submersible pumps in Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania, plans a 10,000-square-foot addition to its 17,000-square-foot manufacturing space in the spring of 2019 and expects to add employees.

SupplyOne Plastics purchased a GN800 High-Speed Form/Cut/Stack Thermoforming machine to support growth, with products expected to begin shipping in May 2019.

Konecranes won an order from South Carolina Ports Authority for three hybrid RTGs with hybrid power packs. The cranes will be delivered in Q1 2020 to Wando Welch Terminal in Charleston.

Chemcoaters announced that Eco Green Coatings has become a wholly owned subsidiary. Eco Green Coatings develops InterReactive coatings and InterCoat Chemguard corrosion-resistant coatings.

Charah Solutions opened its first facility using patented technologies for grinding granulated blastfurnace slag to create supplementary cementitious materials. The plant is located at the Port of Coeymans, New York, and will serve concrete product manufacturers in the Northeast.

Miwon Specialty Chemical Co. USA will locate new production operations in Richland County, South Carolina, investing $19.5 million and creating 25 jobs. The 65,000-square-foot facility is expected to come online in Q3 2020.

The EU Commission has granted conditional clearance for BASF to acquire Solvay's polyamide business. Closing is expected in the second half of 2019 after divesting parts of the European scope to a third party.

Harvey Performance Company, a provider of specialized cutting tools, acquired Micro 100, a carbide cutting tool manufacturer based in Meridian, Idaho. Micro 100 specializes in boring, grooving, threading and milling tools.