PSC, a portfolio company of Littlejohn & Co., acquired all outstanding ownership interests of HydroChem, combining the two companies to create HydroChemPSC, a premier industrial cleaning and environmental services company.

Boeing subsidiary Aviall entered into an agreement with Perkins Aircraft Windows to distribute windshields and windows to the business and general aviation market.

Parsons has acquired Williams Electric Company, a privately held company specializing in control system integration, electrical and general contracting, and energy infrastructure solutions. Williams Electric is headquartered in Ft. Walton Beach, FL.

Eldorado Stone has commenced operations at a new 432,000 sq ft manufacturing and distribution facility in Greencastle, Pennsylvania, consolidating two preexisting locations. The company invested approximately $7 million in equipment and machinery.

LJUNGSTRÖM USA announced a significant investment to install a new state-of-the-art heating element manufacturing center at its Andover Road factory in Wellsville, New York. The new facility will produce heat transfer media for air preheaters and is expected to be fully operational by July 2018.

Beckwood Corporation partnered with Siemens to design and build a turnkey system including two 1400-ton hydraulic presses and automated die handling systems for a metalform fabricator.

General Motors acquired LIDAR technology company Strobe, Inc. to join its Cruise Automation team and develop next-generation LIDAR solutions for self-driving vehicles.

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems was awarded a delivery order for on-board repair parts (spares) for the EMALS and AAG systems on the USS Gerald R. Ford and the AAG land-based site.

Arconic signed a multi-year titanium sheet and plate supply contract with aerospace manufacturer Ducommun. The deal increases Arconic's supply of titanium mill products to Ducommun for defense and commercial aircraft platforms.

Fluor Corporation was selected by LyondellBasell to perform engineering and procurement for a propylene oxide and tertiary butyl alcohol project at Channelview and Bayport complexes near Houston, Texas, with completion expected in 2021.

Kobelco Construction Machinery USA plans to nearly double manufacturing capacity at its Spartanburg, South Carolina facility by 2018, increasing production to 1,800 units per year and adding new excavator models.

MPW has purchased land for a 30,000-square-foot industrial water regeneration plant in Yuma, Arizona, with a total capital expenditure of approximately $9 million. Construction is scheduled to begin in Q1 2018, with operational status by Q2 2019.

Beckwood Press Company will relocate its corporate headquarters to a 55,000 sq. ft. facility in Fenton Logistics Park, Fenton, Missouri. The move will increase production capacity by nearly 30% and is scheduled for completion in June 2018.

Perrone Robotics, a developer of autonomous car software, will invest $3.8 million to expand its research and development operation in Albemarle County, Virginia. The expansion will create 127 new jobs over three years.

HSC Handling Systems and Conveyors Inc., a manufacturer of heavy duty material handling systems, announced plans to expand its footprint to Tulsa, Oklahoma and West Texas within the next year.

Amteck has acquired Proformance Group Incorporated (PGI), a South Carolina-based electrical automation expertise business with over 40 years of experience. The acquisition expands Amteck's capabilities in automation process systems.

Unison Ltd is opening a new manufacturing facility in Danville, Virginia, its first U.S. operation, with a $5.2 million investment. The factory will create 35 new jobs over three years and support tube-bending machine production.

DENSO will expand its Maryville, Tennessee operations, investing $1 billion and creating about 1,000 jobs to make the Blount County facility a primary North American manufacturing center for electrification and safety systems.

TFab Defense Systems, a subsidiary of Tyonek Manufacturing Group, was awarded a $110 million contract by the U.S. Army to produce Improved Environmental Control Units (IECU). The units will be manufactured in Madison, Alabama, and Solon, Ohio, in partnership with HDT Global and Rocky Research.

Compass Health Brands, a provider of medical devices for homecare and rehabilitation, acquired Richmar, a developer and manufacturer of therapy modality devices and consumables based in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The acquisition strengthens Compass Health's position in the rehabilitation market.

LA Sanitation completed an expansion of the Advanced Water Purification Facility at the Terminal Island Water Reclamation Plant in Los Angeles, doubling capacity to 12 million gallons per day of recycled water. The project used a new oxidation process with ultraviolet light and chlorine bleach.

Kele, Inc. announced the acquisition of Control Consultants, Inc. (CCI), effective September 29, 2017, combining their building automation and HVAC product distribution.

AkzoNobel Aerospace Coatings announced a partnership with distributor Hisco, following Hisco's acquisition of Aero Colors, making AkzoNobel its preferred paint line for distribution in the United States and Mexico.

PowerSphyr Inc., a California-based developer of wireless charging technology, has acquired Gill Electronics, a Grand Rapids-based contract manufacturer. The acquisition brings production and engineering capabilities in-house.

Medical device manufacturer Acme Monaco is moving into a new 16,300 square foot building in Presque Isle's Skyway Industrial Park, consolidating from two locations. The move allows room for growth and additional equipment.

Dialog Semiconductor agreed to acquire California-based Silego Technology for up to $306 million ($276 million cash plus $30.4 million contingent consideration). The deal is expected to close by end of 2017.

Carrier Corp. and Midea America announced the launch of Carrier Midea North America, a joint venture to supply residential ductless HVAC systems in North America.

Boeing expanded its facility in Helena, Montana, by 8,360 sq m to fabricate titanium parts for the 777X aircraft. The facility now totals over 23,800 sq m.

OSI Systems' Healthcare division, Spacelabs Healthcare, received an order valued at approximately $9 million to provide patient monitoring solutions and related accessories to a major U.S. medical center in the Midwest.

Boeing plans to acquire Aurora Flight Sciences, a developer and manufacturer of advanced aerospace platforms and autonomous systems. The transaction is expected to close following regulatory approvals, with Aurora becoming a subsidiary under Boeing Engineering, Test & Technology.

GF Linamar, a joint venture between GF Automotive and Linamar Corporation, inaugurated a new high-pressure die-casting facility in the US focusing on lightweight aluminium and magnesium solutions for the automotive industry.

Honeywell International Inc. is pursuing an acquisition of water-filtration company Evoqua Water Technologies, which is valued at around $3 billion including debt. Evoqua is owned by AEA Investors LP and was preparing for an IPO.

Siemens and Chromalloy Gas Turbine Corporation formed a joint venture, Advanced Airfoil Components, and chose Hillsborough County, Florida, for a new manufacturing facility. The $139 million investment will create 350 jobs, and the plant is scheduled to open in late 2018.

Ellwood Group, Inc. agreed to purchase the assets of Wolf Creek Machine, Inc., a specialist in machining large forgings based in Grove City, Pennsylvania. The acquisition will add machining capability to Ellwood City Forge Group.

Private-equity-owned CoolSys has acquired Certified Refrigeration and Mechanical, according to PE Hub. The article gives no price or location details.

Total Valve Systems added a new location in Perryton, Texas, extending its services and sales into the western U.S., announced October 5, 2017.

Cincinnati Barge & Rail Terminal LLC celebrated its new Mantsinen 70R material handler on October 4, 2017. The crane was supplied by Ohio Cat and purchased with a CMAQ grant.

MPE Partners announced the recapitalization of Bettcher Industries, a manufacturer of equipment for food processing and other markets. MPE will invest alongside Bettcher's employees, with the ESOP retaining a minority stake.

Cleveland-Cliffs bought out U.S. Steel's stake in a mining operation in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.

Bettcher Industries, Inc. announced a significant equity investment from Morgenthaler Private Equity as part of a recapitalization transaction on October 4, 2017. The investment provides Bettcher with capital for growth and strategic add-on acquisitions.

Silent-Aire announced the grand opening of its new 146,000 ft² US headquarters in Gilbert, Arizona, on October 4, 2017. The facility will house over 300 current employees and add 225 additional manufacturing jobs in the future.

Brand Industrial Services (BrandSafway) acquired Waveland Services, Inc., a national offshore coatings company, effective October 4, 2017. Waveland is based in Eunice, Louisiana, and employs up to 200 people.

Balfour Beatty was awarded a $260M contract by Matthews Southwest to build two residential buildings with 475 apartments and a five-story shopping center in Miami, with construction starting in late 2017 and completion in Q4 2019.

Mitsubishi Aluminum Co. and Gränges signed a letter of intent to form a joint venture and establish a new production facility for sheet materials of automotive heat exchangers in North America, responding to growing demand for lightweight aluminum.

CSX Transportation Intermodal ordered 11 Konecranes lifting machines (two railroad sideloaders, five reachstacker trucks, one reachstacker, and three additional reachstackers) to expand its fleet from 16 to 27. First delivery was in August 2017, with additional delivery in December 2017.

Northrop Grumman's technical services business received a $39.9 million delivery order from the U.S. Air Force to overhaul nine engines for the KC-10 tanker and cargo aircraft. Work will occur at McGuire AFB, Travis AFB and Tinker AFB through March 2018.

PCX Aerostructures received two IDIQ contracts from the U.S. Department of Defense totaling $136.2 million for production ($72.3M) and overhaul/repair ($63.9M) of Boeing AH-64 Apache helicopter main rotorheads over five years.

SIPOS Aktorik's HiMod electric actuators were selected by the San Diego County Water Authority in California to control water flow to remote valves.

One Equity Partners completed a minority investment of $291 million in Sanken North America, acquiring 28.8% of newly issued shares. The proceeds will be returned to Sanken Electric as a special dividend.

GET Engineering Corp. received a U.S. Navy contract for combat systems interface and steering control systems data conversion devices. The indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract could be worth up to $13 million over five years.