Insulet acquired a manufacturing facility in Acton, Massachusetts to produce its OmniPod system. The company expects to begin production in 2019 and add hundreds of jobs over five years.

Evoqua Water Technologies has been selected to provide 18 Envirex Series 400 Rotating Biological Contactor units for upgrades at the Port Chester, New York wastewater treatment plant. The units will be arranged in three flow trains for soluble BOD removal and nitrification.

Harvey & Company initiated the acquisition of the largest independent distributor of heavy-duty aftermarket air conditioning and heating components in the United States. The company specializes in HVAC products for Class 6, 7 and 8 trucks and forestry, mining and agricultural equipment.

Vitro Glass Company plans to invest US$55 million to expand its recently-acquired plant in Wichita Falls, Texas. The project includes installing a new coater for commercial glass larger than 12 feet, constructing a 200,000-square-foot building, and creating 50 jobs. The new machinery is expected to be operational by April 2018.

CroppMetcalfe, a heating, air-conditioning, plumbing, and electrical contractor, has acquired Warrenton-based TLC Services. All TLC employees have been hired by CroppMetcalfe, which will operate from TLC's Warrenton location.

Eaton received contracts from Aponte Power Services to design, manufacture, deliver, install and commission electrical distribution, protection and safety systems at the Old Hickory, Barkley, Dale Hollow and Laurel hydroelectric sites for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

The city of Jackson, Mississippi signed a 10-year operations and management agreement with Veolia Water North America - South to operate three wastewater treatment plants and related infrastructure.

West-Ward Pharmaceuticals, a subsidiary of Hikma Pharmaceuticals, announced an expansion at its solid-dosage facility in Columbus, Ohio, adding new machinery, equipment, facility improvements, and 65 jobs over 2017.

Hörmann Logistik, as general contractor, realized a new high-bay warehouse for paper rolls and pallet goods at Green Bay Packaging's Labelstock Division in Wisconsin, USA. Construction began in April 2014 and productive operation commenced in stages from May 2015.

Integra LifeSciences has made a binding offer to acquire the Codman Neurosurgery business from Johnson & Johnson for $1.045 billion in cash. The acquisition includes a portfolio of devices for hydrocephalus, neuro-critical care, and operative neurosurgery.

GE Aviation invested $4.3 billion in the US, including $214 million to build five new high-tech plants in Mississippi, Alabama, North Carolina, and Indiana, to support production of GE9X and LEAP jet engines.

Vitro Architectural Glass will invest $55 million to build a jumbo magnetron sputtered vacuum deposition glass coater at its Wichita Falls plant, expected to be the largest in North America.

Boyer Machine & Tool Co. Inc. was awarded a $7.2 million U.S. Navy contract to supply machined components for multiple aircraft programs, to be completed by July 2020.

Whitworth Tool Inc plans to invest $3.58 million in its headquarters in Hardinsburg, Kentucky, including building modifications and new machinery, creating 50 full-time jobs.

AAR's OEM Aftermarket Solutions group was named exclusive distributor for Milton Industries' pneumatic ground support equipment for global commercial airline and military markets. The agreement was announced on February 15, 2017 in Wood Dale, Illinois.

Krones, Inc. has purchased Process and Data Automation, which will operate as Process and Data Automation, LLC, a member of the Krones Group, effective February 14, 2017.

GKN Aerospace plans to lease a new manufacturing facility in Venture Crossings Enterprise Centre in Bay County, Florida, with a capital investment of approximately $50 million. The project is expected to create 170 new jobs.

Samsung NeuroLogica has been awarded a three-year contract from group purchasing organization HealthTrust for its general radiography and ultrasound products, effective February 1, 2017. The contract could be worth up to $24 million if all options are exercised.

Munters Group acquired MTech Systems, a software company for poultry and swine production, to strengthen its climate control solutions for the food production industry.

Spray-Tek Inc., a dry ingredient manufacturer, was approved for a 10-year, $1.1 million Grow NJ award to retain 56 jobs in Middlesex.

Builders FirstSource Inc., a building material manufacturer and supplier, was approved for a 10-year, $6.8 million Grow NJ award to create 70 jobs and retain 42 in Winslow Township.

Master Metal Polishing Corp., an aerospace metal finishing and processing company, was approved for a 10-year, $9.2 million incentive to upgrade its Paterson facility, creating 31 new jobs and retaining 34.

J & K Ingredients Corp., a bakery ingredient manufacturer, was approved for a 10-year, $11.6 million Grow New Jersey award to retain 82 jobs and consider upgrading its Paterson facility instead of moving to South Carolina.

Kinderhook Industries acquired Performance Motorsports International from Dover Corporation to form a new performance parts platform, Race Winning Brands. The acquisition includes brands JE Pistons, Wiseco, Innovate Motorsports, K1 Technologies, and ProX Racing Parts.

GlobalFoundries plans to expand 14nm FinFET capacity by an additional 20% at its Fab 8 facility in New York, with new production capabilities coming online in early 2018.

Hologic has signed a definitive agreement to acquire all outstanding shares of Cynosure for $66.00 per share in cash, corresponding to an equity value of approximately $1.65 billion and an enterprise value of $1.44 billion net of cash.

Otto Motors, a subsidiary of Clearpath Robotics, announced that one of its Otto 1500 autonomous vehicles will deliver tires to assembly workers at Toyota's Corolla plant in Blue Springs, Mississippi.

PAS Technologies announced a new OEM contract with a major aerospace engine manufacturer for its Hillsboro, Ohio facility, anticipating 20 new jobs and a potential building expansion.

FMH Conveyors completed a new 195,000 square foot facility in Jonesboro, Arkansas, serving as company headquarters and consolidating all US manufacturing. The opening created 110 new jobs.

Pratt & Whitney will invest approximately $386 million in its Columbus, Georgia facility to increase production of parts and maintenance services, including a 200,000 sq ft GTF engine overhaul building and a new forge press facility. More than 500 new employees will be hired. The announcement was made on February 14, 2017.

Integrated Device Technology (IDT) entered into a definitive agreement to acquire GigPeak through a tender offer at $3.08 per share in cash.

Ingersoll-Rand announced it will transfer residential HVAC work from its Trane plant in Fort Smith, Arkansas, to facilities in Lynn Haven, Florida; Columbia, South Carolina; Vidalia, Georgia; and Tyler, Texas, affecting about 250 employees.

Huffman Engineering, a control systems integrator based in Lincoln, Nebraska, opened a new office in Denver, Colorado, to serve clients in western Nebraska, Colorado and Wyoming.

Integral Technologies and Nova Polymers signed a long-term strategic alliance for Nova to manufacture and test Integral's ElectriPlast conductive resins at Nova's campus in Evansville, Indiana.

BWX Technologies subsidiary BWXT Nuclear Operations Group secured exercised contract options worth $784 million and new awards worth $11 million to manufacture naval nuclear reactor components for Ford-class carriers and Virginia-class submarines.

Kloeckner Metals Flat Rolled Group moved into a new 106,000 sq. ft. facility in University Park, Illinois, after 19 years in Chicago. The multi-million-dollar investment includes new processing equipment and digitalization of supply chain.

A Cemex subsidiary closed the divestment of its Fairborn, Ohio cement plant and Columbus, Ohio cement terminal to a subsidiary of Eagle Materials for approximately US$400 million.

Konecranes signed a contract with the Virginia Port Authority to deliver four Cantilever Rail Mounted Gantry cranes to the Virginia International Gateway terminal as part of its expansion. The first two cranes will be delivered in spring 2018, the last two in early 2019.

Schedl Automotive System Service GmbH, a German wheel and tire assembly manufacturer and BMW supplier, plans to open its first U.S. production plant in Duncan, Spartanburg County, South Carolina. The 150,000-square-foot facility is expected to bring over 100 jobs.

Ellwood Texas Forge Houston won a multi-year contract to supply titanium rotating parts for GE Aviation's Leap engine, expanding its existing scope. Deliveries begin in Q3 2017 and run through December 2020.

New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co. Inc. acquired the core assets of Berks Products Corp. and EJB Paving & Materials Co. for approximately $46.3 million, including two aggregate plants, two hot mix asphalt plants, four ready mixed concrete plants, and a construction supply center in Berks County, Pennsylvania.

Martinrea Jonesville LLC is investing $6.8 million to retrofit its Jonesville, Michigan facility to add production of stamped welded assemblies, creating 123 new jobs. The retrofit is expected to take place in summer 2017.

Dongil Rubber Belt Co., Ltd. renewed a rubber track supply contract with Caterpillar valued at 62.55 billion KRW. The contract covers the Americas region, runs from August 1, 2017 to July 31, 2020, and was signed on February 10, 2017.

Prairie Farms Dairy is investing nearly $9 million to build and equip a 22,500 square-foot addition to its Fort Wayne, Indiana facility, adding a small number of jobs by 2020. Construction is expected to begin in April 2017 and be complete within 18 months.

Corpus Medical recapitalized with Ampersand Capital Partners to expand manufacturing capabilities and geographic footprint. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Savage acquired Midwest-based industrial and environmental field services company Sunpro Inc., which provides spill response, remediation, and transportation of environmental waste.

Archer Western, part of The Walsh Group, was selected to expand the Fowler Wastewater Reclamation Facility in Forsyth County, Georgia. The $63 million expansion will triple capacity from 2.5 to 7.5 million gallons per day in two phases.

42 Railroad Ave LLC finalized the purchase of the 24 MW Sherman Development power station from Niagara Worldwide LLC. The company plans to rebuild the turbine, activate new transmission lines, and build a rotary kiln for activated carbon production.

Ameresco broke ground on a wastewater treatment biogas-to-renewable natural gas facility at the 91st Ave Wastewater Treatment Plant in Phoenix, Arizona, in partnership with the city.

Victrex and Tri-Mack Plastics established a joint venture, TxV Aero Composite, to manufacture polyketone (PAEK) composite parts for aerospace, with a multi-million dollar investment and a new US facility.