Ancra Cargo and Ancra Systems BV, sister companies owned by The Heico Companies, will consolidate operations under Ancra Cargo to expand North American infrastructure and European market presence. The merger is expected on May 1, 2023.

Hydro celebrated the roof installation of its new $150 million aluminum recycling plant in Cassopolis, Michigan. The plant will create 70 jobs and is expected to start operations in Q4 2023.

Warabeya Nichiyo Holdings Co. Ltd. announced plans to build a new 140,000-square-foot plant in Ohio to produce bread and light meals for 7-Eleven and Speedway stores. The $81.5 million facility is expected to begin operation in December 2024.

Kordsa, Inc. will invest $50 million to expand manufacturing operations at its Chattanooga, Tennessee facility, creating 200 new jobs and adding tire cord fabric conversion capacity.

Covidien Sales LLC was added as an awardee to a multiple award contract for patient monitoring systems, accessories and training for the Defense Logistics Agency. The contract value is $450,000,000 and was originally awarded on December 14, 2018.

The Boeing Co. received an $8,111,405 firm-fixed-price order from the U.S. Navy to manufacture and deliver peculiar support equipment for the F/A-18E/F program. Work will be performed in St. Louis, Missouri, with completion expected in December 2025.

TCCI Manufacturing is developing an EV Innovation Hub in Decatur, Illinois, combining an EV components production line, a climatic testing centre and a training academy. The project is part of a public-private partnership with the state and local schools.

Universal Pure LLC, a portfolio company of Aurora Capital Partners, entered a purchase agreement to acquire all High Pressure Processing (HPP) assets of Texas Food Solutions. The deal strengthens Universal Pure's HPP and cold chain capacity in the region, adding to its 22 HPP machines across seven locations.

Motherson Group, through its subsidiary SMP Automotive Systems Alabama, has completed the acquisition of Alabama-based automotive plastics supplier Bolta US for $35.7 million in fixed assets. The deal was authorized by the US Bankruptcy Court.

Seoyon E-HWA broke ground on a new manufacturing facility in Chatham County, Georgia, investing almost $76 million and creating 740 jobs, with production expected to begin in October 2024.

TAT Piedmont Aviation will invest $13.8 million and create 85 new jobs in a center of excellence at its Greensboro facility at 7102 Cessna Drive.

The Hershey Company has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire two manufacturing plants from Weaver Popcorn Manufacturing, located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and Whitestown, Indiana. The acquisition supports growth of the SkinnyPop brand.

AM General has selected Allison Transmission to supply its 2500 SP transmission for the A2 version of the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV). The contract was awarded on February 9, 2023, with deliveries expected about 18 months later.

Vizient has awarded an Innovative Technology contract to Fresenius Kabi for the Ivenix Infusion System, an advanced infusion pump system. The contract sets terms for hospitals to evaluate and purchase the system.

Pleasant Prairie approved site and operational plans for a roughly 50,000-square-foot addition to LMI Packaging's facility. LMI plans to start construction in May 2023 and finish in November, and expects employment to rise to 200 or 300 full-time.

Fresenius Kabi's Ivenix infusion system has been awarded a Vizient Innovative Technology contract, setting terms for Vizient's U.S. hospital members to evaluate and purchase it. The announcement was made in April 2023.

O-I Glass broke ground on a greenfield glass plant in Bowling Green, Kentucky, the first purpose-built for MAGMA technology. The multi-phase investment is up to $240 million, and the facility is scheduled to open in 2024.

Nidec Minster Corporation broke ground on a 23,900 sq. ft. expansion at its headquarters in Minster, Ohio. The $25 million project includes two new bridge mill machining centers and climate control for the largest machining bay.

Superior Industries announced plans to expand its facility in Prescott Valley, Arizona by adding a fourth production line, increasing the facility size by 33%. The expansion is expected to break ground later in 2023 and create about 25 new jobs.

Acuity Brands announced a definitive agreement to acquire KE2 Therm Solutions, a provider of intelligent refrigeration control solutions. The transaction is expected to close in spring 2023.

Biomerics completed a 24,000 sq. ft. expansion of its manufacturing operations in Athens, Texas, including 8,500 sq. ft. of production space and a 4,900 sq. ft. engineering laboratory for its Center of Excellence for Balloons & Balloon Catheters. The expansion was announced on April 14, 2023.

Berry Global Group is expanding its stretch film manufacturing facility in Lewisburg, Tennessee by 25,000 square feet, adding three new cast lines and upgrading the resin reprocessing system. The expansion is expected to be completed by early 2024 and will create ten new jobs.

PFNonwovens has signed the order acceptance for A.Celli's complete end-of-line equipment for its new Reicofil R5 line at the Hazleton plant in Pennsylvania, following a successful start-up in March 2023.

The U.S. Department of Defense entered a $215.6 million agreement with Aerojet Rocketdyne to expand and modernize facilities in Camden, Arkansas; Huntsville, Alabama; and Orange County, Virginia, for manufacturing rocket propulsion systems.

MetalX and Manna Capital Partners announced plans to invest over $200 million in a new greenfield aluminum rolling slab facility in northeast Indiana, northwest Ohio, or southern Michigan. The facility will produce 220 million pounds per year of ultra-low carbon aluminum rolling slab and employ approximately 100 people.

The Franklin County Fiscal Court approved the issuance of up to $50 million in industrial revenue bonds to support Montaplast of North America's expansion of its automotive parts manufacturing facility in Frankfort, Kentucky. The expansion will include new equipment and new employees.

RoMan Manufacturing acquired Grand Power Systems Inc., a designer and manufacturer of engineered electrical products for commercial OEM and industrial markets.

EUROPIPE GmbH sold its US subsidiary Berg Pipe to Borusan Mannesmann, effective April 13, 2023. Berg Pipe operates steel pipe plants in Mobile, Alabama and Panama City, Florida.

Zeus Industrial Products is opening a 75,600 sq ft catheter manufacturing facility in Arden Hills, Minnesota, scheduled to open in summer 2023. The facility includes an R&D lab and cleanroom, and is expected to create over 100 new jobs.

Ricochet, a Philadelphia-based firefighter turnout gear maker, won the largest share of a $40 million Air Force contract to supply flame-resistant coats and pants to Air Force first responders. The work will be spread over six years and is expected to increase employment to over 100 workers.

Zeus announced construction is almost complete on a 75,600-square-foot catheter manufacturing facility in Arden Hills, Minnesota. The facility, scheduled to open in summer 2023, includes an R&D lab and cleanroom and is expected to create over 100 jobs.

EMD Electronics, a subsidiary of Merck KGaA, announced a $300 million expansion of its specialty gas production facility in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, to create the world's largest integrated specialty gases facility. The expansion is part of a $3.5 billion program by 2025.

EMD Electronics, the North American electronics business of Merck KGaA, announced a $300 million investment to build a new 96,500-square-foot specialty gases facility in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, creating nearly 200 jobs. The facility will be the world's largest integrated specialty gases facility.

Clear Comfort, an AOP solutions company, acquired Silver Bullet Water Treatment, a provider of AOP-driven solutions for agricultural, livestock and cooling tower applications. The deal strengthens Clear Comfort's position in water treatment.

Kalmar is investing EUR 20 million to retool and expand production lines at its Ottawa, Kansas terminal tractor plant to increase capacity. Production climbed 41% in H2 2022.

Emerson Electric Co. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire National Instruments Corporation. The merger agreement was announced on April 12, 2023.

Emerson announced the acquisition of National Instruments for US$8.2 billion on 26 April 2023.

TPC Printing & Packaging plans a $21 million expansion in East Ridge, Tennessee, adding a 60,000 square foot building connected to its existing plant and more than 90 new jobs. The building is expected to be operational in October 2023.

Fort Wayne-based industrial supplier 3BG has completed its acquisition of Controls and Electric Motor Co. (CEMCO), a provider of motors, drives and pumps in southwest Missouri. Financial terms were not disclosed and the Missouri facility will stay open with plans to expand.

Rusken Packaging is opening a new 440,000 square foot facility in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, expected to start running boxes in early May 2023. The site houses a BHS 110-inch corrugator and other converting equipment.

Net Power has awarded Zachry Group a front-end engineering design (FEED) and eventual EPC contract to build a near-zero emissions gas-fired power plant near Odessa, Texas. The project is valued between $750 million and $950 million and is expected to be operational in 2026.

EPOC Enviro, a subsidiary of OPEC Systems, announced plans to establish its first North American manufacturing operations in Statesville, North Carolina. The company will invest $5.72 million and create 226 jobs.

HII's Newport News Shipbuilding division received a $567.6 million subcontract modification from General Dynamics Electric Boat for long-lead-time material and advance construction activities for Columbia-class ballistic missile submarines.

Soleno Inc., a Quebec-based HDPE pipe manufacturer, received approval to build a $22 million plant in the W.J. Grande Industrial Park in Saratoga Springs, New York. The plant will create 35-50 jobs and be its first U.S. location.

Hospeco Brands Group announced a merger with Monarch Brands, a wholesaler and manufacturer of microfiber and wiping products, expanding its product offering.

Chadwick BaRoss, a heavy equipment dealer, acquired Woodco Machinery, a Volvo Construction Equipment dealer headquartered in Woburn, Massachusetts.

Weidmüller Group announced a $16.4 million expansion of its existing Richmond operation in Chesterfield, Virginia, adding 24,000 square feet and creating over 100 new jobs.

Volvo Penta acquired a minority stake in Utility Innovation Group (UIG), a US-based specialist in utility systems and decentralized energy solutions, to accelerate development of battery energy storage subsystems and power generation portfolio.

Meridian Medical Technologies, a Kindeva Drug Delivery company, will invest more than $100 million over four years to expand manufacturing capabilities in Bridgeton, Missouri, by converting a newly purchased 155,000-square-foot facility to support drug-device combination products and sterile fill-finish. The facility is expected to be completed in 2024.

Vitan Equipment, a material handling equipment provider in Grand Rapids, Michigan, acquired Liftec Inc, a dealer for Linde Material Handling, Baoli, Doosan and UniCarriers serving New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania metro areas. The acquisition adds 35 employees.