CJ CheilJedang's subsidiary Schwan's started construction of a new Asian food factory in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, with an initial investment of about 700 billion KRW. The plant will produce steamed dumplings and spring rolls, targeting completion in 2027.

Cogent, Inc. announced the acquisition of Central States Group, an industrial equipment distributor based in Omaha, Nebraska with operations in Cedar Rapids, Marshall and Madison. The deal strengthens Cogent's presence in the Midwest in pumps, pipe, valves and fittings.

Irving Tissue will invest nearly $600 million in an expansion at its Macon, Georgia facility, adding a third ThruAir Dry paper machine, converting lines and an automated warehouse, and at least 100 new jobs.

Archer Western Construction and Stantec were selected to design-build Phase 1 of a wastewater treatment plant upgrade at Chattanooga's Moccasin Bend Environmental Campus, including the world's largest membrane-aerated biofilm reactor. The project is expected to cost $130-150 million and be operational by December 2028.

Prolec GE, a joint venture between Xignux and GE Vernova, completed a $34 million expansion of its plant in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, adding a third production line. The expansion adds over 1,500 units of annual production capacity and created more than 270 new jobs.

Henkel Corporation and Celanese Corporation announced a partnership to enhance circularity in emulsion production by utilizing carbon capture-based materials. Henkel will produce water-based adhesives made from captured CO2 emissions using Celanese's CCU technology from its Clear Lake, Texas site.

GlobalFoundries and the U.S. Department of Commerce announced an award of up to $1.5 billion in direct funding through the CHIPS and Science Act. The funding will support expansion of GF's Malta, New York fab, modernization of its Essex Junction, Vermont fab, and construction of a new fab in Malta, New York.

SDL Atlas, a textile testing instruments provider, announced the acquisition of Mullen Testers, manufacturer of the Mullen Burst Tester. Mullen Testers will operate as a division of SDL, with manufacturing moving to Rock Hill, S.C.

HeyTex USA Inc., a Bondcote engineered fabrics producer in Pulaski, Virginia, was purchased by XFS Global LLC and renamed BondCote Performance Textiles LLC, operating as a separate company under XFS Global leadership.

Shalag U.S. Inc. and parent company Shalag Industries Ltd. announced plans to invest $16.6 million for a new production facility in South Hill, Virginia, creating 52 jobs. The plant will increase overall production capacity in the U.S. by 25%.

OSI Systems' Optoelectronics and Manufacturing division received an order for approximately $11 million to provide critical electronic sub-assemblies for a healthcare OEM.

Walker Manufacturing has acquired Danfoss's Light Duty product line, including Model 7 and Model 11 hydrostatic variable displacement pumps and transmissions, moving production to its Fort Collins, Colorado facility.

IntelliEPI has received a $4.12 million grant from the Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund to establish a 30,000-square-foot wafer production facility in Allen, Texas. The project involves over $41 million in capital investment and will nearly triple the company's annual wafer production capacity.

Rollon Corporation is constructing a $16 million, 147,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Norton Shores, Michigan, to produce linear components, actuators, robotic transfer units, multi-axis systems and gantries. The facility is expected to be operational in summer 2025 and create up to 43 new jobs.

Senior Material (Europe) AB, a subsidiary of Senior Material, signed a memorandum with Sepion Technologies for the supply of approximately 11.74 billion square meters of battery separator products from 2026 to 2028. The companies will collaborate on novel coatings for lithium-ion battery separators.

AeroVironment will acquire BlueHalo in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $4.1 billion, creating a diversified defense technology company.

Ya YA Foods, a Canadian beverage manufacturer, is expanding its operations in Ogden, Utah, faster than initially anticipated. The company has a long-term agreement with Oatly to produce finished products at the site and plans to serve other customers.

The Shepherd Color Company announced the continuation of its $40M+ facility enhancement in Cincinnati, Ohio. Phase one, a $20M capacity expansion and upgrade, increased capacity by 15%. Phase two is scheduled to launch by year end.

GE Aerospace was awarded a production contract for Integrated Data Acquisition Recorder (IDAR) systems for the USAF fleet of 396 KC-135 aircraft. Deliveries will begin in 2026 and continue through 2031.

Gaon Cable announced it has secured a 100% stake in LSCUS, a distribution cable manufacturer in Tarboro, North Carolina, by acquiring the 82% stake held by LS Cable & System.

Fresenius Medical Care has been awarded a national group purchasing agreement for Mechanical Circulatory Support with Premier, Inc. in the U.S. The agreement allows Premier member hospitals to access pre-negotiated pricing for the Novalung ECMO System.

GE Vernova has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Woodward, Inc.'s heavy duty gas turbine combustion parts business based in Greenville, South Carolina. The transaction is expected to close in early 2025; financial terms were not disclosed.

Foxconn is building new factories in the United States, Mexico, and Taiwan to expand testing and production of NVIDIA Blackwell products. The facilities are being brought online using NVIDIA Omniverse digital twins and industrial AI.

Hranec Corp is investing $15.5 million to build a 200,000 sq ft facility in German Township, Pennsylvania, creating 84 new jobs and retaining 124 jobs. The state is investing $3 million.

Rollon Corp is opening a new 147,000 sq ft manufacturing facility in Norton Shores, Michigan, and a new business office in New Jersey to serve the Americas.

Echolight has signed an agreement enabling Siemens Healthineers to resell Echolight bone densitometers in the US for women's health solutions.

Samgi has secured a KRW 160 billion order from a major US automaker for internal combustion engine and hybrid vehicle parts. The contract runs from 2027 to 2032.

Towlift announced the rebranding of FMH Material Handling Solutions and Intermountain Lift Truck, which were acquired in 2022, to operate under the Towlift name, expanding its presence across the Western United States.

Jones Family of Companies and ECO Fiber Inc. formed a joint venture to create ECO Fiber Packaging, a sustainable cold chain packaging company. As part of the deal, Jones Family of Companies acquired the textile assets of ECO Fiber Inc.

ddchem appointed Barentz as a distributor channel partner for its portfolio of epoxy hardeners, hot melt polyamides, and epoxy systems across the U.S. Midwest and Canada.

Textron Aviation received a $276.8 million contract modification from the U.S. Navy to produce 26 T-54A aircraft, with work in Wichita, Kansas and Corpus Christi, Texas, to be completed by September 2026.

VanTran Transformers, recently acquired by MGM Transformers, will expand its manufacturing capabilities in Waco, Texas with a new 430,000 square-foot facility. The $20 million project will add up to 700 jobs over five years, with production anticipated by Q1 2025.

Bell Textron has selected Integris Composites to supply armor systems for the U.S. Army's Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA). The contract was announced on November 18, 2024.

Samkee has secured a 160 billion won OEM contract from a major US automaker to supply internal combustion engine and hybrid parts. Production will run from 2027 to 2032 for the North American market.

Spirit AeroSystems has agreed to sell its Fiber Materials, Inc. (FMI) business, based in Biddeford, Maine and Woonsocket, Rhode Island, to Tex-Tech Industries for $165 million in cash. FMI produces high-temperature materials and reinforced composites for defense and space applications.

KIHOMAC broke ground on a new 130,000-square-foot aerospace manufacturing facility in Warner Robins, Georgia. The facility is expected to be complete by end of 2025 and will create 75 full-time jobs, specializing in metal, composite, and electrical components for aerospace platforms.

Haier Smart Home completed the acquisition of Carrier Global's commercial refrigeration business for an enterprise value of approximately $7.75 billion. The deal includes Carrier's commercial refrigeration, Profroid, Celsior, and Green&Cool brands, and related technology including CO2 refrigeration.

HECO, Inc. acquired Warwood Armature Repair Company and its sales division WARCO Sales Inc., based in Wheeling, West Virginia, effective November 15, 2024. The acquisition adds electric motor repair, sales, and gearbox repair capabilities for the coal, steel, shale, and industrial sectors.

Super Radiator Coils will invest $22 million to expand its Chesterfield County, Virginia facility, adding 80,000 square feet and upgrading machinery, creating 160 new jobs.

SoftBank Group Corp. will acquire Ampere Computing, a silicon design company, in an all-cash transaction valued at $6.5 billion. Ampere will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of SoftBank Group.

Komatsu plans to expand battery production capacity at its U.S. unit by four times, targeting the mining industry's electrification push.

Brazilian packaging maker Wyda Packaging has opened a 15,000 sq ft factory in Charlotte, N.C., to produce recyclable aluminum foil and trays with capacity of 6,000 tons per year.

Frain Industries announced a 200,000-square-foot showroom expansion at its Carol Stream, Illinois facility, slated for completion in mid-2025. The expansion will increase floor space by 60% and become the largest manufacturing facility in Carol Stream.

AAON will invest $238 million to establish HVAC production operations in Memphis, Tennessee, creating 828 new jobs. The 787,000-square-foot facility will produce thermal management equipment for data centers under the BASX brand.

Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company broke ground on Mill Creek 5, a 640-MW natural gas combined-cycle generating unit at the Mill Creek Generating Station in Louisville, Kentucky. The unit is expected to begin powering customers in 2027.

Molex announced an agreement to purchase AirBorn, a manufacturer of rugged connectors and electronic components for aerospace, defense, and other markets. The acquisition is expected to close by early December 2024.

Nestlé USA announced a $150 million investment in its Gaffney, South Carolina production facility, including a new production line for single-serve frozen meals and enhanced automation.

AAR CORP. signed an exclusive multi-year global distribution agreement with Whippany Actuation Systems, a TransDigm Group business, covering all components and sub-assemblies in Whippany's actuation product line for Boeing 737 and 777 platforms.

Babcock & Wilcox received full notice to proceed on a $246 million contract to convert two coal-fired boilers at AES Indiana's Petersburg Generating Station to natural gas. The project is scheduled for completion in Q1 2027.

Klöckner & Co will build a new aluminum flat-rolled processing facility on the campus of Aluminum Dynamics LLC in Columbus, Mississippi. The investment aims to expand higher value-added services for automotive and industrial segments in North America.