TekniPlex Consumer Products launched a 200,000-square-foot facility in Van Wert, Ohio, dedicated to molded fiber solutions for packaging, including high-performance egg cartons.

Wilkerson Crane Rental has acquired St Joseph, Missouri's Ideal Crane from Chad and Kelly Duncan.

Manitowoc subsidiary MGX Equipment Services has acquired Ring Power's crane business in Georgia and the Carolinas.

Herc Rentals has made a bid for H&E Equipment Services that tops United Rentals' agreed bid by 14%.

JanTec Inc., a manufacturer of material handling and conveyor equipment, has purchased B&T Bearing Inc., a producer of ball transfer units, conveyor rollers and cargo handling equipment out of Louisville, Ky.

CTS Cement Manufacturing Corp. has opened its largest production facility in Cordele, Georgia, increasing overall packaged goods production capacity by 25% and creating more than 30 local jobs.

Columbus McKinnon agreed to acquire Kito Crosby Limited from funds managed by KKR in an all-cash deal valued at $2.7 billion, expected to close later in 2025 subject to regulatory approvals.

Emerson agreed to acquire all AspenTech common stock it does not already own at $265.00 per share via an all-cash tender offer. The minority stake is valued at $7.2 billion and the total company at $17.0 billion market capitalization.

Emerson Electric Co. has entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger to acquire Aspen Technology, Inc. dated January 26, 2025.

Inogen, a medical technology company, announced a strategic collaboration with Jiangsu Yuyue Medical Equipment & Supply Co., Ltd. (Yuwell) to distribute respiratory products in the US and other territories, collaborate on R&D, and enter the Chinese market. Yuwell will invest approximately USD 27.2 million for a 9.9% equity stake in Inogen.

EECOL Electric has acquired Industrial Software Solutions (ISS), an exclusive distributor of AVEVA's industrial automation software in Western Canada and the Pacific Northwest.

PROK has officially opened a new specialist manufacturing facility in Salt Lake City, Utah, to produce conveyor rollers, including the PROK HDPE composite roller with visual wear-indicator technology. The facility was inaugurated on January 24, 2025.

Shell Energy North America completed the acquisition of RISEC Holdings, which owns a 609 MW combined-cycle gas turbine power plant in Rhode Island, USA. The plant serves the ISO New England market.

Fusion Capital Partners, a private equity firm, has acquired Tavoron, the parent company of JHFOSTER and other affiliated companies. JHFOSTER will continue to operate from Eagan, MN.

PCL Construction and Stantec have been awarded a $121 million design-build contract by the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission for the Southeast Treatment Plant Biogas Utilization Project in San Francisco. The project will convert biogas into renewable natural gas for injection into a PG&E pipeline.

Pilot Chemical Company announced plans to significantly expand its North American production of anionic surfactants at its Middletown, Ohio site. The expansion will more than double its alpha olefin sulfonate (AOS) volume and includes a new sulfonation reactor train slated to go online in early 2027.

J.M. Grimstad, Inc., a fluid power integrator and control systems provider, has acquired the Galland Henning baling product line, which manufactures metal balers for large-scale manufacturers and recyclers.

The Redlands City Council has approved a 12-year sole-source agreement with Zenon Environmental Corporation for preventative maintenance and replacement of membrane bioreactor filters at the city's wastewater treatment plant, valued at $2,634,939.

Aperam S.A. completed its acquisition of Universal Stainless & Alloy Products for an enterprise value of $537 million (equity value $447 million). The acquisition strengthens Aperam's presence in the U.S. and aerospace and industrial sectors.

Safran Aircraft Engines finalized the acquisition of Component Repair Technologies (CRT), a world leader in aircraft engine parts repair based in Mentor, Ohio. CRT will become Safran's center of excellence for large engine parts repair in the Americas.

Hitachi Ltd. acquired Joliet Electric Motors, a large motor sales and maintenance business in Illinois, to expand industrial equipment sales and maintenance services in North America.

The Bureau of Reclamation awarded a $7,892,138.90 contract to Sidewinders, LLC to rewind both generator units at the Boysen Power Plant near Shoshoni, Wyoming. Work is planned from January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2027.

CPI Aerostructures received orders totaling $4.3 million for gunner window assemblies for the UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter under a five-year IDIQ contract.

Amcor and Berry Global filed a definitive joint proxy statement for their proposed $13 billion all-scrip merger, with shareholder votes scheduled for 25 February 2025; the combined company would have about 400 plants and 75,000 staff.

The San Luis City Council approved awarding a $2,998,000 contract to Kubota Membrane USA for membrane bioreactor equipment for the West Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion.

The U.S. Department of Commerce signed a preliminary memorandum of terms with Analog Devices to unlock up to $105 million in CHIPS and Science Act funding for expansion and modernization of facilities in Chelmsford, Massachusetts; Beaverton, Oregon; and Camas, Washington.

Goyal Industries acquired Forrest Machine Products, a precision manufacturing company in Lexington, Ohio. Forrest Machine Products will keep its name, leadership, and remain under local ownership.

Meridian Medical Technologies, a unit of Kindeva, secured a $129 million contract to supply the U.S. with the nerve agent antidote autoinjector DuoDote. The autoinjectors will be produced in St. Louis.

Toyota Material Handling made a $50 million investment in building, infrastructure and equipment at its manufacturing facilities in Greene, New York, and Muscatine, Iowa.

Toyota Material Handling broke ground on a new 295,000 square-foot factory in Columbus, Indiana, focused on producing electric products. The factory is scheduled to open in 2026.

Mobix Labs has agreed to acquire SCP Manufacturing, a Nevada-based producer of mission-critical electrical components for aerospace, defense, and commercial applications. The deal is expected to close in Q2 2025.

MP Materials has commenced commercial production of neodymium-praseodymium metal and trial production of automotive-grade sintered NdFeB magnets at its Independence facility in Fort Worth, Texas. The facility is expected to produce approximately 1,000 metric tons of finished NdFeB magnets per year, with a gradual ramp beginning in late 2025.

Summa America appointed Bryan Timmerman as Managing Director of North America, reporting directly to CEO Stijn Henderickx. The announcement was published in January 2025.

Beverage packaging maker REV Copack is investing $3.1 million to move from its Jenkins Township site to a larger Pittston-area facility, going from two to at least four production lines. Pennsylvania is providing a $1.5 million PIDA loan and a $55,000 WEDnetPA training grant, with at least 132 new jobs committed.

Florida Water Process Services (FLWPS) has acquired Advance Water Technology Corp (AWT), a chemical water treatment company with over 20 years of experience, to expand its services across Florida.

Osmoflo Water Management and Aqua Membranes have entered an exclusive partnership to distribute Aqua Membranes' 3D-printed spacer technology for reverse osmosis membranes in Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific. Osmoflo also invested in Aqua Membranes' Series B funding to expand US manufacturing capacity.

NAMSA announced plans to acquire WuXi AppTec's medical device testing operations in the U.S., including facilities in Minnesota and Georgia. The acquisition expands NAMSA's portfolio of clinical research and testing solutions for medtech companies.

Novaria Group, a Fort Worth-based manufacturer of specialty components for aerospace and defense, acquired Bandy Manufacturing, a leader in tight tolerance aerospace and defense hinges and pins. Terms were not disclosed. Bandy's operations will remain in Burbank, California.

The Exigent Group, a portfolio company of Huron Capital, has acquired Premier Mechanical Services, a commercial and industrial HVAC and mechanical services company in Lima, Ohio. Terms were not disclosed.

Apollo Funds has agreed to acquire aerospace parts maker Barnes Group for $3.6 billion, offering $47.50 per share in cash. The transaction is expected to close by Q1 2025.

Olin and Huntsman have agreed to a merger of equals, creating a diversified US chemical company with about $12.5 billion in annual sales.

Celanese has agreed to acquire most of DuPont's Mobility and Materials unit, including engineering polymer and elastomer businesses, for $11 billion. The deal expands Celanese's portfolio and geographic reach.

Shintech plans to spend $3.4 billion to expand chlor-alkali, ethylene, and vinyl chloride monomer capacity at its Plaquemine, Louisiana site. The project includes a new ethylene cracker (625,000 t/yr), VCM plant (500,000 t/yr), and chlor-alkali unit (310,000 t caustic soda, 280,000 t chlorine). Completion expected by end of 2030.

PureCycle Technologies announced the initial sale of nearly 500,000 pounds of its PureFive resin to Drake Extrusion Inc. for the production of continuous filament yarns. The resin was produced at Ironton, Ohio from 100% post-consumer recycled feedstock.

EVI Industries executed a definitive agreement to acquire Haiges Machinery, a distributor of commercial laundry products in Huntley, Illinois. The transaction is expected to close upon customary conditions and will be paid in cash.

Leigh Fibers has idled a nonwovens line in Wellford, SC as part of a restructuring plan following its acquisition of ReVive Fiber. Most operations will consolidate into ReVive's Spartanburg facility.

American Pacific Group made an investment in ServerLIFT, a manufacturer of material handling equipment for data centers, in partnership with the Zuckerman family. The investment aims to accelerate growth and expand product offerings.

Vitro Architectural Glass initiated an investment plan to expand its Wichita Falls, Texas location to produce up to 25 million patterned solar glass lites annually, enabled by a $67.6 million IRS tax credit allocation. The expansion will add a new furnace, roll-forming chamber, and production line, creating about 290 new jobs.

Curtiss-Wright received a $27 million contract from the Canadian Commercial Corporation to supply Aircraft Ship Integrated Securing and Traversing (ASIST) systems for U.S. Navy Constellation Class Frigates. The award is part of a five-year IDIQ contract potentially valued at nearly $100 million.

Cadence Design Systems announced a definitive agreement to acquire Secure-IC, a provider of embedded security IP platforms. The acquisition will augment Cadence's IP portfolio for semiconductors and electronic systems.