Sanko Kogyo Co., Ltd. will acquire an equity interest in U.S.-based Associated Steel Group, LLC (ASG) for $347 million, with an acquisition ratio of 50.1% to 100.0%, and will consolidate ASG as a subsidiary within the current fiscal year.

voestalpine has selected four Liebherr LH 150 T Gantry Industry E electric material handlers for its Linz site in Austria, with two already in service and two to be commissioned from September 2026, to support scrap handling for the new electric arc furnace.

Goodtech has been selected by UNIL AS to deliver an automated solution for container unloading and integrated pallet handling at UNIL's logistics centre in Våler, Norway, with a contract value of approximately NOK 14 million.

Covestro is conducting a feasibility study for a new world-scale MDI production train in the United Arab Emirates, based on an existing partnership with TA'ZIZ and Fertiglobe.

Covestro announced plans for a new MDI production train with 660 kilotonnes annual capacity at its Integrated Site Shanghai in China, with start-up targeted for the end of the decade. The investment is part of a strategic MDI investment program.

Knauf Gips is constructing a new gypsum board plant in Huedin, Romania, with an investment of EUR 88 million. The plant will have an annual capacity of 30 million sqm of gypsum boards and is expected to become operational by the end of 2027.

Kontron AIS, a subsidiary of Kontron, has been awarded a contract as part of a consortium with Cegelec Infra Technics to modernize control systems at the Antwerp-Nord railway yard in Belgium. The contract value is in the double-digit million euro range.

Vallourec has been awarded a contract by Azule Energy to supply more than 26,000 tons of seamless carbon steel line pipes for the Greater PAJ offshore development in Angola, with deliveries from July 2027 to December 2027.

AO Tauras-Fenix received a construction permit for a 45,000 sqm plant to produce filling and packaging equipment on Mebelnaya Street in St. Petersburg, with the project valued at 3.2 billion rubles (estimated 5-7 billion rubles actual) and expected completion by 2029.

Agencia Balear del Agua y de la Calidad Ambiental awarded a EUR 416,612 contract for supply and installation of pretreatment and sludge treatment systems at wastewater treatment plants in Mallorca and Formentera to REMONDIS IBERIA, SAU and ISLASFALTO, S.L.

Samsung Electro-Mechanics has secured a 454 billion won contract to supply multilayer ceramic capacitors for AI servers to a global customer, with deliveries from January 2027 to December 2027.

Bradken has completed a multi-million dollar refurbishment of its Bassendean fabrication facility in Western Australia, introducing state-of-the-art equipment to enhance production capability for mining asset solutions.

Samsung Electro-Mechanics signed a 450 billion won supply contract with a global big tech company to provide multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) for AI servers. The one-year contract runs from January 1 to December 31, 2027.

Isuzu Motors Limited signed a $283 million loan agreement with JBIC and MUFG Bank to finance construction of a new production facility in South Carolina, USA, scheduled to commence operations in 2027.

Aker Solutions secured a contract from Tussa Energi to supply electromechanical equipment for the 150 MW Tussa II hydropower plant in western Norway. The project will increase capacity from 64 MW to 150 MW, with delivery planned for 2030.

Tetra Pak will collaborate with Heler Foods to install the Tetra Pak Factory OS automation platform at Heler's Nantwich creamery, marking the first such installation in Northern Europe. The new facility is scheduled to be commissioned by January 2028.

Goldhofer Inc., a German manufacturer of heavy transport and airport ground support equipment, will invest more than $19.5 million to build its first North American assembly and production facility in Hickory, North Carolina, creating 80 new jobs.

Northampton Capital Partners and Olympus Power have formed a joint venture, Winslow Power, which has agreed to acquire three conventional power plants with a combined capacity of 752 MW from a subsidiary of Vistra Corp. The assets include the Casco Bay combined cycle facility in Maine and two combustion turbines in New York.

Yaskawa officially opened a new European Robotics Distribution Centre and an additional assembly hall for robot systems at its site in Kočevje, Slovenia, with an investment of approximately €32 million. The facilities will process robot orders from the EMEA region.

Schneider Electric has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of Cognite Holding B.V., a provider of industrial data and AI software, in an all-cash transaction valued at $3.1 billion.

Siemens is investing around €200 million to build a new smart factory for its Smart Infrastructure division in Amberg, Germany, with completion planned by 2030. The plant will expand capabilities for high-tech electronics manufacturing using AI, digital twins and automation.

Lubrizol's PVC-C plant, established in partnership with Grasim Industries in India, has begun operations.

Abu Dhabi National Company for Building Materials PJSC (BILDCO) has executed a Strategic Acquisition Framework Memorandum of Understanding to acquire a 50% equity interest in AG Group, subject to approvals and conditions precedent.

Alcoa Corporation has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire South32 Limited's interests in bauxite mine, alumina refinery and aluminum smelter operations for an upfront consideration of approximately $4.1 billion in cash and stock, plus a contingent value right of up to $750 million.

Setna iO, LLC completed the acquisition of a majority stake in J&C Aero, a Lithuania-based leader in cabin interior engineering with certified design, production, and maintenance capabilities. The acquisition adds J&C's ~11,000 square meters of facilities and 265 specialists to Setna's MRO network.

Foodera Technologies was launched, bringing together Kiremko, Tummers Group, Van der Giessen, Idaho Steel and Reyco Systems under one corporate identity. The group has combined annual revenues of around €400 million and serves the potato processing chain globally.

Precision Tsugami (China) Corporation Limited announced plans to invest RMB 150 million in two new plants, expanding annual production capacity by approximately 3,000 CNC machine tools. The plants are expected to be operational by end of 2027.

Transformers & Rectifiers India Ltd received an ultra-mega order worth more than ₹1,000 crore from Power Grid Corporation of India to manufacture and supply transformers. The project is scheduled to be completed over the next 30 months.

Patrick Industries and LCI Industries (Lippert) announced a definitive agreement to combine in an all-stock merger, forming a premier component solutions provider for outdoor enthusiast, housing and transportation markets. Patrick shareholders will own approximately 52% of the combined company.

Mudajaya Group Bhd, through its subsidiary Xelmont Ltd, signed an agreement to acquire Real Jade Ltd for HK$400 million (RM224.32 million). Real Jade operates a cement and clinker production plant in Shandong, China.

Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) has awarded Liebherr a R2.2 billion (approximately US$132 million) contract for six new ship-to-shore (STS) cranes for Durban Container Terminal Pier 1. The contract was awarded on 30 June 2026 and covers manufacture, delivery, assembly, commissioning and handover.

Nur Ink Innovations signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Shenzhen Hosonsoft to deploy its powder-free DTF printing chemistry across China; phase one installations at three printer manufacturers are complete.

Detmold Group has opened a 19,000-square-metre fibre-based packaging manufacturing and warehousing facility in Chatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad), Maharashtra, consolidating its Indian operations at one site. It has been operational since late June 2026.

Salt Lake City-based Packsize is acquiring its competitor Panotec, an Italian maker of right-sized box production machines, expanding its installed base across more than 50 countries. The deal was reported in the June 2026 M&A roundup published 2026-07-08.

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded Ponderosa Packaging Corp a $875 delivery order for 36x20x15 inch shipping boxes under contract SP3300-24-D-0008, with the award dated June 30, 2026.

Mavidon, a medical device and contract packaging manufacturer, is investing $6 million to expand at the historic Oriole Mill property in Henderson County, North Carolina. The project will create 28 new jobs.

Shri Krishana Overseas PLC invested KES 132 million (US$1.0 million) in a new corrugated packaging facility on a 5-acre industrial park in Kisaju, Kajiado County, Kenya. The plant will raise annual production from 3,000 to 22,000 tonnes.

RFBL Flexi Pack Limited received a domestic order worth ₹20 crore from 3B Films Limited to supply transparent and metallised films, to be executed within four months. The order was disclosed in an exchange filing.

National Grid UK Limited has awarded an £80 million framework agreement to Balfour Beatty Utility Solutions Limited for the installation of high-voltage cable circuits (66kV, 132kV and lower voltage) across its electricity distribution subsidiaries in England and Wales. The framework covers jointing, testing and commissioning.

Sanzhong Precision Intelligent Equipment (Nanjing) Co., Ltd. launched the third expansion phase of its project in Yongyang Subdistrict, Lishui District, Nanjing, with a total investment of 1 billion yuan. The phase will produce 150 precision boring and milling machines and large five-sided machining centers per year, with completion expected in September 2027.

LifeQuest World Corp. acquired an established Pacific Northwest waste management equipment company, adding approximately $3.5 million in annual revenue. The all-equity transaction closed on June 12, 2026.

Shandong Aojiali New Materials Co., Ltd. started bidding for its high-end phenolic/benzoxazine resin and special epoxy resin project in Haiyou Chemical Industry Park, Ju County, Rizhao, Shandong. The total investment is 1.664 billion yuan, with a total capacity of 700,000 tons/year phenolic resin and 200,000 tons/year special epoxy resin across two phases.

Arredo Frigo Cold Line, an Italian company specializing in commercial refrigeration, has joined Syclef Italia, the Italian entity of Syclef, a European player in commercial refrigeration, industrial refrigeration and HVAC. The company employs nearly 60 people.

Dongfang Turbine launched Phase I of its autonomous gas turbine core capacity expansion project at its headquarters in Deyang, with a total investment of 739 million yuan. The project will build five key smart production lines and is expected to be completed by December 2027, achieving an annual output of 30 autonomous gas turbines.

Zaram Technology signed a production supply agreement valued at approximately 1.3 billion won to supply XGS-PON ASIC chips to a Tier 1 European telecommunications equipment manufacturer through a US distributor. Shipments are scheduled to begin toward the end of 2026.

Tractafric Equipment International has completed the acquisition of the remaining 50% stake in Bartrac Equipment from Barloworld Equipment, becoming the sole shareholder of the DRC mining equipment distributor. Bartrac's subsidiary Congo Equipment is the official Caterpillar dealer in the DRC.

Becton Dickinson UK Ltd was awarded a £1.0 million contract by Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust for needle-free connection systems and associated products. The contract was awarded on 29 June 2026.

Kingdom Venture Funds of Dallas, Texas, has acquired Kimbrell's Kustom Machine Shop of Garland, Texas, a machine shop providing metal fabrication and precision custom machining services.

Hammond Power Solutions Inc. has completed its acquisition of AEG Power Solutions for approximately CAD $365 million. The deal expands HPS's capabilities in power quality and power conversion solutions.

BorgWarner announced a $49 million investment to expand its manufacturing operations in San Luis Potosi, Mexico, creating 663 jobs. The expansion will increase production of electronic components and EV technologies.