SCHMID Group has signed a preliminary agreement with local authorities in Banfu Industrial Zone, Zhongshan, Guangdong Province, China, to establish a new manufacturing campus. The facility will consolidate two existing leased sites, nearly double effective manufacturing capacity, and support production of wet-process equipment for electronics and semiconductors. The total investment is expected to be approximately €11 million.

NeoOrtho, a manufacturer of orthopedic implants, has completed a new factory in the Cidade Industrial de Curitiba (CIC) after investing R$120 million. The facility will triple production capacity to 7 million pieces per year and also serve as headquarters for the Medartis Group. Operations are scheduled to begin in the third quarter of 2026.

Hutchison Ports Sohar has signed an agreement with Chinese crane manufacturer ZPMC for the supply of 12 automated electric RTG cranes, as part of the terminal’s push to expand low-emission handling capacity.

The Department of Veterans Affairs has awarded a sole-source delivery order to Medtronic Inc. for the upgrade of a Mobile O-Arm imaging system at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, Texas, valued at $1,109,629.70, with a delivery deadline of July 31, 2026.

Sivers has secured an USD 8 million order from satellite terminal maker All.Space.

Safran Electronics & Defense will invest nearly €50 million ($57 million) in a new defense equipment facility in Ludwigsburg, Germany, replacing its current facility in Murr. The site will produce navigation and optronics equipment, create 200 jobs, and is expected to become operational in early 2028.

Bavarian Nordic has been awarded a government contract valued over DKK 700 million to supply its MVA-BN smallpox/mpox vaccine to an undisclosed country in 2026 and 2027.

Matters Group has agreed to acquire 100% of the shares of Polish company Letbek Sp. z o.o., a manufacturer of plastic and polyurethane components. The deal is expected to close by the end of June 2026.

Pauwels Transformers NV has signed a 5 to 8-year framework agreement with French grid operator Enedis to design, manufacture, and supply power transformers for the French grid and overseas infrastructure.

Atlas Tube, a Zekelman company, has agreed to form a joint venture with Maruichi USA, combining their operations under Atlas Tube's management. The deal is expected to close in late June 2026.

Tavol Group held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new 40,000-square-meter heavy machinery production facility in the Tai'an High-Tech Zone, China, as part of its 'Scalability Moat' strategy.

Inter RAO plans to increase production of 170 MW turbines to four per year starting in 2028, with first samples expected that year. The company is also considering acquiring new machine-building assets.

Latvenergo awarded a EUR 10,636,498 contract to SIA "Reck" for the supply of two 215 MVA generator step-up transformers for the Pļaviņu hydroelectric power plant in Latvia.

Envirogen was selected to deliver a bespoke Eco MultiPro demineralised water treatment system for a major Energy-from-Waste facility in Greater Manchester, replacing ageing plant infrastructure.

Sika commissioned a new highly automated plant and technical center for concrete admixtures in Ham, Belgium, expanding production capacity and local innovation capabilities in the Benelux region.

ALL.SPACE placed an $8.2 million production order with Sivers Semiconductors for multi-beam Ka-band beamforming integrated circuits, supporting volume production through 2027 for next-generation tactical satellite communications terminals.

Novanta entered a definitive agreement to acquire Riverpoint Medical from Arlington Capital Partners for $1.2 billion upfront cash and a $250 million milestone payment in Q1 2027. Riverpoint is a developer of minimally invasive surgical consumables. The transaction is expected to close in Q3 2026.

Mubea Aviation secured a contract from Airbus Atlantic for the serial production and supply of CFRP composite structural components for the Airbus A350 programme. The project was launched at Mubea's facility in Ergene, Türkiye.

PPG installed an IPG PhotoniCURE laser curing pilot finishing line at its Strongsville, Ohio powder facility and a laboratory system at its Coatings Innovation Center. Pilot trials with Whirlpool are underway to evaluate powder coating formulations on appliance components.

Abundia Global Impact Group and Frankfort Plastics entered a ten-year agreement for Frankfort to supply 40,000 tons per year of polyolefin plastic waste to Abundia's Cedar Port waste-to-fuels project. The binding terms are subject to definitive agreements expected in Q3 2026.

TANIOBIS GmbH, an affiliate of JX Advanced Metals, decided to invest in expanding facilities for functional tantalum powder production at its Map Ta Phut plant in Thailand, increasing capacity by approximately 1.5 times compared to March 2022. The expanded facilities are scheduled to commence operation sequentially from the first half of 2027.

The Namibia Competition Commission approved a joint venture between CNNC Overseas Limited and Bannerman Energy (UK) to develop the Etango uranium project near Swakopmund, Namibia. CNNC Overseas will acquire a minority stake and joint control of Bannerman Energy (UK).

AMPO POYAM VALVES secured an order to supply 85 high-pressure on-off ball valves for two upgrade projects at the Karachaganak Field in Kazakhstan. The valves will be manufactured at AMPO Kazakhstan in Atyrau.

VPK Group completed the acquisition of full ownership of Fencor Packaging Group, owner of Manor Packaging, a corrugated packaging maker in Whittlesey, Cambridgeshire, UK. VPK had held a minority stake since 2024. Manor Packaging's sales director Tony Clifton becomes managing director after David Orr retires.

KSB held the groundbreaking for a new Eta pump production facility at its Frankenthal headquarters, an investment of more than EUR 70 million. The modernisation is planned to be completed by 2030.

Mölnlycke Health Care has inaugurated new state-of-the-art clean room and packaging facilities in Oldham, UK, expanding UK manufacturing capacity and shortening lead times by around one week.

Mölnlycke Health Care confirmed a combined investment of approximately EUR 40 million in Mikkeli, Finland, and Oldham, UK, to expand wound care manufacturing capacity. In Mikkeli, the investment doubles sterilisation capacity and increases manufacturing capacity by around 100 million units annually. In Oldham, new clean room and packaging facilities have been inaugurated.

Toulouse INP awarded Clextral a €153,703 contract for the functional upgrade of a BC 21 twin-screw extruder at the LCA laboratory, including a PLC and HMI.

Ruixin Technology announced its intention to acquire a 51% stake in Deheng Equipment for 500 million yuan.

Tianqimo unveiled plans to purchase a 60% stake in Dongshi Shares for 1.83 billion yuan, increasing its ownership to 85%.

Pakistan Security Printing Corporation (PSPC) awarded a contract to Naveed Chemical for the procurement of dioctyl phthalate PH, valued at Rs. 2,676,240. The contract was signed on June 8, 2026.

Buhler Versatile Inc., a member of the ASKO Group, announced the completion of notarization of an agreement to acquire the operating business of the ATLAS Group, a German construction machinery manufacturer. The transaction covers all assets of ATLAS Group companies including Atlas GmbH and Atlas Cranes UK Ltd.

Haleon plc announced a £175 million investment to establish a new oral-health manufacturing facility in Madhya Pradesh, India. The facility is slated to begin production in early 2028, with commercial supply expected the following year.

VA Tech Wabag, leading a consortium, secured a Design & Build contract from Ajman Sewerage Company for the Ajman Sewage Biorefinery Plant Phase 3 in the UAE. The contract is valued between ₹250 crore and ₹600 crore (USD 30-75 million) and includes a 60 MLD sewage treatment plant with sludge management and power generation systems.

Hanmi Semiconductor won a 44.2 billion won ($29 million) order from SK hynix to supply TC Bonder 4.5 Griffin equipment for HBM4 production. The contract is scheduled for completion by September 2.

APPLIED Adhesives announced an exclusive U.S. distribution partnership with Henkel’s Packaging Adhesives business.

IMCD N.V. signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares in Merit Solution Co. Ltd, a distributor of additives serving the plastics and compounding industry in Thailand.

BYK acquired a company adding patented technology for radar measurement of painted automotive components, strengthening its measurement and testing instrument business.

Syensqo broke ground on a manufacturing expansion at its Havre de Grace, Maryland site.

APPLIED Adhesives acquired Industrial Sales and Distribution Inc. (ISD), a distributor of adhesives and silicones serving manufacturing customers for more than 35 years.

OXEA announced a final decision for a major capacity expansion at its Bay City, Texas production site.

Core Molding Technologies disclosed a $150 million Volvo sleeper roof contract expected to launch in early 2027.

Core Molding Technologies announced a $25 million expansion of its Mexican manufacturing capacity as part of its 2026 capital plan. The company also disclosed a $150 million Volvo sleeper roof contract expected to launch in early 2027.

STIC Investments and KCGI participated in the final bid for the management rights of Yulgok, an aircraft parts manufacturer headquartered in Changwon, South Korea. The enterprise value is estimated at around 400 billion won. Yulgok's current largest shareholders are JKL Partners and WJ Private Equity.

Scott Technology secured several multimillion-dollar Materials Handling & Logistics contracts across Europe and North America with a total value over NZD 12 million. Contracts include an extension with Dutch vegetable processor Bakker, a new palletising installation for a Canadian frozen potato processor, and an integrated palletising and AGV solution for a JBS Group poultry processor in Georgia, USA.

Bayou Metal Supply & Manufacturing has launched a dedicated manufacturing line in Slidell, Louisiana, to support accelerated construction of HII's ROMULUS unmanned surface vessels. The line provides precision cutting, bending, welding, and assembly of structural components.

Xylem has secured a major contract with Dow to design, build, and operate advanced water treatment and reuse systems for Dow's industrial complex in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta. The system is expected to be operational by August 2028.

Petrobras and IG4 Capital were confirmed as co-controllers of Braskem, completing the agreement announced in April 2026. The confirmation was reported on 8 June 2026.

Paranova Print and Packaging completed a £5 million redevelopment of its St Neots manufacturing base, adding 2,000 square metres and new high-speed converting capability for fibre-based food-to-go packaging. The expansion was announced on 8 June 2026.

Griffon Corporation entered into a definitive agreement to sell its AMES Australasia business to a joint venture formed with an investment group led by management. Griffon will receive $185 million at closing and a $50 million subordinated note, holding a 49% equity interest. The agreement was announced on 8 June 2026.