Bravida has signed a contract with Elva ProcessAutomation AB to install process piping and mechanical equipment at the new Söråker wastewater treatment plant in Timrå, Sweden. The order is valued at over SEK 10 million, with work starting in spring 2026 and completion expected within a year.

Efacec has been awarded two long-term framework agreements by ENEDIS to supply power transformers and fluorine-free medium-voltage switchgear for grid upgrades across France and overseas territories. The agreements could be worth several hundred million euros.

Captain Polyplast Limited has commenced production at a new 70,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility near Ahmedabad, Gujarat, for micro-irrigation systems including driplines, sprinklers, and HDPE pipes. The facility supports backward integration and complements existing plants in Rajkot and Kurnool.

Hiab Corporation signed an agreement to acquire Labrie Environmental Group, a Canadian waste and recycling equipment manufacturer. The acquisition is expected to close in Q3 2026, subject to regulatory approval.

ACTOM, Africa's largest manufacturer of electro-mechanical equipment, completed the acquisition of JUEL Batteries, a Johannesburg-based lithium-ion battery company, to expand into the lithium-ion battery energy-storage market.

SEW-Industrial Gearbox (Tianjin) Co., Ltd. held a groundbreaking ceremony for its fifth factory in Tianjin Economic-Technological Development Area. The project involves a total investment of 2 billion yuan and is expected to be completed and operational in September 2027, producing medium, large, and heavy-duty industrial gearboxes.

Rinnai Australia is expanding its advanced manufacturing facility in Braeside, Victoria, to enhance R&D and production capabilities for heating, cooling, and hot water technologies. The expansion will secure 110 local jobs.

Advanced Integration Technology (AIT) completed the acquisition of Futuramic Tool & Engineering, including affiliates Sharp Tooling Solutions and Jordan Tool, on June 1, 2026. Terms were not disclosed.

Hallador Energy Company entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement with Energy World Corporation to acquire approximately 460 MW of Siemens gas turbines, generators, a steam turbine, and ancillary equipment for $350 million, plus $100 million in incremental costs, for its Merom natural gas generation project.

Komatsu Machinery Manufacturing (Shandong) Co., Ltd. held a ceremony for the completion and start of production of its new factory in Jining High-tech Zone, China. The factory features digital transformation, IoT, automation, and AI quality inspection.

Sediver has signed a contract with SORG Group for a new fully electric VSM furnace and upgraded batch plant at its Nusco site in Italy. Installation is planned for 2027, representing the largest single industrial investment in the plant's history.

Clariant has completed its CHF 100 million investment in the Daya Bay facility in China, with the second production line fully operational in November. The expanded capacity supports growing demand for flame retardants in e-mobility.

Sandvik has received a large order for underground mining equipment from Chinese contractor JCHX Mining Management for the Khoemacau Copper Mine in Botswana. The order is valued at approximately SEK 650 million.

Baltimore Aircoil Company (BAC) announced the grand opening of its new manufacturing facility in Ciénega de Flores, Nuevo León, Mexico, its first production plant in Latin America.

Sandvik has received a major order from LKAB to deliver crushing and screening equipment for a new sorting plant in Malmberget, Sweden. The order is valued at approximately SEK 175 million.

ArcelorMittal Building Solutions will establish its North American headquarters and a new manufacturing facility in Macon-Bibb County, Georgia. The initial investment is $57 million, with plans for an additional $50 million, creating up to 140 jobs.

Texmaco Rail & Engineering Limited secured an order from Vedanta Aluminium Metal for supply of one rake of BTAP alumina transportation wagons and one brake van. The order value is INR 28.58 crore.

Sandvik received a SEK 650 million order from China-based mining contractor JCHX Mining Management for underground loaders, trucks and drills to be used at the Khoemacau Copper Mine in Botswana. Deliveries are expected from Q3 2026 through 2028.

Sandvik received a SEK 350 million order from mining contractor Barminco for underground loaders, trucks and drill rigs to be deployed at the Bellevue Gold Project in Western Australia. Deliveries are expected from Q3 2026 to Q1 2027.

Kemira will invest approximately EUR 40 million to build two new plants at its La Canonja site in Tarragona, Spain: a EUR 20 million activated carbon reactivation plant and a EUR 20 million aluminum chlorohydrate production plant. The activated carbon plant is expected to be operational in 2029.

PowerSouth Energy Cooperative plans to install a second M501JAC gas turbine at its Lowman Energy Center in Leroy, Alabama, with a long-term service agreement from Mitsubishi Power. Burns & McDonnell will provide EPC services.

Minera Las Bambas awarded Ferreyros a contract to supply up to 45 Caterpillar mining equipment units, including 27 Cat 798 trucks (400-tonne), a Cat 7495 electric shovel, a Cat MD6380 drill, and auxiliary machines, to support production growth at the Las Bambas copper mine in Peru.

Saothair Capital Partners, a private equity firm, acquired Engineered Absorbent Materials (EAM) from Domtar Corporation in June 2026. EAM operates a facility in Jesup, Georgia, and had previously completed a $90 million expansion adding a large-scale production line three years ago.

UFP Packaging opened a new corrugated box plant in Las Vegas, Nevada during summer 2026, its first full corrugated converting manufacturer in that market, with automation and robotics. The site joins its All Boxed Up plants in Flower Mound, Texas and Jeffersonville, Indiana.

Mahajan Machinery Works won the tender to supply corrugated trays for PP bottles to Milkfed (Verka) Verka Dairy Amritsar, with a contract value of ₹9.71 lakh and a 365-day work period.

Liancheng Group broke ground in June 2026 on its Phase IV Smart Nuclear Pump Project at the Liancheng Suzhou Industrial Park in Taicang, adding about 55,000 square meters of factory space.

Croatian group Incom has completed the takeover of the packaging factory in Kanfanar, formerly GPI Istra and now returning to the Istragrafika name. The plant is export-oriented and Incom plans further modernisation. No deal value is given.

Family-owned packaging maker Jamestown Container Companies announced the acquisition of Syracuse Corrugated Box Corp., expanding its footprint across New York State. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Smurfit Westrock announced it intends to invest nearly €600 million in its French activities over three to five years. The plan includes a €40 million expansion of its Épernay site and €20 million for its corrugated plant in the Ardennes.

National Metal Manufacturing and Casting's subsidiary BAAS Gulf Industry signed a two-year supply contract with Harbin Electric International to provide industrial valves for the Rumah Power Project in Saudi Arabia. The contract is worth SAR 10.08 million including VAT.

Smurfit Westrock announced plans to invest about €600 million across its French operations over three to five years to modernise, decarbonise and expand plants. Projects include a €40 million expansion at Épernay and €20 million at Vernon, plus over €100 million at its Facture paper mill.

Danfoss announced an additional €10 million investment in its Reyrieux, France production site, which makes heat pump components. The upgrade includes on-site renewable power, energy efficiency measures and refurbished workspaces, building on €61 million invested there from 2015 to 2025.

Guangxi China Tobacco Industrial Co Ltd published the award notice for its second 2026-2028 tender for cigarette strip and box packaging paper, with bids of 4294.25, 944.73, 3220.62 and 731.86 yuan per 10,000 sheets (ex-tax) for four materials. Winning suppliers are not named in the text. The tender budget was 60 million yuan.

Avantium and juice producer Hoogesteger signed a capacity reservation agreement under which Hoogesteger will buy renewable PEF polymer, sold as releaf, for juice bottles from future plants. Avantium is preparing its first commercial FDCA plant at Chemie Park Delfzijl.

Smurfit Westrock plans a EUR 20 million investment to further develop its corrugated board plant in Rethel, Ardennes, France.

Smurfit Westrock plans a EUR 40 million expansion and modernisation project at its Épernay site in the Marne region of France.

Smurfit Westrock announced a EUR 600 million investment programme over the next three to five years to modernise its industrial sites and decarbonise its activities in France.

AGY and SAERTEX announced a joint development to use AGY's S-2 Glass fiber in SAERTEX's multiaxial non-crimp fabric architectures for aerospace, defense, industrial and advanced mobility applications.

CSM Industry Slovakia signed a framework agreement worth up to €497 million with Slovakia's Ministry of Defence for UDS wheeled engineering excavator systems under the EU SAFE programme.

A consortium led by Miranda, including Lubawa S.A. and the Military Institute of Engineer Technology, signed a contract worth approximately PLN 586 million with the Polish Armament Agency to supply camouflage and decoy systems for the Wisła air defense program, with delivery by 2030.

Disa India Limited announced the commencement of commercial production at its new manufacturing facility in Tumkur, Karnataka, with a capital expenditure of ₹56 crore, fully funded by internal accruals.

Maadaniyah's subsidiary BAAS Valves signed a supply contract with Harbin Electric International worth SAR 10.08 million including VAT, for valves for the Rumah Power Project in Saudi Arabia. The contract runs two years, signed April 18, 2026.

Dalian Kunda Automation Co., Ltd. won a contract worth RMB 4,020,000 from AVIC Jincheng Nanjing Engineering Research Center for a multi-manufacturing production line cloud-edge-end collaborative control system.

A consortium led by Miranda Textiles, including Lubawa S.A. and the Military Institute of Engineer Technology, signed a contract worth approximately PLN 586 million with the Polish Armament Agency for camouflage and decoy systems for the Wisła II air defense program.

Caverion Deutschland GmbH acquired S&A Schaltanlagenbau GmbH (closed March 31, 2026) and Kees Klima- und Kältetechnik GmbH (closing estimated end of May 2026). S&A Schaltanlagenbau had annual revenue of €6 million and 45 employees; Kees had revenue of €6.1 million and 40 employees.

Suri Engineers announced a new 100,000-square-foot mega factory, scheduled for completion in early 2027, to double its production capacity.

Wanfeng Group and ZCCM-IH formed a joint venture, Ndola Lime Limited, to restart a 95-year-old lime and cement facility in Zambia. Wanfeng Group contributed US$25 million in equity and a US$5 million shareholder loan for a 55% stake; ZCCM-IH contributed assets and a debt write-off for 45%.

Tajikistan plans to build four new cement factories with a combined capacity of 6 million tonnes per annum, expected to launch by 2029.

Yawei Shares and Haco NV signed a Letter of Intent for Investment on May 29, 2026, for equity and technology cooperation covering Haco's sheet metal and press business in Europe and the US. Yawei will acquire 80% of Haco Europe and 49% of Haco USA.

Jiangsu Yawei Machine Tool Co., Ltd. signed an investment intent letter to acquire an unknown minority stake in Haco Eu Technology SA from HACO nv on May 29, 2026. After the investment, Yawei will hold 80% of Haco Europe and Haco will hold 20%.