Freudenberg Performance Materials expanded its production facility for interlinings in Chennai, India, as part of strategic growth.

Bauer Maschinen is building a 22,000 sqm production and logistics facility in Aresing, Germany, with a mid double-digit million-euro investment. Construction started in January 2026.

Bayer agreed to fully acquire Perfuse Therapeutics, a biopharmaceutical company developing PER-001 for glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy. The deal complements Bayer's ophthalmology pipeline.

KEBELN Plastic Machinery delivered a batch of fully automated PVC construction pipe extrusion lines to a leading Vietnamese construction pipe distributor in Ho Chi Minh City.

FACC has been selected by Embraer to develop and manufacture new interior components for the Praetor 600E and 500E business jets.

FACC plans to invest around EUR 120 million in a new high-tech plant in St. Martin im Innkreis, Upper Austria, for large-scale structural components. Construction is scheduled to begin at the end of 2026, with commissioning planned for mid-2028.

BorgWarner secured a contract to supply a torsional assist variable cam timing system for a Japanese OEM's hybrid engine, with production starting in 2028.

BorgWarner secured a contract to supply a wet dual clutch for a Chinese OEM's SUV platform, with production planned for the second half of 2026.

NOAH has chosen Kingspan Water & Energy AS to supply specially designed GRP tanks for its new processing plant on Langøya, Norway, which will produce white gypsum from industrial waste salts.

Godrej Enterprises Group's new manufacturing facility in Khalapur, Maharashtra, spans 100 acres and two plants, serving as a capacity expansion hub for advanced aerospace and propulsion-adjacent programs.

Godrej Enterprises Group committed an investment of approximately ₹100 crore over three years to accelerate innovation in aerospace design, R&D, and digital manufacturing. It also opened a new manufacturing facility in Khalapur, Maharashtra.

H.B. Fuller announced a new Aerospace Manufacturing Center of Excellence in Charlotte, N.C., a purpose-built facility for aerospace adhesives manufacturing and innovation. The facility is expected to open in early 2027.

Rajesh Power Services Limited won a ₹1,628.74 crore turnkey order from Dakshin Gujarat Vij Company Limited (DGVCL) to convert overhead 11/22kV HT & LT electricity distribution networks into underground cable systems with SCADA-compatible equipment over 24 months.

KION Group has made a strategic equity investment in ZIKOO Robotics, a provider of pallet storage robotics based in Nanjing, China, to drive warehouse automation. The partnership includes collaboration on high-density pallet storage systems, warehouse robotics, and intelligent warehouse software platforms.

RoboTechnologies' subsidiary ficonTEC Service GmbH and its subsidiaries signed contracts totaling $59.06 million between April 8 and May 1, 2026: a $26.8 million order for mass-production test and coupling equipment from a NYSE-listed company's subsidiary, and a $32.26 million order for high-precision vision inspection and laser bar packaging equipment from a Nasdaq-listed company.

Zhengzhou Tiamaes Technology Co., Ltd. agreed to acquire a 96.45% stake in Finern Automation (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. from a group of shareholders on May 6, 2026. The consideration is cash, with an undisclosed value.

SFC Automotive Solutions inaugurated a €28 million manufacturing facility at Tanger Automotive City in Tangier, Morocco, on May 6, 2026. The plant produces automotive sealing systems and fluid-transfer components, targeting 900 direct jobs and €85 million annual revenue.

Alliance Concrete Pumps is expanding its Aldergrove, British Columbia manufacturing facility with a third building featuring nine new production bays, extra parts warehouse space and a paint booth. The expansion aims to raise production capacity and cut lead times.

ACV has been awarded a three-year framework contract to supply valves above 2 bar, including ball and plug valves from its European partners, across Cadent Gas's UK gas distribution network. The announcement is dated 6 May 2026.

ABB will supply control and apparatus systems, including a distributed control system, switchgear and transformers, for Hydro Energi's pumped storage power plant under construction at Illvatn, Norway. The plant adds a net 107 GWh of yearly renewable power production; financial details were not disclosed.

Cosmogen acquired Asquan, a premium personal care packaging company headquartered in Hong Kong and Shenzhen, to form Cosmogen & Asquan Group with combined revenue of US$50 million. The deal value was not disclosed.

Oswal Pumps secured a ₹162.06 crore order from Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company (MSEDCL) for supply and installation of 6,896 off-grid DC solar pumping systems under the PM Kusum B scheme. The letter of empanelment is valid for one year.

GF will deliver a turnkey marine intake and onshore pipeline system based on its Weholite solution for SSAB's new electrified green steel mill in Lulea, Sweden, with pipelines of DN 800 to DN 1600 mm totalling about 12 km. The project is scheduled to run from Q2 2026 to Q4 2027.

Atlas Copco Group acquired PowerTech Ar Comprimido Ltda, a compressed air distributor in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil, which sells and services Chicago Pneumatic compressors and has 26 employees. The purchase price was not disclosed.

Bisheng Packaging completed end-to-end production and delivery of custom flexible packaging for roasted almonds for the North American brand Hannaford, and the products passed the client's quality audit.

Carmeuse is set to deploy Caterpillar's autonomous hauling solution at its Drummond Island quarry, integrating Cat MineStar Command for hauling.

Getra Power S.P.A. was awarded a €30 million contract by enercity Netz (Hannover, Germany) to design, manufacture, test, deliver, install and commission four 450 MVA large transformers for new substations Lahe and Höver. The contract was awarded on 5 May 2026 and runs until 31 October 2030.

The Weir Group Plc will see a change in leadership as Jon Stanton steps down as CEO after ten years, with Andrew Neilson appointed as his successor.

French group Siebec/Quali-filtres has acquired Polymem, a specialist in membrane filtration systems, for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition adds microfiltration, ultrafiltration and nanofiltration technologies to Siebec's portfolio.

Scoiattolo – Raviolificio di famiglia inaugurated a new 10,000 sqm plant in Lonate Ceppino, Italy, with an investment of EUR 20 million. The facility includes a high-automation production line, R&D lab, and logistics area.

Ginni Filaments' board approved a ₹132 crore expansion on May 5, 2026, including a new spunlace non-woven line (₹94 crore, 10,000 MT/yr) and a 3 MW solar project (₹13 crore) at Panoli, kitchen roll and medical product capacity (₹10 crore) at CPD Panoli, and cosmetics expansion (₹15 crore, 800 MT/yr) at Haridwar.

Borouge has produced the first cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) from its Borouge 4 expansion at Ruwais, adding 100,000 tonnes per year of XLPE capacity and doubling total XLPE output to nearly 200,000 t/yr. The expansion increases the site's total polyolefin capacity by 1.4 million tonnes, making it the world's largest single-site polyolefin complex.

Southern Classic Food Group is investing $14.2 million to expand its manufacturing facility in Brundidge, Alabama, adding manufacturing lines and upgrading equipment. The expansion is expected to create 82 jobs over two years.

Veeco Instruments received orders totaling more than $250 million from multiple customers for its Spector Ion Beam Deposition, Lumina MOCVD, and WaferEtch Wet Processing systems to support manufacturing of Indium Phosphide lasers. Deliveries begin in 2026 and accelerate in 2027.

Resmed entered a definitive merger agreement to acquire Noctrix Health for $340 million. Noctrix developed the Nidra Tonic Motor Activation System, a non-invasive wearable therapy for Restless Legs Syndrome. The acquisition is expected to close on or around June 1, 2026.

Sika El Djazaïr announced it will double its production capacity of ceramic tile adhesives (mortiers collés) at its facility in Algeria starting June 2026, as part of its 'made in Algeria' strategy.

TA'ZIZ signed two long-term agreements with Vinmar International valued at up to $1.79 billion over seven years for the supply of over 300,000 tonnes per year of PVC and EDC. Production will take place at the TA'ZIZ Industrial Chemicals Zone in Al Ruwais, Abu Dhabi, upon start-up in 2028.

Preformed Line Products Company acquired Delta Star Conetores Eletricos Ltda., a Brazil-based manufacturer of high-voltage and extra-high-voltage substation connectors, to expand its global substation portfolio.

HTI Group – High Technology Industries SpA, owner of Leitner and Agudio, became the majority shareholder of South Tyrolean company Seik, strengthening its position in cable-based material handling.

Amazon and Transaera announced a multi-year commercial agreement to integrate Transaera's rooftop cooling technology into Amazon's HVAC design solutions, following a successful field trial at an Amazon logistics facility.

Usalco has launched a new water treatment chemicals facility in Rancho Cucamonga, California, representing a $17 million investment and the company's 27th manufacturing plant in the US. The facility produces coagulants and specialised treatment solutions for municipal and industrial water treatment.

PAI Partners and Fondo Italiano d'Investimento have signed a binding agreement to acquire 100% of Mecaer Aviation Group, an Italian manufacturer of flight-critical systems and components for helicopters and business jets, from FICC and Stellex Capital Management. The founding families will reinvest alongside PAI, FII, LGT Capital Partners and management.

Compass Precision has acquired Accu-Tool, a manufacturer of complex precision components for aerospace, medical, semiconductor and industrial markets, based in Apex, North Carolina. Accu-Tool becomes Compass's 11th operating company and will continue to operate from its existing facility.

FLSmidth has won a DK300 million (US$47 million) contract to supply beneficiation equipment, including stirred media mills, for an undisclosed banded hematite quartzite iron ore project in South Asia.

SSH Group Ltd has signed a binding agreement to acquire Elphinstone Mechanical Services (EMS), a specialist in heavy mobile equipment maintenance, for up to A$3 million including cash, shares and earn-out. The deal expands SSH's mining services capability and geographic footprint into Queensland, with completion expected before 30 June 2026.

Voltamp Transformers will invest Rs.25 crore to acquire a plot of land near Vadodara from Pramukh Developers, to be completed in six months, creating a land bank for future capacity expansion.

Voltamp Transformers Ltd expects its under-construction greenfield transformer facility in Jarod, Vadodara district, Gujarat, to be commissioned from July 2026. The plant has an estimated outlay of Rs.200 crore and will have an annual manufacturing capacity of 6,000 MVA in the first phase, producing transformers in the 220kV class up to 250 MVA.

Clarios announced on May 5, 2026 that it will expand its two facilities in St. Joseph, Missouri, investing up to $390 million, creating 123 new jobs and retaining 936 jobs. The automotive battery manufacturing plant and distribution center will be modernized to expand production capacity.

French private equity firm Naxicap Partners and its portfolio company ITAL Express Holding have acquired Diederichs Karosserieteile GmbH, a German automotive spare parts distributor. The acquisition aims to build a pan-European aftermarket platform.

ITP Aero broke ground on May 5, 2026 for a commercial aviation engine components manufacturing plant in Shamshabad, Hyderabad, with an investment of ₹453 crore. The facility will be fully operational in 2027 and create over 350 skilled jobs.