International Paper will spend $225 million on a greenfield 468,000-square-foot box plant in Brandon, Mississippi. Construction is slated to begin in June with operations expected in Q4 2027.

ePac Flexible Packaging is opening a new facility in Phoenix, Arizona, its largest plant, to serve Southwest U.S. customers. It is also adding capacity at sites in Atlanta, Philadelphia and Vancouver.

The Coca-Cola Company plans a $650 million expansion of its fairlife facility in Coopersville, Michigan, adding two production lines and about 150 jobs. Commercial production on new lines is targeted for 2028.

Progroup AG selected Akarton GmbH as a new partner to operate the packaging park at its PW05 corrugated sheetfeeder plant in Schüttorf, Germany.

Dalian Haimi Tech Pump Co. held a launch ceremony on 24 March 2026 for a technology upgrade and capacity expansion project in Dalian's Jinpu New Area. The total investment is about CNY 80 million, with CNY 52 million in phase one, and annual capacity is expected to rise by over 50% within 24 months.

Veolia China and Science City (Guangzhou) Environmental Protection Industry Investment Group Co., Ltd. established a joint venture to engage in cogeneration and industrial wastewater treatment in China. Veolia China holds 70% and Science City Environmental holds 30%.

Apollo-managed funds entered into definitive agreements to acquire Nippon Sheet Glass Company (NSG Group), a global glass manufacturer, for nearly $3.7 billion in enterprise value. The transaction requires shareholder and regulatory approvals.

Borr Drilling agreed to acquire five premium jack-up rigs from Fontis Finance for $287 million via a new 50/50 joint venture, BC Ventures Limited, with a long-term Mexican partner. Closing is expected in Q3 2026.

Yazaki Corporation will inaugurate its second factory for automotive electrical cables in San Marcos, Guatemala, in September 2027. The plant will produce wire harnesses for Ford vehicles and create over 3,500 jobs.

ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India broke ground on a new greenfield steel plant in Anakapalli, Andhra Pradesh, with an investment of over Rs 70,000 crore (approximately $8.4 billion). The 8.2 million-tonne facility is expected to begin operations by early 2029.

Vertiv has agreed to acquire ThermoKey S.p.A., an Italian provider of heat rejection and heat-exchange technologies, to expand its thermal management portfolio for AI data centers. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Cementir Holding, through its subsidiary Aalborg Portland Holding, has agreed to acquire 100% of Nymølle Stenindustrier, a Danish aggregates player, for an enterprise value of DKK 900 million (approx. EUR 120 million). The transaction is expected to close by Q3 2026.

San Marco Group has acquired Borma Wachs, an Italian company specializing in professional wood finishing, maintenance and treatment solutions, based in the province of Venice. The acquisition aims to strengthen San Marco's position in the wood coatings sector.

Mitsubishi Power, in cooperation with Doosan Enerbility, has been awarded a contract to supply two M701JAC gas turbines and auxiliary equipment for the 1155 MW O Mon 4 combined cycle power plant in Vietnam, developed by Petrovietnam.

Mitsubishi Power has received a turnkey contract from Taiwan Power Company for a 2800 MW combined cycle power plant in Tung Hsiao, Miaoli County, Taiwan. The contract, valued at 760 billion yen ($5.2 billion), includes five M501JAC gas turbines and is shared with CTCI Corporation.

Brødrene A & O Johansen A/S has agreed to acquire 100% of JMV Cables A/S, a Danish supplier of cable solutions for construction, industry and infrastructure, for DKK 55 million plus an earn-out. The acquisition strengthens AO's position in electrification and specialty cables.

Sigma Water Group has launched a new 10,000 m² facility in the Pont Xetmar industrial estate of Cornellà del Terri, Spain, expanding its capacity for water treatment and reuse technologies. The expansion includes a new production line for filter presses and a technical center.

Getzner Textil AG has fully acquired feinjersey colours GmbH & Co KG, a subsidiary of the feinjersey group, securing textile finishing know-how in the region.

Equans is installing a combined cooling and heat pump system for Royal FloraHolland in Aalsmeer, Netherlands, as part of the Real Estate Masterplan to phase out gas boilers.

Caterpillar announced a renewed agreement with Fortescue's operating entities to continue supplying and operating Cat MineStar Command for hauling across three mining operations in Western Australia.

BENTELER Steel/Tube is investing approximately €17 million to expand tube manufacturing at its Schloß Neuhaus plant in Paderborn, Germany. The expansion includes a new production line for drawn tubes, increasing capacity by about 15% and creating 30 new jobs.

Scottish Water has appointed RSE as the strategic partner to deliver ceramic membrane plants as part of its Ceramic Membrane Capital Investment Programme, valued at £800 million. Phase 1 includes the Turriff Ceramic Membrane Water Treatment Works.

Würth Elektronik ICS GmbH & Co. KG has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares in MRS Holding GmbH, including its subsidiary MRS Electronic. The acquisition brings together expertise in vehicle electronics for mobile machinery and commercial vehicles.

Enexis Groep awarded a contract for oil-filled distribution transformers to five winners: Ningbo AUX Smart Technology, Lemi Trafo, Hitachi Energy Netherlands, IEO Transformatoren, and Atlas Trafo. The contract value is €2.8 billion, awarded on March 23, 2026.

Ningbo Joyson Electronic Corp. entered into an equity transfer agreement to acquire an additional 12.42% stake in Anhui Joyson Automotive Safety System Holdings Co., Ltd. from Future Industry Investment Fund for CNY 2.5 billion on March 23, 2026.

M&H Valve, a McWane subsidiary, is investing $7.6 million in automated production systems at its Anniston, Alabama fire hydrant plant as part of a $19 million expansion effort. Construction and installation continue through 2026.

An investor group led by Apollo-managed funds is acquiring a 37 per cent minority stake in Syntegon from CVC Capital Partners, which keeps its 63 per cent majority. The value was not disclosed; Syntegon reported €1.75 billion revenue for 2025.

Suzhou Newway Valve broke ground on the second phase of its high-end industrial valve project in Suzhou High-tech Zone. The phase has a total investment of CNY 500 million and is planned to produce over 56,000 valves a year.

AXIA Energia awarded ANDRITZ a contract to replace automation, protection and control systems at the 2082MW Itumbiara hydropower plant. The order is valued in the lower double-digit million-euro range and was included in Q4 2025 order intake.

Burckhardt Compression will supply 14 high-pressure boil-off gas compressors for seven 174,000 m³ LNG carriers ordered by Hanwha Ocean. The order is the largest single marine order in the company's history.

Dalian Dagao Valve Co. won a framework agreement for high-pressure gate, globe and check valves for the CNOOC Shell Huizhou Phase III ethylene project, with a contract value of CNY 9,171,808.85 including VAT. The tender result was announced on 23 March 2026.

Accord Transformer & Switchgear signed a non-binding MoU with the Western Administrative District of Moscow to explore cooperation in energy infrastructure, manufacturing, and EPC projects, including transformer supply and potential local assembly units.

JSC Rikon completed the final delivery of three fully automated A-RMG cranes to ADIF for the Madrid-Vicálvaro Intermodal Terminal in Spain, a project worth over €300 million.

EnviroChemie has been awarded a contract by a leading dairy company to modernize and expand its wastewater treatment facilities. The plant will treat 1,630 m³ per day and is scheduled for commissioning in 2028.

John Bean Technologies has completed its merger with Marel, creating the new entity JBT Marel, listed on the NYSE. The deal was reported on March 22, 2026.

Engineers & Planners Co. Ltd is planning to invest approximately $1.2 billion into its Tarkwa and Damang mines in Ghana. The company has dispatched 30 Caterpillar 785D dump truck units to its Tarkwa operational base as part of capacity expansion.

Unica, a Netherlands-based sustainable technology solutions provider backed by Triton, acquired Dutch refrigeration and climate technology firms Nijmeijer Koeltechniek and Schoonebeek Klimaattechniek. Both companies provide specialist services for industrial and non-residential applications.

Nestlé India inaugurated a new high-speed production line for MUNCH chocolate at its Sanand, Gujarat factory, with an investment of Rs 225 crore. The line uses advanced automated technology.

Asker Healthcare Group has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares in RMS Medical Devices, a Belgian distributor of medical technology equipment. The acquisition is expected to close on April 1, 2026.

N1 A/S awarded Hitachi Energy Denmark A/S a contract worth DKK 14,850,000 for the delivery of a complete 60 kV indoor plant for station Skalborg. The contract award was published on 3 June 2026, with the award decision dated 20 March 2026.

Hadrian opened Factory 4 in Cherokee, Alabama, a $2.4 billion public-private facility to mass-produce components for Columbia- and Virginia-class submarine programs. The facility combines $1.5 billion in private capital with $900 million in Navy funding.

Polymershapes inaugurated the expansion of its plant in Chihuahua, Mexico, increasing storage capacity and operational infrastructure to serve automotive, aerospace, and industrial sectors.

The US Navy awarded a $900 million contract to Hadrian to build three highly automated factories for submarine component production, supporting Columbia- and Virginia-class submarines. The first facility, Factory 4 near Muscle Shoals, Alabama, was inaugurated on March 20, 2026.

Core Molding Technologies announced a $25 million expansion of its Mexican manufacturing facility to support a $150 million Volvo truck roof contract, with production starting in Q1 2027.

Radiant Ridge Energy Limited announced a new generator assembly facility in Alberta, Canada, with initial capacity to support 200 MW of generator equipment per year. Construction begins June 2026, with full production expected in 2027.

Webuild and its subsidiary Cossi Costruzioni were awarded a EUR117 million contract by ANAS to build the Mondovì bypass in Piedmont, Italy. The project includes a 1.4 km tunnel and a viaduct.

The Riverside Company acquired Key Polymer, a manufacturer of adhesives, sealants, and coatings, as a bolt-on acquisition for its Seatex platform. The deal was announced on March 20, 2026.

Sumitomo Drive Technologies announced it will build a new 17,000 m² plant in Juárez, Nuevo León, Mexico, doubling its production capacity within five years to meet North American demand.

SANY Group and Holcim signed a Letter of Intent for a procurement framework totaling 100 million Swiss francs over five years, including delivery of 100 electric equipment units within three years and 20 autonomous mining trucks within two years.

Aukra Maritime has been awarded a contract to supply cranes to Rostein AS for a new live fish carrier, a sister ship to Ro Spirit of 2,800 m3.