Blåkläder was awarded a contract to supply workwear to over 160,000 employees of Deutsche Bahn, covering more than 250 different models including classic workwear, visibility clothing, and advanced protective equipment.

POSCO Future M secured a 1 trillion-won ($668 million) contract to supply synthetic graphite anode active materials to a global automaker from 2027 through 2032. The company plans to invest 357 billion won to build a synthetic graphite anode plant in Vietnam to fulfill the contract.

BASF held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new acrylic acid value chain complex at its Zhanjiang integrated petrochemical site in China. The complex will add annual production capacity of 400,000 tons of butyl acrylate and 100,000 tons of 2-ethylhexyl acrylate.

Sapa Group and Aluminium Corporation of China Limited (Chalco) signed a joint venture agreement on April 8, 2026, to build an aluminium extrusion and fabrication facility in Chongqing, China. The total investment is nearly €70 million, with each party holding 50%.

Hera Group has finalized the acquisition of 100% of STA and its subsidiaries (Sostelia Group) for €138 million. The deal makes Hera Italy's leading private player in water treatment, with over 1,200 treatment plants and 350 employees.

DaikinRechi India Private Limited has commenced construction of a rotary compressor manufacturing facility in Sri City, Andhra Pradesh, with a Phase I investment of ₹547 crore. The plant will produce two million compressors annually, scalable to nine million units.

THOR GmbH has begun production at a new €18 million production facility, 'Building 4', in Speyer, Germany. The expansion adds 40,000 tonnes of annual capacity for preservatives and flame retardants.

The Japan Steel Works Limited emerged as the L1 bidder for an extruder and pelletizer package for the Polypropylene Unit under the Numaligarh Refinery Expansion Project in Assam, India. The contract value is ₹240.76 crore and includes supply, installation, testing, and commissioning.

Tianjin Pret New Materials Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Pret, is investing an additional ¥200 million to build 16 modified plastic production lines and 4 high-fill POE composite material lines at its Northern Smart Manufacturing Base in Tianjin Economic-Technological Development Area. The project is expected to be completed and operational in 2026, increasing modified plastic annual capacity by 25% to 150,000 tons and adding 30,000 tons of PCR plastic capacity.

Gravis announced the acquisition of Procon Pacific, a bulk packaging solutions supplier and global sourcing manager headquartered in Lombard, Illinois.

Ekki Homa, the joint venture of Ekki Group and Homa Pumpenfabrik, inaugurated an expanded Coimbatore plant with enhanced pump and motor manufacturing, automated testing and digital assembly to scale sewage pump production.

Tecofi is investing €20 million in a 16,000 m² factory in Corbas, Rhône, to replace its current site from late 2027 and relocate guillotine valve production, with 80 hires planned by 2030.

A new plant making technological oil pumps will be built on the premises of Kazankompressormash in Kazan, with about 4 billion rubles of investment, capacity of up to 300 pump systems a year, and first stage launch planned for June 2026, creating 200 jobs.

Micron disclosed it will initiate the second phase of construction at the Tongluo park, adding approximately 270,000 square feet of cleanroom space for next-generation DRAM production including HBM. Construction is expected to start before the end of fiscal year 2026.

Micron Technology completed the acquisition of the P5 plant in Tongluo, Taiwan from Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (PSMC) on March 15, 2026.

The Scottish Government's Marine Directorate awarded a £6,163 contract to Design Air (Scotland) Ltd to supply a rotary screw air compressor for the MPV Minna, published 15 March 2026.

Skyworks Solutions and Qorvo announced a merger valued at $22 billion, expected to close by 2027. The deal aims to create a combined RF chip company diversifying beyond smartphones.

PolyVation is investing €5 million in new high-tech manufacturing facilities for biomedical polymers, called PolyVation3.0. The expansion will add multiple manufacturing lines for bioresorbable hydrophilic polymers and create at least 30 jobs.

Genrobotics, a Kerala-based deep-tech startup, secured a high-value infrastructure contract from Singapore's water management authority to deploy 44 AI-powered sewer-cleaning robots over two years. The contract is valued at approximately ₹80 crore.

Perfectpac Limited plans a second manufacturing unit in Greater Noida with 42,000 MT per annum capacity and an estimated ₹125 crore investment, creating about 700 jobs, after receiving a YEIDA land Letter of Intent.

Solaris Energy Infrastructure assumed a turbine supply agreement with Baker Hughes, securing 30 gas turbine generator delivery slots totaling about 500 MW between 2027 and 2029.

RKW Group has commissioned a modern converting line for nonwovens at its Gronau site, expanding production capacity for its HyJet product line of hydroentangled spunbond nonwovens.

Votorantim and Huaxin Cement are among companies in early-stage talks to acquire the cement unit of Brazilian conglomerate CSN. The purchase price could be as high as $3 billion.

Fastenal will begin construction of a new regional operations and logistics center in Carrollton, Georgia, with a groundbreaking on March 24, 2026. The facility is slated to open in spring 2027 and can expand to 900,000 square feet.

Michelin has announced the acquisition of Cooley Group and Tex Tech Industries, two US technical textile manufacturers. The deals are expected to close by mid-2026, with an estimated combined value of €460-645 million.

Werner Doppstadt Umwelttechnik GmbH has acquired a majority stake in Zemmler Siebanlagen, a German company. The transaction was advised by Active M&A Partners.

Jones Food Company has opened JFC2, the world's largest vertical farm in Lydney, Gloucestershire, with 148,000 square feet of growing space. The facility is expected to supply 1,000 tonnes of fresh produce annually to UK supermarkets.

Seaforth Holdings has acquired Indestructible Paint, a Birmingham-based specialist coatings company focused on aerospace and defence applications. The existing management team will remain in place.

TES Co. signed a contract to supply semiconductor manufacturing equipment worth 48.5 billion won (approximately $33 million) to SK Hynix. The contract period runs through November 4, 2026.

SSAB broke ground on a new Temperloop facility in Axis, Mobile County, Alabama. The $74 million project includes a new building with a tempering furnace and infrastructure improvements, expected to be completed in 2027.

Meiji America Inc. announced a $65 million investment to establish Meiji Hello Panda production and upgrade existing equipment at its York, Pennsylvania facility. The project is expected to boost manufacturing by 50% and create new jobs.

Cement manufacturer Molins announced the acquisition of two Spanish companies, Pavimentos Industriales Pavirat and Lithium Concrete, both specialized in industrial concrete flooring. The deal aims to expand Molins' product diversification in industrial flooring.

Nonwovens manufacturer Sandler AG invested over €30 million in its Schwarzenbach site, including automating material flow with a new connecting bridge and expanding capacity with a high-tech production facility. The company also acquired a stake in Phoenix Non Woven GmbH & Co. KG.

ESA S.p.A., an industrial automation company, announced the acquisition of Intercomp S.p.A., an Italian manufacturer of industrial PCs. The deal aims to expand ESA's technology portfolio and strengthen its competitive position.

L&K Biomed has acquired a new factory site and building to expand its global supply chain. The facility is expected to double the company's total production capacity and will focus on manufacturing new products such as cervical height-expandable cages.

Limbs & Things has expanded its Bristol headquarters with new manufacturing and warehouse facilities, increasing production capacity by 70% and manufacturing footprint by 50% to around 5,500 square metres. The expansion is expected to create up to 12 new jobs in 2026.

JK Lakshmi Cement has approved the acquisition of a 77.96% stake in NECEM Cements for INR 190 million (US$2.3 million). The transaction is expected to be completed by 31 March 2026, and JK Lakshmi plans to develop a 0.95Mta clinker plant and cement grinding unit at the site in Assam.

Muratec USA and Prosper Machine Tools have announced a strategic partnership to deliver CNC turning and automated solutions to manufacturers in Texas and Louisiana.

Quinn Downes Group, an Irish provider of mechanical services and HVAC installation, has entered into a strategic partnership with SYCLEF, an international network specializing in industrial refrigeration, commercial refrigeration and HVAC. The partnership is subject to regulatory approval.

Carrier Global has announced plans to invest about Rs 1,000 crore (about $120 million) in a new air-conditioning manufacturing facility at Sri City, Andhra Pradesh, India. The expansion will boost local manufacturing of cooling and ventilation equipment and support exports.

Action Construction Equipment (ACE) has executed an investment and shareholders agreement with KATO Works Co., Japan, to form a 50:50 joint venture in India for manufacturing truck cranes, crawler cranes and rough terrain cranes.

GHSP announced the formal integration of the former Control Devices segment of Stoneridge, Inc. into its global operations, following the acquisition of both organizations by Center Rock Capital Partners. The integration is expected to be completed within 12 months.

A delegation from Shandong SEM Machinery Co., Ltd., a Caterpillar subsidiary, visited Shandong Lutong Heavy Industry Machinery Co., Ltd. to discuss R&D, production and supporting cooperation of drive axles for construction, agricultural and mining machinery. Both parties reached a preliminary consensus on cooperation.

Vestas has secured a contract to supply turbines for the 1.38 GW Vanguard West offshore wind project off the coast of Norfolk, UK. The order was placed by RWE.

FOMAS Inc. announced a $5 million investment to expand and modernize its manufacturing operations in York, South Carolina. The project includes building expansion, increased machining capacity, furnace renovations, and new site infrastructure, and is scheduled for completion in mid-2026.

Weir has been awarded a contract to supply a 150 tph ENDURON® modular crushing and screening plant for Bezant's Hope and Gorob Copper-Gold Project in Namibia. The value of the agreement has not been disclosed.

The Quinn Downes Group (QDG), a Dublin-based provider of mechanical services and HVAC installation, has become part of Syclef, a network of industrial and commercial refrigeration and HVAC companies. This marks Syclef's entry into the Irish market.

ProMach acquired Lako Tool & Manufacturing, strengthening its flexible packaging capabilities in the consumer-packaged goods sector.

CCL Industries signed a binding option agreement to acquire France-based shrink-sleeve label producer Sleever, which has 11 plants and about $213 million in 2025 sales. The deal, valued at about $151 million, is expected to close by mid-2026.

Ampo Poyam Valves was selected by BP to supply more than 265 high-pressure gate, globe and check valves for the Tangguh Ubadari carbon capture and compression project in Bintuni Bay, Papua Barat, Indonesia.