Pultrall announced a significant expansion of its Thetford Mines production facility with a new 10,000-square-foot V-ROD fiberglass rebar production unit, expected to be operational in spring 2026.

Pultrall Inc. launched a new 127,000-square-foot V-ROD fiberglass rebar production facility in Edon, Ohio. The facility will double the company's production capacity and create more than 60 new jobs.

The Shaw Group has been awarded a module fabrication package by Sundt for Green Bay Packaging's Project PowerPack at its kraft linerboard mill in Morrilton, Arkansas. Shaw will fabricate and deliver 38 modules.

Tvitec announced a €185 million project to build a new float glass furnace at its facility in Cubillos del Sil, León, with €120 million in government credit. The furnace will produce 850 tons of glass daily and create 250 direct jobs.

Harsoria Healthcare and MedSource Labs announced a joint venture, Medsoria, to manufacture IV catheters in a new 70,000 sq ft FDA-compliant facility, starting in 2026.

Bel Group broke ground on a $200 million expansion of its Babybel production facility in Brookings, South Dakota, doubling annual capacity from 10,000 to 20,000 tons and creating 150 new jobs.

Haleon is investing GBP 65 million in a new oral health manufacturing site in Shanghai, China, to support expansion of its oral care portfolio into tier 2 and tier 3 cities.

Create Energy is launching a major expansion, creating 1,003 new jobs and investing more than $78 million across Sumner and Robertson Counties in Tennessee. The company acquired a 338,000-square-foot facility in Orlinda as its primary manufacturing hub.

Funds managed by Blackstone Energy Transition Partners entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in Advanced Cooling Technologies, a U.S. manufacturer of thermal management solutions.

Scottish Water awarded a contract to ArcelorMittal Distribution Solutions UK for the supply of low emission structural steel, valued at £15,500,000, as part of a framework agreement.

KSB received an order worth more than EUR 150 million to produce and deliver eight main coolant pumps for a nuclear power plant in Eastern Europe. The pumps will be manufactured at the Frankenthal plant.

Siemens Mobility inaugurated a new 2,400 m2 production hall at its Cornellà (Barcelona) factory to produce around 700 frames for traction converters per year, along with other rolling stock components.

German group Schmitz Cargobull opened its first factory in Central and Eastern Europe in Oradea, Romania, with an initial investment of over EUR 3 million. Production started in January 2026, with an annual capacity of 4,000 semi-trailers.

Teijin Regenet Co., Ltd., a Teijin Group company, commenced full-scale operations at its expanded Iwakuni Factory in Iwakuni City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. The second phase, completed in January 2026, added cell culture rooms and a new MES system.

Columbus McKinnon Corporation completed its acquisition of Kito Crosby Limited from KKR. The deal is expected to deliver $70 million in net annual run rate cost synergies.

Sidelake Intelligent Machine Tool (Nanjing) Co., Ltd. broke ground on a smart machine tool project in Yongyang, Lishui, Nanjing, with total investment over 500 million yuan. The facility will produce 2,000 high-precision CNC machine tool beds and five-axis linkage products annually, with completion expected by December 2026.

Alcoa Corporation announced a definitive agreement to acquire South32 Limited's interests in bauxite mine, alumina refinery and aluminium smelter operations for an upfront consideration of approximately USD 4.1 billion.

On July 16, 2026, Aluminium Rheinfelden Alloys GmbH and Aluminium Rheinfelden Semis GmbH filed for insolvency under self-administration and plan to permanently discontinue aluminium production. Approximately 185 employees are affected.

ABB is expanding its manufacturing footprint in Karnataka, India, with new facilities and product line expansions. The expansion includes a new integrated Motion facility in Peenya and the inauguration of the Nelamangala Campus 2, following a $75 million investment announced for 2026. The expansion is expected to create over 300 skilled jobs.

Axonex Intelligence Limited, a subsidiary of Mint Incorporation Limited, entered into a joint venture agreement with Synergy Technology Group Limited to establish Axonex Automation Limited in Hong Kong. Axonex will hold 80% equity and commit up to HK$ 20 million in capital over 12-24 months, while STG contributes technology and IP.

Indorama Ventures, a global chemical company headquartered in Thailand, has finalized the acquisition of Venator Materials' titanium dioxide business in Huelva, Spain, including the facility and associated operations. Financial details were not disclosed.

PGI Auto Components (Thailand) Co., Ltd. officially inaugurated a new high-pressure die casting factory at WHA Eastern Seaboard Industrial Estate 1 in Rayong province, with an investment of over USD 53 million. The plant spans over 37,000 square meters and aims for an annual production value of USD 100 million.

Prinoth announced the launch of the Panther T23r, described as the industry's largest rotating crawler carrier, featuring the new PowerForce undercarriage.

Hammerer Aluminium Industries (HAI) announces the acquisition of a stake in Aluminij Industries, a strategic partnership to strengthen sustainable aluminum production in Europe.

Siasde Group announced an investment of 18 million euros to build a new professional compressor manufacturing plant in Seriate, Province of Bergamo, Italy. The facility is expected to start operations in mid-2026.

The SIAD Group is investing EUR 18 million (about USD 19.6 million) to build a new compressor production plant in Seriate near Bergamo, Italy, to expand capacity and digitalise production. The plant is due for completion by mid-2026 and will host piston compressor production.

Astara Capital Partners led a continuation vehicle for Garlock Flexibles and the simultaneous merger of C-P Flexible Packaging, combined in October 2025 into a North American flexible packaging maker with 10 plants in the US and Canada. The combined company is headquartered in York, Pennsylvania.

Swedish industrial group Dacke Industri has acquired Rotork Midland Ltd, renamed Midland Flow Ltd, and Italian business Rotork Instruments from Rotork Plc. Midland Flow makes solenoid valves, actuators and control systems, with about 44 employees and turnover of about £7.5 million.

The Shaw Group has been awarded a module fabrication package by Sundt for Green Bay Packaging's Project PowerPack at its kraft linerboard mill in Morrilton, Arkansas. Shaw will fabricate and deliver 38 modules.

Mondi has completed a three-year €1.2 billion investment programme across corrugated and flexible packaging in Europe. Key assets include a kraft paper machine adding about 210,000 tonnes a year at Štětí, Czech Republic, and box-plant upgrades in Poland.

Omnitech Engineering has secured a contract worth about ₹920 crore from Weatherford Products GmbH under a Master Purchase Agreement spanning five years. The annual consideration is approximately USD 20.1 million plus GST.

A planned UK government tender covers spares, repairs, technical support and post-design services for submarine valves and actuators, with estimated value of £65 million excluding VAT. Contract dates are estimated from October 2027 to September 2029, with a possible extension to 2031.

Swiss companies Condecta and Sulzer's Owatec have partnered to introduce modular, container-based wastewater and water treatment systems for rapid deployment in emergencies and industrial settings.

GE Vernova and Vietnam Electricity (EVN) signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding to explore HVDC technology collaboration aligned with Vietnam's Revised Power Development Plan VIII.

SIA Engineering Company acquired a 30% stake in Arport Aircraft Maintenance & Engineering (Fujian) Co., Ltd. for RMB 129 million (approximately $18.8-23.86 million). The joint venture with Xiamen Iport Group will expand MRO services across four airports in Fujian province, with a transition to the new Xiamen Xiang'an International Airport.

AISIN Drivetrain Inc. in Crothersville, Indiana, has started production of Mazda M-Z01 six-speed automatic transmissions for Japanese automotive company Mazda. A first shipment ceremony was held on March 10, 2026.

Sdrak Intelligent Machine Tools (Nanjing) Co., Ltd. has started construction of a new intelligent machine tool project in Yongyang Subdistrict, Lishui, Nanjing. The total investment exceeds 500 million yuan (about $69 million), and the facility will produce 2,000 high-precision CNC machine tools and five-axis machines annually.

Harbin Turbine Company (哈汽) won a bid to supply steam turbines and generators for the Inner Mongolia Energy Group's Baotou Xigutuan Phase II 1×600MW coal power project, with a contract value of 329,060,000 yuan (about $45.2 million). The project is located in Shiguai District, Baotou, Inner Mongolia.

Commercial Vehicle Group (CVG) secured a contract to supply custom low-voltage wire harnesses to Zoox, an Amazon-backed autonomous ride-sharing subsidiary, for its all-electric robotaxi platform. The contract was disclosed alongside CVG's 2026 revenue guidance on March 10, 2026.

Samvardhana Motherson International Limited signed a Share Purchase Agreement on 10 March 2026 to acquire 100% of Yutaka Autoparts India Private Limited, as part of a broader transaction involving Yutaka Giken Co., Ltd.

Alcomet AD completed the first extrusion on its newly installed 40 MN Presezzi extrusion press at its facility in Shumen, Bulgaria, on 10 March 2026. The press is part of a €70 million investment program and increases total extrusion capacity to 45,000 tonnes per year.

BHI Co Ltd, a heavy electrical equipment company, won a 56.6 billion won order. The customer and details are not disclosed in the article.

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded RTX Corporation a fixed-price contract valued at $2,570,802 for F-100 aircraft engine seals and components. The contract was awarded on March 10, 2026.

SSAB launched Hardox HiAce, a wear-resistant steel designed to withstand abrasion, corrosion, and high temperatures.

Puratos and Dawn Foods announced a definitive agreement under which Puratos intends to acquire Dawn Foods, subject to regulatory approvals. The transaction combines two family-owned bakery ingredient companies.

Reliance Inc. announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary AMI Metals Inc. secured two major US government defense contracts.

Applied Materials and SK hynix announced a long-term collaboration agreement to jointly develop next-generation DRAM and HBM technologies at Applied's EPIC Center in Silicon Valley.

Hefei Youtou New Materials Technology Co., Ltd. completed commissioning of a new waterborne polyurethane reactor line at its Hefei facility, raising total annual dispersion capacity to over 15,000 metric tons.

DUBAG Group, through its LEO III Fund, signed a put option agreement to acquire 100% of JTEKT Corporation's automotive steering business serving European OEMs, to be renamed Zenith. The transaction is expected to close in early autumn 2026.

Karman Space & Defense will open a new facility in the greater Salt Lake City, Utah area to quadruple UAS launcher system production capacity and add solid rocket motor nozzle manufacturing capacity. The company also invested over $15 million in existing facilities in the past 12 months.