American Cast Iron Pipe Company (ACIPCO) will expand its facilities and corporate headquarters in Birmingham, Alabama, with a $790 million investment. The project is expected to create 80 new full-time jobs.

Cummins is investing to expand and modernize its Daventry, England facility, including upgrades to engine block machining and assembly lines to enable production of the 95-litre QSK95 engine. A new block line building is expected to open in early 2027, and assembly line upgrades could more than double weekly engine production by 2028.

Axalta Coating Systems and Akzo Nobel N.V. have announced a proposed merger of equals to create a global coatings leader. The companies expect approximately $600 million in cost synergies and 100-200 basis points of revenue synergies.

Italian company Meth Electric Transformers will build a new transformer manufacturing plant in Nagykanizsa, Hungary, with an investment of 5 billion HUF. The project will create 140 new jobs and is supported by a 290 million HUF government grant.

TSMC's board approved an allocation of approximately $45 billion for the construction of new factories and upgrading of existing manufacturing infrastructure to expand semiconductor production capabilities.

RTX received a contract valued at up to $230.56 million from the Naval Air Systems Command for long-lead materials for F135 Lot 20 propulsion systems, covering 138 units for the Marine Corps, Navy, USAF, and international partners.

Richardson Electronics announced a global technology partner agreement with Nxbeam to supply customers with high-power microwave MMICs, ranging from 12.5 to 76 GHz.

American Pasteurization Company has installed a new Hiperbaric 525 high-pressure processing system at its Milwaukee facility to expand HPP capacity for clean-label food and beverage processing.

Astafjord Slakteri has signed an agreement for two EVi gutting machines from JBT Marel, the first installation of their kind in Norway, to be installed at its facility in Gratangen.

Nonwovenn is investing £5 million in the second phase of its transformation programme, focusing on increasing chemical bond production capacity for the oral pouch sector, including a new line.

Bewi combined its EPS raw materials business with The Rock Capital Group, forming a new entity with four facilities and 375,000 metric tons annual capacity. Bewi retains 49% ownership.

Holcim Aggregati Calcestruzzi completed the acquisition of the remaining 75% of Calcestruzzi Erbesi, gaining full control and adding three concrete plants in Lombardy, Italy.

Minth Group Limited announced a joint venture with AISIN Corporation and Toyota Tsusho to establish ATM Automotive in Ontario, Canada, for producing aluminum body frame parts for vehicles. Ownership is 40% Minth Canada, 40% AISIN, and 20% Toyota Tsusho.

Stadler Rail signed a contract with Turkish railway company TCDD Taşımacılık to deliver 35 EURO4001 diesel-electric locomotives, including three years of maintenance. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Ryanair signed a major parts deal with engine maker CFM International, agreeing to buy parts directly from Safran/GE-owned CFM. The deal involves parts worth over $1 billion a year over 15 years, and Ryanair will set up engine repair shops.

AFC Energy signed a Joint Development Agreement with Komatsu Ltd. and Industrial Power Alliance Ltd to design and integrate AFC Energy's ammonia cracking technology with a Komatsu diesel engine. The contract value is approximately US$2 million.

South Korean semiconductor manufacturer STI signed an investment deal with Guangzhou's Baiyun District government to build a power semiconductor manufacturing base. The total investment is around 12.4 billion yuan ($1.79 billion), with a first-phase investment of about 1.6 billion yuan to produce AMB ceramic substrates. Construction starts after mid-February 2026, with production expected by end of 2026.

Sigma Polymer Group, a Sweden-based manufacturer of polymer solutions, has acquired M.O.L. Romgum, a Polish manufacturer of rubber seals and technical rubber products. The deal expands Sigma's sealing offering, particularly in pipe seals for water applications.

Aumovio SE is investing USD 110 million to expand its manufacturing facility in New Braunfels, Texas, adding 65,000 square feet of advanced manufacturing and automated warehouse space. Construction is expected to start in mid-2026, with full operational capacity targeted for August 2027, creating around 100 new jobs.

Velo3D was selected as the first qualified additive manufacturing vendor to support the U.S. Army's Ground Vehicle Systems Center under a Cooperative Research & Development Agreement.

HD Hyundai Asia Holdings Pte. Ltd. formally took over the Doosan Enerbility Vietnam (Doosan Vina) project in the Dung Quat Economic Zone, Quang Ngai, Vietnam. The total investment capital was adjusted to VND 7.54 trillion (~USD 291 million).

Hyosung Heavy Industries signed a contract worth approximately KRW 787 billion to supply 765kV ultra-high-voltage transformers and reactors to a major US transmission system operator.

Boger Concrete Co. and Quandel Concrete, two family-owned ready-mix concrete companies, merged into a single entity, BQ Concrete, under Byler Materials Group.

Nizhnekamskneftekhim, a SIBUR subsidiary, is building a 300,000 tonnes/year metallocene polyethylene unit in Nizhnekamsk, Russia. Commissioning is planned for 2027.

Minth Group, Aisin Corporation and Toyota Tsusho have agreed to form a joint venture named ATM Automotive in Ontario, Canada, to produce aluminum body frame parts for the North American automotive market. Minth Canada will hold 40%, Aisin 40%, and Toyota Tsusho 20%.

Ion Exchange and Company LLC, a subsidiary of Ion Exchange India Ltd, has been awarded a contract by Petroleum Development Oman for a design, build, own, operate, and maintain agreement covering a potable water facility and sewage treatment facility in the South PDO Concession Area. The contract is valued at OMR 73.46 million (approximately ₹1,730 crore) over 20 years.

Ryanair and CFM signed a memorandum of understanding on February 10, 2026 for a multi-year engine material services agreement, under which Ryanair will buy engine spare parts from CFM at over $1 billion per year and take over engine maintenance from 2029 via two MRO shops.

Coveris announced an agreement to sell its paper business unit, a divestiture intended to focus the group on core EMEA flexible packaging activities.

Korean fastener maker KPF decided to add a second plant and an automated warehouse system at its Vietnamese subsidiary KPF VINA, with an investment of about 9.6 million USD. The second plant is planned for completion in 2026, with further equipment added through 2029.

Preciball USA plans a $17.6 million precision manufacturing facility in the Screven County Industrial Park in Sylvania, Georgia, creating 65 jobs. Hiring is expected to begin in 2027.

Altor Solutions, a Compass Diversified subsidiary, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Lifoam Industries, a US maker of temperature-controlled packaging, for an enterprise value of $137 million in cash. The deal is expected to close in September.

Bosnian producer Violeta has opened a new corrugated board plant after a two-year project and an investment of over €40 million. The plant will supply its own food-business packaging needs and could serve the local market.

Torishima Pump Mfg. resolved on February 10, 2026 to acquire 100% of Shinnihon Zoki from Sumitomo Heavy Industries for about 14.9 billion yen, making it a subsidiary, with transfer scheduled for July 1, 2026. Shinnihon Zoki makes steam turbines and process pumps.

Bohai Kamelong Fluid Control Equipment (Tianjin) won a tender for high-pressure air valves for the two 350 MW salt-cavern compressed air energy storage units at the Huaneng Jiangsu Jintan project in Changzhou, Jiangsu, with a winning amount of 12,797,708 yuan. The result was published on February 10, 2026.

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded Eaton Aerospace LLC a sole-source contract worth $516,375 for reciprocating pumps, with the award dated February 10, 2026 and performance in Jackson, Mississippi.

FREYLER Metallbau GmbH has been awarded a €2,019,144 contract by the city of Bühl, Germany, for glazing, facade, and sun protection work. The contract was awarded on 9 February 2026, with work scheduled from 1 June to 16 October 2026.

Parcom Capital Management B.V. has notified the German Federal Cartel Office of its acquisition of a majority stake and sole control over PlastChem Produktie B.V., Plastchem B.V., P.A.T. Engineering B.V., and PlastChem Circular B.V., all in the Netherlands. The deal was filed on February 9, 2026.

Inner Mongolia Guangna Coal signed a procurement contract with Shaanxi Tonly Heavy Industry, CiDi, CATL and Jiangsu Hengwang Digital Technology for 500 all-electric and autonomous mining trucks. The signing ceremony was held in Wuhai, Inner Mongolia on February 9, 2026.

Sinochem International announced its intent to acquire 100% of Nantong Xingchen Synthetic Material Co., Ltd. from Bluestar Group through a share issuance. The deal, initiated in July 2025, aims to make Sinochem International the largest epoxy resin producer in China.

Zhongli (Zhongli Group) has started construction of its first smart warehousing equipment R&D and production base in Hubei, the Zhongli Digital Intelligence New Warehouse project in Laohekou, Hubei Province. The facility will produce smart warehousing robots and intelligent material handling equipment, with production planned to begin in 2027.

Flinders Port Holdings has awarded Kuenz a contract for one automated RTG crane as part of a pilot project for the GatewaySA Terminal Transformation Programme at Flinders Adelaide Container Terminal in South Australia.

Propeller Aero announced the acquisition of Spacesium, a specialist in advanced geospatial algorithms, to strengthen its 3D mapping and data analytics platform for mining and aggregates operations.

NRW Civil & Mining secured a A$175 million bulk earthworks contract from Rio Tinto for the West Angelas Sustaining Project in Western Australia. Works include haul road construction and infrastructure for five new mining satellite pits.

Groupe PPD announced a $63 million investment to acquire advanced equipment and expand facilities in Sherbrooke and Magog, Quebec, creating 55 jobs. The project includes automation of production.

McMurtry Automotive has opened a new 2,700 m² facility in Wotton-under-Edge, England, to commence production of the Spéirling PURE hyper track car. The first customer car is expected in summer 2026.

GH Cranes has opened a new plant in Texas, expanding its production capacity with modern processes and machinery. The investment reflects the GH Group's confidence in the US market.

Threadlock Precision, supported by The D. E. Shaw Group, has acquired R&S Machining, a Missouri-based CNC machining business serving aerospace and defense since 1992.

Maritime Geothermal Ltd. is expanding its Petitcodiac, New Brunswick facility by 15,000 sq. ft. with $1.64 million in funding from ACOA, increasing total footprint to 45,000 sq. ft. to boost production of geothermal and air source heat pumps.

Becton Dickinson is investing approximately HUF 17 billion (EUR 45 million) to build a sterilization plant next to its syringe factory in Környe, Hungary, doubling annual capacity from 700 million to 1.5 billion units.

Curtiss-Wress has been selected by Boeing to supply MOSA-aligned mission computers for the U.S. Air Force C-17 Flight Deck Obsolescence and Technology Refresh program, with an estimated lifetime value over $400 million.