German packaging maker Edelmann Group sold its Brazilian folding box site in a management buy-out led by Lucas Jardim and Marisa Scheurich, completed with effect from 30 September 2026. The article is dated 21 October 2026.

Visy has invested AUD 30 million in a new 2.8-metre-wide corrugator at its Smithfield board factory in Western Sydney, increasing board output by 33 per cent. The announcement is dated 21 October 2026.

Public Services and Procurement Canada awarded George Rudderham Well Drilling a call-up contract for pumps and compressors valued at CAD 24,869.62. The award was dated 3 October 2017 and expired 31 March 2018.

NIBCO has acquired UniTorq Actuators and Controls, adding pneumatic and electric actuators and controls to its flow-control portfolio. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Bürkert Fluid Control Systems has modernized and expanded its Gerabronn site over about two years, investing €36 million in production capacity, working conditions and energy measures. The expansion was officially inaugurated on 21 October 2026.

Visy has invested $30 million in a new 2.8 metre corrugator at its Smithfield board factory in Western Sydney. The upgrade lifts board output by 33% and supports the agricultural and food and beverage sectors.

Kobelco Wuxi Compressor Co., Ltd. became the winning supplier of the 2R-401 circulating compressor for Indonesia's POLITAMA polypropylene project, marking another overseas order for process gas compressors.

OPmobility has acquired Hyundai Mobis' lighting activity to strengthen its competitiveness in the mobility industry.

Amco Technology Korea increased its planned investment in expanding its Gwangju plant from 1 trillion won to about 3 trillion won and began construction of new high-tech semiconductor manufacturing lines. The expansion is expected to create more than 2,000 jobs.

The Defense Logistics Agency awarded Compressor Engineering Corp. a contract for 49 valve assemblies (NSN 4820-00-034-0080) with a total value of $213,052. The award was posted on 20 October 2026.

Encyclis has acquired Veolia UK's 20% ownership stake in the Rookery South Energy Recovery Facility, allowing Encyclis to operate it as part of a single integrated fleet.

Evonik partnered with Toyotsu Chemiplas Corp. and Sanyo Chemical Industries on October 19, 2026, to develop a recycling model for polyurethane foam in Japan.

Guangzhou Aima Compressor Co. broke ground on 19 October 2026 on a 305 million yuan gas compressor R&D and manufacturing base in the Zengcheng Sino-Singapore Science Park, Guangzhou. The plant will cover about 35 mu and include a national engineering technology center.

ITT Inc. plans to invest $31 million to establish a Goulds Pumps manufacturing and distribution center in Memphis, Tennessee, expected to create 57 jobs. The site will increase North American pump capacity and supports the existing Southaven, Mississippi operation.

The Department of Defence awarded Australian Pump Industries Pty Ltd a contract to supply valve parts, valued at AUD 16,460.40. The award was made on 19 October 2026 and runs to 31 May 2028.

LNG Canada awarded TR Canada E&C detailed engineering, procurement and construction-management services for Coastal GasLink phase two, which adds five compressor stations. The contract exceeds EUR 200 million and runs more than four years.

Ardagh Group agreed to sell its entire roughly 42% minority stake in Trivium Packaging as part of the Ontario Teachers' sale to Silgan and American Industrial Partners, with about $90 million net cash proceeds expected. The sale is expected to close in mid-2027.

Silgan, Trivium and American Industrial Partners announced a transaction combining Silgan's metal containers and flat cap closures businesses with Trivium into Silgan MCC, with Trivium valued at about $3.4 billion enterprise value. Silgan keeps 60% ownership and receives about $2.3 billion in cash.

AkzoNobel entered binding agreements on October 18, 2026, to sell its Decorative Paints business in Southeast Asia to Nippon Paint.

Ampo Poyam Valves was selected to supply 180 large gate valves, including 148 cryogenic gate valves, for Aramco's Riyas NGL fractionation trains in Jubail, Saudi Arabia. Técnicas Reunidas is handling the EPC work.

Velan has supplied an extensive severe-service valve package for a major residue upgrading project in India, completed in 2026.

Boston Scientific Polska has been awarded a contract worth PLN 275,500 to supply extension catheters and platinum-chromium coronary stents to Szpitale Pomorskie Sp. z o.o. The contract was awarded on 16 October 2026 and runs until 2 November 2027.

Yamazaki Mazak and ABEJA announced a joint development agreement on October 16, 2026, to implement physical AI on manufacturing floors, including AI agents for machining optimization, production scheduling, and robot behavior learning, with commercialization targeted by end of fiscal 2028.

International Paper confirmed talks with potential bidders for its EMEA Packaging business as an alternative to a planned spin-off and listing. No decision has been made yet. The article is dated 16 October 2026.

KSB Limited was awarded a contract by ONGC worth about Rs 850 million to replace seven main injection pumps, with delivery by financial year 2029.

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust, through AGH Solutions, awarded Mitsubishi Electric Europe a £133,759 contract to replace failed compressors in air source heat pumps serving its modular ICU, with a duration of 5 months.

BHP is planning to cut around 300 jobs across four of its flagship iron ore operations in Western Australia as part of a restructuring.

Arkema inaugurated a new acrylic acid purification unit featuring an innovative process at its Carling site in France on October 15, 2026.

Aeroflex Neu's board approved a US$2.17M (about $1.68M) purchase of 7.27 lakh equity shares in Stilonn Valves and Controls, lifting its stake to a controlling 51.01%. The deal adds precision industrial valve manufacturing to Aeroflex Neu's portfolio.

TMC Compressors will deliver a marine compressed air system to the Maromba FPSO, which COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry (Dalian) is upgrading for BW Energy before deployment in Brazil's Campos basin. The contract value was not disclosed.

Smurfit Westrock developed a seven-bottle paper-based consumer pack and corrugated transport packaging for AB InBev's Corona Cero, with one bottle per day of the week. The format is being rolled out in additional markets after launches in Colombia and Argentina.

CurTec USA, the American arm of a Dutch packaging supplier, is investing $10 million to expand its Westminster, South Carolina facility with a new blow molding line. The 27,300 sq ft expansion is expected to finish in Q2 2027 and create 10 jobs.

Accredo Packaging acquired a nearly 226,000-square-foot industrial facility in North Las Vegas, Nevada for $46 million, according to CoStar. The report was published in October 2026.

HOERBIGER announced a new North American reciprocating compressor component manufacturing plant in Coral Springs, Florida, creating 420 jobs and a $43.1 million capital investment. The company will also retain 277 employees in Broward County. The announcement was made on August 4, 2015.

Emerson expanded its AVENTICS XV valve platform to address rising airflow demands in factory automation, packaging, water treatment and automotive machine builds. The update was reported on October 15, 2026.

Sui Southern Gas Company Limited in Karachi invited bids to supply 30,000 sets of corrugated packing cartons for REMUS G1.6 gas meters, delivered at 3,000 sets per month. The estimated cost is PKR 180,000 and the closing date is 5 November 2026.

A.P. Moller Capital agreed to buy 100% of Portek International from Mitsui & Co., its third majority acquisition of a port or logistics business since August. Portek holds interests in seven terminals across Algeria, Gabon, Indonesia, Latvia, Malta and Vietnam.

Viking Completion Technology has launched an API-certified manufacturing, testing and service facility in Dhahran through a joint venture with Abdulrahman Algosaibi Holdings, expanding local oil and gas completion supply in Saudi Arabia.

AMPO POYAM VALVES will supply slurry valves for Hindalco's refinery.

Anglian Water awarded a framework worth £3.6 million including VAT to AVK UK and Cla-Val UK for control valves and spares. The initial term runs from 15 November 2026 to 14 November 2031 with extension options, covering four English regions.

ENGEL is establishing a new manufacturing site in Kikinda, Serbia, to shorten lead times and enhance supply reliability for European and American markets.

Popp & Lausser GmbH received a contract worth €2,784,185 from Technische Universität Braunschweig for the installation of heating and cooling systems in a new physics building at Hans-Sommer-Straße 10, 38106 Braunschweig, Germany. The contract was awarded on October 13, 2026 and published on November 3, 2026.

The Competition Tribunal of South Africa unconditionally approved the merger between HN Motor Holdings and NMI Durban South Motors.

Sika acquired a UK landscaping products manufacturer on October 13, 2026, expanding its UK landscaping portfolio.

Cube Packaging Solutions is investing $30 million to expand U.S. manufacturing capacity at its St. Charles, Illinois facility. The investment was announced on October 13, 2026.

CuBE Packaging Solutions is investing more than $30 million to expand its U.S. manufacturing facility in St. Charles, Illinois, adding high-speed injection molding machines and end-of-line automation. The announcement was made on October 13, 2026.

Ardagh Glass Packaging-North America announced a renewed supply agreement with Stanpac to manufacture glass milk bottles and jars for food and dairy brands across the U.S.

Kemira Oyj was awarded a contract by Arvidsjaurs kommun for precipitation chemicals for wastewater treatment plants, valued at SEK 28,000,000. The contract was awarded on October 12, 2026, and runs until October 2028 to April 2031.

Ampo Poyam Valves secured a contract to supply more than 600 cryogenic ball valves, 3 to 24 inches, for the onshore liquefaction facilities of the two electrically driven trains of the Ruwais LNG project in Abu Dhabi.

EP Manufacturing Bhd's wholly owned subsidiary EP Polymers (M) Sdn Bhd has accepted a letter of acceptance from Perusahaan Otomobil Nasional Sdn Bhd (Proton) to supply car seats for Proton's future car models.