MatriXcope has been selected by Nissin Foods USA as the supplier of advanced quality inspection and packaging solutions for Nissin's instant noodle production facility in the United States.

Bydgoskie Zakłady Elektromechaniczne BELMA S.A. signed an investment agreement with the Ministry of State Assets for PLN 311.27 million to expand production capacity for the Baobab-K mine-laying system and other defense needs under the 'Tarcza Wschód' national security plan.

Dana Incorporated completed the sale of its Off-Highway business to Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc. for $2.7 billion. The transaction allows Dana to reduce debt and focus on light- and commercial-vehicle customers.

Toyota Boshoku America (TBA) acquired all shares of the joint venture TBDN Tennessee Company, LLC from DENSO International America. The Jackson, Tennessee plant will be renamed Toyota Boshoku Jackson Tennessee, LLC and produce automotive powertrains and filtration products.

Russel Metals Inc. closed its acquisition of seven metals service centers in the US from Kloeckner Metals Corporation for US$102 million. The centers are located in Iowa, North Carolina, Georgia, Texas, and Florida.

City Cement Co. announced it has completed all studies related to a potential acquisition of Umm Al-Qura Cement Co. and has decided not to proceed with the transaction.

Sheng Ming Electronics (Cheng Ming Electronic) will invest approximately NT$970 million to expand its factory in Taoyuan, Taiwan, building AI smart production lines for computer and server chassis and liquid cooling cabinets. The expansion is expected to create 56 jobs.

Michelin has reached agreements to acquire Cooley Group, a specialist in industrial coated fabrics, and Tex Tech Industries, a designer of specialty textiles and fabrics. The deals are fully financed in cash, with closings expected in H1 2026.

The Compound Company completed the sale of 100% of its shares to Industrie Polieco – M.P.B., a leader in piping systems and resins, on 2 January 2026. The company will remain headquartered in Enschede, Netherlands.

Time Technoplast received approvals from PESO and TÜV Rheinland to manufacture and supply 2-litre high-pressure Type-3 composite cylinders for compressed gas applications including hydrogen and oxygen.

Remsons Industries secured a ₹60 crore order from a leading Indian commercial vehicle OEM for gear shifter systems and push-pull cables, with supplies starting in Q1 FY2026-27.

Baker Hughes won a contract from Technip Energies to supply liquefaction equipment, including six refrigerant turbo compressors with LM9000 gas turbines, for the Commonwealth LNG project near Cameron, Louisiana.

Hörmann invested in constructing a state-of-the-art 120,000-square-foot facility in Oro-Medonte, Ontario, combining rubber door engineering expertise with manufacturing technology.

Wing is investing $125 million over two years to manufacture aircraft in the U.S., with a 15,000-square-foot facility in Fort Worth, Texas, that opened early in 2026. The facility is expected to create up to 100 manufacturing jobs and produce tens of thousands of aircraft annually.

Grillo's Pickles opened a $54 million, 155,000-square-foot manufacturing plant in Taylorsville, Indiana in 2026, expected to create up to 150 jobs and support in-house production of refrigerated pickles.

EFG Elektrik has begun construction of a new 17,409 square meter factory in Diyarbakır Organized Industrial Zone, Turkey, to produce high-voltage switching equipment and components. The investment cost is 123.8 million TRY.

EFG Elektrik began construction of a new factory in Diyarbakır Organized Industrial Zone in January 2026. The facility will cover 17,409 square meters (12,000 sqm closed) and produce high-voltage switching equipment and subcomponents, including an epoxy section. The investment cost is TRY 123.8 million, with 24% completion achieved.

United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) began commercial production at its second fabrication plant in Singapore, investing US$5 billion to expand wafer output to 1.3 million annually and double its skilled workforce.

Thomas Hoogwerkers and Ufkes Greentec joined forces as of January 1, 2026, operating under the new name Thomas & Ufkes BV from a 2,400 m² facility in Merchtem, Belgium, combining aerial work platforms and wood processing machinery sales and service.

METAL TRADE COMAX a.s. acquired a 100% stake in Bravo International CZ s.r.o. and Bravo International DE GmbH, effective January 1, 2026. The companies will be managed jointly as part of one group, focusing on metal roofing and cladding solutions.

SKF inaugurated a 4,000 m² distribution center in Garuva, Santa Catarina, near the Port of Itapoá, to handle imported products for the Brazilian market. The investment was part of the R$30 million total.

HEISMANN Drehtechnik GmbH acquired 100% of Kemper Drehteile GmbH on January 1, 2026. Kemper Drehteile will remain an independent entity at its existing location.

Rudischhauser, a surgical instruments manufacturer, has become part of the SPI Group (Surgical Precision Instruments GmbH) as of early 2026, securing its future and enabling growth.

Joh. Fuchs & Sohn GesmbH (FUSO) has commissioned a new 650-ton injection molding machine at its Ybbsitz, Austria facility, expanding production capacity for larger plastic components.

Saverto Holding GmbH has acquired K.TEX Knein Technische Textilien GmbH, a technical textiles company specializing in fire and heat protection, to strengthen its industrial division.

Safran is investing €70 million to expand its Le Creusot site in France to produce components for the Rafale's M88 engine. A 9,000-square-meter extension will be built, with production starting in 2029, creating 100 jobs.

John Deere will invest about $85 million in two projects: an expansion of its Kernersville, N.C. manufacturing operation to produce future-generation excavators, and a new distribution center near Hebron, Indiana. Both are planned to open in 2027.

Oriental Yuhong's subsidiary Hongjia Industrial Coatings is building a 58,000-tonne-per-year high-performance industrial coatings and sealants plant in Xinyi, Jiangsu. The project is in final construction and commissioning stages, expected to start production by end of May 2026.

South Korea's two largest construction machinery manufacturers merged to form HD Construction Equipment (HDCE) on January 1, 2026, aiming for $10B annual sales by 2030.

Molino Nicoli inaugurated a new production line for lightweight extruded baby-food snacks at its Costa di Mezzate facility, doubling capacity to over 50 million packs per year.

The Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD) extended a USD 20 million medium-term Islamic finance facility to Applied Plastic Industries Company (API) in Jordan. The financing will fund capital expenditure for advanced Spunlace equipment to establish a new production line and expand manufacturing capacity for non-woven fabrics.

DN Solutions Co., the world's third-largest machine tool manufacturer, agreed to acquire Germany-based Heller Holding SE & Co. for EUR 150 million (USD 176.2 million) in an all-cash deal. The acquisition is expected to expand DN Solutions' global production network and boost its consolidated revenue to USD 2.2 billion.

Neway CNC (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. held a groundbreaking ceremony for its fifth-phase factory in Suzhou New District, Suzhou, China, on January 1, 2026. The project involves an investment of CNY 850 million and will build 51,000 square meters of plant space for producing CNC vertical lathes, grinding machines, and special-purpose machine tools.

Enterprise Group completed the acquisition of FlexEnergy Solutions Canada, increasing its in-field turbine fleet by 43% and establishing itself as the exclusive Canadian OEM representative for FlexEnergy.

Sansera Engineering Limited will form a joint venture with Japan-based Nichidai Corporation to manufacture precision forged and machined automotive components in India, with Sansera holding 60% and Nichidai 40%.

Sandvik will supply 16 surface drills with AutoMine system to Vale Base Metals for copper operations in Brazil, including nine Sandvik DR416i rotary drills and seven Leopard DI650i DTH drills.

Ramkrishna Forgings Limited is set to commission 85,000 tonnes per annum of additional forging and casting capacity by the fourth quarter of FY26, including 40,000 tonnes of forging and 45,000 tonnes of casting capacity.

Syre is to supply Nike with recycled polyester after the signing of a partnership agreement between the two companies.

Heraeus Precious Metals and Rudolf have formed a strategic marketing partnership.

Teijin Frontier is to increase its capacity for producing high tenacity recycled polyester yarns in Pathumthani, Thailand.

OCSiAl is to build in Luxembourg what will be the world's largest facility for producing single-walled carbon nanotubes.

Lenzing is to invest EUR 15 million in order to increase production of its trilobal viscose fibre, Veocel Viscostar, and strengthen its position in the hygiene market.

Itema Group has started to construct a facility for manufacturing weaving machinery in Ponte Nossa, Italy.

Mayer & Cie has filed for insolvency.

Karl Mayer has closed its Stoll subsidiary.

Milliken & Company has acquired Highland Industries.

Ellsworth Adhesives and Surrey NanoSystems announced a strategic collaboration to distribute Vantablack 310 and related ultra-black optical coatings worldwide.

Aerolloy Technologies Limited has secured a development and supply order from Blue Origin for large superalloy investment castings used in the BE-4 rocket engines powering the New Glenn launch vehicle.

Minamida Co., Ltd plans to establish a new automotive components manufacturing facility in Tumakuru, Karnataka, India through its subsidiary Minamida India Pvt. Ltd. The investment is INR 700 million over five years, with mass production targeted for December 2027.

DCX Systems Limited has secured a purchase order worth ₹52.42 crore from Rafael Advanced Defence Systems Limited for the supply of cable and wire harness assemblies.