Bolton has begun construction of UHU's new sustainable production centre in Rheinmünster, Germany, with the foundation stone laid on November 7, 2025. The plant will have an annual capacity of 170 million products, be 100% powered by electricity, and is expected to be ready by 2027.

Egyptian Fibers Company (EFCO) has installed a new nonwoven production line with an annual capacity of 6 million square meters, increasing total production capacity by 30%. The line uses advanced Chinese technology and will create over 150 new jobs.

Nijhuis Saur Industries (NSI), part of Saur Group, has acquired a majority share in Coldep, a French scale-up company specializing in Vacuum Air Lift (VAL) water treatment technology. The acquisition aims to strengthen NSI's position in emerging contaminants markets and support Coldep's expansion in aquaculture, industrial effluents, desalination pre-treatment, and PFAS/micropollutant removal.

Advanced Polymer Coatings (APC) signed its first deal with Oman's Asyad Shipping Company to supply MarineLINE coating for two newbuild MR chemical tankers. The work will be carried out at Lianyungang Wuzhou Shipyard in China.

Nimlas Finland announced the acquisition of LVI Tasacon Oy, a Finnish HVAC contractor specializing in heating, water, and ventilation systems for logistics and industrial halls, including data centers. LVI Tasacon had a turnover of approximately EUR 8.7 million in 2024.

Schneider Electric held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the completion of its first manufacturing facility in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee. The 500,000+ square foot facility will manufacture medium voltage products for data centers, buildings, industry, and infrastructure.

BIKAR Aerospace GmbH is investing €60 million in the BIKAR Zone East project in Korbußen, Germany, adding 25,000 tonnes of storage capacity and a state-of-the-art processing centre for aluminium and non-ferrous metals. Construction is ahead of schedule, with machinery being delivered.

Firma BST-3 acquired a 600 sq m facility in the Yesipovo industrial park in Solnechnogorsk, Moscow region, to assemble and service ZUMAX surgical and dental microscopes. The project involves an investment of RUB 120 million, creating up to 25 jobs, with first phase launch planned for mid-2026.

Foxsemicon Integrated Technology inaugurated a new manufacturing facility in Chonburi, Thailand, investing USD 292 million through its subsidiary UniEQ. The plant will produce critical modules and components for front-end semiconductor process equipment, with mass production expected in the first half of 2026.

Weihong (stock code: 300508) plans to invest RMB 29.78 million in cash to acquire a 47.2698% stake in Changzhou Hemotors Electronic Technology Co., Ltd., becoming its largest shareholder.

Norconsult Norge AS awarded Biowater Technology a contract worth NOK 200 million (€17.2 million) for the expansion and renovation of the Bodal sewage treatment facility in Rakkestad, Norway, using a membrane bioreactor system.

CNOOC Energy Development Co., Ltd. awarded a three-year contract to Tangshan Dongyuan Chemical Co., Ltd. for the supply of epoxy-modified oleic acid diethylenetriamine imidazoline custom products in Tianjin, valued at CNY 27,592,310.39 (approx. USD 3.5 million).

Indorama Ventures' Fibers business and Jiaren Chemical Recycling formed a joint venture to accelerate textile circularity, backed by a double-digit million dollar investment from Indorama. The venture aims to unlock up to 100,000 tonnes of textile-recycled PET spinning capacity annually.

Growth Investment Partners Zambia made its first major investment, a USD 5 million seven-year royalty funding to Boxpack Zambia Limited in Lusaka. The funding will let the family-owned carton maker acquire a new production line and raise monthly output from 600 to 1,800 tonnes.

German industrial holding Nimbus agreed to acquire the Kompressortechnik unit of Hoerbiger, which makes compressor components for refrigeration and brake air systems, with operations in Germany, China and India and about 300 employees, mostly in Schongau. Closing is expected in early 2026; the price was not disclosed.

Russian manufacturer ADL plans to start building a new 10,000 sq m workshop in Kolomna in 2026, to make electric actuators for shut-off valves and reducers, expanding block heating unit and pumping unit assembly. The investment is 1.5 billion rubles and will create 80 jobs, with launch planned for 2028.

Sonoco is combining its metal packaging and rigid paper container businesses across EMEA and APAC into one Sonoco Consumer Packaging EMEA/APAC division. Seàn Cairns has been appointed its president.

SIG has equipped Austrian dairy SalzburgMilch with its DomeMini carton bottle, the first such adoption in Europe. The packaging is expected on the market by mid-2026.

Parker-Hannifin has agreed to acquire Filtration Group Corporation, a U.S. private company affiliated with Madison Industries, on a cash-free, debt-free basis for $9.25 billion. The deal is expected to close within six to twelve months, subject to regulatory approvals.

Koenig & Bauer Celmacch confirmed that North Carolina-based Morrisette Packaging will be the first North American installation of a ChromaCUT High Tech 2100 8-color flexo press, bundled with an Omega Magnus 230 folder gluer. Delivery is scheduled for February 2026.

GEA has signed an agreement to acquire the business of Hydract A/S, a Danish maker of water-hydraulic process valves, and plans to complete the deal by end of January 2026. The technology will be integrated into GEA's Valves & Pumps business unit.

Avantium signed a capacity reservation agreement with Logoplaste for releaf PEF, a plant-based recyclable polymer. Logoplaste reserves future volumes from licensed plants using Avantium's YXY Technology.

CDE is preparing to install its first X5 ProPress in Australia later this year, marking the global debut of its largest filter press model.

Kapur Plastipack Limited approved a Rs 105.26 crore capital expenditure plan for capacity enhancement, including a new building for FIBC division and a greenfield non-woven facility.

Kapur Plastipack Limited approved a 50:50 joint venture with Italy's Essegomma S.p.A. to market high-performance polypropylene yarns in India, approved on November 10, 2025.

CSE Global signed a five-year agreement with Amazon to provide services and products for Amazon's upcoming data centres, with up to $1.5 billion in orders. Amazon will receive warrants for an 8% stake in CSE.

Huada Technology secured project nominations from 12 automotive OEMs and battery producers to supply auto body parts and battery components, with total lifetime sales estimated at 2.9 billion yuan. Mass production is scheduled to begin in Q4 2025.

ABB Robotics signed an investment agreement with Cheonan City and Chungcheongnam-do to invest $20 million in a facility in Cheonan, South Korea, for robot automation solution development, customer experience, service, and education.

Chinese group Boway Alloy announced a $150 million factory in Betoya Industrial Park near Nador, Morocco, to produce 30,000 tons per year of special alloy strips for electronics. Construction starts October 1, 2026, with production expected in 2029.

International Wire Group (IWG), through its subsidiary Italtrecce S.r.l, has acquired Special Corde S.r.l, a supplier of specialty conductors for electrical transformers and components. The deal expands IWG's presence in critical electrical infrastructure.

BirlaNu (formerly HIL) is acquiring Clean Coats, a manufacturer of high-performance coatings and specialized construction chemicals, for ₹120 crore.

Kanpur Plastipack announced a ₹105.26 crore investment plan, including ₹47.22 crore for FIBC division expansion and infrastructure upgrades, and ₹58.04 crore for diversification into non-woven products, aiming to increase FIBC capacity by 6,000 MT over five years.

Kanpur Plastipack Limited approved a 50:50 joint venture with Essegomma S.p.A. of Italy to establish a company in India for sales, marketing, trading, and distribution of high-performance polypropylene yarn.

Inteva Products LLC announced a major expansion of its India operations with a second manufacturing facility in Pune, with an investment of ₹50 crore, expected to create over 400 new jobs.

Kanpur Plastipack Limited has approved a 50:50 joint venture with Essegomma S.p.A. of Italy to establish a company in India for sales, marketing, trading, and distribution of high-performance polypropylene yarn.

Syrma SGS entered into a joint venture agreement with Shinhyup Electronics of South Korea for manufacturing multi-layer printed circuit boards, automobile electronic equipment, and home electronic appliances.

Syrma SGS has approved the acquisition of Mumbai-based Elcome Integrated Systems in four tranches, with the first tranche of 60% stake for ₹235 crore. Elcome will also acquire Navicom Technology International.

HEICO Corporation's Electronic Technologies Group has agreed to acquire Axillon Aerospace's Fuel Containment Business from SK Capital Partners. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Liebherr-Australia commissioned eight machines for Northern Star Resources at two gold mine operations in Western Australia in July 2025, including PR 776 dozers and R 9150 and R 9400 excavators.

CertainTeed, a subsidiary of Saint-Gobain, unveiled a $240 million expansion of its gypsum wallboard facility in Palatka, Florida, making it the largest of its kind in the world. The project is expected to create 110 new manufacturing jobs.

Arcline Investment Management has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Novaria Group, a provider of engineered aerospace components and specialty processes, in an all-cash transaction with a total enterprise value of approximately $2.2 billion.

Orion Infusion Limited announced a Tk20.50 crore investment to expand its intravenous fluids production line at its Maikuli plant in Rupganj, Narayanganj. Construction will begin soon, with completion targeted for December 2026, increasing capacity by about 30%.

StandardAero has broken ground on an approximately 70,000 sq. ft. expansion to its Winnipeg facility for CF34 and CFM56 engine MRO services. The Manitoba provincial government is contributing $3 million towards the expansion.

Valmet received an order to supply an Integrated Automation System for a new subsea cable laying vessel being built for Asso.subsea at China Merchants Heavy Industry. The order was booked in Q3 2025.

HECHT AG has acquired WEGOMA, a specialist in plastics processing machinery, and will merge operations into the newly founded HECHT WEGOMA GmbH. The acquisition expands HECHT's product portfolio to cover wood, aluminium, and plastic processing.

Tower Semiconductor is allocating an additional $300 million to invest in SiPho and SiGe capacity growth and next-generation capabilities, including repurposing fabs in Newport Beach and three other facilities.

The LYCRA Company announced the official opening of its largest global spandex production facility in Yinchuan, Ningxia Province, China. The initial phase adds 30,000 tons of capacity with a total investment of over RMB 800 million, creating about 500 jobs.

Collett & Sons has deployed a new 350-tonne Greiner girder bridge system on its long-term GE contract, which began in June 2025, transporting large power transformers from GE's Stafford facility to Ellesmere Port.

Fagor Arrasate has been selected as technology supplier for Kloeckner Metals' new aluminum processing facility in Columbus, Mississippi. The initial phase involves a $90 million investment and will create 40 jobs.

SKF India (Industrial) Ltd. has completed a localisation phase with new manufacturing channels in Ahmedabad, Nilai (Malaysia), and Pune, and announced an additional investment of ₹800-950 crore by 2030, including a new facility in Pune by 2028.