Shumani Industrial Equipment was awarded a contract by the Government Printing Works of South Africa to supply 28 electric forklifts to GPW facilities nationwide, with delivery in September 2025.

XCMG signed a contract with Australian mining company Fortescue to supply 150-200 units of 240T battery-electric haul trucks from 2028 to 2030. The order is China's largest-ever export order for green mining equipment.

LTMG Group officially commenced operation of a new forklift manufacturing plant in Shandong, China. The plant has an annual production capacity of 5,000 units and an annual output value of USD 60-100 million.

DS Smith unveiled an enhanced eight-sided bag-in-box design developed with Carlsberg Britvic, allowing about 25% more boxes per pallet. The article gives no deal value.

SFT Group's corrugated packaging plant in Taganrog, Russia, raised capacity by 10% to 200 million square meters per year after modernizing its main equipment with China's Fosber Group. The investment amount was not disclosed.

Handgards, a foodservice products distributor owned by Wynnchurch Capital, announced the acquisition of Albany Packaging USA on September 26, 2025. Albany, headquartered in Deerfield Beach, Florida, distributes paper folding cartons and coffee sleeves.

SLB secured a Petrobras contract to deliver services and technology for up to 35 ultra-deepwater wells in Brazil's Santos Basin, covering phase two of the Atapu and Sépia fields. Completions work is expected to start in mid-2026.

Observe Medical's distributor in Italy secured a public tender to supply UnoMeter products to the largest region in Italy, with an estimated volume of 240,000 units annually for three years. The company also entered an exclusive distribution agreement and received a significant order.

Maheso is constructing a new 14,000-square-meter factory at the Environmental Business Park in Garray, Soria, with a total investment of €40 million. The plant will double production capacity and is expected to become operational in May 2026, initially producing vegetable snacks, cheeses, and churros with a 2,500-ton annual capacity.

Kafrit Industries (1993) Ltd. announced the integration of Karl Finke GmbH & Co. KG, a manufacturer of color masterbatches and liquid colors, into the Kafrit Group. The acquired company will operate as Finke Colors GmbH.

Shmoh Almadi Company signed a $509,000 contract with China-based Foshan International Trade Company on 25 September 2025 for the supply and installation of an automated production line for filling and packaging Maamoul and Date Bars.

WIEGEL Group began construction of a high-tech coating plant at its Feuchtwangen site on September 25, 2025. The facility, with an investment in the double-digit million euro range, will have an annual capacity of around 400,000 square meters.

Shmoh Almadi Company signed a contract with Sinobake Group Limited for the supply and installation of a fully integrated production line for manufacturing Maamoul and Biscuits, valued at USD 800,000.

Shmoh Almadi Company signed a contract with Foshan International Trade Company Ltd. for the supply and installation of an automated production line for filling and packaging Maamoul and Date Bars, valued at USD 509,000.

ExxonMobil Guyana awarded TechnipFMC a substantial contract valued between US$250-500 million for subsea production systems for the Hammerhead development offshore Guyana. First oil is expected by 2029.

Viglacera signed a $295,000 contract to supply technical bricks to the University of Iowa (USA). 27 containers are expected to arrive in the US in early November 2025.

Garney and HDR completed a $43 million expansion of the City of De Soto's Water Treatment Plant, increasing capacity to 8 million gallons per day. The project supports Panasonic Energy's new EV battery factory and was fully funded by Panasonic.

Socomore Group finalized a fundraising round with a consortium led by Three Hills and Bpifrance, acquiring a significant minority stake. The investment supports international expansion and innovation in aerospace surface treatment solutions.

AAR CORP. completed the acquisition of American Distributors Holding Co., LLC (ADI) for $146 million in cash on September 25, 2025. ADI is a distributor of components and assemblies for commercial and defense customers.

Freudenberg Medical inaugurated a new 50,000-square-foot production facility in the Coyol Free Zone, Costa Rica, with a $25 million investment. The plant is dedicated to high-volume minimally invasive catheter assembly and includes three ISO Class 7 cleanrooms.

Gattefossé celebrated the grand opening of its new manufacturing facility in Lufkin, Texas, dedicated to lipid-based excipients for personal care and pharmaceutical industries.

Rainmaker Worldwide Inc., through its affiliate Miranda Water Technologies, acquired Ontario Water Wastewater Consulting (OWWC), a consulting and custom manufacturer of wastewater treatment systems.

Glaukos Corporation broke ground on a new 200,000-square-foot research, development, and manufacturing facility in Huntsville, Alabama, with a planned investment of over $80 million.

Schwartz Chemical Corporation, a specialty manufacturer of coatings, adhesives, and sealants headquartered in Pickering, Ontario, has been acquired by a Private Buyer Group.

Fermi America executed a letter of intent with Siemens Energy to deliver three F-class SGT6-5000F gas turbine units, producing up to 1.1 GW in combined cycle mode, for 2026 delivery, to support Fermi's 11-GW AI campus in Texas.

SADAFCO signed a strategic agreement with Tetra Pak to install the Tetra Pak E3/Speed Hyper line, the fastest aseptic filling machine, at its facility in Saudi Arabia.

Konecranes received an order from Valmet Paper Technology to supply cranes for their facility relocation in Wuxi, China. The contract was booked in May 2025, with delivery scheduled for November 2025.

ABB India is investing over Rs 140 crore to expand and modernise its Low Voltage motors manufacturing facility in India, alongside launching IE5 ultra-premium efficiency motors.

Vent-Axia has expanded its Dudley Manufacturing centre, increasing capacity for commercial and industrial ventilation products. The expansion includes a dedicated factory, new equipment, additional warehouse space, and new staff.

ABB India is investing over INR 140 crore to expand and modernise its Low Voltage motors manufacturing facility in India. The investment accompanies the launch of rare earth-free IE5 ultra-premium efficiency motors.

Zimmer Biomet will construct a new manufacturing plant in Grecia, Alajuela, Costa Rica, its first greenfield investment since 2007. The 22,000 m² facility will produce components for knee and hip implants and is expected to create up to 500 jobs by 2033.

Valeo has secured a contract to supply its Dual Layer HVAC system to a leading Chinese automaker. The project is in the detail design phase, with serial production scheduled to start in 2026.

AT-Automation from Weert has acquired Van Daal Engineering from Heythuysen, strengthening its position in industrial automation. The acquisition expands AT-Automation's service portfolio and regional coverage.

MedTechPlus will build a 3,000 sq m medical equipment production facility in the Dubna special economic zone, with investments of 300 million rubles. The plant is scheduled to launch in 2027 and will create 35 jobs.

The Magnum Ice Cream Company has completed a A$35 million transformation of its Minto facility in South-West Sydney, including new automation and advanced manufacturing technology.

Tokyo Cement Co (Lanka) PLC has completed a 1 million tonne capacity expansion at its Trincomalee factory in Sri Lanka, as reviewed by the Japanese ambassador.

IMA Schelling Group is acquiring a minority stake in Italian automation specialist Sirio srl, with full integration planned by 2028.

Trench Group has acquired Australian technology firm H Nu, expanding its portfolio with fiber-optic instrument transformer technology for HVDC systems.

Valeo secured a new contract to supply its dual layer HVAC system for a leading Chinese automaker. Serial production is expected to begin in 2026.

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co. is awarded a $610,000,000 modification to procure materials for Lots 20-22 F-35 production aircraft. Work is expected to be completed December 2030.

The Boeing Co. has been awarded a $671,827,771 firm-fixed-price contract by the Defense Logistics Agency for the manufacture and production of KC-135 stabilizers. Performance completion date is April 30, 2032.

Monadelphous Group has been awarded construction contracts with BHP for the Jimblebar Train Loadout Replacement Project and with Fortescue for the North Star Junction battery energy storage system, valued at approximately $220 million. Work is expected to be completed in late 2027.

TDK Corporation's board resolved to transfer its new development business for automotive power supply to Astemo, Ltd. through a company split. The definitive agreement was signed on September 25, 2025.

Konecranes received an order from Valmet Paper Technology to supply cranes for its facility relocation in Wuxi, China. The contract was booked in May 2025, with delivery scheduled for November 2025.

Suzhou RuiMa Precision Industry Group's subsidiary, Pulaide Automotive Technology (Suzhou), received a contract to supply air spring assemblies for a new energy vehicle platform project, with estimated sales of about 556 million yuan over the product lifecycle.

Union Coating & Chemical Industries will establish its first US manufacturing facility in Barren County, Kentucky, with an $11.9 million investment, creating 60 jobs. The plant will initially produce powder coating compounds.

The Competition Commission of India approved the acquisition of OC Oerlikon Textile Holding AG and Oerlikon Textile Inc. by Rieter Holding AG and Rieter North America Inc., giving Rieter sole control over the acquired companies.

AGCO Power opened new production facilities in Linnavuori, Finland, as part of a €54 million investment. The expansion includes a machining hall for CVT components and cylinder heads, and an expanded remanufacturing area, adding 5,600 square meters of production space.

Henkel celebrated the expansion of its manufacturing facility in Brandon, South Dakota, doubling its size from 35,000 to 70,000 square feet with an investment of approximately $30 million. The expansion enhances production of thermal management and adhesives solutions for the EV and electronics industries.

Carlsberg Britvic is partnering with DS Smith to upgrade its beverage packaging to the new OTOR8 bag-in-box design, aiming to improve supply chain efficiency and sustainability. The article gives no deal value.