Frijns Steel Construction Middle East, a joint venture of Aamal Company, has been awarded a QR113 million contract by Consolidated Contractors Group (CCG) to supply, fabricate and paint pipe support works for Qatar Energy's North Field South LNG facilities in Ras Laffan Industrial City.

Avery Dennison has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the U.S.-based flooring adhesives business of Meridian Adhesives Group for $390 million. The business includes brands Taylor Adhesives, Polycom and Frontier Products, and operates four manufacturing facilities in the U.S.

Shree Refrigerations has received an order worth Rs 106.62 crore from Hindustan Shipyard to supply HVAC systems for 5 Fleet Support ships, including application and installation.

NORMA Group has secured a contract to supply eM Safe quick connectors for a new electric vehicle platform from a large US-based car maker. The contract is worth approximately EUR 14 million, with production starting in 2027 and running until 2034.

Sewon America, a subsidiary of Sewon Precision Industry Co., is expanding its manufacturing facility in Rincon, Georgia. The $50 million project will add 98,250 square feet and create 100 new jobs.

Knipl Ltd. has been commissioned to build and operate a fully automated coating line for battery trays at a BMW supplier's plant in North America. The line uses Knipl's proprietary automatic masking technology.

Shandong Zhongji Luyuan Machinery Co., Ltd. began construction of a research and production facility for intelligent numerical control steel bar processing equipment in Shiqiao Town, Jining, Shandong, with a total investment of 400 million yuan. The project will build 19,166 m² of facilities and purchase over 200 sets of advanced equipment.

BMW Industries Ltd will establish a new downstream steel complex in Bokaro, Jharkhand, with an investment of Rs 803.47 crore. The facility will have annual capacities of 300,000 TPA cold rolled coil, 540,000 TPA galvanised coil, and 2,000 TPA colour-coated coil, with first production expected in FY26.

G&G Steel Inc. was awarded an $18 million contract by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to fabricate, assemble and deliver one upstream miter gate with two leaves and associated equipment. The award adds to a cumulative $38.7 million contract, with completion by Aug. 15, 2028.

Tech Power Electronics Group GmbH opened an expansion of its production site in Estonia, adding 1,800 m² of space for a total of 5,500 m², representing a nearly 50% capacity increase. The €3 million investment aims to meet growing market demand.

Atlantis-Pak, a Russian packaging producer, is implementing a three-stage investment project to produce barrier film for the food industry. The third stage will add two new lines with 6,300 tons/year capacity, bringing total capacity to 9,900 tons/year.

CBH Engineering Holding's subsidiary won a RM52.8 million contract to design and build an electrical supply system for a 132kV consumer landing station at a proposed data centre in Selangor, Malaysia. Work runs from July 8, 2025 to February 27, 2027.

Lokesh Machines Ltd was granted a DGQA registration certificate on August 22, 2025, enabling it to manufacture defence-grade equipment and components.

NORD Drivesystems is expanding production capacities at its Aurich, Germany facility with a new two-story building on a 193,750-sq-ft site, adding 53,820 sq ft of base area and 92,570 sq ft for production and logistics. A topping-out ceremony was held on August 22, 2025.

SEMIKRON and Danfoss Silicon Power joined forces to establish Semikron Danfoss, a new leader in power semiconductor modules. The merger was approved and started operations on August 22, 2025.

BYD announced it will invest in a new CKD assembly plant in KLK Technology Park, Tanjung Malim, Perak, Malaysia. The plant, covering 150 acres, is expected to start production in 2026.

Sandnes-based Cubility is acquiring Mivanor, a company specializing in water and sludge treatment technology. The acquisition aims to expand Cubility's expertise and reach in industrial water treatment, targeting industries with challenging contaminated water.

Foseco India Limited acquired a 75% stake in Morganite Crucible India Limited through a share swap deal, issuing 1,150,800 new shares. The acquisition strengthens Foseco's position in non-ferrous casting, especially aluminum.

Jiaozuo Wanfang Aluminum (000612.SZ) announced a draft plan to acquire 99.4375% of Sanmenxia Aluminum (Kaiman Aluminum) for 319.49 billion yuan ($44.5 billion) via share issuance. The deal would create a vertically integrated aluminum producer.

Shenzhen Kinwong Electronic Co., Ltd. plans to invest RMB 5 billion to expand its Zhuhai Jinwan base, adding capacity for high-end PCBs including HDI, HLC, and SLP for AI, networking, and automotive applications. The project runs from 2025 to 2027.

Choice Fabricators is investing $15 million in its Rainbow City, Alabama plant, adding 30-40 new jobs and new equipment including two 1,500-ton large-bed transfer stamping presses and advanced automation.

Ice C Cool, an HVAC and refrigeration solutions provider, has acquired BrandonServiceCorp.com, a service provider in the same industry. The acquisition expands Ice C Cool's service offerings and brand presence.

NORESCO has been awarded a $100 million contract by the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) for Phase 2 upgrades at the Water Resource Recovery Facility in Detroit, including a new effluent pump station and reuse water system. Construction began in August 2025 and is scheduled for completion in May 2028.

TOTO opened a $224 million, 363,393-square-foot manufacturing plant in Morrow, Georgia, increasing U.S. luxury one-piece toilet production capacity by 150%.

GEA signed a contract valued at EUR 140-170 million to supply agricultural and processing equipment for a dairy farm and milk powder plant in Adrar Province, Algeria, with production starting end of 2027.

Osaka Organic Chemical Industry Ltd. and Shin-Nakamura Chemical Co., Ltd. signed a joint venture agreement to establish Visnex Chemicals Corporation in New Jersey, USA, for sales of specialty acrylic acid esters.

Brückner Maschinenbau awarded Coperion a volume contract for ZSK Mc18 twin screw extruders for use in film stretching lines.

Voyageur Services Limited acquired Broz Excavating Inc., a civil construction firm, to enhance its infrastructure capabilities in the Greater Toronto Area.

FGM Dental Group inaugurated a new 2,700 m² home care factory in Joinville, Santa Catarina, to produce oral hygiene products under the Witsmile line.

Critical Manufacturing, a provider of Manufacturing Execution Systems, announced its acquisition of Convanit, an AI specialist focused on image-based analytics for high-tech manufacturing. The acquisition aims to advance AI-powered image analytics in smart manufacturing.

Stephenson Gobin (SG) opened a new 20,000 sq ft manufacturing plant in Attibele, near Bangalore, Karnataka, India, to produce electromagnetic brakes, clutches, and fire door safety products, expanding capacity for the automation sector.

Osaka Organic Chemical Industry Ltd. and SHIN-NAKAMURA Chemical Co., Ltd. finalized a joint venture agreement to establish Visnex Chemicals Corporation in New Jersey, USA, to boost sales of specialty acrylic acid esters. Osaka Organic will own 70% and SHIN-NAKAMURA 30%.

EDF, through subsidiaries Arabelle Service France and Arabelle Solutions Romania, signed a EUR 175 million contract with Nuclearelectrica to refurbish the turbogenerator of Unit 1 at Romania's Cernavodă nuclear power plant.

Heidelberg Materials Precast Abetong signed a new four-year framework agreement with Trafikverket to quadruple capacity for older-model switch sleepers. A capacity expansion at the Vislanda S factory is planned for autumn 2025.

PTC Industries secured an order from BrahMos Aerospace for the supply of critical titanium castings, valued at ₹110 crore, to be executed within 24 months.

Walkia, the Spanish distributor of JCB, delivered four JCB HMEE armored backhoe loaders to the Spanish Army under an existing agreement valid until 2027. The machines are manufactured at JCB's Savannah plant in the US.

Mesabi Metallics has made a $110 million purchase of a new fleet of mining equipment from Komatsu, including 400-ton autonomous haul trucks, for its new mine and beneficiation plant in Nashwauk, Minnesota. The project is on track for completion in Q1 2026.

Cenovus Energy Inc. has entered into an agreement to acquire MEG Energy Corp. in a cash and stock transaction valued at $7.9 billion, inclusive of assumed debt. The acquisition combines two SAGD oil sands producers with combined production over 720,000 bbls/d.

Fujitsu General has completed procedures following a public tender offer by Paloma Rheem Holdings Co., Ltd., becoming a member of the Paloma Rheem Group. The acquisition integrates Fujitsu General's air conditioning and tech solutions businesses.

The Iraqi government has ratified a $2.45 billion contract awarded to Hyundai Engineering & Construction in 2019 to build the main treatment plant for the Common Seawater Supply Project.

Kingfa's plant in Malaysia will expand its capacity to 30,000 tons by 2025.

Kingfa will begin construction at new sites in Mexico and Poland in 2025.

Kingfa has started production at its Cuenca, Spain base focusing on recycled plastics with a planned capacity of 30,000 tons. Construction will also begin at sites in Mexico and Poland, and its Malaysia plant will expand capacity to 30,000 tons by 2025.

CIRCOR International signed a definitive agreement to acquire Indian pump manufacturers Swelore Engineering and Hiro Nisha Systems, which will join its Allweiler India business. Closing is expected in Q3/Q4 2025, subject to conditions.

Bunzl UK & Ireland and Huhtamaki agreed an exclusive deal for Bunzl to distribute Huhtamaki's Taste Boxes in the UK and Ireland, running until October 2025. The paper containers use a plant-protein Morro Coating developed by Xampla.

Air Liquide signed a binding agreement to acquire DIG Airgas from Macquarie Asia-Pacific Infrastructure Fund 2 at an enterprise value of EUR 2.85 billion (KRW 4.6 trillion). Closing is expected in the first half of 2026.

Clow Valve, part of McWane, held a ceremony opening its $80 million, 36,000-square-foot foundry expansion in Oskaloosa, Iowa. The expansion nearly doubles production capacity, retains area jobs and automates foundry control systems.

Liebherr-Australia and Glencore finalised supply agreements for 17 machines to be delivered across six mining operations in Queensland and New South Wales by end of 2026.

Taihan secured a $31 million contract from Kahramaa for the construction of a 220kV EHV power network in Qatar, on a full turn-key basis.

RAFAMET S.A. signed a contract with Novatech Srl to supply an UGE underfloor lathe to a maintenance workshop in Craiova, Romania, for EUR 1.05 million. Delivery and installation are scheduled for the end of Q2 2026.