Stepptex Ges.m.b.H., a joint venture between Norafin Industries and Trans-Textil, has started production at a new facility in Absam, Tirol, Austria, on August 18, 2025. The plant produces high-quality quilted composites for heat and cold protection, government clothing, outdoor and sportswear, mattresses, and technical applications.

Ceratizit India has broken ground for new production facilities in Uluberia, Kolkata, and Bommasandra, Bengaluru, as part of a multi-phase capacity expansion.

Cemstone Products Company acquired Crow River Construction's ready-mixed concrete plant and aggregate facility in New London, Minnesota. The deal strengthens Cemstone's presence across Minnesota, Iowa and Wisconsin.

MSM North America, a subsidiary of Czechoslovak Group, won a U.S. Army contract valued at up to $632 million to design, construct and commission the Future Artillery Complex at the Iowa Army Ammunition Plant. The facility will enable loading of 36,000 155mm artillery rounds per month.

Crown Lift Trucks leased approximately 101,000 square feet at Building 500 in Tyger River Industrial Park in Moore, South Carolina, expanding from its existing Duncan facility. Operations are expected to begin in early 2026.

Mahindra Brasil signed a contract to build a new tractor factory in Dois Irmãos, Rio Grande do Sul, with an initial investment of R$55 million and a projected total of R$100 million over five years. The plant will triple capacity to 9,000 tractors per year and create 200 new jobs, with construction starting in September 2025.

Mechanical Plant Sotrans received a 500 million ruble loan from the Russian Industrial Development Fund to build a second production site in Leningrad Oblast. The 20,000 m² facility will create 165 jobs and produce 4,000+ semi-trailers per year, with construction completion planned for 2026.

Spanish automotive component producer Fagor Ederlan has acquired 51% of US-based Regen Aluminum, which will be renamed Fagor Regen Aluminum. Regen produces recycled aluminum ingots with an annual capacity of 5 million ingots for automotive, aerospace, and electrical applications.

CALDAN, a global leader in conveyor solutions and part of Axel Johnson International's Industrial Automation group, has acquired French engineering company SEMA. SEMA will become CALDAN's hub in France, supporting growth in southern Europe.

Saab has acquired Deform AB in Degerfors, Sweden, a supplier of specialty parts for Saab's submarine production. Deform will continue operations under its own name in Degerfors.

Seaonics has been selected to supply a 30-meter ECMC Gangway and 3D Motion Compensated Crane to Dong Fang Offshore for a Commissioning Service Operation Vessel (CSOV) hull number NB998, scheduled for delivery from Vard Vung Tau in Q1 2028.

Axillon Aerospace LLC was awarded a $15,431,460 firm-fixed delivery order by NAVSUP WSS for 108 aircraft fuel tank spares in support of the F/A-18 Integrated Weapon System Team. Work will be performed in Rockmart, Georgia, and completed by December 2028.

Massilly North America will install a new Koenig & Bauer MetalCoat 470 coating line at its Brantford, Ontario facility later this year, expecting a 20% increase in efficiency and throughput.

Taurus Motors signed memorandums of cooperation with two Chinese manufacturers to establish assembly and localization of excavator production in Kazan, Russia.

VivoPower announced that Energi Holdings will acquire a 51% stake in its subsidiary Tembo e-LV at a $200 million enterprise valuation, supporting Tembo's business combination with SPAC Cactus Acquisition Corp 1.

Lennox International has signed a definitive agreement to purchase the HVAC division of NSI Industries from Sentinel Capital Partners for approximately $550 million, including brands Duro Dyne and Supco.

VVater has been awarded a multi-million dollar Direct Potable Reuse (DPR) and water reuse project for a $1.5 billion multi-use real estate development in South Austin, Texas.

K·Line, a subsidiary of Liebot Group, started construction of a new 20,000 m² plant in Lliçà de Vall, Barcelona, with a €25 million investment, expected to be operational by end of 2026, tripling production to 1,500 windows per week and creating 100 jobs.

Liebherr-Transportation is supplying CO2-based HVAC systems to Siemens Mobility for Nightjet and Railjet trains, with delivery through the first half of 2028.

Heidelberg Materials UK and Turners entered a 50/50 joint venture for bulk cement haulage, with Heidelberg transferring its bulk cement distribution business and employees into the JV, effective no sooner than October 26, 2025.

Four companies in Newry and South Armagh—Pronto Engineering, Sheaney, Versaffix, and Viltra—are investing almost £2 million to grow exports and create 24 jobs. Invest NI offered £191,700 of support.

UMediC Group Bhd (UMC) unveiled an expansion at Batu Kawan Industrial Park, Penang, adding 20,000 sq ft of production space to its existing 30,000 sq ft operation, doubling manufacturing capacity. The facility was unveiled on August 15, 2025.

PTG Frionordica AS signed a contract with Artec Aqua to supply advanced heat pump solutions and energy recovery systems to smolt producer Sævareid Fiskeanlegg. Equipment delivery is scheduled for late 2026, with commissioning in spring 2027.

Liebherr-Australia finalized a plan with Glencore for the initial delivery of 17 excavators to six Glencore sites by the end of 2026.

Danish automation companies Eltronic A/S and Technicon A/S have partnered to offer expanded digital and robotic solutions for global life science production.

DMS Group finalized a strategic partnership with Innolux Corporation and its subsidiary Innocare Optoelectronics, supported by a EUR 6.9 million capital increase from Bpifrance and NextStage AM, to build a European leader in medical imaging.

The U.S. Air Force awarded Aero Turbine a $228.5 million contract modification for continued management of J85 turbojet engine components. Work will be performed at Aero Turbine's Stockton, California facility until December 29, 2032.

Rossell Techsys Ltd is adding 15,000 sq. ft. of new production space at its Bengaluru site with an investment of ₹1.5 crore, scheduled to be ready by December 2025. The company has also introduced second-shift operations and increased workforce from 680 to 950 employees.

Inventtech EOOD, a Bulgarian packaging machine manufacturer, will build a new high-tech facility with a customer training center in the Southern Industrial Zone of Plovdiv. The plant will be on a 7,300 sqm plot with 2,500 sqm built-up area, expected to be completed by end of 2026.

CERATIZIT Group has announced the expansion of its manufacturing facilities in Uluberia, West Bengal, and Bommasandra in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. The expansions aim to increase capacity for cutting tool solutions.

Paladin Energy is adding new mining equipment at the Langer Heinrich Mine in Namibia, including 100-tonne trucks and 150-tonne excavators already on site, with 150-tonne trucks and Hitachi EX2600 excavators arriving by year-end. The full fleet is expected operational in H2 FY26.

WTE Wassertechnik GmbH has completed the modernisation of the Gilău drinking water treatment plant, which supplies Cluj-Napoca and surrounding communities in Romania. The upgrades enhance the plant's capacity.

ACWA Power has signed key agreements with the Government of Senegal to develop the Grande-Côte seawater desalination project, set to become the largest in West Africa.

Liebherr-Transportation will supply heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems using natural refrigerant R744 (CO2) to Siemens Mobility for Nightjet and Railjet trains of ÖBB. Deliveries will occur through the first half of 2028.

Anhui Weimai Heavy Industry Co., Ltd. officially started an expansion and technological transformation project for its new energy electric forklift production line in Lu'an, Anhui Province, China. The project adds approximately 4,500 square meters of building area.

Australian automation specialist Foodmach has been appointed exclusive partner for ACTIW Intralogistics and Joloda Hydraroll across Australia and New Zealand, enabling it to offer automated truck, trailer and container loading technology.

Amphenol Corporation announced a definitive agreement to acquire Trexon, a provider of high-reliability interconnect and cable assemblies for the defense market, for approximately $1 billion in cash. The transaction is expected to close in Q4 2025.

Cicor Group secured a purchase order from a top-five European aerospace and defence equipment provider for advanced substrates used in airborne radar systems. The initial order is in the mid-single-digit million CHF range and will be delivered in 2026.

Fortifi Food Processing Solutions announced a definitive agreement to acquire Provisur Technologies, a provider of further processing solutions for the protein industry, to expand its food processing automation capabilities.

Anhui VMAX Heavy Industry Co., Ltd. started an expansion and technical renovation project for new energy electric forklift production lines in Lu'an, Anhui, adding about 4,500 square meters of building area.

Ventoux Industrial Holdings, through its subsidiary Premier Precision Aerospace NY LLC, acquired EverFab, Inc. and Advanced Nozzle Technology, LLC, both aerospace and defense component manufacturers in East Aurora, New York.

Liebherr-Australia will deliver 17 excavators across six Glencore mining operations in Queensland and New South Wales, with deliveries through end of 2026.

Krasnoselskstroymaterialy plans to attract Chinese partners for a modernisation of its cement plant in Grodno Oblast, with investment over US$100m, currently at pre-investment stage.

Liebherr-Australia and Glencore finalised multiple equipment supply agreements for 17 machines across six mining operations in Queensland and New South Wales, with deliveries through end of 2026.

Inteplast Group, Ltd. signed an agreement to acquire con-pearl GmbH from Blue Cap AG on August 13, 2025, and completed the acquisition on August 18, 2025.

Stora Enso inaugurated Europe's largest consumer packaging board production line at its Oulu mill in Finland on 18 August 2025. The line is part of about EUR 1.7 billion invested in the Oulu mill in 2019-2025.

Penn Pump and Equipment, a Peak Capital company, has acquired Pennsylvania-based Alyan Pump and New York-based Federal Pump, makers of packaged and booster pump systems. The deal expands Penn Pump's product portfolio and engineering capabilities.

Pentair plc announced a definitive agreement to acquire Hydra-Stop LLC, a specialty valve maker in Burr Ridge, Illinois, from Madison Industries for approximately $290 million in cash. The deal is expected to close by the end of 2025.

Tetra Pak launched its second aseptic carton packaging material production line at its Binh Duong facility in Vietnam as part of a €97 million expansion. The line more than doubles plant capacity and adds 15 packaging formats.

PTG Frionordica signed a contract with Artec Aqua to deliver heat pump and heat recovery solutions to smolt producer Sævareid Fiskeanlegg, with delivery planned for late 2026 and start-up in spring 2027.