Siemens Canada celebrated the completion of a one-year expansion at its Drummondville, Quebec factory, adding over 40,000 sq ft of production space at an investment of about CAD 14 million, supported by a CAD 5.6 million Quebec government loan.

Weir has won a multimillion-dollar contract to supply its Warman pumps to a copper mine in Xizang (Tibet), China, which is undergoing a third expansion phase to raise processing capacity to 30Mtpa.

Belgian packaging group VPK has fully acquired Fencor Packaging Group, including Manor Packaging, which operates a corrugated packaging plant in Whittlesey, Cambridgeshire, after holding a minority stake since 2024.

Nuclear Power Plant Krško awarded Emerson Process Management a negotiated contract worth EUR 118,536 for design and spare parts for TCV5477 Fisher valves, with the award decided on 6 June 2026.

T3 is building a laminating factory for Tetra Pak in Sunne, Värmland, under a general contractor order worth SEK 225 million, with completion planned for Q4 2027 and about 40 jobs moving from Skoghall.

The Namibia Competition Commission approved a joint venture between CNNC Overseas Limited and Bannerman Energy (UK) to develop the Etango uranium project near Swakopmund, Namibia. CNNC Overseas will acquire a minority stake and joint control of Bannerman Energy (UK).

AMPO POYAM VALVES secured an order to supply 85 high-pressure on-off ball valves for two upgrade projects at the Karachaganak Field in Kazakhstan. The valves will be manufactured at AMPO Kazakhstan in Atyrau.

VPK Group completed the acquisition of full ownership of Fencor Packaging Group, owner of Manor Packaging, a corrugated packaging maker in Whittlesey, Cambridgeshire, UK. VPK had held a minority stake since 2024. Manor Packaging's sales director Tony Clifton becomes managing director after David Orr retires.

KSB held the groundbreaking for a new Eta pump production facility at its Frankenthal headquarters, an investment of more than EUR 70 million. The modernisation is planned to be completed by 2030.

Carlyle agreed to sell Flender, a Bocholt-based mechanical drive technology maker, to Triton Fund 6; closing is expected in Q4 2026 and terms were not disclosed.

Smurfit Westrock plans a corrugated box manufacturing plant in Cajeme, Sonora, Mexico, with a $65 million investment and 300 direct jobs in its first phase. Operations are expected to start in early 2027.

Oben Group signed an agreement with Brückner Maschinenbau to acquire a new 12-meter BOPP film production line with about 94,000 metric tons annual capacity for the Brazilian market. The signing took place on June 7, 2026.

Norwegian supplier TMC Compressors won a contract from Yantai CIMC Raffles Offshore to supply complete marine compressed air systems for two 35,000-tonne subsea rock installation vessels being built for Van Oord. The contract value was not disclosed.

Snuggle announced continuous day and night production shifts at its Peterborough headquarters in June 2026 to meet rising demand for event, music and promotional merchandise.

Uniwater agreed to acquire Water Engineering AB, a Swedish engineering consultancy specialising in drinking water and wastewater treatment plant design.

Nicklin Transit Packaging, based in Wednesbury, has acquired Aldridge-based timber and corrugated packaging firm Geddes Packaging, which employs around 40 people, to become part of The Nicklin Group.

Danfoss is investing an additional €10 million in its heat pump component factory in Reyrieux, France, expanding its European heat pump component manufacturing capacity.

Supremex Inc. completed the acquisition of all shares of Goldrich Printpak Inc., a folding carton packaging maker with a 68,000 sq ft plant in Toronto, Ontario, for about C$34.0 million cash-free and debt-free. Goldrich had sales of approximately $30.0 million in its last fiscal year.

JC Display Packaging completed a 3,000-unit order of customized cylinder boxes for an unnamed French skincare client. The boxes feature a teal design with the client's logo.

PowerSouth Energy Cooperative plans to install a second M501JAC gas turbine at its Lowman Energy Center in Leroy, Alabama, with a long-term service agreement from Mitsubishi Power. Burns & McDonnell will provide EPC services.

Sofidel broke ground on a $775 million expansion of its tissue plant at the Port of Inola, Oklahoma, adding a 75,000 tons-per-year Valmet TAD tissue machine and an automated finished goods warehouse. The machine start-up is scheduled for the second quarter of 2028.

Asian private equity firm MBK Partners has agreed to acquire Japanese aluminium packaging and components maker Altemira Holdings from funds managed by Apollo Global Management, in a deal valued at about ¥117.5 billion (US$760 million).

Flowtech Fluidpower plc is acquiring the business and assets of Helipebs Controls Ltd, a Gloucester-based manufacturer of hydraulic cylinders and systems, for £0.4 million funded from cash resources.

Actron Industries has installed a SIG Midi 12 aseptic filling line at its Calamba, Laguna plant in the Philippines, capable of filling up to 12,000 cartons per hour, with commercial production scheduled for Q2 2026.

MODEC has awarded TMC Compressors a contract to supply a large-capacity marine compressed air system for the Essequibo 1899 FPSO, which will operate at the Hammerhead field offshore Guyana. The contract value was not disclosed.

Durst Group is holding a groundbreaking ceremony on 4 June 2026 for Durst Como, a digital textile printing production and innovation hub in Luisago, Como, Italy.

Campbell Wrapper acquired George Gordon Associates, which will be merged into Campbell's De Pere, Wisconsin facility; GGA's president will remain part-time for a three-year transition.

GROUPE ATLANTIC is investing nearly €150 million in a new 35,000 square metre heat pump factory in the Chalon region of Saône-et-Loire, expected to create 300 jobs and add 180,000 units a year by 2028.

Smurfit Westrock will invest around €600 million in its French sites over the next three to five years to modernise and decarbonise plants, including a €40M expansion at Épernay and over €100M for the Facture paper mill.

Minera Las Bambas awarded Ferreyros a contract to supply up to 45 Caterpillar mining equipment units, including 27 Cat 798 trucks (400-tonne), a Cat 7495 electric shovel, a Cat MD6380 drill, and auxiliary machines, to support production growth at the Las Bambas copper mine in Peru.

SupplyOne announced the acquisition of Compass Packaging Solutions, its 48th acquisition and third in three years, expanding its protective packaging portfolio across North America.

Gas pipeline operator IGB AD awarded ВНВ-74 EOOD a supply contract for pressure valves for the Greece-Bulgaria interconnector emergency stock, for EUR 200,691 against an estimated EUR 214,870. The award decision was dated May 26, 2026 and published on TED on June 2, 2026.

Airline Hydraulics Corporation, a distributor of industrial automation, fluid power and controls, announced the acquisition of Industrial Automation Supply, headquartered in Portland, Maine. The article gives no deal value.

Saothair Capital Partners, a private equity firm, acquired Engineered Absorbent Materials (EAM) from Domtar Corporation in June 2026. EAM operates a facility in Jesup, Georgia, and had previously completed a $90 million expansion adding a large-scale production line three years ago.

UFP Packaging opened a new corrugated box plant in Las Vegas, Nevada during summer 2026, its first full corrugated converting manufacturer in that market, with automation and robotics. The site joins its All Boxed Up plants in Flower Mound, Texas and Jeffersonville, Indiana.

Mahajan Machinery Works won the tender to supply corrugated trays for PP bottles to Milkfed (Verka) Verka Dairy Amritsar, with a contract value of ₹9.71 lakh and a 365-day work period.

Liancheng Group broke ground in June 2026 on its Phase IV Smart Nuclear Pump Project at the Liancheng Suzhou Industrial Park in Taicang, adding about 55,000 square meters of factory space.

Croatian group Incom has completed the takeover of the packaging factory in Kanfanar, formerly GPI Istra and now returning to the Istragrafika name. The plant is export-oriented and Incom plans further modernisation. No deal value is given.

Family-owned packaging maker Jamestown Container Companies announced the acquisition of Syracuse Corrugated Box Corp., expanding its footprint across New York State. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Ardagh Group agreed to sell its entire ~42% minority stake in metal packaging maker Trivium Packaging as Ontario Teachers' sells its majority stake to Silgan Holdings and American Industrial Partners. The deal values Trivium at about $3.4 billion, with about $90 million net cash proceeds to Ardagh; closing is expected mid-2027.

Smurfit Westrock announced it intends to invest nearly €600 million in its French activities over three to five years. The plan includes a €40 million expansion of its Épernay site and €20 million for its corrugated plant in the Ardennes.

National Metal Manufacturing and Casting's subsidiary BAAS Gulf Industry signed a two-year supply contract with Harbin Electric International to provide industrial valves for the Rumah Power Project in Saudi Arabia. The contract is worth SAR 10.08 million including VAT.

Smurfit Westrock announced plans to invest about €600 million across its French operations over three to five years to modernise, decarbonise and expand plants. Projects include a €40 million expansion at Épernay and €20 million at Vernon, plus over €100 million at its Facture paper mill.

Danfoss announced an additional €10 million investment in its Reyrieux, France production site, which makes heat pump components. The upgrade includes on-site renewable power, energy efficiency measures and refurbished workspaces, building on €61 million invested there from 2015 to 2025.

Guangxi China Tobacco Industrial Co Ltd published the award notice for its second 2026-2028 tender for cigarette strip and box packaging paper, with bids of 4294.25, 944.73, 3220.62 and 731.86 yuan per 10,000 sheets (ex-tax) for four materials. Winning suppliers are not named in the text. The tender budget was 60 million yuan.

Avantium and juice producer Hoogesteger signed a capacity reservation agreement under which Hoogesteger will buy renewable PEF polymer, sold as releaf, for juice bottles from future plants. Avantium is preparing its first commercial FDCA plant at Chemie Park Delfzijl.

Smurfit Westrock plans a EUR 20 million investment to further develop its corrugated board plant in Rethel, Ardennes, France.

Smurfit Westrock plans a EUR 40 million expansion and modernisation project at its Épernay site in the Marne region of France.

Smurfit Westrock announced a EUR 600 million investment programme over the next three to five years to modernise its industrial sites and decarbonise its activities in France.

Maadaniyah's subsidiary BAAS Valves signed a supply contract with Harbin Electric International worth SAR 10.08 million including VAT, for valves for the Rumah Power Project in Saudi Arabia. The contract runs two years, signed April 18, 2026.