Midea Building Technologies opened a new HVAC factory in Rayong, Thailand, with an investment of 2,260 million baht and an annual production capacity of 600,000 units.

Chevron Corporation announced it has completed its acquisition of Hess Corporation, creating a premier integrated oil and gas company with leading positions in Guyana, the Bakken, and other key assets.

AV Alumitran has reached an agreement to acquire a new 4,000-ton press, a strategic investment to increase production capacity by over 10,000 tons per year, scheduled to come online in late 2026.

SABIC announced the official launch of a new US$170 million ULTEM resin manufacturing facility in Singapore, its first advanced specialty chemical plant in the region, to increase global ULTEM production by over 50%.

Manitou and Hangcha have signed an agreement to create a joint venture in Le Mans, France, to manufacture and distribute lithium-ion batteries. The venture is subject to European competition authority approval.

Hangcha Group and Manitou Group have signed an agreement to create a joint venture in Le Mans, France, to manufacture and distribute lithium-ion batteries for industrial vehicles.

Hutchison Ports ECT Rotterdam has ordered a Konecranes Automated Horizontal Transport System, including 42 Li-Ion AGVs and charging stations, for its ECT Euromax terminal. The order was booked across Q1 and Q2 2025.

Schmidt Premoldeados is constructing a new 12,000 sqm precast concrete plant in Barros Blancos, Canelones, Uruguay. The $12 million investment will double production capacity and create 30 new jobs.

Vatercom has begun construction of a new administrative and production complex at the Tomsk special economic zone. The 6,800 sqm facility will produce water filters and is expected to launch in Q4 2026, creating 81 jobs.

ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India commissioned a new Continuous Galvanising Line at its Hazira facility to produce advanced high-strength steel for the automotive sector. The line adds 0.5 MTPA of downstream steel capacity, with total investment of Rs 85 billion for five lines.

BHP and XCMG Mining Equipment Co. signed a Global Agreement Framework for the delivery of XCMG mining fleet solutions across BHP's global operations, focusing on advancing mining technology and decarbonisation.

Johnson Controls–Hitachi Air Conditioning MEA, in partnership with Elsewedy Machinery, was awarded a major HVAC contract for Egypt's high-speed rail project. Hitachi will supply over 3,000 VRF units manufactured in Barcelona, Spain, with a total cooling capacity exceeding 11,000 RT.

UK-based WB Alloys is investing $6.6 million to establish its first U.S. production facility in Danville, Virginia, for wire alloy production for the Navy and Department of Defense. The project will create 30 jobs.

Synektik SA signed a contract with the Dr. Jan Jonston Multi-Specialist Provincial Hospital in Leszno for the supply of consumables and a data archiver for the da Vinci robotic surgery system. The net value of the contract is PLN 9,770,708.80, and it is valid for 24 months.

Manitou Group and Hangcha Group signed an agreement to create a joint venture specialized in manufacturing and distributing lithium-ion batteries. Announced on July 18, 2025.

Ceat plans to invest ₹450 crore to expand capacity at its Sriperumbudur (Chennai) plant by 35% in the passenger car utility vehicle segment, expected by end of financial year 2027.

Danfoss Climate Solutions is now manufacturing a significant number of its GBC 45 and 49 bar shutoff ball valves at Monterrey, Mexico, moving production from China to strengthen supply and cut delivery times.

Hexaom and Trecobat have taken over POBI Industrie, POBI Structures, and assets of A.S.T. Groupe through a joint venture, Hexabat Invest, in the timber-frame home construction sector. The French Competition Authority cleared the deal unconditionally.

TracWater and SciDev announced a strategic partnership to combine TracWater's cloud-based water monitoring solutions with SciDev's water chemistry and treatment technology for the processed water industry in Australia.

Talen Energy Corp. agreed to acquire two combined-cycle gas turbine (CCGT) plants in the PJM power market for approximately $3.5 billion net, announced on July 17, 2025.

Acesco inaugurated its new Alurack plant in Malambo, Atlántico, Colombia, with an initial investment of $3 million, producing aluminium structures for solar photovoltaic systems. The plant is expected to generate up to 200 direct jobs and has a capacity of 240 tonnes per month.

Rolls-Royce North America is expanding its mtu Series 4000 engine plant in Aiken, South Carolina, adding 60,000 sq.ft. of machining capacity in two phases starting Q1 2026, creating 60 jobs. The $75 million project aims to onshore component machining for growing data-center demand.

Taiwanese company Walsin Lihwa announced a major investment to upgrade its Special Melted Products (SMP) factory in Sheffield, UK, establishing a new superalloy forging facility and plans for an R&D centre. The first phase will create over 200 jobs by 2028.

Wacker Chemie AG commissioned a new production line called 'Etching Line Next' for ultra-pure semiconductor-grade polysilicon at its Burghausen site in Germany, strengthening its position as a global leader in polysilicon for the semiconductor industry.

Sanathan Textiles will commission a new greenfield polyester filament yarn production unit in Punjab within four to six weeks, with a first-phase investment of approximately ₹2,100 crore and annual capacity of 240,000 tonnes. A second phase is planned in two to three years.

N3 Engine Overhaul Services, a joint venture of Lufthansa Technik and Rolls-Royce, began construction of a new 19,500-square-metre logistics centre in Arnstadt, Germany, as part of the xDREAM expansion project. Full commissioning is planned for 2027.

Manitou Group and Hangcha Group signed an agreement to create a joint venture in France for manufacturing and distributing lithium-ion batteries, subject to European competition authority approval.

International Nuclear Services Limited awarded a contract to Dal Ben S.p.A for the fabrication of 12 steel stillages, valued at £200,000 (excluding VAT). The contract runs from February to September 2026.

Enea Elkogaz, a subsidiary of Enea S.A., signed a conditional contract with alk Enerji for the design, construction and commissioning of two 668 MWe gas-fired combined cycle power units in Poland, with a net EPC value of PLN 6,378 million and an LTSA value of USD 170.09 million. Commissioning is scheduled for March 2029 and June 2029.

Embla Medical signed an agreement to acquire a 51% majority share in Streifeneder ortho.production GmbH, a German developer and supplier of orthopaedic mobility solutions with annual sales of EUR 25 million. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals.

Helix Robotics Solutions entered a four-year frame agreement with NKT to provide installation, offshore operations, and maintenance for the T3600 subsea trencher, with an initial commitment of 800 vessel days starting in 2027.

BWX Technologies received contracts totaling approximately $2.6 billion from the U.S. Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program to manufacture naval nuclear reactor components for Virginia and Columbia-class submarines and Ford-class aircraft carriers.

Kruger Products announced a $35 million investment to install a new tissue converting line at its Memphis facility, expected to be completed by Q2 2026, creating 20 jobs.

Epta S.p.A. signed a binding agreement to acquire Hauser GmbH, an Austrian commercial refrigeration company, creating a combined entity with approximately €2 billion in revenues and 10,000 employees.

Guangdong Hongte Technology announced plans to raise €78 million to fund construction of a Thai auto parts production facility (Phase I), technical redesign of its Zhaoqing production site, and a new R&D center at its headquarters.

Andritz secured a contract from Hidroeléctrica de Cahora Bassa (HCB) to deliver five 480MVA generators and new Francis turbine runners for the refurbishment of the 2,075MW Cahora Bassa hydropower plant in Mozambique, boosting capacity by over 4%.

IESLAB (Jicheng Electronics) announced it is the winning bidder for State Grid Corporation of China projects, winning 8 packages with a total bid amount of approximately 83.7945 million yuan.

Turkish company General Nonwovens is investing €40 million in a new production line for technical textiles, using A.Celli Nonwovens E-Wind machinery for roll winding and rewinding. The line will serve automotive, filtration, and home care markets.

ICT Group B.V. announced the acquisition of 100% of the shares in DWG Automation B.V., a system integrator providing automation solutions for industry and infrastructure, employing approximately 120 people.

Rosenxt UK Ltd, part of Switzerland-based Rosenxt Holding AG, has acquired selected assets and talent from Rovco Limited, doing business as Beam, a subsea robotics and engineering firm that ceased operations in May 2025.

Beijing Oriental Yuhong Waterproof Technology announced its subsidiaries plan to acquire 100% equity of Chilean building materials retailer Construmart S.A. for approximately $123 million.

Spintech Holdings is investing approximately $7 million in a new 53,000-square-foot manufacturing plant at 510 Earl Blvd. in Miamisburg, Ohio, to produce aerospace parts. The company will also retain its existing facility.

Jiangnan Mould & Plastic Technology has received a five-year order to provide auto exterior parts, with expected sales revenue of 2.0 billion yuan ($278.56 million).

Naxicap Partners has entered exclusive negotiations to acquire ADDEV Materials from Tikehau Capital. The founders and management will remain shareholders.

GENMA-Kalmar has delivered 12 electric RTG cranes to Saigon Newport Corporation for deployment at Tan Cang-Cat Lai Port in Vietnam. The cranes have a lifting capacity of 40t.

Hanil Cement and Hanil Hyundai Cement have approved a merger, with Hanil Cement as the surviving company. The merger aims to enhance management efficiency and market share, with a merger date of November 1, 2025.

Schlam has opened a new 1,600m² manufacturing facility in Muswellbrook, New South Wales, to assemble Hercules Mining Truck Beds and Barracuda Loading Attachments for mining operations. The facility is set to be fully operational by August 2025 and will create new jobs.

NKT entered a long-term cooperation and frame agreement with Helix Robotic Solutions for the offshore operation, project engineering, and maintenance of its new T3600 subsea trencher, which will become operational in 2027.

Azov-Tek is completing construction of a new plant in Azov, Rostov Oblast, Russia, with an investment of RUB 2 billion, which will double its production capacity of automotive light-alloy wheels from 500,000 to 1 million units per year.

Hyundai Corporation signed a contract to acquire a 77.6% stake in Sigma, an automotive interior lighting and components manufacturer, for KRW 52.3 billion, marking its first entry into manufacturing.