Saint-Gobain Weber plans to contribute its plaster, facade, mortar and screed systems businesses to its existing joint venture with the Maxit Group. The transaction is expected to close in summer 2025, making Maxit a nationwide German player.

FortLev is expanding and modernizing its factory in the Polo Industrial de Camaçari, Bahia, with an investment of R$220 million. The project will create 90 new jobs and is focused on solar energy and photovoltaic panel production.

n Industries Group Limited has acquired a majority stake in Industrial Clutch Parts Ltd (ICP), a specialist distributor and manufacturer of brakes, clutches and friction materials. ICP will retain autonomy within the group.

Graymont has acquired land and commenced constructing a new purpose-built Logistics Terminal in Laverton, Melbourne, to expand its supply network in Victoria. The facility is expected to be fully operational in the second half of 2025.

Graymont is proceeding with the Traralgon Upgrade Project to increase capacity at its existing lime plant in Traralgon, Victoria, and expand operations at its Buchan quarry. The project will be fully operational in early 2027.

UltraTech Cement's board approved the purchase of 100% equity of Wonder WallCare at an enterprise value not exceeding ₹235 crore. The deal includes a 6 lac MT per annum wall putty plant in Rajasthan and is expected to close in 90 days.

Paper and packaging distributor Antalis has announced the acquisition of The Packaging Company (Midlands) in the UK. The announcement is dated 4 April 2025.

Scana-owned PSW Power & Automation AS secured a sizeable contract to design, manufacture and assemble an E-House power distribution module for a subsea installation in an offshore project in the Gulf of Mexico. Delivery is scheduled for Q1 2026.

Tamturbo PLC received its fifth consecutive order from an unnamed global high-tech corporation for its oil-free magnetic bearing turbo compressors. The partnership has reached nearly 6 million euros in total value over two years.

PG Electroplast will build an air conditioning compressor manufacturing plant with a capital expenditure of Rs 350 crore. Half of production will supply its in-house AC units and the rest will be sold to external customers, with production slated to begin in H2 2026.

South Africa's Competition Tribunal unconditionally approved Mpact Operations' proposal to increase its shareholding in Seyfert Corrugated Western Cape, a Western Cape maker of corrugated boxes and packaging. The Tribunal decision was published on April 4, 2025.

Port Houston ordered 16 new hybrid Konecranes RTGs and will retrofit eight existing Konecranes RTGs. The order was booked in Q1 2025, with delivery scheduled for H1 2026 and retrofits completed by Q4 2025.

Sika is further strengthening its presence and proximity to customers in Ecuador with the opening of a new plant in Quito, Ecuador.

Yaxin Microelectronics (Zhejiang Yaxin Microelectronics Co., Ltd.) has started construction of a semiconductor wafer manufacturing and chip packaging/testing project in Dongbao District, Jingmen, Hubei. The total investment is 40 billion yuan (approx. $5.5 billion), with Phase I (30 billion yuan) building a 6-inch wafer line and packaging/testing lines, and Phase II (10 billion yuan) adding a lead frame line.

AB Volvo will increase its investment in the truck factory it is building in Nuevo León, Mexico, to $1 billion.

Kumho Mitsui Chemicals Inc. completed the expansion of its MDI production facility in Yeosu, South Korea, increasing capacity by 200,000 tons annually to 610,000 tons. The investment was 570 billion won ($392 million).

FabArc Steel Supply Inc. completed structural steel fabrication for a 310,000-sq.-ft. food processing facility in Robinson, Texas. The $14.3 million project used over 1,800 tons of steel framing and is expected to open in 2026.

Intel and TSMC have reached a preliminary agreement to form a joint venture to operate Intel's chipmaking facilities. TSMC will take a 20% stake in the new company.

Unipar inaugurated its first greenfield chlorine and soda plant in Camaçari, Bahia, Brazil, with investments of R$ 234 million. The new unit adds about 5% to the company's production capacity and is designed for future expansions.

Raytheon, an RTX Corp. unit, received a modification contract valued at $18.8 million from the U.S. Air Force to produce C8 and D3 variants of the AMRAAM missile. Work will be performed in Tucson, Arizona, and is expected to be completed by May 31, 2026.

Silent-Aire, a Johnson Controls company, opened its 5th and largest manufacturing facility in Canada, Carina, in Nisku, Alberta. The 145,000 sq. ft. facility features 2 manufacturing lines and supports over 200 employees.

The European Union recognized the expansion of NKT's high-voltage power cable factory in Karlskrona, Sweden, as the first net-zero strategic project under the EU Net-Zero Industry Act, granting priority status.

City One Development announced plans to build a glass manufacturing plant in Kalush, Ivano-Frankivsk region, with a capacity of 600 tons per day and an investment of €135 million. The launch is postponed to 2027 due to the war.

Josts Engineering Company entered an exclusive distribution agreement with Suzhou Pioneer Material Handling Equipment & Technology (Zowell) to sell Zowell-branded warehouse material handling equipment across India.

Thyssenkrupp Materials NA acquired Cobotix Manufacturing Inc., a precision metal fabrication company specializing in copper and aluminum, to enhance capabilities in automated manufacturing for EV infrastructure and power generation.

Setec announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Sealand Projects, a UK-based marine engineering company, to strengthen its position in offshore wind and marine engineering.

Navitas Semiconductor announced its GaNSense power ICs will power GreatWall's new 2.5kW ultra-high power density DC-DC converter for AI data centers, achieving record power density and efficiency.

LG Electronics has inked a contract to supply its Multi V. i commercial HVAC system to the MSL Fulfillment Center in Tuas, Singapore, a 59,400 sqm green-certified logistics facility.

Ahlstrom has entered into a binding agreement to acquire Stevens Point, a provider of food, consumer packaging and e-commerce solutions, from Pixelle Specialty Solutions. The deal includes a $600 million senior secured financing package.

ACI Groupe has acquired 100% of Forges de Monplaisir (FDM), a specialist in free forging and circular rolling, from the ERAMET group. The deal was advised by I-Deal Development and closed in 2022.

A consortium of Hitachi Energy India and BHEL received a Letter of Intent from Rajasthan Part I Power Transmission Limited (a subsidiary of Adani Energy Solutions) for a 6,000 MW HVDC transmission project linking Bhadla, Rajasthan to Fatehpur, Uttar Pradesh.

Smith-Midland Corporation has been selected to produce over $5 million of SlenderWall and architectural precast concrete panels for re-cladding dormitories at the FBI facility in Quantico, Virginia. Production begins June 2025.

Kumho Mitsui Chemical held a completion ceremony for a 200,000-ton expansion of MDI production at its Yeosu plant, increasing total annual capacity to 610,000 tons. Investment was 570 billion won.

Circulose and Tangshan Sanyou Chemical Fiber have signed a strategic partnership agreement to scale production of ReVisco fibers using CIRCULOSE recycled pulp, advancing textile circularity.

Cuisine Solutions plans to construct a new sous-vide food production facility in Saint-Aubin-sur-Gaillon, France, relocating from its current site in Louviers. The project aims to increase capacity and may create about 20 new jobs.

MV-Jäähdytys, a subsidiary of Nordic Climate Group, acquired Porin Kylmäasennus Oy, a Finnish company specializing in industrial and comfort cooling, cold storage rooms, and heat pump installation and maintenance. The acquisition strengthens Nordic Climate Group's presence in western Finland.

Thermocool Home Appliances inaugurated a new manufacturing plant in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, with an investment of ₹30 crore. The 25,000 sqm facility will initially produce 1,800-2,200 air coolers daily, targeting 3,000-4,000 within six months.

HUESKER Synthetic acquired Italian geocomposite manufacturer Sineco International, gaining its drainage and erosion control products and 3D thermoplastic monofilament technology. The acquisition took effect on April 3, 2025.

South Africa-founded hearX has merged with US-based Eargo to form a new combined company called LXE Hearing, backed by an additional US$100 million investment from Patient Square Capital. The merger creates a new hearing health company for the OTC hearing aid market.

Feintool won an order for e-motor cores in China with an estimated lifetime volume of CHF 30 million. The components will be used in commercial vehicles from a leading Chinese automotive manufacturer. Production is planned for the second half of 2025.

K industries GmbH has acquired a majority stake in MAG machines GmbH, effective March 27, 2025, retroactive to January 1, 2025. MAG machines becomes a member of the K industries group.

Mobis has signed a contract with Heesung Catalyst to build a next-generation manufacturing execution system (MES), valued at approximately KRW 1.279 billion. The contract runs until August 3, 2026.

Rio Tinto is investing about A$150 million to purchase 100 locally built iron ore rail cars in Western Australia, with construction beginning at Gemco Rail's Forrestfield facility and a new manufacturing workshop in Karratha. The first 40 rail cars will be built in Forrestfield, and 60 more in Karratha starting later in 2025.

ABB India has provided advanced automation and digital technology for IndianOil's nationwide oil and gas pipeline network, including the ABB Ability SCADAvantage platform and a 10-year service contract. The contract was awarded in February 2024 and the project has been delivered.

Beaulieu International Group announced the sale of its technical textiles business, Beaulieu Technical Textiles (BTT) based in Komen, Belgium, to funds advised by Munich-based private equity firm RCP. The deal value was not disclosed.

Silver State HVAC, Refrigeration & Plumbing acquired Westaire Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. in Ventura, California. The acquisition expands Silver State's service area in California.

Innovize and Excel Scientific acquired Zenith Adhesive Components (ZAC), a contract manufacturer of adhesive components for medical devices and life sciences based in Ireland. The deal value was undisclosed.

Permasteelisa Group secured a contract to engineer, supply and install the facade for the 50 Fenchurch Street office tower being built by Multiplex in London. The contract involves Permasteelisa's Gartner brand and its Closed Cavity Façade technology.

Minth Group is investing nearly $300 million to establish its first Canadian manufacturing facility in Windsor, Ontario. The multi-building facility, up to one million square feet, will produce metal EV battery housing units and plastic exterior parts, creating 1,099 new jobs.

Enomoto Kiko, a manufacturer of forging presses, will build a new factory in Sagamihara City, Kanagawa Prefecture, to manufacture forging screw presses. The investment is approximately 174 million yen, with operations expected to start in November 2025.