BWI Group secured a supply order from a leading Chinese automaker for 400,000 units of its fourth-generation MagneRide magnetic fluid suspension, to be used across multiple vehicle models.

Hero Motors Limited announced a joint venture with Germany's SchmiedeTechnik Plettenberg to manufacture forged powertrain components in India for global markets, with production expected to start by mid-2026.

Collins Aerospace approved Teijin's Tenax carbon fiber thermoplastic woven fabrics and laminates for mass production of aerospace structural components.

Oliver Lane Foods, a Melbourne-based crispbread manufacturer, partnered with Pacmatix to install a GSP 45 S flow wrapping machine to improve packaging efficiency and scale production.

Jet Parts Engineering (JPE) announced the acquisition of Percival Aviation, a UK-based company specializing in aircraft interiors and associated equipment.

Momentive Performance Materials Group and Jiangxi Hungpai Material Co. Ltd. signed a definitive agreement to establish a joint venture focused on manufacturing, promoting, and selling silanes in Asia.

OMV's Supervisory Board approved a landmark agreement with ADNOC to merge Borealis, Borouge, and NOVA Chemicals into Borouge Group International, a global petrochemical entity.

WEG announced a strategic entry into the U.S. industrial coatings market through a key acquisition.

INX International Ink Co. announced the acquisition of Servicom New Zealand Limited and Galaxy Inks & Coatings Australia.

Borchers, a Milliken & Company brand, expanded its technical laboratory capabilities in Pune, India, to strengthen regional support.

PPG announced plans to invest $380 million in a new aerospace coatings and sealants manufacturing facility in Shelby, North Carolina.

Toyo Printing Inks, a subsidiary of Artience Group, inaugurated a new production facility in the Manisa Organized Industrial Zone, Turkey, built with an investment of USD 70 million.

Vortex Companies launched Vortex Water, a new division focused on renewing aging water infrastructure, providing materials, liners, and technologies. Cedric Bergeron was appointed senior vice president.

CCI Piping Systems broke ground on a third building, adding 25,000 square feet to its existing 40,000 square feet of manufacturing space, to enhance capabilities and grow product lines.

Everaxis, a provider of high-precision rotating solutions, announced the acquisition of 2G Engineering to expand its presence in the US market and complement organic growth.

Zavod Gradient will start construction in 2025 of a plant in the Rostov special economic zone in Novocherkassk to make industrial refrigeration units, targeting 500 units per year at full capacity.

DS Smith has extended its five-year, GBP 108 million contract to supply fibre-based packaging, warehousing and transport services to JLR's Mercia campus in Appleby Magna, Leicestershire.

Gulf Packaging Industries (GulfPack) has secured contracts to add two 10.4m-wide BOPP production lines at a new plant, lifting capacity from 183,000 to about 318,000 tonnes per year, with start-up in 2026 and 2027.

SRF Limited has signed a contract to buy a fourth BOBST EXPERT K5 3650mm metallizer for its factory in India, to be installed in 2026 to increase metallized BOPP capacity.

Neugart GmbH has opened its new Werk 3 production plant at its headquarters in Kippenheim, Germany, after a 20-month build with an investment of over EUR 25 million and 7,000 square metres of floor space.

Spain's Mando de Apoyo Logistico awarded a public tender for packaging, labelling and pallets to Herlo Recambios and Suministros Industriales Heyser, with an awarded amount of EUR 100,826.45 excluding VAT, on 5 August 2025.

Faller Packaging is opening a new production facility in Gebesee, Thuringia, in April 2025, producing up to 650 million folding cartons and 160 million outserts per year on a former All4Labels site.

Premier Cement Mills PLC of Bangladesh decided to absorb two of its concerns, National Cement Mills and Premier Power Generation.

Kraig Labs set a new production record in early 2025, surpassing its entire 2024 spider silk output with a single production run of its BAM-1 silk technology.

Merrychef has broken ground on a 42,700 sq. ft. extension to its Sheffield, UK manufacturing facility to increase production capacity and double warehousing space, creating up to 80 new jobs, with completion expected by December 2025.

The European Commission approved Cement Australia's proposed acquisition of certain assets of BGC Group, BGC Cementitious. The deal is jointly controlled by Holcim Australia and Heidelberg Materials Australia. Further approval from the ACCC is pending.

MAKA (Shenyang Maka Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.) held a groundbreaking ceremony for an aerospace CNC machine tool smart factory project in the EU Industrial Park, Dadong District, Shenyang. The project involves a total investment of 290 million yuan (approx. $40 million), covering 90 mu (6 hectares) with plans for a 40,000 sqm digital constant-temperature workshop, focusing on civil aerospace manufacturing technology.

Hoshizaki officially became a strategic shareholder of Asia Refrigeration Industry Joint Stock Company (ARICO) following a merger approved at an extraordinary general meeting on March 17, 2025.

Mizkan America held a groundbreaking for a $156 million expansion of its facility in Owensboro, Kentucky, adding approximately 320,000 square feet to bring total operational space to over 970,000 square feet. The project was announced in July 2024.

Kuwait's Heavy Engineering Industries & Shipbuilding Co. (HEISCO) was awarded a $69.5 million contract by Enppi for civil and mechanical engineering services at Saudi Aramco's Abqaiq oilfield in Saudi Arabia. The project has a duration of 865 days.

GE Aerospace is investing $2 million to modernize its joint venture facility in Butte, Montana, operated by Montana Precision Products, to improve workflow and productivity for aircraft engine components.

O3 Mining shareholders approved the amalgamation with a subsidiary of Agnico Eagle Mines Limited. Under the deal, O3 Mining shareholders (excluding Agnico Eagle) will receive $1.67 per share in cash.

Sunkist Growers acquired a minority stake in Sienz, a fruit and vegetable packinghouse technology company. Sienz will take over parts, service, and support for Sunkist's packinghouse equipment customers and collaborate on new technologies.

Meralco Power Gen Corp. closed a $600 million deal with Actis Rubyred, which acquired a 40% equity stake in Terra Solar Philippines Inc. (MTerra Solar). MTerra Solar is developing a 3,500 MW solar power project with 4,500 MWh battery storage in Nueva Ecija and Bulacan.

Aequs Aerospace Group divested Delage Aero Industries, a sheet metal working and metalworking company based in Ile de France, to Philippe Mallet, shareholder of MV. Delage specializes in engine build-up for military aircraft and supplies Safran and Dassault.

Breeze-Eastern Corp. was awarded a $63.1 million firm-fixed-price contract by the Defense Logistics Agency for aircraft mount winches. The five-year contract runs through March 31, 2030.

Lizzi Srl commissioned ME Food Solutions in 2021 to modernize its puff pastry production line with a CO2-based freezing tunnel. The upgrade enabled three-shift operation, improved product quality, and eliminated nitrogen use.

The Switch signed a multimillion-euro contract with Vard Electro to supply 15 DC-Hub units for five diesel-electric hybrid walk-to-work vessels. The vessels will provide maintenance and supply services to oil and gas platforms.

LG Electronics signed an investment cooperation agreement with Xi'an Taide and Xi'an Economic Development Zone to establish the 'LG Central Air Conditioning Northwest Center' in Xi'an, China. The center will serve as a sales hub for commercial and industrial HVAC solutions, targeting 300 million yuan in revenue and 300 new jobs within three years.

Tanzi, a leading seeder manufacturer, plans to open a new robotized factory in 2025 that will triple its production capacity.

Stellantis invests $41 million in Italy to make EV engine parts.

SatixFy received a $6.7 million purchase order from MDA Space for engineering models and space-grade chips, and signed an amended ATP agreement for an additional $3.5 million for engineering work, totaling over $10 million.

Avantor completed an expansion at its flagship European manufacturing site in Gliwice, Poland, quadrupling capacity for manufacturing, formulating, and filling USP purified water and WFI-based hydration solutions for biopharma.

PPF and Tianjin Aimaoxin Automation Technology Co., Ltd. jointly established Jiangsu Pacific Joint Electric Drive Technology Co., Ltd. with a registered capital of 100 million yuan, where PPF holds 90% equity. The joint venture will focus on core components for humanoid robots, including joints, screws, and motor drive modules.

Nexans has entered exclusive negotiations to sell its industrial cable division Lynxeo to Latour Capital for an enterprise value of €525 million. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and is expected to close in the second half of 2025.

GE Aerospace has secured a U.S. Air Force IDIQ contract worth up to $5 billion to support foreign military sales of F110-GE-129 engines for F-15 and F-16 fighter jets. Work will occur in Cincinnati and San Antonio through December 2030.

Transformers and Rectifiers (India) Ltd has secured orders worth Rs 726 crore from Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation Ltd for the supply of auto transformers and bus reactors. The project is to be completed within 18 months.

Tabreed and Dubai Holding Investments have entered a concession agreement to form a joint venture (Tabreed 51%, Dubai Holding 49%) to provide district cooling services for Palm Jebel Ali in Dubai. The project has an estimated investment of AED 1.5 billion and a total cooling capacity of approximately 250,000 RTs.

Hitachi Energy is investing $69 million (700 million SEK) to add a 20,000 m² facility at its Ludvika factory, expanding testing capacity for HVDC systems and adding office space. The expansion supports 2,000 new hires planned in Sweden by 2027.

Saudi Power Transformers Company, a subsidiary of Electrical Industries Company, has been awarded a SAR 129.3 million ($34.3 million) contract by Tecnicas Reunidas Saudia to design, manufacture and supply transformers. The contract will be completed in 18 months.