Prevas has made a strategic investment in a new 3,000-square-meter workshop in Västerås, Sweden, to consolidate automation capabilities, shorten project lead times, and increase delivery capacity for complex automation solutions.

Heinzel Group has commissioned the modernised PM11 paper machine at Heinzelpaper in Laakirchen, Upper Austria, after investing around 140 million euros to convert it to corrugated base paper production.

Sensirion has completed the expansion of its production facility in Debrecen, Hungary, adding approximately 7,000 square meters of production and logistics capacity. The new building includes ISO7-class cleanrooms and will increase production capacity for sensor modules.

Wanhua Chemical is expanding its HMDI production unit in Yantai from 20,000 to 40,000 tons per year, and will also produce 30,000 tons of HDI per year. The project is seeking public environmental impact comments.

Valeo expanded its Pune manufacturing facility to produce a 3-in-1 combo unit (on-board charger, DC-DC converter, power distribution unit) for electric vehicles. The new facility was inaugurated on April 9, 2025.

Epiroc AB inaugurated an expanded manufacturing facility for rock drilling tools in Hyderabad, India. The 5,280 sqm facility will produce rock reinforcement products and drilling tools, adding about 35 jobs.

Yokogawa Corporation of America has launched an expansion and modernization project for its Newnan Manufacturing Plant in Georgia. The project includes an autonomous machine center and an automated inventory warehouse, with the warehouse set to debut in March 2026.

Aramco, Sinopec, and their joint venture Yasref have signed a Venture Framework Agreement to advance a large-scale petrochemical expansion at the Yasref refinery in Yanbu, Saudi Arabia. The project includes a 1.8 million tons/year steam cracker and a 1.5 million tons/year aromatics complex.

Mid South Extrusion is investing $12.5 million to add two polyethylene extrusion lines at its Monroe, Louisiana facility, creating 12 new jobs with operations expected in 2026.

ELSIB has manufactured a new turbine generator for Novosibirsk TPP-3, which will increase the station's capacity by 20 MW. Installation is underway, with completion planned by 2026. SGK has planned investments of over 12 billion rubles for the upgrade.

Hitachi Energy increased its investments in Pennsylvania to more than $70 million USD, expanding production of SF6-free high-voltage switchgear and breakers at its Mount Pleasant facility. The investment includes a new facility in Hunker, PA, and will create over 100 jobs.

Mecachrome Tunisie inaugurated an extension of its building in Tunisia, with investments of about EUR 5 million. The project will double annual production capacity from 2.5 million to 5 million parts and create 600 additional jobs.

GE Vernova is investing over $160 million to overhaul its gas turbine plant in Greenville, South Carolina, aiming to increase output by about 35% by the end of 2026.

Andel Limited, a Barnsley-based manufacturer of flood defence and water-saving technologies, has secured a £200,000 investment from UKSE to fit out a new unit, tripling manufacturing and warehouse capacity and doubling R&D facilities. The expansion will create about 50 new jobs.

MECACHROME has inaugurated an extension of its plant in the Mghira aeronautical park in Fouchana, Tunisia. The expansion will double production to 5 million parts per year and create 600 additional jobs.

WACKER is expanding its production capacities for specialty silicones at its Zhangjiagang, China, site in response to rising demand.

Mexican steelmaker TYASA unveiled a US$450 million investment plan to expand production capacity, including a new rolling mill for special steel bars and expanded galvanizing lines. The project is expected to be completed by late 2025, creating over 1,000 construction jobs and 350 permanent jobs.

Mobis Slovakia laid the first pillar of a new 20,000 sqm production hall (CPP2) at its plant in Gbeľany. Production of airbags, rear electronic drum brakes, and ESC systems is scheduled to start in 2026.

Südpack Medica is investing to build a new extrusion plant at its Erolzheim site by 2026, with commissioning planned for 2027. The expansion will create around 50 new jobs and increase capacity for sustainable PharmaGuard blister packaging.

Alesayi Beverage Co. Ltd. has placed orders with Krones for four new filling lines (glass, PET, can) for its new 126,000 sqm mega factory in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Commissioning started in June 2024.

Taber Extrusions has broken ground on a $70 million expansion at its Russellville, Arkansas facility, adding a 125,000 sq ft building and the largest direct extrusion press in North America, expected to create 70 jobs and go live in 2026.

Novo Nordisk announced an 8 billion DKK (6.4 billion reais) investment to expand its production site in Montes Claros, Brazil, adding aseptic production processes, a warehouse, and a quality control laboratory. Construction has begun and is expected to be completed in 2028, creating 600 permanent jobs.

US Brick announced a $5.5 million investment to modernise its Columbia, South Carolina factory, adding a secondary kiln and a new manufacturing line to double production capacity. Construction is expected to be completed by the end of 2025, creating 33 new jobs.

HD Hyundai Electric signed an MOU with Ulsan City to invest 211.8 billion KRW in expanding its ultra-high voltage transformer factory in Ulsan, South Korea. The project began in April 2025 and is scheduled for completion by the end of 2026, creating about 130 new jobs.

Danfoss will start mass production later in 2025 at its campus in Nanjing, Jiangsu, making insulated gate bipolar transistor modules and electric and hybrid power train systems.

VPK Group's Aquila commissioned a new Fosber 2.8m S/Line corrugator at its Września plant in Poland as part of a €25 million investment. The line can produce up to 20 million square meters of corrugated board per month, and the official ribbon cutting took place in early 2025.

Toyota Material Handling is investing $8.7 million to expand its Testing Evaluation Center in Columbus, Indiana, by 60,000 square feet. The expansion will add indoor testing and office space, retaining 1,770 jobs and creating 6 new jobs by 2028.

JCB announced it will double the size of its new factory under construction in San Antonio, Texas, from 500,000 to 1 million square feet, with a total investment of $500 million. The plant is due to start production in 2026 and employ up to 1,500 people.

Evaporsul Climatizadores announced a R$5 million ($1M) investment over three years to modernize its plant and increase production capacity in Venâncio Aires, Brazil. The company is also acquiring 5,000 sqm of additional land.

Chint High Voltage Electrical Equipment (Wuhan) Co., Ltd. will invest 300 million yuan ($41M) to expand its Wuhan factory, adding 6,000 sqm of manufacturing space and a logistics yard. The expansion will double ultra-high voltage transformer production capacity from 1.2 billion yuan to 2.5 billion yuan.

Gridex-K launched a new automated line at its site in the Dubna SEZ, doubling production of reinforcing meshes and composite materials. Investments exceeded 390 million rubles, and the workforce will increase by 30% in 2025.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Nordson Industrial Coatings Solutions (ICS) announced the opening of a new 225,000-square-foot state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Clinton, South Carolina, to enhance production capabilities and meet growing customer demand.

FPS Food Process Solutions invested in a 140,000 sq ft manufacturing facility in Saginaw, Michigan, and is expanding its GEM Equipment subsidiary's Mt Angel, Oregon facility to 95,000 sq ft. A US-based service center in Idaho was also established.

Malakhit, a manufacturer of septic tanks and treatment systems, will launch a new production site in Naro-Fominsk district with investments of about 100 million rubles. The 6,000 sq m facility will double capacity and create at least 100 jobs.

Nederlandse Radiateuren Fabriek B.V. (NRF), a subsidiary of Banco Products (India), plans to establish a new production facility in Poland spanning 11,900 square meters. The new factory is scheduled to begin operations at the end of February 2026.

Guanting Food Machinery Factory inaugurated a new 6,000-square-meter production facility in Tangshan Industrial Park, equipped with over 100 machines and 30 production lines, achieving an annual production capacity exceeding 300,000 units.

Wuhan Building Materials Institute supplied and installed a 5 million sqm/year fiber cement board production line for INNO Board Company in Angren, Uzbekistan, which has entered the trial feeding stage.

Anyudi Aviation is investing CNY 150 million in a key aerospace parts production expansion and R&D center upgrade project in Harbin, including composite parts manufacturing center construction, digital metal structure workshop renovation, and R&D center upgrade. The project is expected to be fully completed by December 2026 and will add CNY 100 million in annual revenue.

Hung Yen Knitting & Dyeing Co. Ltd., a subsidiary of Carvico Group, broke ground on its third production block in Pho Noi Textile & Garment Industrial Park, Hung Yen Province, Vietnam. The expansion will increase production capacity and R&D activity for swimwear and sportswear fabrics.

Nippon Paint New Materials (Hebei) Co., Ltd. received environmental approval in April 2025 for a $27.77 million expansion to produce 300,000 tonnes per annum of eco-friendly coatings at its Hebei facility.

Lift Technologies (Lift-Tek) is expanding its facility in Westminster, South Carolina, with a $20 million investment adding 110,000 square feet. The expansion will create 41 new jobs and is expected to be online in January 2027.

Boston Scientific plans to add 52,000 square feet of manufacturing and office space to its Maple Grove campus, a $102 million project expected to create 440 new jobs. Construction is expected to begin in April 2025 and be complete by end of 2026.

United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) officially unveiled its new fab facility in Singapore, a greenfield expansion adjacent to its existing fab. Up to $5 billion will be invested to bring the first phase to full capacity of 30,000 wafers per month, creating approximately 700 jobs. Volume production is expected to start in 2026.

Lihuayi (Lijin) Engineering Plastics plans to build an 80,000 tonnes/year polyoxymethylene (POM) engineering plastics project in Dongying City, Shandong province. The unit is expected to come on stream after 2027.