Franz Morat Group plans to remodel floor space at its headquarters for the Plastics Injection Molding Technology unit and build a connecting building between Plants 1 and 2.

Franz Morat Group moved into a new plant (Plant 3) in Eisenbach, Germany, with 2,300 m² of usable space, housing a training center and assembly operations.

Fabryka Armatur Swarzędz has expanded its manufacturing area by 360 m² and installed a new Gnutti transfer machine with 10 stations and 23 spindles for machining brass and bronze parts for water meters and fittings.

SILÉANE, a French robotics group, has acquired Robaut Conception, a Savoie-based integrator and builder of special machines for assembly automation, with €3.7 million revenue and 23 employees.

Hydrep completed a contract worth over C$4 million to design and manufacture seven cable-pulling/paying-out trailers for 735 kV lines for Hydro-Québec Transénergie. The trailers were delivered in 17 months.

Mangan Inc. acquired Orbital Gas on August 15, 2022, to expand its process analyzer and continuous emissions monitoring system capabilities.

KONE won an order to supply 30 elevators and 141 escalators for the Suzhou Metro Line S1 in Suzhou, China, including 8-13 years of maintenance.

Certified Stainless Services Inc., doing business as West-Mark, was awarded a $264,494,846 hybrid contract by the U.S. Army for the Bulk Fuel Distribution System, including kits, testing assets, spare parts, and support services. Work is estimated to be completed by September 6, 2032.

Bosch announced plans to construct a $215 million (4.3 billion peso) plant in Queretaro, Mexico, through its subsidiary Bosch Rexroth. The facility will produce components for mobile applications and is set to start operations in 2023, creating over 900 jobs.

Lingong Machinery Group (LGMG) broke ground on a new plant in Marin, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, to produce articulated electric elevators for export to the United States. The investment is US$140 million and will generate 1,400 jobs.

Geoforce, a provider of asset tracking solutions, acquired Temeda, an industrial equipment tracking and telematics platform. The acquisition expands Geoforce's customer footprint and product capabilities.

Aerzen USA has agreed a transaction to acquire Vooner FloGard Corporation, a manufacturer of vacuum pumps and vacuum systems based in North Carolina, facilitated by Benchmark International. The article gives no deal value.

Bosch Rexroth will build a new 42,000 sq m plant in Queretaro, Mexico, investing about 160 million euros to make mobile hydraulics and factory automation components for North America. Opening is planned for mid-2023, with over 900 jobs after full commissioning in 2027.

JUMO GmbH & Co KG has decided to build a third factory in Jinpu New Area, Dalian, within five years to enrich the production line with more innovative and competitive products.

JUMO Automation (Dalian) Co Ltd, a subsidiary of Germany's JUMO GmbH & Co KG, put its second factory into operation in Jinpu New Area, Dalian, China. The 15,000-square-meter facility will expand production to include sensors for temperature, pressure, flow, liquid level, humidity, and water quality analysis.

China Lingong Machinery Group (LGMG) held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new $140 million manufacturing facility in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, to produce industrial electric articulating boom lifts. The project is expected to create over 1,400 jobs.

Junttan has acquired 19.6% of Hevtec Oy's share capital to deepen its electrification know-how. Hevtec is a Finnish engineering design company specialized in electric powertrain integration.

IN GRUPA SIA awarded a contract to Gemco/ABC of AGRICO GROUP for a pellet production technological line worth EUR 439,764. The contract was published on 13 September 2022.

Gujarat Apollo Industries Ltd entered into a joint venture agreement with Pfh BV to carry on the business of agricultural and farming machineries and components.

Baldwin & Francis designed, manufactured, and installed bespoke switchgear panels to replace ageing switchgear at Lhoist's lime works plant in Nottinghamshire, UK. The project included a new MV switchboard and LV motor control centre.

Yanmar America Corporation has introduced an automated guided vehicle (AGV) solution to its Adairsville, GA manufacturing facility for Powerpack series generator production. The system has boosted production capacity ten-fold.

Douglas Lake Equipment and Avenue Machinery Corp. have completed a merger agreement, combining their operations in British Columbia and Alberta. Both companies will continue operations under their respective names.

Victaulic acquired the business assets of Tennessee Metal Fabricating Corporation on Sept. 9, 2022, adding a 125,000 sq-ft facility to enhance its large-diameter piping solutions for the infrastructure market.

REEL International has acquired CNIM Systèmes Industriels, a French designer and manufacturer of large-scale precision equipment for defense, nuclear energy, and high-tech industries. The acquisition was completed on September 28, 2022.

T/CCI Manufacturing will invest over $20 million to retool its Decatur, Illinois facility for electric compressor manufacturing, creating more than 50 new jobs and retaining 103 positions, backed by Illinois REV tax incentives.

Baileigh Industrial, Inc., a manufacturer of industrial metalworking and woodworking machinery, has acquired Rusch Machine and Design, Inc., a manufacturer of tube and pipe benders and metal shaping machinery. Terms were not disclosed.

Wolfram Manufacturing Technologies has acquired the XMC machine communication and analytics platform to expand its machine monitoring and production management software solutions.

Taiwanese hydraulic valve maker Winner Hydraulics is building a brand-new factory to increase production capacity more than five times in coming years. Its Scandinavian partner WTB Control is expected to grow with it.

Simonswerk held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new production hall at its Heilbad Heiligenstadt site in Thüringen, Germany. The investment will double the hall area to 3,000 m², with first workplaces operational by end of 2022 and full completion by March 2023.

CHL Systems, an industrial equipment manufacturer, announced the acquisition of JAM Works LLC, a FANUC-authorized robotics integrator. The acquisition expands CHL's robotics capabilities for food processing and material handling.

Toromont Industries Ltd. announced construction of a new 137,000 sq. ft. remanufacturing facility in Bradford West Gwillimbury, Ontario, scheduled to open in early 2024, creating 150-200 skilled trades jobs.

AR Packaging Halmstad acquired a Comexi S1 DS slitter-rewinder from Comexi for its plant in Halmstad, Sweden, to increase productivity.

Bauer Compressors received an order from Prodeval for multiple containerized GRU 28-250 biogas boosting compression systems to be used on US dairy farms.

Helios Technologies signed a definitive agreement to acquire the assets of Daman Products Company, a Mishawaka, Indiana maker of precision hydraulic manifolds and integrated packages. The purchase price was not disclosed.

The Timken Company has signed an agreement to acquire GGB Bearing Technology from Enpro Industries for $305 million in cash. GGB is a global leader in metal-polymer plain bearings with expected fiscal 2022 sales of $200 million.

KUHN Group expanded its assembly plant in Monswiller, France, by 20,461 square meters, including a new assembly facility, logistics extension, and shipping facility, to assemble larger agricultural machinery.

Liebherr Group opened a concrete mixer plant near Plovdiv, Bulgaria, with an investment of 17 million euro. The plant covers 37,000 sq m, employs 120 people, and will produce 500 concrete mixers per year.

Böwe-Elektrik GmbH is building a new 6,559-square-meter production and office facility in Bolesławiec, Poland, to replace its current site. The new building will increase production capacity and is expected to be completed by summer 2023.

PHD Guindastes announced a R$20 million investment to build a new 13,000 m² factory in Caxias do Sul, Brazil, to unify its headquarters and two branches. Construction is expected to start in 2023.

Coalza Systems has acquired Irta Group Packaging, a packaging machinery manufacturer based in Almassora, Spain. Irta will continue to operate as an independent brand. The deal value was not disclosed.

Datwyler has acquired Swiss start-up CTsystems, securing several patents for electroactive polymer technology in a unique stacked design. The purchase price is undisclosed.

King Steel Machinery, Siemens Taiwan, and Ruhyih Automation signed a tri-party cooperation agreement to integrate digital twin technologies into injection molding machines for energy and carbon reduction.

Phil Liao is stepping down as Chief Executive Officer of Pacoma after 13 years and will continue as Senior Executive Consultant. Douglas Rohn continues as President of Pacoma.

Leggett & Platt has acquired Pacoma Hydraulic Technologies, combining it with Precision Hydraulic Cylinders into Leggett & Platt Hydraulics. Pacoma will operate as a sister company with its own management and brand.

Kiloutou Group has signed an agreement to acquire Grupo Vendap, the market leader in equipment rental in Portugal, and Holbæk Lift, a regional player in Denmark. The amount was not disclosed.

Atlas Copco Group has acquired OXYMAT A/S, a Denmark-based specialist in on-site oxygen and nitrogen solutions. OXYMAT had revenues of approximately MDKK 301 in 2021 and employs 146 people.

Asic Robotics AG built a new production facility of 7,243 square meters in the Buchmatt industrial area in Burgdorf, Switzerland, at an investment of about CHF 10 million. The facility houses the newly founded subsidiary Ambis Solutions AG and created 45 new jobs.

Grob is expanding its plant in China as part of its growth strategy.

Grob is building a new 16,200 m² assembly hall (Halle 14A) at its Mindelheim headquarters for e-mobility equipment assembly. Construction began in early 2022.

Grob is building its sixth production plant near Bangalore, India, with an investment of EUR 6 million, on a 4,675 m² site, initially creating 300 jobs. The plant will replace the current Hyderabad office.