Arauco selected Veolia to design and implement the industrial effluent treatment plant for the Sucuriú Project, a new US$4.6 billion pulp mill in Inocência, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil. The treatment plant will have a capacity of 10,600 cubic meters per hour.

ZPMC secured a contract to supply eight container straddle carriers to Kingston Freeport Terminal Limited (KFTL) in Jamaica, marking its first entry into the country's straddle carrier market. The contract value and delivery dates were not disclosed.

Techwing announced a 52.6 billion won investment to build a new factory at the Cheonan BIT Industrial Complex in Cheonan, South Korea, to expand semiconductor equipment production capacity. The investment period runs from November 3, 2026 to July 31, 2027.

Simmtech announced a 105.4 billion won investment to expand production, logistics and office facilities at its Cheongju 2 site in Cheongju, South Korea, to meet rising semiconductor demand. The investment runs from November 3, 2026 to August 31, 2028.

Stryker is investing approximately US$400 million in UK surgical robotics developer CMR Surgical, securing an exclusive option to acquire the remaining equity. The agreement also gives Stryker exclusive US commercial agency rights for CMR's Versius surgical robotics portfolio.

Holcim placed an order with SaltX Technology for an expanded development program focused on further process development and in-depth validation of material for electrified clinker production using SaltX ECR technology. The program supports continued work toward a joint demonstration plant.

Accord Transformer & Switchgear Limited secured four domestic orders totaling Rs 4.13 crore (excluding GST) from Megha Engineering & Infrastructures Limited, Integrum Energy Infrastructure, and two private companies. The largest order, worth Rs 2.65 crore, is for six 1,600 kVA packaged substations for EV charging stations under MSRTC projects.

Safic-Alcan and COIM signed a distribution agreement for the Hydrolar range of waterborne polyurethane dispersions in 13 European countries, effective immediately. The agreement covers the Iberian Peninsula, DACH region, and Nordic-Baltic region.

A joint venture of Ceylex Engineering and Xingneng Electric Power Construction was awarded a contract to upgrade the Kolonnawa Grid Substation for Sri Lanka's first utility-scale 100 MW/100 MWh battery energy storage system, funded by the ADB. The contract value is USD 1.27M + EUR 2.61M + LKR 555M.

TEIA, a South Korean industrial AI platform company, and GEM Corporation, a Vietnamese IT services firm, established a joint venture called NEXUS AIM to provide data- and AI-based factory operations solutions for Vietnamese manufacturers.

Tata Projects has secured a major EPC contract from an unnamed global automotive major for the development of a greenfield plant in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra. The work covers assembly shop, press and weld shop, and utility buildings.

MacGregor has secured an order to retrofit programmable logic controllers (PLCs) for the quarter ramps on 35 Wallenius Wilhelmsen pure car and truck carriers (PCTCs).

Sweco has acquired the entire share capital of Teollisuuden Vesi Oy, a Finnish water treatment specialist with about 20 employees. The acquisition strengthens Sweco's water treatment expertise for industrial and energy sector clients.

Valmet Oyj has been selected by TT-Line to deliver marine automation systems for two new Green Ship 2.0 ferries being built at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard. The order includes Machine Automation System, Power Management System, Bilge Control System, and Cargo Control System.

Kaynes Semicon signed an MoU with the Haryana Enterprises Promotion Centre to invest approximately ₹500 crore in establishing a state-of-the-art semiconductor manufacturing facility in Haryana, India. The facility is expected to create around 1,000 jobs.

Samsung Electronics' foundry division is expected to produce a U.S. cloud company's AI chip on the 2nm GAA node through Taiwan-based design partner Faraday. Faraday won the ASIC design project, its largest since founding, with first revenue expected in the first half of 2027.

The first phase of the Shurandam cement plant in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, was inaugurated with a production capacity of 1,500 tpd (0.5 Mta). The plant represents an investment of approximately $113 million by a private Afghan investor. A second phase to increase capacity to 5,000 tpd is planned.

Minerals Development Oman signed a $418.7 million, 10-year mining services contract with China's Hongda International for the Mazoon Copper Project in Oman. The deal includes open-pit mining activities at the Yanqul project, with production set to begin in 2027.

CCP Gransden Advanced Composites, the University of Sheffield AMRC, and Sigmatex launched the two-year OPTIMA programme to develop integrated manufacturing for thermoplastic composite aerospace structures. The programme is supported by the ATI SME Programme and Innovate UK.

Pakistan's Cherat Cement signed two share-purchase agreements to acquire a 64.07% controlling interest in Nimir Industrial Chemicals Ltd for approximately PKR 24.09 billion ($86.6 million). The acquisition diversifies Cherat's operations into industrial chemicals.

MMG agreed to buy Anglo American's nickel business, including two operating mines in Brazil, for up to $500 million. The deal, announced in February 2025, has been delayed by EU regulatory review and was extended to December 31, 2026.

Volvo Construction Equipment began manufacturing heavy-duty excavators and loaders at its Shippensburg, Pennsylvania plant, adding 11 models to its North American production portfolio, which now totals 30 machine models.

German crane and heavy-haulage group Schmidbauer has ordered 17 new Liebherr cranes, from 55-tonne to 450-tonne models, as part of a fleet renewal for industrial, energy and infrastructure work. The first machine, an LTM 1450-8.1, has been handed over.

JSW Energy is expanding its KSK Mahanadi thermal power plant in India by 1,800 MW (a 600 MW unit and 1,200 MW balance), with capex per MW estimated 25-30% below industry average due to shared infrastructure. The 600 MW unit is on track for FY28 and the 1,200 MW for FY29.

Samsung Austin Semiconductor's Fab 1 at its Taylor, Texas campus, with an initial minimum investment of $17 billion, is on track to be operational by the end of 2026. The 1,200-acre campus includes a six-floor office building and cleanroom the size of six football fields.

BASF has signed an investment agreement with Nanjing Jiangbei New Area to establish a new electronic materials production site in Nanjing, China, to support the semiconductor industry. The facility is expected to start up by the end of 2028.

Molecor officially opened a new 12,500m² production facility in Alaşehir, Manisa, Türkiye, following an investment of approximately €25 million. The plant manufactures O-PVC pipes for drinking water supply and infrastructure applications and currently employs 44 people.

Curio Water has formed a new partnership with Ozcon Environmental to strengthen its ozone offerings for BlueBarrier treatment trains targeting micropollutant and PFAS removal in the UK.

Haocheng Electric supplied electrical distribution equipment for Phase II of the power distribution project at Guangxi Hengxi Building Materials Co., Ltd. The expansion supports building materials and ceramic production capacity with a total investment of CNY 200 million.

Stellantis is adding an assembly line and equipment at its engine plant in Kokomo, Indiana, to begin production of a new four-cylinder GMET4 EVO gasoline engine by the end of the year.

General Motors is developing a $300 million expansion at a campus in Romulus, Michigan, to boost production capacity of 10-speed transmissions used in full-size trucks and SUVs.

General Motors is investing $888 million in an engine plant in Tonawanda, New York, to produce a sixth-generation small-block V-8 engine for full-size trucks and SUVs. First production is expected in 2027.

Rongrong New Materials Technology is developing the Baise Alumina Continuous Fiber Products Project in Baise, Guangxi, with a total investment of 10.7 billion yuan. The project will include 150 production lines with a combined annual capacity of 12,500 metric tons of alumina fiber products, developed in two phases.

ABB has secured two orders from Southwest Aluminum in China to supply integrated automation and digital technologies for two six-high aluminum cold rolling mills, supporting expansion of wide strip production. The mills are expected to be fully commissioned by end of 2027.

Joyson Electronics, a Ningbo-based automotive component manufacturer, has pivoted to supply head assemblies, tactile sensors, and motion controllers to Chinese humanoid robot makers, making robotics a top strategic priority.

Ambani Orgochem Limited plans to expand its Tarapur acrylic coatings and adhesives capacity from 2,000 to about 4,500 tonnes per month, a 125% increase, with an investment of Rs 15-20 crore. The expansion is expected to be completed by the end of Q4 FY27.

Gaon Cable, via its U.S. subsidiary LSCUS, plans to invest approximately $50 million to add two production lines at its Tarboro, North Carolina factory, aiming to double cable production capacity by 2027.

Poong Jeon Nonferrous Metal has emerged as the leading bidder to acquire Jeongan Steel, a steel pipe and plate manufacturer in rehabilitation, with a bid of about 80 billion won. The court has approved Poong Jeon as the top-scoring bidder.

Repsol's ALBA project at its Sines, Portugal petrochemical base is nearing commissioning, with a 300,000 t/y LLDPE unit and a 300,000 t/y PP unit. The €820 million project has obtained an operating license and is scheduled to start up around end of 2026.

AMPO POYAM VALVES received an order from Lamprell to supply 18 large check and globe valves for Saudi Aramco's CRPO 147/157 project at the Zuluf offshore field. The valves include a 48-inch Class 1500 unit, the largest of its type AMPO has supplied.

The UK Atomic Energy Authority has awarded a contract to Compressors and Pneumatic Systems Ltd for the supply of new compressed air treatment equipment, including Nano purification desiccant dryers and filtration, to replace air compressors.

U.S. Steel is building a $1.9 billion direct reduced iron facility next to Big River 2 in Arkansas, enabling hot DRI to be transferred directly into electric arc furnaces.

Xintai Valve Group ranked first in a November 3, 2026 provisional award notice for the second valve-material procurement of the Lianjiang electrolyte project, valued at RMB 2.85 million.

China Energy's hydrogen technology subsidiary issued an equipment tender on November 3, 2026, for a 10-tonne/day hydrogen liquefaction package including a nitrogen-precooled cold box, compressors, valves and commissioning.

East China Engineering issued a negotiated procurement notice on November 3, 2026, for solenoid valves for the Lujiang LNG tank EPC project, with responses due November 11.

Conair Group is investing $10 million to lease and equip a second 157,760-ft² facility in Franklin, Pennsylvania, for fabrication, machining and powder coating. The expansion will create 126 new jobs over three years and begin operations in early 2027.

Fortifi Food Processing Solutions acquired I.J. White Systems, a designer and builder of spiral cooling, freezing and conveying systems for the food industry. I.J. White designs and manufactures its products in Farmingdale, New York.

Norwegian wool clothing specialist Aclima acquired Sukkamestarit Oy, Finland's largest sock manufacturer. The combined businesses will generate annual turnover of roughly €50 million and employ over 180 people. Manufacturing will remain in Ylöjärvi, Finland.

Donaldson Company, Inc. announced Alpha-Pore technology, a next-generation sterile filtration platform designed to extend filter service life for critical applications.

MedTech Solutions S.A. and its subsidiary Good For You Medical sp. z o.o. signed contracts with Mazowiecki Szpital Specjalistyczny in Ostrołęka to supply orthopedic implants. The contracts total PLN 4,459,838.45 gross, with the subsidiary's contract signed on November 2, 2026, and the parent company's two contracts on November 3, 2026.