TG Missouri, a division of Toyoda Gosei, announced a $97 million expansion of its Perryville, Missouri facility over three years, adding new equipment and automation. The company will maintain at least 1,600 full-time jobs.

Linamar Corporation is investing over CAD 1 billion to expand its operations across Ontario, focusing on advanced powertrain solutions for hybrid and electric vehicles, eAxle systems, and semiconductor packaging for EV batteries. The expansion will create more than 2,300 jobs.

Grupo ERT will double production capacity at its existing plant in Tangier, Morocco, starting in January 2025, aiming to double revenue in the country to about EUR 20 million.

Plaskolite announced an $11.9 million expansion at its Zanesville, Ohio facility, creating 38 new jobs and increasing production capacity by 85%.

Bell Textron will add an additional aircraft manufacturing center in Fort Worth, Texas, to support the US Army's FLRAA program, creating over 400 jobs with a $429 million capital investment.

Bürkert Fluid Control Systems is expanding and modernizing its Gerabronn, Germany plant over about two and a half years. Work includes a new assembly hall for customer-specific systems, modernized solenoid valve production and more storage, with the second phase starting in March 2025.

Dawn Company Limited plans to invest up to 70 million yuan of its own funds to modify its existing 120,000 tons/year PBAT project (Phase I) to also produce PETG and other copolyester products.

Pacific Manufacturing is expanding in Fairfield, Ohio, by purchasing and doubling the square footage of a new building on its campus. The expansion will create 96 new jobs and add $4.7 million in annual payroll.

Universal Tank & Fabrication plans a $7 million expansion in Dubuque, Iowa, adding a 28,000-square-foot facility and creating 15 new manufacturing jobs. The project aims to increase capacity and streamline production of custom pressure vessels and tanks.

Tempcraft Corporation, a subsidiary of Howmet Aerospace, is expanding its ceramic core die operations in Brecksville, Ohio. The $17 million investment will create 60 jobs and retain 240 jobs, with operations expected to begin in Q2 2025.

EPACK Durable Limited commenced construction of an additional manufacturing facility in Sri City, India, as part of its partnership with Hisense. The plant will produce air conditioners, washing machines, refrigerators, and small domestic appliances, with production expected to start by June 2025.

Geringhoff, an agricultural equipment manufacturer, is planning a $3.92 million, 40,500-square-foot addition to its facility in St. Cloud, Minnesota. The expansion will provide additional capacity and is expected to be completed in spring 2025.

SIA Ultraplast EU has installed and launched an additional extrusion line for multiwall polycarbonate sheets at its facility in Ventspils, Latvia. The investment doubles the company's manufacturing capacity.

PSI Industries is adding 45,000 square feet to its aluminum extrusion facility in Olney, Texas. The expansion will boost production capacity and create at least 50 new jobs.

Vebro Polymers UK announced on December 13, 2024, that it is moving to a new, larger hybrid manufacturing and office facility at Argyle House in Wilmslow, UK. The new site will boost output by nearly 200% and create several new jobs.

The U.S. Department of Commerce and Bosch signed a preliminary memorandum of terms for up to $225 million in CHIPS Act funding to expand Bosch's silicon carbide device factory in Roseville, California. The expansion will increase production capacity to over 40% of U.S.-based SiC manufacturing and create up to 700 manufacturing jobs.

Mondi completed a EUR 90 million modernization of its Mondi Warsaw corrugated packaging plant in Mszczonów, near Warsaw, doubling production capacity and making it the largest corrugated packaging plant in Poland. The upgrade was marked at an event hosted for Polish manufacturers.

Mitsubishi Electric will invest US$143.5 million to retrofit its Maysville, Kentucky factory to make variable-speed heat pump compressors, with production targeted for October 2027 and initial annual capacity of 1,000,000 compressors. The U.S. Department of Energy is providing a $50 million award.

JCBL Marrel Tippers Limited (JML) is expanding its Chennai manufacturing plant in Oragadam to increase production capacity by 25%. The expansion will create 200 jobs and support around 40 new suppliers.

JMA Wireless received a nearly $44 million federal grant from the CHIPS and Science Act to expand its research and manufacturing operations in Syracuse, New York. The company will invest $75 million to open a new production line and expand testing capabilities, creating 30 initial jobs with potential for more.

Sika Emseal announced the addition of a new expansion joint manufacturing plant at 23 Bridle Lane in Westborough, MA, adjacent to its existing facility. The expansion will increase production capacity and integrate the Wabo product line.

Richardson International is expanding granola packaging capabilities at its South Sioux City, Nebraska oat processing facility, more than doubling capacity. The project will begin immediately and be completed by Q1 2026.

Bartell Machinery is expanding its Rome, New York manufacturing facility with 22,400 square feet of new high-bay manufacturing space.

Junma Group has expanded its HMLS (high-modulus low-shrinkage) polyester tire cord production capacity by 20 positions, becoming one of China's largest tire cord manufacturers.

SNF received approval from Madayn to set up a polymer production plant in Oman, part of a previously announced $250 million expansion plan. The facility will produce high-performance anionic polymers for enhanced oil recovery. A Regional Technical Centre in Muscat is set to open in early 2025.

JFE Steel announced it will build a new continuous galvanizing line at its West Japan Works' Fukuyama facility, costing approximately 70 billion yen, with an annual capacity of 360,000 tons. Operations are scheduled to start in October 2028.

Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky announced a $922 million investment to build a new advanced paint facility at its Georgetown plant. The facility will add 1 million square feet of capacity and is scheduled to open in 2027.

OpenStore will invest $5 million and create 46 jobs with a new fulfillment center in Kansas City, Missouri.

Texan Cement is shifting its operation at the Port of Brownsville from a regional distribution center to a production facility capable of making 400,000 tons annually of Portland cement. The $42 million investment includes bulk handling equipment and increased storage capacity, creating over 70 jobs.

Schreiber Foods announced a $211 million expansion in Carthage, Missouri, including a new 168,000-square-foot production facility with state-of-the-art technology, creating 150 jobs.

NPO Ekosistema completed a 140 million ruble expansion of water treatment equipment production in Solnechnogorsk, Moscow region, adding a new production complex and creating 80 jobs.

Satinal announced a €3 million investment to install a third production line at its headquarters in Erba, Italy, to increase capacity for STRATO glass interlayers and solar PV encapsulants. The line is expected to be operational in 2025.

Alar Lexiao Industrial Co., Ltd. invested 150 million yuan to build a nonwoven spunlace production facility in Alar, Xinjiang, which began operation in June 2024. The plant has three production lines with an annual capacity of 22,500 tons of functional spunlaced nonwovens.

Whelan Machine & Tool is investing nearly $5.7 million to expand its Louisville, Kentucky operations, creating 30 new jobs.

Opus Packaging Florence is expanding into a 50,000 square foot property adjacent to its current facility at 1131 Edwards Circle in Florence, South Carolina, to increase corrugated products manufacturing.

Constantia Tobepal announced a €14.1 million investment in a new tandem extruder at its Burgos facility in Spain to boost pharmaceutical and food packaging capacity. The line is expected to be fully operational by mid-2026.

Howmet Aerospace plans a $107.5 million expansion in Whitehall, Michigan, to build a 107,000 sq ft manufacturing facility for ceramic cores, creating up to 300 jobs.

The U.S. Department of Commerce signed a preliminary memorandum of terms for up to $275 million in federal funding for Micron Technology to expand and modernize its manufacturing facility in Manassas, Virginia, creating over 400 manufacturing jobs and up to 2,700 community jobs.

The U.S. Department of Commerce signed a preliminary memorandum of terms to provide up to $50 million in direct funding to X-Fab for the modernization and expansion of its existing silicon carbide fab in Lubbock, Texas, creating up to 150 jobs.

The U.S. Department of Commerce signed a preliminary memorandum of terms to provide up to $16 million in direct funding to SkyWater Technology Foundry Inc. for the modernization of its existing facility in Bloomington, Minnesota, creating approximately 70 jobs.

LS Electric's affiliate KOC Electric completed the expansion of its ultra-high voltage transformer production plant in Ulsan, South Korea. The 29.6 billion KRW investment tripled annual production capacity to 100 billion KRW.

BENTELER Group will expand its Grand Rapids area presence with a new 315,000 SF plant at Site 36 in Wyoming, Michigan. The $105 million investment will create 147 jobs, with production scheduled to begin in 2026.

Rollex Förderelemente, a manufacturer of intralogistics components, has started construction of a new plant at its headquarters in Werne, Germany. The 3,600-square-meter facility will include R&D and production space, with completion scheduled for 2026.

JS Auto Cast Foundry, a subsidiary of Bharat Forge, proposed to invest Rs.67.5 crore to expand capacity at its Perundurai foundry unit near Erode, Tamil Nadu. The expansion will increase production capacity of grey and SG iron castings from 72,000 tonnes per annum to 116,000 tonnes per annum.

Central Power Systems & Services, a power generator manufacturer, announced an expansion in Platte City, Missouri, investing more than $28.5 million and creating 245 jobs. The expansion includes a hands-on training center and increased production capabilities.

Tamagawa Seiki held a completion ceremony on November 29, 2024, for a new two-story factory building at its second business site in Iida City, Nagano Prefecture, Japan. The building has a total floor area of about 3,800 m² and aims to increase production capacity for hybrid vehicle angle sensors.

NKT partnered with ABB to expand its high-voltage submarine power cable factory in Karlskrona, Sweden, adding a new factory and a third extrusion tower to become the world's largest such facility. The expansion will produce cables for up to 640 kV DC and support offshore wind farms.

Dongguan Evml CNC Equipment Technology Co. relocated to a new 20,000-square-meter facility in Dongguan, China, in March 2024, expanding its space eight-fold. The company produces five-axis CNC machines and has orders filled through June 2025.

Endo announced that the U.S. FDA approved commercial production of VASOSTRICT at its new 20,000-square-foot aseptic manufacturing facility in Indore, India. The site increases sterile injectable capacity and is expected to begin production in 2026.

Owens Corning signed the takeover document for its new glass non-woven production line at its Fort Smith, Arkansas plant. The line, supplied by Voith, is the world's highest-performing and widest (5.5 m), with a design speed of 510 m/min and annual capacity of 90,000 tons.