Trentar announced the acquisition of Nuove Energie, an Italy and U.S. based provider of advanced filtration technologies for municipal, industrial wastewater and sludge. Trentar also launches Nuove H2O as its global water solutions brand.

South Korean automotive interior materials manufacturer Uni-Chem has signed a term sheet to acquire flexible electronics company Loomia Technologies, with plans to expand the technology into robotics, automotive, medical and other applications.

e-distribuzione, the Enel Group company operating Italy's national electricity distribution network, awarded five contracts to Hitachi Energy Italy for the supply and installation of HV/MV transformers. The total programme is valued at EUR 181.76 million, with Hitachi Energy Italy's share at EUR 84.18 million.

Uno Minda Limited approved a scheme of amalgamation to merge its subsidiary Minda Onkyo India Pvt. Ltd. into itself. The merger aims to achieve operational efficiencies and simplify the corporate structure. The appointed date is April 1, 2026.

Saplex plans to invest EUR 11 million in 2026 to adapt its new plant in Canovelles, Barcelona, purchased in 2024, and buy machinery to expand production capacity. The investment is part of a growth plan that included EUR 16.3 million between 2024 and 2025.

Weir secured a multimillion-dollar contract to supply Warman pumps for the Phase III expansion of a copper mine in Xizang, China. The contract covers two Warman MCR 450 cyclone feed pumps and nine Warman AHPP 20/18 tailings transfer pumps.

Dangote Industries Ltd and Sinoma International Engineering have signed a memorandum of understanding worth over $800 million to double the capacity of the Itori cement plant in Ogun State, Nigeria, from 6Mta to 12Mta.

Nalka has entered into an agreement to acquire Anlagen-Montagen Werder GmbH (AMW), a full-service engineering and service provider specializing in electrical power infrastructure based in Werder (Havel), Germany. The transaction is pending regulatory approval.

Sapien Semiconductor signed a contract worth KRW 7,216,133,340 (USD 5,046,600) for the joint development and supply of display driver chips to a North American Big Tech company. The contract runs from July 21, 2026 to October 28, 2027.

Kemira Oyj completed the acquisition of REPUR S.r.l., an Italy-based provider of activated carbon reactivation services for water treatment. REPUR's 2025 revenue was slightly over €5 million and it employs 21 people. The purchase price was not disclosed.

e-distribuzione S.p.A. awarded a €181,756,176 contract to Hitachi Energy Italy for the supply and installation of HV/MV transformers. The contract was concluded through five individual order agreements in January and February 2026, with the award notice published on August 4, 2026.

Syensqo (formerly Solvay Specialty Polymers) is undertaking a technical renovation project at its Changshu plant to expand PVDF capacity to 12,500 tons/year and fluoroelastomer capacity to 4,000 tons/year, with a total investment of 35 million yuan.

Youngchang Robotech is building a new plant in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, and established a US subsidiary in Schaumburg, Illinois, to expand its LABOT standardized robot package into the North American market.

Euromilk, a Slovak dairy producer, is installing a new SIG Slimline 12 Aseptic filling machine to increase capacity and meet growing demand for milk, cream, and plant-based beverages.

Llanelec Precision Engineering, backed by Hanover Investors, acquired Kigass Aero Components, a precision engineering firm specializing in aero-engine components. The deal was advised by Heligan Group.

SG signed a Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contract with the Public Procurement Service of South Korea to supply 864,000 tons of asphalt concrete worth 272.7 billion won (985 billion won for SG alone) to Seoul, Incheon, and the capital region from August 2026 to July 2028.

Clessidra Private Equity SGR, through its fund Clessidra Capital Partners Green Harvest, acquired 70% of Errebi Technology S.p.A., an Italian manufacturer of precision molds and cylinders for the food and pet food industry. Founder Massimiliano Paglione retains 30%.

ASIP Technologies plans to invest an additional ₹2,000 crore to expand its outsourced semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) facility in Andhra Pradesh, India, to scale up production capacity and upgrade packaging capabilities.

TE Connectivity has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the business unit for plastic solutions in air and fluid connection systems of HENN Connector Group. The acquisition is expected to close in TE's fiscal fourth quarter ending September 2026.

Mutares completed the acquisition of SABIC's Engineering Thermoplastics business in the Americas and Europe for an enterprise value of USD 450 million. The business will operate as NexPoint Materials.

BorgWarner secured a new integrated drive module award with a global OEM. Production is expected to begin in 2027.

SilTerra Malaysia Sdn Bhd, 60%-owned by Dagang NeXchange Bhd, entered into a multi-year wafer supply agreement with ChipOne Technology (Beijing) Co Ltd valued at over US$400 million. SilTerra will supply wafers for semiconductor devices.

Private equity investor Nordic Capital agreed to acquire Flowa Technology AB, a provider of engineered water infrastructure products.

The Wilo Group acquired a majority stake in PreFab TGA, a German company specializing in industrial prefabrication of technical building equipment modules.

Sweden-based industrial distributor Ahlsell signed an agreement to acquire all shares in Proseal, a specialist industrial sales and maintenance company focused on flow technology.

Omnia Mechanical Group acquired W&S Motor & Pump, expanding its pump, motor, maintenance and distribution capabilities across the New York region.

Universal Plant Services acquired Mechanical Solutions Inc to expand its engineering and technical service capabilities for rotating and reciprocating equipment.

AxFlow Oceania acquired a majority stake in Queensland-based Dowdens Group, its largest regional investment to date in the Australian fluid handling market.

Citco Water announced the acquisition of Pump & Process Equipment Inc and Legacy Environmental to strengthen its capabilities in the Southeastern United States. The deal date is taken from the review article.

French packaging distributor Antalis acquired Speidel Verpackungen, a German maker of custom corrugated and wood and foam packaging with 60 employees and revenue of nearly EUR 17 million. Financial terms were not disclosed.

BEL Valves supplied CL900 topside split gate valves worth six figures to Equinor for its Kårstø processing plant in Norway. The valves were chosen for shorter lead times.

Gonvarri Material Handling and Rinac India launched Constructor Rinac India to deliver advanced intralogistics, warehouse storage, and cold chain solutions.

In BW association intercommunale SC has awarded a €374,400 contract to J. KAMPS & CIE SA for the replacement of the ultrafiltration membrane system at the Louvain-la-Neuve wastewater treatment plant.

RCT – Powered by Epiroc has supplied machine control and automation systems to a silver and lead mine in Queensland for nearly three decades, including equipping the final Cat R2900G with AutoNav.

ALFA S.R.L. awarded a contract worth €1,079,033 to HUBER TECHNOLOGY S.R.L. for the supply, installation and commissioning of two turnkey sludge dewatering plants at wastewater treatment plants in Caronno Pertusella and Sant'Antonino Ticino, Italy.

Hanwa Co., Ltd. established Hanwa Steel Service Tijuana (HSTJ) in Rosarito, Baja California, and began full operations in August 2026. The coil center processes and sells thin steel sheets, serving industries such as electrical equipment, HVAC, and medical devices.

Daido Metal Industrial Co., Ltd. will invest approximately 40 billion yen (about $300M) to build a new plant in Jalisco, Mexico, to produce engine bearings for data-center generators. Construction is set to begin in fall 2026, with production starting in 2028.

ITOCHU Corporation will acquire a 50% stake in Aviation Capital Group from Tokyo Century Corporation for approximately $1.946 billion, forming a joint venture. The transaction is expected to close in Q3 of fiscal year 2026.

Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd announced the acquisition of an additional 35.6% stake in PMB Technology Bhd, raising its stake to 58.8% and making it a subsidiary. The acquisition is expected to be completed in Q3 of fiscal year 2026.

Sinoma International signed a US$476 million equipment supply contract with Itori Cement (a Dangote subsidiary) for two 6,000 tpd clinker cement lines (Lines 3 and 4) in Ogun State, Nigeria. Clinker production is expected in 24 months, cement in 25 months.

Lumos Diagnostics received a US$767,800 purchase order for its FebriDx rapid diagnostic test from PHASE Scientific, its exclusive U.S. distribution partner. Delivery will be fulfilled progressively through October 2026.

Minth Group broke ground on a $430 million manufacturing facility in Gadsden, Alabama, expected to create 1,300 jobs. The facility will produce plastic and aluminum components for automakers, with production slated to begin in 2027.

Adrem Group has signed an agreement to acquire a majority stake in the Electroequipamentos Industrial (EEI) Group, a Romanian energy sector company. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals.

Flotek Industries has signed a 10-year contract worth up to $400 million in Puerto Rico. The contract is with an unnamed customer and involves the company's specialty chemicals business.

ITM Water Systems has completed the first phase of expansion of its plant in Monzón, Spain, increasing the facility from 1,600 to 5,800 square meters, including a new 800-square-meter office building. The company now has over 70 employees and exports to 25 countries.

Fanuc America announced plans for a $90 million expansion in Pontiac, Michigan, including a new 840,000-square-foot facility for manufacturing, logistics, R&D, and other industrial uses. The project is expected to create at least 225 new jobs and come online in late 2027. The Michigan Strategic Fund Board approved a $1.575 million performance-based grant to support the expansion.

Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Berhad (PMAH) has proposed to acquire an additional 35.6% stake in PMB Technology Berhad (PMBT) for MYR 464.95 million (USD 109.9 million) in cash, raising its shareholding to about 58.8% and making PMBT its subsidiary. The acquisition supports PMBT's repositioning from silicon metal to aluminium alloys due to the prolonged weakness in the global silicon metal market.

Windings Inc. acquired Machine Tool Engineering, Inc. (MTE), a precision machining specialist, on July 30, 2026, to enhance vertical integration for motor manufacturing.

CRH completed an agreement with BGV Group to acquire a 51% stake in Poriston Group LLC, owner of Poriston LLC, a Ukrainian producer of autoclaved aerated concrete blocks.

Henkel finalized a €2.1 billion agreement to acquire Dutch specialty coatings enterprise Stahl, expanding its Adhesive Technologies portfolio.