ABBOTT MEDICAL ESPAÑA, S.A. was awarded a €240,000 contract by OSAKIDETZA - Servicio Vasco de Salud for a medical device (L2 edge-to-edge repair device for mitral valve approximation). The contract was awarded on 2 November 2026 and runs until 19 November 2027.

CMTX is expanding its manufacturing capacity on land adjacent to its existing factory in the Fifth National Industrial Complex in Gumi, South Korea. The expansion is expected to nearly double annual production capacity from 200 billion won to 400 billion won, with new facilities starting operations in stages in 2027.

GC Wellbeing held a groundbreaking ceremony on November 2, 2026, for a medical device GMP plant in Eumseong, North Chungcheong Province, South Korea. The facility will produce dermal fillers and skin boosters, with completion targeted for the second quarter of 2027.

GC Green Cross Wellbeing held a groundbreaking ceremony on November 2, 2026 for a medical device GMP plant in Eumseong, Chungbuk, South Korea. The facility, targeting completion in Q2 2027, will produce fillers and skin boosters with an annual capacity of up to 3 million units.

HD Hyundai outlined plans to reach 3 trillion won ($2.2 billion) in annual onshore generator engine revenue by 2029, targeting 3 GW of deliveries for AI data centers. The group will break ground on a new 833.6 billion won plant in Onsan in Q1 2027, finishing in May 2028.

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

Eastman has secured a reinstated $375 million U.S. Department of Energy award to expand polyester recycling capacity in the U.S., expecting to increase output by approximately 30% through process improvements.

Polysmart is investing $60 million to increase domestic bottle-to-bottle recycling capacity in Nigeria, providing manufacturers with an alternative source of recycled raw materials.

CGN's San'ao nuclear unit 2 in Wenzhou completed its first fuel loading on November 2, 2026, and entered nuclear commissioning.

ORIX Aviation has completed its acquisition of AerFin, a specialist in aviation aftermarket services. AerFin will operate as a wholly-owned subsidiary of ORIX Aviation.

Kier is progressing an £8.8 million portfolio of 31 water and wastewater infrastructure contracts through Anglian Water's Integrated Operational Solutions Partnership.

Rossell Techsys inaugurated a new 210,000 sq ft facility in Bengaluru, India, doubling its manufacturing footprint for aerospace and defense wiring systems.

Mayekawa inaugurated a new industrial compressor manufacturing plant in Jiutepec, Morelos, Mexico, with an investment of $80 million. The facility is the world's largest dedicated to industrial compressors and integrates casting, machining, and assembly.

Churchill Capital Corp XI shareholders approved a business combination with Agility Robotics, a humanoid robotics company. The transaction is expected to close on November 4, 2026, with approximately $465 million in gross capital raised.

thyssenkrupp Materials Services has acquired Aceroteca, a Mexican steel service centre business, to strengthen its North American industrial footprint. The deal provides access to Aceroteca's customer relationships, processing equipment, and local market expertise.

SteelFab, Inc. is expanding its operations in Florence County, South Carolina, with a $38.92 million investment to build a new facility producing fabricated steel parts for U.S. naval defense. The project will create 108 new jobs and is expected to be online in September 2027.

MKS Inc. commenced expansion of its Atotech equipment manufacturing site in Guangzhou, China, investing $25 million to expand the facility from 20,000 m² to 50,000 m², adding 30 machining systems and creating over 300 jobs. Completion expected in Q3 2027.

Isupetasys signed an investment agreement to build a seventh factory at the Daegu National Industrial Complex in Dalseong-gun, investing 500 billion won ($374 million) on a 168,300-square-meter site.

ON Semiconductor (onsemi) agreed to acquire Ferric, Inc. for $600 million in cash at closing plus up to $175 million in revenue-milestone payments. The deal is expected to close by the end of 2026.

TAG Medical inaugurated a new industrial unit at Avepark in Guimarães, Portugal, with an investment of over €12 million and the creation of up to 100 jobs. The facility will produce advanced medical and surgical instruments for international clients.

onsemi has agreed to acquire Ferric, an innovator in integrated voltage regulator technology, for $600 million in cash plus up to $175 million in contingent consideration. The acquisition aims to strengthen onsemi's power delivery portfolio for AI processors.

SCGC and PTTGC plan to form a joint venture combining their olefin and polyolefin operations in Thailand, with a combined olefins capacity of approximately 7.1 million tons/year. The joint venture is expected to be established in the second half of 2027.

Nippon Steel Trading Corporation agreed to acquire 100% of CLN Slovakia s.r.o., an automotive-focused steel service centre in Kosice, Slovakia, from Italy's CLN SpA. The announcement was made on November 2, 2026.

rose plastic AG acquired ROBOWORKER Automation GmbH, a German high-tech machine manufacturer specializing in powder compaction and automation, as a sister company effective November 1, 2026. The acquisition aims to combine packaging materials and automation into integrated solutions.

Bracco Imaging announced a $230 million investment to build its first U.S. manufacturing facility for injectable contrast media in Sanford, North Carolina, creating 200 jobs.

State Grid Corporation of China announced the results of its fifth batch of switchgear tenders for 2026, awarding 74 packages worth RMB 815.63 million to 47 suppliers. Xidian Baoji Electric ranked first with RMB 51.05 million.

First Hydrogen Corp. received TSX Venture Exchange approval to acquire a 60% interest in Exodus Actuation Solutions Inc. (RoboticsCo), which holds a portfolio of patents and IP for advanced actuation, gearbox, motor and robotics technologies.

Nova Steel has acquired the Ohio-based manufacturing assets of Sheffield Steel, boosting its production capacity for flat-rolled steel used by automotive and appliance makers.

Rand Aerospace, operating as Rand Machine Products, plans to purchase and renovate a second facility in Jamestown, New York, for $5.66 million, adding 31 new jobs and retaining 115 positions. The project is expected to begin in Q1 2027 with first production in H1 2027.

Nippon Shokubai acquired Goo Chemical, a Kyoto-based maker of electronic and specialty resins, for ¥20.0bn. The deal completed on November 2, 2026.

Johnson Controls launched the FRICK HeatPAC Reciprocating Ammonia Heat Pump for food and beverage processing facilities. The system recovers waste heat from ammonia refrigeration systems to produce high-temperature hot water.

Jungheinrich announced it has opened sales of its new EFG 5 series electric counterbalance forklifts, available to order since November 1, 2026. The forklifts offer load capacities from 4.0 to 5.0 tonnes and lift heights up to 7,500 mm.

National Material Company has completed its acquisition of Arlington Metals Corp., a toll processor based in Franklin Park, Illinois. The acquisition allows National Material to serve customers across a broader range of markets and metals.

MH Equipment has acquired Riekes Equipment, a material handling organization with a 90-year history. Riekes will continue operating under its established name as Riekes — an MH Logistics Company.

Rockwell Automation has added two factories in Chennai, India, taking its manufacturing base in the city to three. The new factory is dedicated to the Cubic line of modular enclosures and electrical panel components, and a semiconductor-focused plant produces power and electrical infrastructure for chip manufacturing.

Coloplast has inaugurated a new factory in Felgueiras, Portugal, its largest industrial unit worldwide. The investment is about €100 million, the facility spans 50,000 sq. meters, and is expected to employ over 800 workers as operations expand.

Cummins is undertaking a series of upgrades to its Daventry, England engine and power generator plant, totaling several million dollars, including new engine block machining and assembly lines. The upgrades will take place over the next 18 months.

HORSE Powertrain has begun production at a new engine cylinder-head foundry at its Curitiba manufacturing site in Brazil. The facility represents an investment of about €35 million and has annual capacity for 210,000 aluminum cylinder heads for HORSE H10 and H13 engines.

Andhra Pradesh signed MOUs with Hwashin, Seoyon and Iwamet for automotive component manufacturing facilities in Anantapur district, with combined investment commitments of ₹1,614 crore and expected 1,418 jobs.

ENvue Medical reached an exclusive distribution agreement with Peak Medical for the UroShield device in the UK and Ireland, with minimum purchase commitments of approximately $2.6 million over three years.

JR Automation, a Hitachi subsidiary, opened a new 215,000 sq ft automation technology center in Greenville, South Carolina, with a $15.5 million investment. About 100 employees currently work there.

Xinfengming Group will invest 100 million yuan (about $14 million) to establish a wholly owned subsidiary, Xinfengming Tiannuo New Materials (Hubei) Co. Ltd., in Tianmen, Hubei, for polyester filament yarn production.

CarbiCrete supplied three cement-free paving products to a new Amazon UK delivery station in Stockton-on-Tees, covering about 6,400 m². The delivery station is Amazon's first building pursuing Zero Carbon Certification v1.1.

HANZA has completed the acquisition and taken possession of five factories from contract manufacturer Fortaco, located in Finland, Estonia and Poland. The acquired operations add approximately 1,300 employees and annual sales of about SEK 1.9 billion, strengthening HANZA's heavy mechanics and complex assembly capabilities.

Strohm B.V. was awarded a medium-sized contract (€10-20 million) to supply four carbon fiber/PA12 thermoplastic composite pipe jumpers for an ultra-deepwater gas field in Southeast Asia. The jumpers will be installed by McDermott's Subsea and Floating Facilities business line.

Evolution Metals & Technologies is expanding its magnet business at its operating facility in Pohang, South Korea, to provide more dependable sources of rare earth magnets amid Chinese trade policy uncertainty.

Afreximbank provided an $81.9 million senior term loan to Veenocks Limited to expand its porcelain tile manufacturing plant in Sagamu, Ogun State, Nigeria. The expansion will increase annual production capacity from 3.3 million to 9.9 million square metres and create 300 additional direct jobs.

Celanese Corporation announced a collaboration with Röchling Industrial to supply POM ECO-C, a polyoxymethylene made from captured CO2, for stock shape applications. Röchling has procured the material for selected uses.

Agility Robotics, maker of the Digit humanoid robot, is set to merge with Churchill Capital Corp XI and list on Nasdaq under ticker AGLT. The deal gives Agility a pre-money equity value of $2.5 billion and expected gross capital of about $465 million.

Brooks Equipment, a division of Brooks Group Australia, has introduced XCMG XDA45 articulated dump trucks to the Australian market, powered by Mercedes-Benz OM471 engines and Allison 4800 ORS transmissions. The company has brought 16 trucks into the country for sale and several for dry hire.