Brazil

German packaging maker Edelmann Group sold its Brazilian folding box site in a management buy-out led by Lucas Jardim and Marisa Scheurich, completed with effect from 30 September 2026. The article is dated 21 October 2026.

TMC Compressors will deliver a marine compressed air system to the Maromba FPSO, which COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry (Dalian) is upgrading for BW Energy before deployment in Brazil's Campos basin. The contract value was not disclosed.

Vallourec was awarded a major contract by Subsea7 to supply about 130 km of carbon steel line pipe, over 15,000 tons, plus thermal insulation coating for Petrobras' Sepia 2 pre-salt project in the Santos Basin offshore Brazil.

Tecumseh do Brasil will invest R$80 million to start production of its VR3 refrigeration compressor in São Carlos, São Paulo, with R$64 million for capacity and R$16 million for R&D and line adaptation. First deliveries are planned for the second half of 2026.

Smurfit Westrock has invested R$1 billion in Brazil over the past two years for capacity expansion, automation, artificial intelligence and packaging solutions.

Ampo Poyam Valves supplied an integrated smart solution with 25 severe-service ball valves, 25 control panels and one hydraulic power unit for CBMM's Tailings Thickening Dam No. 8 project at its Araxá plant in Minas Gerais, Brazil. The article is dated September 8, 2026.

Burckhardt Compression obtained two orders linked to the Boaventura Energy Complex, a major Petrobras project in Itaboraí, Rio de Janeiro, to supply six process gas compressor packages and related services.

Burckhardt Compression secured two orders from EPC companies for six process gas compressor packages and related services for Petrobras's Boaventura Energy Complex in Itaboraí, Rio de Janeiro. The orders support natural gas processing and new refining and lubricant units.

Crown Holdings' Brazilian unit Crown Embalagens will invest about BRL 500 million (USD 97 million) to expand its beverage can plant in Ponta Grossa, Paraná. A commitment agreement with the municipality was signed on 1 September 2026, and more than 300 jobs are expected.

Burckhardt Compression received two orders from EPC firms to deliver six process gas compressor packages and services for three projects at Petrobras' Boaventura Energy Complex in Itaboraí, Rio de Janeiro.

Burckhardt Compression received two orders for six PL2 compressor packages and related services for Petrobras's Boaventura energy complex in Itaboraí, Rio de Janeiro. The orders came from EPC contractors running three parallel projects at the site.

Valmet inaugurated a manufacturing unit in Vespasiano, Belo Horizonte, Brazil, which it says will triple its filtration solutions production capacity for mining. The unit was presented ahead of Exposibram 2026.

Smurfit Westrock plans to invest R$128 million to expand its industrial unit in Uberaba, Minas Gerais, creating 12 direct and 50 indirect jobs. The project is at an early study stage and was approved by the municipal economic development council.

Trombini Embalagens plans a R$120 million investment in four phases at its Farroupilha unit, adding 8,000 square metres of built area and lifting capacity from 20 million m2 per month, with full operation expected in the first half of 2030.

Brazilian packaging maker Grupo Penha began a modernisation and expansion project in 2024 at its Itapira headquarters, with a total investment of about R$200 million, including a new corrugator and die-cutting machine from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries.

Goglio, through its Brazilian subsidiary Mega Goglio, has acquired Cristal Embalagens, a flexible packaging company in Morro da Fumaça, Brazil. The deal expands Goglio's flexible packaging offering in the Brazilian market.

Grupo RFK has opened a new R$400 million factory in São José dos Pinhais, Paraná, developed with Krones, tripling its production capacity for cans and PET packaging, with about 300 direct jobs and a target of R$2 billion in revenue.

Tetra Pak has expanded its partnership with Vinícola Aurora, supplying carton packaging for juice and wine and implementing its Parts Control spare-parts management service. The packaging supply began in 2022 and the Parts Control contract started in 2023.

Vossko do Brasil presented a five-phase expansion plan worth R$712 million for its Lages plant, running 2027 to 2032 and adding about 21,900 square metres of industrial space.

Smurfit Westrock says it has put R$1 billion into Brazil in recent years to expand production capacity, modernize industrial units, and add automation, AI and innovation. All output from its Brazilian operations currently serves the domestic market.

Smurfit Westrock plans to invest R$128 million to expand its existing industrial packaging plant in Uberaba, Brazil, adding new facilities and advanced production technology. The project is expected to generate R$526 million in annual revenue and 12 direct and 50 indirect jobs.

Oben Group signed an agreement with Brückner Maschinenbau to acquire a new 12-meter BOPP film production line with about 94,000 metric tons annual capacity for the Brazilian market. The signing took place on June 7, 2026.

ANDRITZ won two turnkey contracts from COPEL to supply and commission additional generating units at Foz do Areia and Segredo hydropower plants in Paraná. The expansion adds over 2.1 GW, raising COPEL's capacity from 6.2 GW to 8.3 GW, with operation planned from 2030.

Weatherford was selected by Ventura Offshore to provide a complete managed pressure drilling solution, including its G3 IRJ system, rig preparation and aftermarket maintenance, for the SSV Victoria rig in Brazil's Búzios Field.

Atlas Copco Group acquired PowerTech Ar Comprimido Ltda, a compressed air distributor in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil, which sells and services Chicago Pneumatic compressors and has 26 employees. The purchase price was not disclosed.