Industrial Manufacturing

Washington – October 05, 2026 -- CHEMTREC has launched a new SDS Management platform that centralizes safety data sheet access, document control and AI-assisted search tools for manufacturers struggling with scattered compliance records.

Platform replaces fragmented paper and spreadsheet-based SDS tracking

The company, which has operated in safety and compliance for more than 55 years, designed the system to eliminate the time teams lose searching shared drives, paper binders and spreadsheets for safety data sheets. The platform combines centralized SDS access, QR code and mobile capabilities, employee self-service tools and streamlined document distribution.

Cincinnati – October 05, 2026 -- EXAIR has launched a redesigned website aimed at reducing the number of steps engineers and maintenance professionals need to take when purchasing compressed air solutions.

Streamlined checkout cuts purchasing friction for industrial buyers

The new EXAIR.com reduces the number of steps required to move from product selection to checkout, targeting faster conversion for manufacturers sourcing compressed air equipment. The site also reflects an updated brand identity with faster page loads and improved navigation.

Industry-specific pages target application-level product discovery

New industry-specific pages pair relevant product recommendations with application examples and educational resources, allowing visitors to identify solutions matched to their specific manufacturing environment rather than browsing generic catalogs.

Indianapolis – October 05, 2026 -- CAMINUS, formerly EnPower, has signed a contract manufacturing agreement with Amprius Technologies (NYSE: AMPX) to produce Amprius-designed silicon-anode pouch cells at its Indianapolis facility, adding domestic capacity for the aviation, defense, and uncrewed systems markets. Qualification builds are already underway, with volume production scheduled for the first quarter of 2027.

Agreement covers full production chain from partial assembly to finished cells

The deal spans the entire cell production process, from partial assembly of Amprius-supplied components to full cell manufacturing. This staged structure allows different cell formats to be produced according to their volume needs and qualification status, supporting Amprius's contract manufacturing strategy of expanding capacity with minimal capital investment.

Indianapolis – October 05, 2026 -- Women in HVACR (WHVACR), a nonprofit representing 1,200 members in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration trades, concluded its three-day annual conference Sept. 27-29 at the JW Marriott in Indianapolis, recognizing seven industry leaders with Pillar and Leadership Awards.

Three Pillar Awards go to mentorship, education and networking leaders

Lori Tschohl, owner of Eagle Pipe Heating & Air and a past WHVACR president with more than 35 years of business leadership experience, received the Mentor Pillar Award. Crystal Naegle, HVAC assistant coordinator for UA Local 525 and a decade-plus instructor at the College of Southern Nevada who has overseen 13 academic programs, won the Education Pillar Award. Becky Hoelscher, senior account manager at Arkema with nearly 20 years in procurement, sales and marketing, received the Network Pillar Award.

Athens, Greece – October 05, 2026 -- METLEN has signed a long-term commercial agreement with a major Japanese chemical company covering up to 16% of its total annual gallium production, marking the second such supply deal announced for output from its Greek production facility, currently under construction.

Second deal pushes METLEN toward full sellout of 50MT annual gallium capacity

The agreement is the second strategic gallium supply arrangement disclosed by METLEN, reinforcing international demand for a non-Chinese source of the critical raw material. Commercial terms were not disclosed. With this new contract, METLEN says it is almost certain that its entire planned production of 50 metric tons per annum will be sold out months before commercial production begins in the third quarter of 2027.

Norwalk, Conn. – October 05, 2026 -- Norlee Group has acquired IEM Electric, Inc., an industrial electrical contractor based in Hickory, North Carolina, in a deal finalized September 30, 2026. The transaction marks the eighth add-on acquisition for Norlee Group since Heartwood Partners' investment, extending the platform's footprint into North Carolina.

Deal expands Norlee Group's industrial controls and automation capabilities across the Southeast

Founded in 1993 by Paul Brooks Jr., IEM Electric provides controls, automation, and maintenance services to customers in food processing, chemical, automotive, steel, cable, material handling, and pharmaceutical industries. The acquisition brings this client base and technical team under the Norlee Group umbrella.

Dallas – October 05, 2026 -- Solidion Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: STI) has refused to raise its acquisition offer for Flux Power Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLUX), calling the bid "best and final" after Flux's board rejected the proposal as undervaluing the company.

Solidion rejects board's undervaluation claim

Jaymes Winters, Chairman and CEO of Solidion Technology, said the company strongly disagrees with Flux Power's assertion that the offer undervalues the battery maker, stating the bid already reflects the capital and execution needed to stabilize the business. Winters added that Solidion has no intention of increasing the offer and will continue pursuing other acquisition targets in parallel.

Riyadh – October 05, 2026 -- Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources has confirmed the sixth edition of the Future Minerals Forum (FMF) will run from 12–14 January 2027 in Riyadh under the theme "Global Collaboration for Resilient Mineral Supply."

Fifth edition drew 21,500 participants and $26.7 billion in deals

The January 2026 edition attracted government representatives from 91 countries and more than 64 governmental and non-governmental organizations, alongside 21,500 participants from 175 countries. That edition produced 132 agreements and MoUs valued at more than USD26.7 billion (SAR100 billion). Across five editions, FMF has now generated 398 agreements and MoUs worth over USD75.2 billion (SAR282 billion).

Lund, Sweden – October 05, 2026 -- Alfa Laval has initiated full integration of Desmet, the process engineering specialist it acquired in 2022, with completion targeted for July 2027.

Alfa Laval merges Desmet into its Food & Pharma Division after four years as a standalone unit

Desmet, including its RoseDowns and Stolz brands, has operated separately since Alfa Laval's 2022 acquisition. The company will now be absorbed into Alfa Laval's Business Unit Process Engineering Solutions, with the Desmet name retained as a product and process technology brand rather than a standalone entity.

Willoughby, Ohio – October 04, 2026 -- Alexy Metals, a Northeast Ohio manufacturer of brazing alloys and precision preforms, posted 125% revenue growth over three years, earning it the No. 2,580 spot on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private U.S. companies.

Three-year growth hits 125% as manufacturer expands capacity

The Willoughby-based company's ranking reflects expansion across four operating lines: brazing alloy manufacturing, precision laser-cutting, ring manufacturing and precious-metal refining. The growth period measured by Inc. covers the three years preceding the 2026 ranking.