Manufacturing & Industrial Technology

Chicago – September 28, 2026 -- GTCR has closed its acquisition of Tactacam, a cellular-connected camera provider serving more than one million subscribers, buying the company from Bertram Capital and its founders in a deal with undisclosed terms.

Founders retain ownership as CEO stays on to lead the business

Jeff Peel, Tactacam's CEO and co-founder, will continue leading the Company and retain significant ownership alongside co-founder Ben Thorud. Peel said the partnership with GTCR will support continued investment in the Reveal and Defend product lines while preserving the company's customer-focused approach.

Sand Springs, Okla. – September 26, 2026 -- Webco Industries, Inc. (OTC: WEBC) reported fiscal 2026 net income of $18.3 million, or $26.50 per diluted share, nearly double the $9.3 million, or $12.30 per diluted share, earned in fiscal 2025.

Annual net sales climb 14.8 percent to $670.9 million on stronger margins

Full-year net sales reached $670.9 million, up from $584.7 million in fiscal 2025. Gross profit for the year rose to $94.0 million, or 14.0 percent of net sales, compared with $66.8 million, or 11.4 percent, a year earlier. Income from operations increased to $28.0 million after $20.0 million in depreciation, versus $16.6 million after $19.0 million in depreciation in fiscal 2025.

Memphis – September 26, 2026 -- International Paper Chief Executive Officer Andy Silvernail will speak at the Baird 2026 Global Industrial Conference on September 26, 2026.

Fireside chat scheduled for 8:30 a.m. ET on November 11

The Fireside Chat and Q&A session is set to begin at 8:30 a.m. ET (7:30 a.m. CT), giving investors direct access to Silvernail's commentary on the corrugated packaging maker's strategy and market outlook.

Webcast access available via investor relations page

Interested parties can listen to the live webcast through International Paper's Investors tab on the company website, under the Events & Presentations section. A replay will be posted approximately three hours after the presentation concludes.

Chicago – September 26, 2026 -- Rexel is acquiring specialty wire and cable distributor GCG from Audax Private Equity in a deal expected to close by year end, the companies announced.

GCG has grown to over $1.1 billion in revenue since Audax's 2019 acquisition

GCG, headquartered in Chicago, operates through two segments -- Custom Engineered Solutions (CES) and Connectivity & Power Solutions (CPS) -- serving data centers, power infrastructure, defense, building systems, water, telecom and industrial end markets. The company runs 16 locations across North America and Europe with more than 950 employees and is projected to exceed $1.1 billion in revenue in 2026.

Chicago – September 26, 2026 -- RND Automation will run a live vertical pouching demonstration and unveil an expanded packaging-equipment lineup at PACK EXPO International 2026, scheduled for October 18-21 at McCormick Place in Chicago. The company will occupy Booth N-5115 in the North Hall, positioning itself as a supplier of configurable automation platforms rather than one-off custom machinery.

KANGA Poucher runs live throughout the four-day show

RND's KANGA Poucher will operate continuously at the booth, packaging a multitool that attendees can take home. The packaging web for the demonstration is supplied by Amcor. The company says the live run is designed to show a repeatable packaging platform that can flex across different products and package formats without requiring ground-up engineering.

San Jose, Calif. – September 26, 2026 -- Overlord Labs, Inc. has closed an oversubscribed Seed round, lifting total funding to $10 million as the fabless semiconductor company moves its GENESIS Battery Intelligence IC from tape-out into product validation.

Seed extension totals $4.35 million led by Band of Angels

The financing comprises $7.25 million in Seed capital and the remainder in non-dilutive strategic development funding. The $4.35 million extension was led by Band of Angels, with participation from Foothill Ventures, Unlock Pacific Ventures, NuFund Venture Group, Sand Hill Angels and Castle Fund, alongside returning angel investors from earlier rounds.

TORONTO – September 26, 2026 -- i-80 Gold Corp. (NYSE: IAUX, TSX: IAU) directed 64% of its local procurement spending to Nevada-based suppliers in 2025, according to the company's newly released Sustainability Report and Databook.

i-80 Gold logs zero reportable water-related incidents across operations

The Toronto-based miner reported no water-related incidents during the year while advancing its plan to become a mid-tier gold producer in Nevada. The Ruby Hill Mine received a 2025 Nevada Mining Association Operator Safety Award in the Small Surface Operations category.

Delray Beach, Fla. – September 25, 2026 -- The global position sensor market is projected to grow from $14.53 billion in 2026 to $23.40 billion by 2032, expanding at a compound annual growth rate of 8.3%, according to MarketsandMarkets.

Digital signal output segment set to post fastest growth as automakers demand real-time control

Within signal output categories, the digital segment is expected to register the highest CAGR through 2032, at roughly 8.9%. Digital position sensors transmit processed data directly to electronic control units, PLCs, and microcontrollers, simplifying integration for automotive and industrial automation systems. Growing adoption of digital interfaces such as SENT, PWM, SPI, I2C, and SSI is expanding functionality across electric vehicles, robotics, and smart factory equipment.

Tokyo – September 25, 2026 -- Cellid Inc. has entered a business partnership with Megane Top Co., Ltd. to jointly develop and commercialize augmented reality (AR) glasses under Megane Top's own brand, the companies announced.

Preorders open October 23 via crowdfunding platform GREEN FUNDING

The two firms will begin accepting preorders for the jointly developed AR glasses through the GREEN FUNDING crowdfunding platform starting October 23, 2026. Following the campaign, the product will be distributed through Megane Top's nationwide retail network, including its "Megane Ichiba" chain.

Oulu, Finland – September 25, 2026 -- iLOQ, the Finnish smart access technology company that reported €150 million in turnover in 2025, has launched a new global brand campaign featuring Formula 1 World Champion Kimi Räikkönen and his son Robin Räikkönen.

Campaign extends a multi-year sponsorship from Kimi to the next generation of the Räikkönen family

Titled "The Next Generation Is Coming," the campaign builds on iLOQ's longstanding partnership with Kimi Räikkönen, now extended to Robin as he develops his own career in karting. Kimi Räikkönen retired from Formula 1 in 2021 after a career spanning more than two decades and now supports Robin as a mechanic, describing his role as offering options rather than instructions during Robin's development on the track.