Manufacturing Wire

Linamar Corp., the Canadian precision manufacturing company, has signed an agreement to acquire two manufacturing facilities in Germany. Both locations already serve customers with whom Linamar has established business relationships, while also adding new key customers to the company's portfolio. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed in the announcement.

Earthworks Industries Inc. has provided an update on its acquisition of Wokaura and the development of its recycling and recovery platform. The company has initiated a preliminary site review process to identify locations for deploying its first recovery systems. The announcement signals early-stage operational planning for what appears to be an industrial materials recovery operation.

Amazon has acquired New York-based Fauna Robotics, a startup with approximately 50 employees, integrating its team into Amazon's Personal Robotics Group. The move signals Amazon's strategic expansion beyond warehouse and fulfillment automation into consumer-facing humanoid robot platforms. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Pelican International Inc. has acquired The KL Companies, Inc., combining the two firms' brand portfolios, manufacturing capabilities, and distribution networks. The deal is structured to create a cross-border platform spanning Canadian and U.S. markets. Both companies operate in the recreational watercraft and outdoor products manufacturing space.