Monthly Archives: July 2021

Tour de France 2021 trophies for the winners made by ŠKODA Design inspired by Bohemian crystal art

This year’s Tour de France trophy reflects what cycling is all about: Nature, ecology and clean energy Striking design inspired by Bohemian crystal art ŠKODA Design has been creating the Tour de France winners’ trophies since 2011 ŠKODA AUTO official … Read the full press release

BAE Systems and Safran joint venture FADEC Alliance marks its 10,000th LEAP EEC delivery

The LEAP EEC is part of the full authority digital engine control (FADEC) used to monitor and control aircraft engine performance during flight. (PRESS RELEASE) FARNBOROUGH, 14-Jul-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — BAE Systems (LON: BA), a British multinational arms, security, and … Read the full press release

British premium brand MINI in 1H 2021: 157,799 vehicles sold worldwide, 30,000 units of the fully electric MINI Cooper SE

Since its market launch, more than 30,000 units of the fully electric MINI Cooper SE have already been sold worldwide. The plug-in hybrid model MINI Cooper SE Countryman ALL4 also underlines the growing enthusiasm for sustainable driving fun with steadily … Read the full press release

New DRI and EAF installations in Gijón to reduce carbon emissions at ArcelorMittal’s Spanish operations

New DRI and EAF installations in Gijón will reduce carbon emissions at the company’s Spanish operations by approximately 50%. The DRI installation in Gijón will also enable ArcelorMittal Sestao to be the world’s first full-scale zero carbon-emissions¹ steel plant. (PRESS … Read the full press release

BNP Paribas completes Exane acquisition

(PRESS RELEASE) PARIS, 13-Jul-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — BNP Paribas (EPA: BNP), European Union’s leading bank, has announced the completion of the acquisition of Exane, one of the main investment companies in Europe. The banking group has now received all necessary … Read the full press release

ŠKODA AUTO’s main plant in Mladá Boleslav starts the production of the 4th generation ŠKODA FABIA based on VW’s MQB-A0 platform

ŠKODA AUTO has invested 110 million euros in modifying its production lines Fourth-generation ŠKODA FABIA is based on Volkswagen Group’s MQB-A0 platform More than 4.5 million units delivered since the first-generation model was introduced in 1999 Small car from the … Read the full press release

ŠKODA AUTO Sustainability Report 2019/2020: recycling of all disposable waste; CO2-neutral production at Vrchlabí; unbureaucratic help in combating COVID-19

Clearly defined sustainability targets are an integral part of ŠKODA AUTO’s corporate strategy Environment: Material or thermal recycling of all disposable waste generated in the production process; CO2-neutral production at the Vrchlabí site. Social responsibility: Comprehensive measures to support relief … Read the full press release

Enel Green Power España to supply 270 GWh/year renewable power to Johnson & Johnson

Enel Green Power España, has signed a 10-year Pan-European Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (VPPA) with Johnson & Johnson for the supply of 270 GWh/year of renewable power, starting in January 2023 The power supply will be produced by a hybrid … Read the full press release

Vattenfall and Preem investigate the potential of the first 50 MW electrolysis plant at Preem’s Lysekil refinery

The conditions are excellent for building an electrolysis plant for producing hydrogen gas for biofuel in Lysekil, as shown by the study conducted in the spring. Producing hydrogen through fossil-free methods can reduce CO2 emissions by at least 80% compared … Read the full press release

Banijay Rights to sell International Emmy-nominated Israeli dramedy Fifty to French and German broadcaster Arte

(PRESS RELEASE) PARIS, 12-Jul-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Banijay, one of the largest international content producer and distributor with over 150 production companies across 22 territories, has announced that Banijay Rights will sell the International Emmy-nominated Israeli dramedy Fifty to French … Read the full press release

AEA Investors LP managed funds to acquire 100 percent of Polygon Holding AB from Triton

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 12-Jul-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Triton advised by Triton Partners (“Triton”) has announced it has signed an agreement with funds managed by AEA Investors LP (“AEA”) for the sale of Polygon Holding AB. AEA, together with the management … Read the full press release

Barry Callebaut opens its third factory in Russia

Further strengthening of presence in Russia The factory in Kaliningrad region will be the Group’s third in Russia Opening will further strengthen the presence of Barry Callebaut in the world’s third-largest chocolate confectionery market¹ Factory will be operational in August … Read the full press release

LineMap Draw available in revised and extended version

The new version simplifies the user-friendly creation of line network plans (PRESS RELEASE) BUXTEHUDE, Germany, 12-Jul-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — LineMap Draw is a program for creating line network plans. The finished plans can be scaled and printed or saved. LineMap … Read the full press release

Kuehne+Nagel acquires leading Norwegian perishables freight forwarder Salmosped

Salmosped specialises in salmon and seafood logistics Acquisition fosters the global presence in the salmon and seafood market (PRESS RELEASE) SCHINDELLEGI, 9-Jul-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Global transport and logistics company, Kuehne+Nagel announces that it has entered into a binding agreement … Read the full press release

SHV acquires Kiwa a global player in the Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) industry

(PRESS RELEASE) UTRECHT, 9-Jul-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — One of the world’s largest private trading groups, SHV announces that it has reached an agreement on the acquisition of Kiwa, currently owned by NPM Capital and the Kiwa management and employees. Kiwa … Read the full press release

Voith supplies its latest automation technologies for high-quality paper production line at Kipaş Kağıt’s Söke site in Turkey

Voith supplied the entire production line for high-quality board and packaging papers. With the help of leading Voith technologies, the high-performance line will produce up to 700,000 tons of board and packaging papers annually. The efficient PM 2 is characterized … Read the full press release

Telenor Group divests its mobile operations in Myanmar to M1 Group

(PRESS RELEASE) FORNEBU, 8-Jul-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Telenor Group announces that it has entered into an agreement with M1 Group for the sale of 100 percent of its mobile operations in Myanmar. The transaction is worth of a total consideration of 105 million … Read the full press release

Lindner Group’s Corporate Health Management earns Silver award from AOK Bayern

(PRESS RELEASE) ARNSTORF, 8-Jul-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Leading company for the building envelope, interior fit-out and insulation, Lindner Group announces that its Corporate Health Management (BGM) at its headquarters in Arnstorf, Germany has been evaluated by the health insurance AOK … Read the full press release

Merck and Inbrain Neuroelectronics to collaborate on next generation of graphene-based bioelectronic therapies for targeted treatment of chronic diseases

Innovation Center project of Merck aims to develop smart neurostimulators for targeted treatment of chronic diseases Second collaboration within the Bioelectronics innovation field of Merck focuses on increasing the selectivity and power efficiency of the device to enable energy intensive … Read the full press release

Citra Living: Lloyds Banking Group enters the private rental sector to help expand availability of quality and affordable homes in UK

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 7-Jul-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — British financial institution, Lloyds Banking Group announces its entry into the private rental market by launching Citra Living, as part of its commitment to Helping Britain Recover and helping to expand the availability … Read the full press release

Philips advances commitment to faster treatment for stroke patients through expanded capabilities and new partnership with NICO.LAB

Expanded capabilities of Philips Image Guided Therapy System – Azurion – and new collaboration with NICO.LAB add to the latest advances in Philips’ commitment to reduce time to stroke treatment, a key factor in improving outcomes Partnership enhances Philips’ deep … Read the full press release

Hong Kong’s Innovation and Technology Venture Fund Becomes Strategic Financial Investor of Ignatica

The Innovation and Technology Venture Fund (ITVF) invested in its first insurtech startup, Switzerland, and Hong Kong-based Ignatica, the insurance policy administration platform. (PRESS RELEASE) ZÜRICH, 7-Jul-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Ignatica, the insurance policy administration platform that offers digital self-service … Read the full press release

Personalised financial advice startup Radicant selects Swisscom and Finnova for technology and outsourcing support

(PRESS RELEASE) BERN, 6-Jul-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Swisscom announces that it has been chosen, together with Finnova, to provide the digital foundation for the strategic investment of the Basellandschaftliche Kantonalbank. Radicant, a digital financial services provider specialising in sustainability, will … Read the full press release

Vattenfall and Swedish electric motorcycles manufacturer CAKE to develop the first fossil-free motorcycle

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 6-Jul-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Vattenfall announces its partnership with the Swedish manufacturer of electric motorcycles CAKE for the development of the first fossil-free electric motorcycle. The partners will share expertise and know-how in their respective fields of … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ’s state-of-the-art technologies to be used in one of the largest and most sustainable pulp mills in the world

(PRESS RELEASE) GRAZ, 6-Jul-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Austrian plant engineering group, ANDRITZ, has won a major contract for the supply of energy-efficient and environmentally friendly pulp production technologies and key process equipment for Bracell’s Project “STAR” in the city of … Read the full press release

SUEZ and FERMENTALG joint venture to accelerate development of Carbon Capture and Utilization (CCU) solutions

(PRESS RELEASE) PARIS, 5-Jul-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — SUEZ announces the creation of 50/50 joint venture with FERMENTALG aimed at accelerating the development and sale of solutions for the capture and bioconversion of CO2 (Carbon Capture and Utilization or CCU) by … Read the full press release

INEOS accelerates and diversifies its clean hydrogen strategy by investing in HydrogenOne

INEOS Energy has agreed to purchase 25 million shares in the forthcoming IPO of HydrogenOne Capital Growth plc, representing 10% of the target fund raise of £250 million. Brian Gilvary Executive Chairman of INEOS Energy said, “The INEOS investment in HydrogenOne will … Read the full press release

EBRD provides financing for digital transformation of electricity distribution network in Romania

RON-equivalent of €40 million to help build resilient electricity distribution network in Romania Digitalisation to lead to greater operational efficiency Smart grid will promote integration of renewable projects (PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 2-Jul-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — European Bank for Reconstruction and … Read the full press release

DNV updates rules for ship classification with new class notations to tackle decarbonization challenge in the maritime industry

(PRESS RELEASE) BÆRUM, 2-Jul-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — World’s leading classification society, DNV announces the latest updates to its rules for ship classification, with a raft of new class notations, including “Fuel Ready” and “Gas fuelled ammonia” notations. The new updates … Read the full press release

Neste expands its renewable diesel offering in Europe with the launch of Neste MY Renewable Diesel in Belgium

(PRESS RELEASE) ESPOO, 2-Jul-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Neste, the world’s leading provider of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel and the 4th most sustainable company in the world*, introduces its Neste MY Renewable Diesel™ in the Belgian market in collaboration … Read the full press release

Cure for prostate cancer on the horizon

(PRESS RELEASE) FREIBURG, Germany, 1-Jul-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer. According to the American Cancer Association, 1 in every 8 men will be diagnosed with it in their lifetime. In 2018 around 1.2 million … Read the full press release

Fanpictor firma una partnership pluriennale con la Royal Belgian Football Association

Fanpictor signs multi-year partnership with Royal Belgian Football Association

(PRESS RELEASE) NIEDERUZWIL, Svizzera / NEW YORK, NY, Stati Uniti, 1-Jul-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — La Royal Belgian Football Association (RBFA) ha annunciato una partnership pluriennale con Fanpictor, una società tecnologica svizzera appartenente al gruppo NOEXIS. Fanpictor agevolerà la trasformazione digitale … Read the full press release

Fanpictor unterzeichnet mehrjährige Partnerschaft mit dem Königlich Belgischen Fussballverband

Fanpictor signs multi-year partnership with Royal Belgian Football Association

(PRESS RELEASE) Niederuzwil, Schweiz und New York, USA, 1-Jul-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Der Königlich Belgische Fussballverband (RBFA) verkündet eine mehrjährige Partnerschaft mit Fanpictor, einem Schweizer Technologieunternehmen der NOEXIS Gruppe, um die Digitalisierung innerhalb des Verbandes voranzutreiben. Fanpictor integriert seine bedürfnisspezifischen … Read the full press release

Fanpictor firma una colaboración de varios años con la Real Federación Belga de Fútbol

Fanpictor signs multi-year partnership with Royal Belgian Football Association

(PRESS RELEASE) NIEDERUZWIL, Suiza / NUEVA YORK, NY, Estados Unidos, 1-Jul-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — la Real Federación Belga de Fútbol (RFBF) ha anunciado una colaboración de varios años con Fanpictor, empresa de tecnología suiza del grupo NOEXIS. Fanpictor respaldará la … Read the full press release

Fanpictor signe un partenariat pluriannuel avec la Royal Belgian Football Association

Fanpictor signs multi-year partnership with Royal Belgian Football Association

(PRESS RELEASE) NIEDERUZWIL, Suisse / NEW YORK, États-Unis, 1-Jul-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — La Royal Belgian Football Association (Royal Belgian Football Association, RBFA) a annoncé un partenariat pluriannuel avec Fanpictor, une entreprise technologique suisse appartenant au groupe NOEXIS. Fanpictor soutiendra la … Read the full press release

Fanpictor tekent meerjarige partnership met Koninklijke Belgische Voetbalbond

Fanpictor signs multi-year partnership with Royal Belgian Football Association

(PRESS RELEASE) NIEDERUZWIL, Zwitserland / NEW YORK, NY, Verenigde Staten, 1-Jul-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — De Koninklijke Belgische Voetbalbond (KBVB) heeft een meerjarige samenwerking aangekondigd met Fanpictor, een Zwitsers technologiebedrijf binnen de NOEXIS-groep. Fanpictor zal de digitale transformatie van de vereniging … Read the full press release

Fanpictor signs multi-year partnership with Royal Belgian Football Association

Fanpictor signs multi-year partnership with Royal Belgian Football Association

(PRESS RELEASE) NIEDERUZWIL, Switzerland / NEW YORK, NY, United States, 1-Jul-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — The Royal Belgian Football Association (RBFA) has announced a multi-year partnership with Fanpictor, a Swiss technology company within the NOEXIS group. Fanpictor will support the association’s … Read the full press release