Daily Archives: 15, March 2023

Workplace Robot Wellness Coaches: Appearance Influences Perception and Effectiveness

(IN BRIEF) Researchers from the University of Cambridge conducted a study in a tech consultancy firm, using two robot wellbeing coaches, where 26 employees participated in weekly robot-led wellbeing sessions for four weeks. The physical appearance of the robot affected … Read the full press release

15 mars 2023 : Outokumpu Oyj a racheté 156 617 actions propres dans le cadre de son programme de rachat d’actions

(COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE) HELSINKI, 15-Mar-2023 — /EuropaWire/ —  Outokumpu (HEL: OUT1V), premier producteur d’acier inoxydable en Europe, a annoncé le rachat de 156 617 actions propres dans le cadre de son programme de rachat d’actions. Les transactions (ISIN FI0009002422), réalisées … Read the full press release

15 Mar 2023: Outokumpu Oyj repurchased 156,617 own shares as part of its share buyback program

(PRESS RELEASE) HELSINKI, 15-Mar-2023 — /EuropaWire/ —  Outokumpu (HEL: OUT1V), the largest producer of stainless steel in Europe, has announced the repurchase of 156,617 own shares as part of its share buyback program. The transactions (ISIN FI0009002422), carried out on … Read the full press release

EIB, Ferrovie dello Stato, CDP and Intesa Sanpaolo to fund €3.4bn Palermo-Catania rail upgrade

(IN BRIEF) Intesa Sanpaolo, a financial intermediary, has been allocated €500 million out of a €1.3 billion counter-guarantee provided by the European Investment Bank (EIB) in favour of financial intermediaries for the modernisation and upgrade of the Palermo-Catania railway line … Read the full press release

Crushing rocks for construction could capture 0.5% of global carbon emissions, says research

(IN BRIEF) A new study has found that around 0.5% of global carbon emissions could be captured through the normal crushing process of rocks typically used in construction. The research published in the journal Nature Sustainability reveals that almost no … Read the full press release

Indra wins €12.5m contract to equip Angola’s M’Banza Congo airport with digital infrastructure and automation

(IN BRIEF) Spanish technology and consulting company Indra has won a €12.5m ($14.6m) contract to equip the new M’Banza Congo airport in Angola. Indra will supply ground and air systems, digitising infrastructure and automating processes to reduce the risk of … Read the full press release

EV Charging Solutions Company EVBox Achieves Halfway Point to One Million Charging Ports

(IN BRIEF) EVBox, a leading provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions, has achieved a significant milestone by shipping 500,000 charging ports to its customers and partners globally. The company aims to deliver one million charging ports to its customers … Read the full press release

AP Funds appoints new Head of Council on Ethics to strengthen responsible ownership and sustainability efforts

(IN BRIEF) AP Funds AP1, AP2, AP3 and AP4 have appointed Jenny Gustafsson as the new Head of the AP Funds’ Council on Ethics. In her role, she will continue to develop the council’s activities and work towards long-term goals … Read the full press release

Continental’s new tire management solution enables individual tracking of each tire

(IN BRIEF) Continental has unveiled its advanced package for the recently upgraded ContiConnect 2.0 tire management solution, enabling tire monitoring with customized tools and asset management. The Advanced package includes additional data recording features, including tread depth and tire condition, … Read the full press release

Hydro Acquires 12% Stake in Lithium de France for Sustainable Battery Material Expansion

(IN BRIEF) Norwegian company Hydro has acquired a 12% stake in Lithium de France as part of its strategic expansion in sustainable battery materials. Lithium de France is developing technology and methods to extract heat and lithium from geothermal brines, … Read the full press release