Monthly Archives: August 2023

Leading Infection Prevention Company, Schülke to Join ATHOS Consortium Following EQT Private Equity’s Strategic Ownership

(IN BRIEF) EQT Private Equity has agreed to sell Schülke, a provider of infection prevention solutions for the healthcare industry, to the ATHOS Consortium. Under EQT’s ownership, Schülke focused on the healthcare market, expanded into new geographies, and became a … Read the full press release

Motion Camouflage: Trumpetfish’s Unique Hunting Strategy Revealed by Bristol Scientists

(IN BRIEF) University of Bristol researchers have discovered a unique hunting behavior in trumpetfish. They found that these fish use “motion camouflage” by swimming closely behind non-threatening fish, like parrotfish, to approach their prey undetected. This is the first evidence … Read the full press release

Ericsson to Enhance Orange Jordan’s Core Network with Cloud-Native 5G Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Orange Jordan has selected Ericsson, a global 5G leader, to upgrade its core network infrastructure with cloud-native dual-mode 5G Core and 5G Charging solutions. This enhancement will enable Orange Jordan to deliver more flexible, efficient, and scalable services … Read the full press release

Stora Enso Chooses ANDRITZ for Fiberline Optimization, Aiming for Greener Packaging Solutions

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ, an international technology group, has been contracted by Stora Enso to optimize the fiberline at the Enocell pulp mill in Finland. The upgrade aims to meet the rising demand for sustainable packaging materials while reducing the mill’s … Read the full press release

Digi Communications NV Announces Investors Call for the H1 2023 Financial Results

Digi Communications intends to propose to shareholders the distribution of dividends for the fiscal year 2023 at the upcoming General Meeting of Shareholders, which shall take place in June 2024

(IN BRIEF) Digi Communications N.V. has announced an investor call to discuss its H1 2023 financial results on August 14, 2023, at 14:00 UK time / 16:00 EEST. The call will be conducted in English and will be hosted by … Read the full press release

Project STOP Jembrana Successfully Hands Over Waste Management Program, Achieving Circular Economy Goals in Bali

(IN BRIEF) Project STOP Jembrana, funded by the Alliance to End Plastic Waste, has successfully implemented a waste management system in Bali, Indonesia, offering waste collection services to over 124,800 people and collecting more than 12,959 tonnes of waste, including … Read the full press release

Loughborough University’s Cyclists Shine at Cycling World Championships with Record-Breaking Performance

(IN BRIEF) Loughborough University’s participation in the Cycling World Championships began with a British record set by current student Sophie Capewell in the women’s team sprint. Capewell, along with her teammates Emma Finucane and Lauren Bell, qualified fastest with a … Read the full press release

University of Dundee’s 3D-Printed Hive Welcomes Bee Colony for Sustainable Rewilding Initiative

(IN BRIEF) The University of Dundee Botanic Garden has installed a 3D-printed wooden log hive for honeybees, combining indigenous knowledge and technology to create a regenerative habitat. The hive, developed by the Lacrima Foundation, provides a natural nest environment for … Read the full press release

Predictive Logistics: Maersk Drives Technology Revolution in Chemical Supply Chains for Improved Sustainability and Efficiency

(IN BRIEF) Maersk, a global leader in container logistics, emphasizes the need for technology adoption in the chemical supply chain to transform it from predictable to predictive, enable better decision-making, and develop more sustainable supply chains. Maersk sees significant opportunities … Read the full press release

Ericsson Expands Socioeconomic Contribution in Malaysia with 5G Manufacturing Facility

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson, a global 5G leader, has established its first 5G manufacturing facility in Southeast Asia in Penang, Malaysia. The facility will produce state-of-the-art Ericsson 5G radios, including lightweight and energy-efficient Massive MIMO antenna-integrated radios. The investment in local … Read the full press release

University of Liverpool Receives £1.4M Funding to Lead Research on Combatting Livestock Diseases

(IN BRIEF) The University of Liverpool has secured over £1.4 million in government funding for three research projects aimed at combating livestock diseases. Led by the Institute of Infection, Veterinary and Ecological Sciences, the projects will focus on lameness-associated endemic … Read the full press release

Newcastle University Receives £37M Funding to Drive Research Support and Tackle Public Health Challenges

(IN BRIEF) Newcastle University has been awarded over £37 million by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) to address public health and social care issues. The funding will be used to establish a Research Support Service (RSS) … Read the full press release

Study Exposes Dire Impact of Small-Scale Fisheries on Marine Megafauna in Thailand

(IN BRIEF) A study conducted by Newcastle University has unveiled the ecological threats posed by small-scale fisheries in Thailand. The research provides the first-ever estimate of marine megafauna catch in Thailand’s small-scale fisheries, including rays, sharks, sea turtles, dolphins, and … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ Awarded Order to Enhance Andhra Paper’s Mill Capacity and Sustainability in India

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ, an international technology group, has secured an order from Andhra Paper Limited in India for a recovery boiler upgrade and sustainable technologies to increase capacity and achieve environmental goals. The upgrade includes a recovery boiler capacity increase, … Read the full press release

Semiconductor Giants Collaborate to Propel RISC-V Adoption and Fuel Innovation in Electronics Industry

(IN BRIEF) Several leading semiconductor industry players, including Robert Bosch GmbH, Infineon Technologies AG, Nordic Semiconductor, NXP Semiconductors, and Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., have joined forces to establish a new company aimed at accelerating the adoption of the open-source RISC-V architecture … Read the full press release

EnBW Surpasses Expectations in H1 2023 with €3.5 Billion EBITDA; Boosts Investments in Clean Energy Transition

(IN BRIEF) EnBW, a major energy company, has reported its operating results for the first half of 2023, surpassing expectations. The company expects its Group adjusted EBITDA to be €3.5 billion for the period, primarily driven by growth in thermal … Read the full press release

Skanska Awarded $215M Contract to Build Biomanufacturing Facility for Seagen in Washington, USA

(IN BRIEF) Skanska has secured a contract with Seagen to build a 25,000 square meter biomanufacturing facility in Everett, Washington, USA. The facility will encompass manufacturing, storage, shipping, office, and café spaces. The contract is valued at USD 215 million … Read the full press release

Hydro Achieves Global Industry Standard Compliance for Tailings Facilities

(IN BRIEF) Hydro, a mining company, has announced that all of its tailings facilities with the highest potential consequences in the event of a failure are now in compliance with the Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management (GISTM). The company … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies and SOCAR Divest Stake in Absheron Gas Field to ADNOC

(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies and its partner SOCAR have signed an agreement to sell a 15% participating interest each in the Absheron gas field to ADNOC. Following the completion of this transaction, TotalEnergies will retain a 35% interest in the Absheron … Read the full press release

Crédit Agricole’s Indosuez Wealth Management Forges Partnership with Degroof Petercam

(IN BRIEF) Indosuez Wealth Management, a subsidiary of the Crédit Agricole Group, announces a significant agreement to acquire a majority stake in Degroof Petercam, a renowned wealth management leader in Belgium. The strategic acquisition, done in partnership with CLdN group, … Read the full press release