(IN BRIEF) BASF SE’s Supervisory Board has nominated Tamara Weinert (58), currently President and CEO of Business Area Americas at Outokumpu in the United States, as a shareholder representative on the Supervisory Board. The election is scheduled for the Annual … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Germany, Management
Tagged appointment, BASF SE, Dame Alison Carnwath, Dr. Kurt Bock, leadership, Outokumpu, Supervisory Board, Tamara Weinert
(IN BRIEF) BASF SE, a global chemicals and materials company, has announced strategic changes in the responsibilities of its Board of Executive Directors. Dr. Stephan Kothrade will take on additional roles as Chief Technology Officer and oversee Group Research, effective … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) BASF SE, a global chemicals and materials company, has unveiled a succession plan for its Board of Executive Directors. Dr. Markus Kamieth will become Chairman of the Board, succeeding Dr. Martin Brudermüller, effective April 25, 2024. Anup Kothari … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Equinor and Shell Offshore Inc. have jointly made the final investment decision for the Sparta deepwater development in the US Gulf of Mexico. Equinor holds a 49 percent stake in the project, which is expected to produce up … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Industrial, Norway
Tagged Equinor, GOM, oil, Philippe Mathieu, Shell Offshore Inc., Shell plc, Sparta deepwater development, US Gulf of Mexico, Vito project, Whale project
(IN BRIEF) Orange Business has acquired Expertime, a Microsoft technology solutions specialist, to bolster its digital services and strengthen its position as a leading network and digital services integrator in Europe. Expertime’s expertise in Microsoft technologies, especially in public cloud, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, France, Internet & Online, Technology, Telecom
Tagged acquisition, AI, consulting, data, digital services, Expertime, François Fleutiaux, Microsoft, Orange, Orange Business, Orange Business France, Philippe Luzet, public cloud
(IN BRIEF) SGS’s flammability testing laboratory in Farmingdale, New York, has received approval from the United States Coast Guard (USCG) as an Accepted Independent Laboratory. This accreditation allows SGS to offer a comprehensive range of flammability testing, inspection, and certification … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Bank is significantly increasing its investment in Indonesia by doubling its local capital to IDR 10 trillion (EUR 600 million). This move reflects the bank’s commitment to the Indonesian market, where it has a 54-year history. It … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Financial, Germany, Investment
Tagged Alexander von zur Muehlen, Cash Management, custody, Deutsche Bank, FX, Indonesia, Investment Banking, Siantoro Goeyardi, trade finance
(IN BRIEF) Hexagon AB, a leading provider of digital reality solutions, has announced an agreement to divest its Precision Measurement Instruments (PMI) business, known as Tesa, to Hangzhou Great Star Industrial Company Ltd. This move aligns with Hexagon’s strategic focus … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Sweden, Technology
Tagged Financial, Hangzhou Great Star Industrial, Hexagon AB, investment, partnership, PMI Business, Tesa
(IN BRIEF) INEOS Inovyn has announced an expansion of its PVC portfolio, introducing new products designed to address society’s everyday needs with a reduced carbon footprint and increased recycled content. The company’s BIOVYNTM, a bio-attributed PVC, aims to become carbon-neutral, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Economy, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Arnaud Valenduc, BIOVYNTM, INEOS Inovyn, low carbon, NEOVYN, partnership, PVC Portfolio, RECOVYNTM, Recycled Products, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) ZF, a technology company, has announced a change in its business model for the global shuttle business, opting to refocus on becoming a leading technology supplier for autonomous driving. The company has decided to abandon its previous goal … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Germany, Industrial, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Autonomous Driving Technology, supplier, ZF
(IN BRIEF) Roche has announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted its supplemental Biologics License Application (sBLA) for Xolair® (omalizumab) under Priority Review. The sBLA is for the reduction of allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, caused by … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Healthcare, Industrial, Management, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged adults, allergic reactions, CHILDREN, FDA approval, Levi Garraway, Multiple Foods, Reducing, Roche, Xolair®
(IN BRIEF) SIX Swiss Exchange has introduced a new service extension to its Exchange Traded Funds (ETF) franchise called “Quote-on-Demand Europe” (QOD Europe). This innovative trading service allows clients to trade ETFs listed on primary exchanges like the London Stock … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, International Trade, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland
Tagged Christian Reuss, ETF QOD Europe, Financial, investment, Laura Bayley, SIX, Vikesh Patel
(IN BRIEF) The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has released data on suicides in England and Wales for the year 2022, highlighting the persistence of suicide rates that have remained largely unchanged for over two decades. In response to the … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Management, News, Non Profit, Society, United Kingdom
Tagged England, Jacqui Morrissey, ONS, partnership, Samaritans, Suicide Rates, Urgent Action, Wales
(IN BRIEF) The Delft Bioengineering Institute (BEI) has announced the winners of its annual cross-campus competition for MSc students who excelled in their graduation projects in bioengineering. In 2023, three students—Thomas Michalica, Linde Spoelstra, and Thomas Mooijman—stood out for their … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The Delft Bioengineering Institute (BEI) has selected six outstanding interdisciplinary research projects for funding in the field of bioengineering. These projects, which received €20,000 each, encompass a wide range of innovative topics, including the detection of tumor-derived DNA … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) In a correction to a previous stock exchange release, Stora Enso provided accurate information regarding share conversions that occurred during the period from November 1 to November 30, 2023. There were five conversions in total, resulting in the … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Finland, Industrial, Investment, Management, News
Tagged Financial, investment, Share Conversions, Stora Enso, voting rights
(IN BRIEF) In an unprecedented move, nearly every country has pledged to transition away from fossil fuels, marking a pivotal moment in the global climate effort. This commitment is part of the inaugural global stocktake designed to accelerate progress toward … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Government, Industrial, Management, Media, News, Sweden
Tagged AFRY, climate change, COP28, Henrik Tegnér, Nations, sustainability, Transition Away From Fossil Fuels
(IN BRIEF) Almirall S.A., a global pharmaceutical company specializing in medical dermatology, has confirmed its involvement in the 42nd Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference in San Francisco, taking place from January 8th to 11th, 2024. Carlos Gallardo, Chairman and CEO … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Healthcare, Industrial, Management, Media, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Spain, Technology
Tagged 42nd Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference, Almirall, Carlos Gallardo, San Francisco
(IN BRIEF) Tim Slangen, a PhD researcher at the TU/e Department of Electrical Engineering, has conducted extensive research on the phenomenon of supraharmonic disturbances related to electric vehicle (EV) charging. Supraharmonics are waveform distortions in voltage and current occurring at … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Education, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Science, Technology
Tagged ElaadNL, electric vehicle charging, partnership, Power Quality Challenges, researcher, supraharmonic, sustainability, Tim Slangen, TU/e
(IN BRIEF) Researchers at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) have made a significant breakthrough in the early detection of esophageal cancer through the use of artificial intelligence (AI). Over a decade of research led by Fons van der Sommen has … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Education, Financial, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Science, Technology
Tagged AI, Early Esophageal Cancer Detection, endoscopy, Erik Schoon, Fons van der Sommen, Jacques Bergman, Peter de With, researchers, TU/e, wellness
(IN BRIEF) Ericsson, a global telecommunications company, has been recognized by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation for its outstanding performance in the 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index (CEI). Ericsson achieved a perfect score of 100 percent in this annual benchmarking survey, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) UniCredit has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first pan-European bank to receive Global EDGE Certification for its commitment to gender equity and inclusion. This recognition follows accelerated diversity and inclusion efforts by UniCredit’s banks in multiple … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Banks, Business, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Italy, Management, News, Society
Tagged Andrea Orcel, Aniela Unguresan, Awards, EDGE certification, Gender Equity and Inclusion, Pan-European Bank, society, UNICREDIT
(IN BRIEF) The University of Twente’s Executive Board has appointed Prof. Dr. Ir. J.W.M. (Hans) Hilgenkamp as the new scientific director of the MESA+ institute, effective February 1, 2024. Hilgenkamp, a distinguished expert in applied physics and nanotechnology, will take … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The European grant scheme Interreg has awarded over €1.2 million to the University of Twente (UT) research project BRIDGE, which is dedicated to cross-border healthcare cooperation. Scheduled to commence in spring 2024, BRIDGE aims to map ongoing initiatives, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Science
Tagged BRIDGE Project, Caroline Fischer, Gréanne Leeftink, Healthcare Cooperation, Interreg, Le Anh Long, Manon Bruens, Oliver Treib, University of Twente, Vincent Hofbauer, Vittoria Chimisso
(IN BRIEF) Ionic Mineral Technologies (Ionic MT) has entered into a strategic partnership with ANDRITZ, an international technology group, to mass-produce critical battery materials for next-generation lithium-ion batteries. The collaboration aims to scale up Ionic MT’s nano-silicon production process to … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Finnish stainless steel manufacturer Outokumpu has concluded its share repurchase program, acquiring a total of 169,994 of its own shares across various trading venues at an average price of EUR 4.5 per share. The program, which had been … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Financial, Finland, Industrial, Investment, Management, Metals and Minerals, News
Tagged acquisition, buyback program, Financial, investment, Outokumpu, shares
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