Daily Archives: 2, March 2024

Unilever Appoints Heiko Schipper as President, Nutrition Business Group

(IN BRIEF) Unilever has announced the appointment of Heiko Schipper as President of the Nutrition Business Group, effective May 1, 2024. Heiko, currently serving as President of Bayer Consumer Health, brings extensive experience and a successful track record in the … Read the full press release

Equinor Resumes Helicopter Flights After Safety Review

(IN BRIEF) Equinor, following consultation with the Civil Aviation Authority, has made the decision to resume flights with Sikorsky S-92 helicopters to installations on the Norwegian continental shelf (NCS). This decision comes after a temporary suspension of all flights following … Read the full press release

Aegon Plans to Re-elect Lard Friese as CEO for Another Four Years

(IN BRIEF) Aegon’s Board of Directors announces its intention to nominate Lard Friese for re-election as Executive Director and CEO at the upcoming Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (AGM) on June 12, 2024, for another four-year term. Since assuming the … Read the full press release

RWE’s Werne Plants Awarded Contract for 820 Megawatt Reserve Capacity

(IN BRIEF) RWE Generation’s natural gas combined cycle units F and G, along with the K1 gas turbine at the Gersteinwerk site in Werne, have secured a contract to provide 820 megawatts of reserve power in the period from October … Read the full press release

DHL Group Inaugurates State-of-the-Art Logistics Center in Poznan, Poland

(IN BRIEF) DHL Group unveils its new international logistics center in Robakowo, near Poznan, Poland, in collaboration with DHL eCommerce, Post & Parcel Germany, and DHL Freight. Representing an investment of approximately 180 million euros, the facility spans 32,000 sqm … Read the full press release

Siemens Launches Revolutionary Circuit Protection Device: SENTRON ECPD

(IN BRIEF) Siemens introduces SENTRON ECPD (Electronic Circuit Protection Device), a groundbreaking innovation in circuit protection technology. The device offers ultra-fast, wear-free switching, up to 1,000 times faster than conventional circuit breakers, enhancing safety and minimizing short-circuit energy. It provides … Read the full press release

Generali Completes Disposal of TUA Assicurazioni to Allianz

(IN BRIEF) Generali has finalized the sale of TUA Assicurazioni S.p.A. to Allianz, in line with the company’s strategic objectives outlined in its “Lifetime Partner 24: Driving Growth” strategy in Italy. This move aims to drive profitable growth, streamline operations … Read the full press release

Allianz Completes Acquisition of Tua Assicurazioni from Assicurazioni Generali

(IN BRIEF) Allianz S.p.A. has finalized the acquisition of Tua Assicurazioni S.p.A. from Assicurazioni Generali S.p.A. for 280 million euros, as previously announced on October 12, 2023. With regulatory approvals secured, Allianz anticipates a 1-percentage-point increase in its P/C market … Read the full press release

Eurojust and Europol Lead International Effort to Dismantle Trafficking Ring Exploiting Women

(IN BRIEF) In a coordinated effort led by Eurojust and Europol, authorities in Belgium and Hungary have made significant strides in combatting human trafficking by dismantling an organised crime group involved in the sexual exploitation of women. Eight suspects were … Read the full press release

EBRD and Eiffel Investment Group Collaborate to Boost Solar Energy in Poland with €45 Million Joint Loan

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and Eiffel Investment Group are teaming up to advance solar energy development in Poland through a €45 million joint loan to PL-SUN Sp.z.o.o. This funding will support the construction of … Read the full press release