(IN BRIEF) Vitesco Technologies has commenced large-scale production of its Battery Management Controller (BMC) in Changchun, China, for a leading Chinese automaker’s new electric vehicle models. This component is crucial for EV safety and efficiency, monitoring key battery parameters and … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) At the Farnborough International Airshow 2024, Oerlikon and MTU Aero Engines announced the next phase of their collaboration to create a cutting-edge thermal spray factory. The initiative aims for 100% digital traceability, real-time monitoring through digital twins, and … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Farnborough International Airshow 2024, Germany, Markus Zeis, MTU Aero Engines, Oerlikon, partnership, smart factory, sustainability, Switzerland, Toby Middlemiss, UK
(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks and Mörtlbauer have unveiled two hydrogen combustion engine prototypes developed under the “WaVe” project. The Unimog and crawler vehicles have undergone extensive testing, demonstrating the practicality and low emissions of hydrogen combustion engines. The project, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Armin Mörtlbauer, crawler, Daimler, Franziska Cusumano, Hydrogen Combustion Engine Prototypes, Mercedes-Benz Special Trucks, Mörtlbauer Baumaschinen Vertriebs GmbH, partnership, sustainability, Unimog
(IN BRIEF) MAHLE emphasizes technological diversity to accelerate decarbonization in the transportation sector. The company showcases its expertise in battery electric drives, hydrogen engines, fuel cells, and renewable fuels, with significant contributions to commercial vehicles globally. At the IAA Transportation … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Schroders Greencoat has acquired a UK-based solar portfolio from METLEN Energy & Metals, strengthening its position as the largest manager of ground mount solar farms in the UK, with a total capacity of 1.9 GWp. The portfolio includes … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Greece, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged acquisition, Greece, Lee Moscovitch, METLEN Energy & Metals, partnership, Schroders, Schroders Greencoat, solar energy, sustainability, UK
(IN BRIEF) A study led by the Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) has discovered that oxygen can be produced in complete darkness at the seafloor, challenging the traditional understanding that oxygen production is solely through photosynthesis. This finding, published … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged 'Dark Oxygen', Pacific Ocean, Prof Nicholas Owens, Prof. Andrew Sweetman, SAMS, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) A study by the Swiss Academy of Engineering Sciences (SATW), co-authored by Empa researcher Gerrit Kuhlmann, highlights how artificial intelligence (AI) and satellite-based earth observations can help reduce the impact of climate change in Switzerland. The study suggests … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged AI, climate change, Empa, Gerrit Kuhlmann, SATW Study, sustainability, Switzerland
(IN BRIEF) The Dutch Research Council (NWO) has awarded up to 800,000 euros per project in the SSH Open Competition L, aimed at researchers who earned their PhD at least 15 years ago. With over 40 million euros in total … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Science, Technology
Tagged Awards, Experienced Researchers, NWO, SGS, SSH Open Competition L
(IN BRIEF) SGS has awarded OrionStar Robotics with China’s first ISO/IEC 42001 certification for Artificial Intelligence Management Systems. This certification highlights OrionStar’s leadership in AI management, adherence to best practices, and commitment to data privacy and sustainability. The certification ceremony … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Awards, Business, Electronics & Machinery, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Security & Safety, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged AI Management Certification, Awards, CHINA, OrionStar Robotics, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) NIRAS has secured the highest technical score for Lot 2 under the EU’s SEA 2023 Framework Contracts, potentially increasing their hit ratio to 76%. This lot, valued at EUR 25 million, focuses on sustainable natural resources management, including … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Construction, Denmark, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News
Tagged Awards, Dirk Güsewell, EU’s SEA 2023 Lot 2, Karen Soboleosky, NIRAS, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Voith will showcase its innovative solutions for sustainable rail transport at InnoTrans 2024. Key highlights include the CargoFlex Hybrid coupler, which aids the gradual conversion to digital automatic couplers (DAC) for locomotives, and advanced coupling technology for passenger … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) EnBW is investing approximately one billion euros to help establish a national hydrogen core network in Germany, part of the future European Hydrogen Backbone. This initiative, planned to be completed by 2032, aims to supply hydrogen to major … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Pearson has appointed Ginny Cartwright Ziegler as its new Chief Marketing Officer, effective July 29, 2024. Ginny, who brings over 30 years of marketing experience from global brands and recently served as CMO for North America at Accenture, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Merck has joined the “Semiconductor-X” research project, a consortium led by Intel Germany and the Fraunhofer IFF, focusing on the digitalization of semiconductor supply chains to improve resilience and sustainability. The project, funded by the German Federal Ministry … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Intel, Kai Beckmann, Merck, partnership, resilience, Semiconductor Supply Chain, sustainability, USA
(IN BRIEF) Skanska has signed a CZK 1.3 billion contract with The Railway Administration of the Czech Republic to modernize Jihlava-City railway station. The project, which includes new tracks, switches, security systems, barrier-free platforms, and a new station building, aims … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) GKN Aerospace has expanded its facility in Chihuahua, Mexico, doubling its size with an 80,000-square-foot addition. This multi-million USD investment will boost the assembly of composite aerostructures and add electrical wiring interconnection systems (EWIS) capabilities. The expansion is … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) From September 10 to 14, 2024, KUKA will be showcasing advanced metalworking automation at AMB in Stuttgart. At Booth C71 in Hall 6, KUKA will demonstrate the ease of integrating robots with their KUKA.PLC mxAutomation software and the … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Valaris has secured a major drilling contract from Equinor, Repsol Sinopec Brasil, and Petrobras for the Raia project in Brazil. The project, located in the pre-salt region of the Campos basin, is expected to begin drilling operations in … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Industrial, Norway
Tagged Bacalhau field, Baker Hughes, Brazil, Campos basin, drilling and well services, drilling contract, drillship, DS-17, Ensco do Brasil Petróleo e Gás LTDA, Ensco UK Drilling Limited, Equinor, Halliburton, local energy security, Mette H. Ottøy, mobilisation, natural gas, oil, one billion barrels of oil equivalent, Petrobras, pre-salt region, Raia project, Repsol Sinopec Brasil, SLB, ultra-deepwater drillship, Valaris, Veronica Coelho
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group has committed over €450 million to support Ukraine’s energy infrastructure ahead of the upcoming winter, including funding for the reconstruction of hydropower plants, electricity grid repairs, and district heating network restoration. Additionally, … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Energy, Gas & Oil, European Union, Financial, Government, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Ukraine
Tagged anti-drone shelters, BNP Paribas Group, Brussels, Business Support, Citibank Ukraine, district heating networks, economic resilience, EIB Group, EIB Group President, EIB guarantees, EIF, electricity grid infrastructure, energy system resilience, EU companies, EU foreign ministers, EU-Ukraine trade, EU4Business Guarantee Facility, European Investment Bank, European Investment Fund, export-credit guarantee, Foreign Affairs Council, hryvnia, hydropower plants, InvestEU programme, loans, local-currency lending, MSMEs, Nadia Calviño, partial portfolio guarantees, revolving credit facility, Russian attacks, Sergii Marchenko, UKRAINE, Ukrainian banks, Ukrainian businesses, Ukrainian energy infrastructure, Ukrenergo, UKRSIBBANK, winter support, €300 million, €450 million
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank Group (EIB Group) has launched an action plan to enhance workplace transparency, accountability, and well-being. Key elements include the creation of an independent Ombudsman, improved conflict resolution mechanisms, and better whistleblower protection. The plan … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, European Union, Financial, Luxembourg, Management, Society
Tagged 2023 staff survey, 2025 staff survey, 360-degree feedback, Action Plan, burn-out, code of conduct, conflict resolution, cooperation, Dignity at Work Policy, EIB, EIB Group, EIF, European Investment Bank Group, European Investment Fund, harassment, Human Resources Directorate, independent Ombudsman, manager evaluation, mediation, misconduct, performance objectives, professional duties, psychological harassment, sexual harassment, speak-up culture, staff representatives, training, transparency, well-being, whistleblower protection, whistleblowers, whistleblowing mechanisms, workplace issues
(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Bank has been honored with the title of “World’s Best Bank for Corporates” in Euromoney’s Awards for Excellence 2024, while also being recognized as the “Best Bank for Corporates in Germany” and the “Best Investment Bank in … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Banks, Financial, Germany, Management
Tagged Best Bank for Corporates in Germany, Best Investment Bank in Germany, Christian Sewing, David Feldmann, David Lynne, Dealogic rankings, Deutsche Bank, Euromoney Awards for Excellence, Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2024, European champion, Fabrizio Campelli, Global Hausbank, Global Recognition, JP Gillmann, Julian Schoof, Mittelstand clients, Panos Stergio, premier bank in Germany, World's Best Bank for Corporates
(IN BRIEF) Siemens Smart Infrastructure and Stadtwerke Stuttgart GmbH have partnered to promote sustainable urban energy in Stuttgart. The newly inaugurated Stadtwerke Stuttgart headquarters showcases advanced building and energy management systems using Siemens Xcelerator applications. These systems connect buildings and … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Germany, Infrastructure & Utilities, News, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged AI, building management systems, Carsten Koch, climate neutral targets, digital platform, digital twin technology, electric vehicles, energy efficiency, energy management systems, energy savings, hydrogen production facility, Internet of Things, IoT sensors, lighthouse project, Matthias Rebellius, mobility hub, Peter Drausnigg, renewable energy generation, renewable energy sources, Siemens, Siemens Xcelerator, Simon Pfau, smart building management, Stadtwerke Stuttgart, sustainability goals, sustainable infrastructure, sustainable urban transformation, Thomas Fuhrmann
(IN BRIEF) Portugal is taking significant steps towards sustainable transport with the launch of heavy-duty electric vehicles for IKEA product transportation. Starting in late June, KLOG will deploy battery-electric vehicles from Scania to transport goods from the IKEA Industry factory … Read the full press release
Posted in Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Industrial, Portugal, Retail, Sweden, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged APDL, battery-electric vehicles, Carbon-Neutral Future, charging solutions, Cross-Industry Collaboration, Dariusz Mroczek, decarbonisation, Egídio Lopes, electric vehicles, Electrified Transports, Evalena Falck, Heavy-Duty Electric Vehicles, IKEA, IKEA Industry, Infrastructure Development, João Neves, KLOG, logistics, Pick-and-Drop Solution, Portuguese Port Authority of Leixões, route planning, Scania, sustainable transport, Transport Decarbonisation
(IN BRIEF) Memorial Hermann Life Flight® has ordered one H160 and four H145 helicopters from Airbus to replace its current EC145 fleet, becoming the first to use the H160 for helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS). Established in 1976, the program … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Financial, France, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Airbus, Bart Reijnen, Dr. James “Red” Duke, emergency medical services, H145 helicopters, H160, helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS), Memorial Hermann Life Flight, partnership, sustainability, Tom Flanagan, Toni Von Wenkstern, USA
(IN BRIEF) The University of Liverpool has received a £1M donation from Sir Peter Rigby to establish the Sir Peter Rigby Centre for Enterprise. The Centre aims to boost student employability by enhancing enterprise education and entrepreneurial skills, targeting 50,000 … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Unilever has agreed to sell its water purification business, Pureit, to A. O. Smith, a leading global water technology company. Pureit, which operates in countries including India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, and Mexico, offers a range of water … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Commodities, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged A. O. Smith, acquisition, Bangladesh, Eduardo Campanella, INDIA, Kevin J. Wheeler, Mexico, partnership, Pureit, Sri Lanka, sustainability, Unilever, USA, Vietnam, Water Purification Business
(IN BRIEF) EY has announced significant leadership changes in its Asia-Pacific division, appointing Yew-Poh Mak as the new Deputy Managing Partner and Shannon Cotter as the Strategy and Transactions (SaT) Leader, effective July 1, 2024. Mak, previously leading EY’s Strategy … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) bp and Castrol have entered into a strategic partnership with Audi for their debut in Formula 1 in 2026. This exclusive collaboration includes the development of FIA-compliant Advanced Sustainable fuels and specialized lubricants for Audi’s F1 power unit. … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Sports, United Kingdom
Tagged Adam Baker, Andreas Seidl, Audi, BP, Castrol, Formula 1, Germany, motorsport, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Rolls-Royce Power Systems has been awarded a contract by Battery Park Zeewolde (BPZ) to supply a large-scale battery storage system in Zeewolde, Netherlands. The system, featuring a capacity of 32.6 MW and 65.2 MWh, will support energy trading … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, United Kingdom
Tagged Andreas Görtz, Battery Park Zeewolde (BPZ), battery storage system, energy project, Netherlands, Rolls-Royce, Sjoerd Sieburgh, Zeewolde
(IN BRIEF) The German government and state governments of Lower Saxony, North Rhine-Westphalia, and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania have allocated over 619 million euros to fund two hydrogen projects led by RWE. These include a 300-MW electrolyser in Lingen and a hydrogen … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News
Tagged Germany, hydrogen projects, Markus Krebber, partnership, RWE, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) DHL Express has signed a Letter of Intent with Central Airlines to deploy two Boeing 777 freighters under a multi-year Operating Agreement, marking their first collaboration with a Chinese cargo airline. This partnership aims to enhance intercontinental cargo … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Annie Hou, Boeing 777, Cargo Operations, Central Airlines, CHINA, DHL Express, Dongming Wu, partnership, sustainability, Travis Cobb
(IN BRIEF) Aviva has revolutionized its exposure management capabilities with the adoption of Orchestra, a sophisticated software solution developed by Symfos. Since its implementation in 2021, Orchestra has streamlined Aviva’s portfolio roll-up process by 60-70%, allowing for quicker data processing … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Insurance, Investment, Management, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Aviva, Bao Cam, Karen Dayal, orchestra, partnership, Risk Management Capabilities, software, sustainability, Symfos
(IN BRIEF) Lloyds Banking Group is taking significant steps to alleviate the UK’s social housing shortage through the redevelopment of decommissioned data centres and former office sites into new affordable homes. Starting with a project in Pudsey, West Yorkshire, the … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Crédit Agricole S.A. has appointed Hubert Reynier as the Group Chief Compliance Officer, effective July 15th, 2024, following the retirement of Martine Boutinet. Reynier, who has been with Crédit Agricole since 2010, previously served as the Senior Country … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, France, Industrial, Investment, Management, News
Tagged appointment, Crédit Agricole S.A., Group Chief Compliance Officer, Hubert Reynier, leadership, Martine Boutinet
(IN BRIEF) International technology group ANDRITZ has been contracted by German waste management service provider MVA Bielefeld-Herford GmbH to supply an EcoFluid bubbling fluidized bed (BFB) boiler system for a new sewage sludge mono-incineration plant. This plant, designed to handle … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Alexander Krenzer, Andritz, Benjamin Klammer, EcoFluid bubbling fluidized bed (BFB) boiler system, Germany, MVA Bielefeld-Herford GmbH, partnership, Sewage Sludge Incineration Plant, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Ørsted, a leader in offshore wind energy, has unveiled a groundbreaking low-noise installation method for monopile foundations at the Gode Wind 3 wind farm in Germany. This innovative technology, successfully tested on three monopiles, utilizes a patented jetting … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Germany, Gode Wind 3 wind farm, Low-Noise Technology, Offshore Wind Foundations, partnership, Patrick Harnett, sustainability, Ørsted
(IN BRIEF) Ericsson, a prominent Swedish telecommunications company, has secured a new EUR 100 million loan from the Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) to bolster its research and development efforts aimed at enhancing wireless technology efficiency. This loan, NIB’s second for … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Finland, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Sweden, Technology, Telecom
Tagged André Küüsvek, Ericsson, NIB, partnership, sustainability, Sweden, wireless technology
(IN BRIEF) Evonik has announced a significant expansion of its sodium methylate production capacity at its Rosario plant in Argentina’s Sante Fé Province. The expansion, increasing annual capacity by 50% to 90,000 tons, aims to meet growing demand for biofuels … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Three researchers from the University of Twente have secured Proof of Concept (PoC) grants from the European Research Council (ERC). Professors Mariëlle Stoelinga, David Fernandez Rivas, and Jeroen Leijten will receive €150,000 each to develop innovative ideas stemming … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The University of Twente (UT) and Forschungszentrum Jülich (FZJ) have formalized their longstanding collaboration with a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). Signed during a special event at Jülich, the MoU focuses on strategic areas such as education and … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Science, Technology
Tagged Education, Forschungszentrum Jülich, Germany, Hans Hilgenkamp, Jennifer Herek, partnership, RESEARCH, University of Twente
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