Daily Archives: 2, September 2024

Logicor Begins Construction on Sustainable Logistics Hub in Altrincham, Targeting Key North England Distribution Routes

(IN BRIEF) Logicor, Logicor Park Altrincham, Altrincham, Greater Manchester, UK, multi-let industrial site, warehouse space, sustainable logistics space, EPC A+, BREEAM Very Good, EV charging facilities, LED lighting, Solar PV system, biodiversity net gain, redevelopment, North West, Golden Triangle, distribution … Read the full press release

EIB Grants €50 Million to Upgrade Slovenia’s Electricity Grid, Boosting Renewable Energy and Grid Reliability

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has provided a €50 million loan to Slovenia’s largest energy distribution company, Elektro Ljubljana, to expand and upgrade the electricity grid in the central and southeastern regions of the country. The project, which … Read the full press release

EIB Commemorates 20 Years of Slovenia’s EU Membership with Photo Exhibit Highlighting Key Development Projects

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group has launched a photo exhibition in Ljubljana to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Slovenia’s membership in the European Union. The exhibition, titled “Slovenia – 20 Years of Progress in the EU,” features … Read the full press release

New Swiss Liaison Prosecutor Takes Up Role at Eurojust

(IN BRIEF) Philip Schotland has begun his role as the new Liaison Prosecutor for Switzerland at Eurojust, succeeding Sébastien Fetter. Schotland, who previously served as Deputy Liaison Prosecutor, will represent the Swiss judiciary at Eurojust until May 2026. With a … Read the full press release

Sanofi’s Tolebrutinib Shows Breakthrough Potential in Slowing Disability Progression for Multiple Sclerosis Patients

(IN BRIEF) Sanofi’s phase 3 study for its drug tolebrutinib has shown promising results in treating non-relapsing secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (nrSPMS), a condition with no current approved therapies. The HERCULES study revealed that tolebrutinib successfully delayed disability progression in … Read the full press release

Knorr-Bremse Acquires Alstom’s North American Conventional Signalling Division in $690 Million Deal

(IN BRIEF) Alstom has sold its North American conventional signalling business to Knorr-Bremse AG for $690 million as part of a broader €2 billion financial restructuring plan. This sale is aimed at strengthening Alstom’s balance sheet and stabilizing its Investment … Read the full press release

University of Liverpool Secures £2.2m Grant to Tackle Climate Change and Urbanisation in West Africa

(IN BRIEF) The University of Liverpool’s School of Architecture has received a £2.2 million grant from the Leverhulme Trust to establish a research center focused on the impact of climate change and urbanization on West African coastal cities. The five-year … Read the full press release

LEGO Group Encourages Kids to Master Dream Crafting with New LEGO DREAMZzz Episodes

(IN BRIEF) The LEGO Group is launching the final episodes of its LEGO® DREAMZzz™ series, focusing on the concept of “dream crafting,” where children can guide and shape their dreams using creativity. A new global study reveals that only one-third … Read the full press release

Voestalpine Welcomes 380 New Apprentices, Emphasizes Advanced Training and Gender Diversity

(IN BRIEF) Voestalpine has welcomed 380 new apprentices across Austria as part of its commitment to training the next generation of skilled workers. With a total of 1,500 apprentices worldwide, including 1,040 in Austria, the company is one of the … Read the full press release

Outokumpu Announces Leadership Transition: Kati ter Horst to Assume Role of President and CEO

(IN BRIEF) Kati ter Horst will become the President and CEO of Outokumpu on October 1, 2024, leading to her resignation from her current role as a member and vice chairman of the company’s board of directors. The board will … Read the full press release