Daily Archives: 3, September 2024

ETNO’s Director General Lise Fuhr Departs to Lead GÉANT, Marking a New Era for Europe’s Telecom Association

(IN BRIEF) Lise Fuhr, the Director General of ETNO, Europe’s leading telecom association, will step down in fall 2024 to become CEO of GÉANT, an organization supporting European research and education networks. During her nine-year tenure, Fuhr significantly strengthened ETNO’s … Read the full press release

Hannover Finanz Acquires Saint-Gobain’s Automotive Plastics Division, Freeglass

(IN BRIEF) Hannover Finanz, through its division HF Opportunities GmbH, has acquired Freeglass GmbH & Co. KG, a manufacturer of automotive plastic components, from Saint-Gobain. Freeglass, based in Schwaikheim, Germany, generated nearly €20 million in sales in 2023. The acquisition … Read the full press release

Safran Strengthens AI Capabilities with Acquisition of Preligens

(IN BRIEF) Safran has acquired Preligens, an AI company specializing in defense and aerospace analytics, for €220 million. Preligens will be rebranded as Safran.AI and integrated into Safran Electronics & Defense. This acquisition strengthens Safran’s AI capabilities, particularly in surveillance … Read the full press release

Gasum and Hapag-Lloyd Partner to Advance Green Shipping with 20,000 Tons of Bio-LNG Supply

(IN BRIEF) Gasum has partnered with Hapag-Lloyd to supply 20,000 metric tons of waste-based bio-LNG over two years as part of the Zero Emission Maritime Buyers Alliance (ZEMBA) initiative. The bio-LNG, which significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions, will be used … Read the full press release

New Debt Consolidation Solution from Experian and Paylink Aims to Expand Financial Access

(IN BRIEF) Experian has partnered with Paylink Solutions to launch a new debt consolidation tool, ReFi™, on the Experian Marketplace. This solution aims to make debt consolidation loans more accessible by directly paying off existing debts, which helps overcome affordability … Read the full press release

Škoda Auto’s Kvasiny and Vrchlabí Plants Mark Decades of Innovation and Sustainable Growth

(IN BRIEF) Škoda Auto is celebrating major anniversaries for its Kvasiny and Vrchlabí plants, marking 90 and 160 years of operation, respectively. The Vrchlabí plant, originally a carriage manufacturer, has evolved into a cutting-edge facility producing automatic transmissions, achieving carbon … Read the full press release

New 28,000 Sqm Logistics Hub to Be Developed in Tarragona by Logicor

(IN BRIEF) Logicor is set to develop a 28,000 sqm custom-built logistics warehouse in Tarragona for a major international company specializing in personalized promotional products. The facility, located in a strategic area near the AP-2 highway, will begin construction in … Read the full press release

Logicor Supports Blood Cancer Fight with Charity Run and €5,655 Donation in Düsseldorf

(IN BRIEF) Logicor’s German team participated in the B2Run charity event in Düsseldorf to support DKMS, a nonprofit fighting blood cancer. Thirteen team members ran a 5.8 km race, and the company donated €75 for each kilometer they completed, raising … Read the full press release

EIB’s Five-Year Milestone in Bosnia and Herzegovina: A Catalyst for Sustainable Development

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) is celebrating five years of successful operations in Bosnia and Herzegovina, during which it has provided over €900 million in financing for key infrastructure and development projects. These investments, focused on transportation, climate … Read the full press release

Natural Cotton Color lancia la collezione “Calunga” a Milano

(NOTIZIA IN BREVE) Natural Cotton Color, un marchio di moda brasiliano noto per il suo impegno verso la sostenibilità, ha lanciato la sua nuova collezione “Calunga” durante la Milano Fashion Week. La sfilata si terrà il 20 settembre 2024, presso … Read the full press release