Daily Archives: 25, September 2024

European Investment Fund Supports Icelandic SMEs with Up to €100 Million in New Funding via Arion Bank

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) has partnered with Arion Bank to provide up to €100 million in new lending to around 40 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Small Mid-Caps in Iceland. Backed by the European Commission’s InvestEU … Read the full press release

Shell’s Holland Hydrogen 1 to Connect to High-Voltage Grid in Collaboration with TenneT and Port of Rotterdam

(IN BRIEF) Shell and TenneT have signed an agreement to connect Shell’s Holland Hydrogen 1, Europe’s first large-scale hydrogen plant, to the high-voltage grid. The 200 MW electrolyser on the Maasvlakte will initially have a temporary connection to the 380 … Read the full press release

Swissport Strengthens Board with Former Kuehne+Nagel CEO Detlef Trefzger to Drive Global Expansion

(IN BRIEF) Swissport International AG has appointed former Kuehne+Nagel CEO Detlef Trefzger as a Non-Executive Director to its Board of Directors. Trefzger, who brings extensive industry expertise from his leadership roles at Kuehne+Nagel and DB Schenker, will support Swissport’s global … Read the full press release

Metso Partners with BSIET to Deliver Advanced Iron Ore Pelletizing Plant for Ruifeng, Supporting China’s Decarbonization Goals

(IN BRIEF) Metso has signed a contract with Beijing Shougang International Engineering Technology Co. Ltd (BSIET) to deliver a compact traveling grate pelletizing plant for Ruifeng Iron and Steel Group in Hebei, China. The plant, with a 1.7 million tons … Read the full press release

SolarLab Secures EUR 1.6 Million Nefco Loan to Boost Production and Expand in the U.S.

(IN BRIEF) SolarLab, a Danish company specializing in solar facades for buildings, has secured a EUR 1.6 million loan from Nefco to increase production and expand into the U.S. market. The funds will be used to relocate all production to … Read the full press release

Patent Victory: NORMA Group Wins Case Against Chinese Competitor Over Innovative Hose Clamp Technology

(IN BRIEF) NORMA Group has successfully won a patent infringement case against Chinese competitor Suzhou Shengnuo Connection Technology Co. Ltd. The Supreme People’s Court in Beijing ruled that Shengnuo’s product infringed on NORMA Group’s patented worm-drive hose clamp technology, known … Read the full press release

EY Report Predicts Radical Shift in Financial Controller Role Towards Value Creation and Innovation

(IN BRIEF) The EY DNA of the Financial Controller Report reveals that 86% of financial controllers expect their roles to change drastically by 2030, with a shift toward value creation and supporting business growth. Many controllers anticipate the need for … Read the full press release

Vattenfall Names Johan Dasht as New Senior Vice President for Business Area Generation

(IN BRIEF) Vattenfall has appointed Johan Dasht as the new Senior Vice President of its Business Area Generation, effective November 1. Dasht, currently leading the company’s hydro operations in the Nordics, will oversee Vattenfall’s hydro and nuclear power divisions. He … Read the full press release

Lille Secures €276 Million for Sustainable Transport Revolution: EIB and European Commission Fund Green Mobility Initiative

(IN BRIEF) The Métropole Européenne de Lille has secured a €245 million green loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to modernize its urban transport system, alongside a €31.5 million grant from the European Commission. This joint financing will support … Read the full press release

Perovskia Solar Powers Up IoT Sector with New Funding and Innovative Solar Technology

(IN BRIEF) Perovskia Solar, an Empa spin-off, has secured over two million Swiss francs in seed funding and signed contracts with more than ten major IoT companies. Specializing in custom-printed perovskite solar cells, the company aims to provide sustainable energy … Read the full press release

Driving Change: Hydro and Mercedes-Benz Launch Ambitious Amazon Sustainability Initiative

(IN BRIEF) Hydro and Mercedes-Benz have launched the “Corridor” program at Climate Week 2024 in New York, aimed at fostering sustainable development in the Brazilian Amazon. This long-term initiative will promote positive impacts for local communities and nature through partnerships … Read the full press release

Eviden Selected by CFL to Upgrade Railway Communication Systems for Enhanced Safety and Efficiency

(IN BRIEF) Eviden has been selected by the Luxembourg National Railway Company (CFL) to implement next-generation critical communication solutions to upgrade its GSM-R command and control network, enhancing safety and operational efficiency. The project, expected to be operational by late … Read the full press release

Eviden Secures RATP Contract to Enhance Metro Communication with TETRA Technology

(IN BRIEF) Eviden, part of the Atos Group, has won a contract from RATP to equip its MP14 and new MF19 metro trains and TW20 tramways with TETRA radio communication systems. This agreement includes the supply of 132 radio units, … Read the full press release

Schroders Solutions Chosen by Merseyside Pension Fund for £3.8 Billion Equity Protection Initiative

(IN BRIEF) Schroders Solutions has been selected to implement a £3.8 billion equity protection strategy for the Merseyside Pension Fund. This collaboration, part of the Northern LGPS framework, aims to safeguard the fund’s equity portfolios from market downturns ahead of … Read the full press release

Global Outlook for the Challenging Autonomous Bus and Roboshuttle Markets

(IN BRIEF) The commercialization of autonomous buses and roboshuttles has faced delays, with progress falling short of expectations from 2022 to 2024. While these technologies promise cost savings and reduced labor pressures for operators, the number of active companies in … Read the full press release

Hanwha Ocean’s Rotor Sail Technology Receives Certification from DNV for Hazardous Zone Installation

(IN BRIEF) DNV has awarded Hanwha Ocean Type Approval Design Certification (TADC) for its innovative rotor sail technology, marking it as the first rotor sail certified for use in hazardous zones in South Korea. The certification confirms that the rotor … Read the full press release

BNP Paribas Expands Wealth Management Footprint in Germany by Acquiring HSBC’s Private Banking Division

(IN BRIEF) BNP Paribas has signed an agreement to acquire HSBC’s private banking operations in Germany, aiming to enhance its wealth management services and increase its assets under management to over €40 billion. This strategic acquisition targets growth within the … Read the full press release

Ahold Delhaize Repurchased 250,000 Shares as Part of €1 Billion Buyback Program

(IN BRIEF) Ahold Delhaize has repurchased 250,000 common shares between September 16 and September 20, 2024, at an average price of €30.85, totaling €7.7 million. This buyback is part of a larger €1 billion program announced in November 2023. To … Read the full press release

Energiekontor and Salzgitter Flachstahl Sign Pioneering Power Purchase Agreements for Solar Energy in Germany

(IN BRIEF) Energiekontor AG and Salzgitter Flachstahl GmbH have signed long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs) for two solar park projects in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. Energiekontor will supply Salzgitter with over 120 gigawatt-hours of green electricity annually, aiming to cut CO2 emissions … Read the full press release

Knorr-Bremse AG Launches 1.1 Billion Euro Bond, Paving the Way for Sustainable Investment

(IN BRIEF) Knorr-Bremse AG has successfully issued a dual-tranche bond totaling 1.1 billion Euro, marking its first Green Bond of 500 million Euro aimed at financing eligible green projects. The remaining 600 million Euro bond has a five-year maturity and … Read the full press release