Daily Archives: 25, October 2024

Digi Communications N.V. announces that the Company’s Portuguese subsidiary finalised the transaction with LORCA JVCO Limited

(IN BRIEF) Digi Communications N.V. announced that its Portuguese subsidiary, DIGI Portugal LDA., has completed the acquisition of 100% of shares in Cabonitel S.A. from LORCA JVCO Limited. This finalization follows the Portuguese Competition Authority’s clearance granted the previous day, … Read the full press release

bp Completes Full Acquisition of Lightsource bp to Boost Onshore Renewable Energy Portfolio

(IN BRIEF) bp has completed its acquisition of the remaining 50.03% interest in Lightsource bp, enhancing its position in the onshore renewable energy sector. This acquisition brings bp full control over Lightsource bp’s 62 GW solar and battery storage development … Read the full press release

Evonik Marks 50 Years of Methionine Production in Antwerp, Calls for Stronger Support for European Industry

(IN BRIEF) Evonik recently celebrated 50 years of methionine production at its Antwerp site, a crucial location in its global production of MetAMINO® for animal feed. The anniversary highlighted Antwerp’s role in Evonik’s international network and emphasized the company’s call … Read the full press release

Rheinmetall Delivers 20 Additional Marder Infantry Fighting Vehicles to Ukraine to Strengthen Defense Efforts

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall has delivered 20 more Marder 1A3 Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFVs) to Ukraine, funded by the German government, as part of ongoing support against Russian aggression. This brings Rheinmetall’s total IFV and tank deliveries to Ukraine to around … Read the full press release

Garanti BBVA Kripto Strengthens Security and Growth with Ripple and IBM Partnerships in Response to Rising Digital Asset Demand

(IN BRIEF) Garanti BBVA Kripto has partnered with Ripple and IBM to advance its digital asset platform, enhancing security and performance for its users. Through these collaborations, Garanti BBVA Kripto aims to strengthen its infrastructure to meet rising demand for … Read the full press release

Deka Immobilien Completes Sale of Portuguese Shopping Centre to Fundo Iberia Shoppings Fund

(IN BRIEF) Deka Immobilien has sold a shopping centre in Torres Novas, Portugal, from one of its institutional real estate funds to the Fundo Iberia Shoppings fund, recently launched by Brazilian bank BTG Pactual and Renato Rique of Allos S/A. … Read the full press release

Finnvera’s Financial Support Helps Propel Sibanye-Stillwater’s Keliber Lithium Project to Lead Europe’s Battery Supply Chain

(IN BRIEF) Finland’s battery sector is surging as green initiatives and the electrification of transport accelerate the demand for lithium and battery chemicals. Sibanye-Stillwater’s Keliber project, located in Central Ostrobothnia, Finland, seeks to become Europe’s first fully integrated producer of … Read the full press release

Borealis and Partners Showcase Sustainable Plastics Solutions at FAKUMA 2024 for Packaging and Healthcare

(IN BRIEF) At FAKUMA 2024, Borealis and key partners showcased advanced plastics processing solutions, focusing on sustainable materials for packaging and healthcare. Highlighting collaborations with companies like BMB, Engel, and ARBURG, Borealis demonstrated various applications using recycled and renewable feedstocks, … Read the full press release

Thales and Max Planck Institute Set Fusion Milestone with Record-Breaking Gyrotron Power Output

(IN BRIEF) Thales and the Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics have achieved a new milestone in nuclear fusion by setting a world record with Thales’s TH1507U gyrotron, which generated 1.3 megawatts of radiofrequency for 360 seconds. Developed for the … Read the full press release

Capgemini Launches AI-Powered ‘Augmented Engineering’ Solutions to Revolutionize R&D and Product Development

(IN BRIEF) Capgemini has introduced “augmented engineering,” a suite of Gen AI-powered solutions designed to enhance R&D and product development for various industries. These new offerings include tools to speed up scientific discovery, improve product engineering, streamline technical support, and … Read the full press release

Toyota Expands Open Labs Program to Drive Startups in Sustainable Mobility Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Toyota Motor Europe has launched a second cohort of the Toyota Open Labs initiative, aiming to connect startups with Toyota’s business units to foster innovations in sustainable mobility. The program focuses on six key areas, including BEV energy … Read the full press release

Amey Opens Sustainable Design Hub in Belfast, Boosting Local Jobs and Environmental Commitment

(IN BRIEF) Amey has opened a new eco-friendly Consulting and design hub in Belfast, inaugurated by Northern Ireland’s Infrastructure Minister, John O’Dowd. The office will support Amey’s operations with clients such as Translink and the Department for Infrastructure, while also … Read the full press release

Technicolor and UCL Partner to Resolve Colour Perception Challenges in Advanced Display Technologies

(IN BRIEF) Technicolor Group has teamed up with University College London’s Colour and Vision Research Laboratory (CVRL) to tackle colour perception inconsistencies in wide gamut display technologies, which can cause different viewers to perceive colours in contrasting ways. This partnership … Read the full press release

AF Gruppen Secures Contract for New Aker Hospital Structural Project

(IN BRIEF) AF Gruppen has been awarded a NOK 212 million contract by Helse Sør-Øst RHF to build the Structural Shell Somatics Base West at New Aker hospital. The project includes groundwork, concrete foundations, and prefabricated structures, with work starting … Read the full press release

Orano Commits to Supporting Cancer Prevention and Employee Well-being by Joining “Working with Cancer” Initiative

(IN BRIEF) Orano has signed the “Working with Cancer” pledge, joining a global initiative led by Publicis Chair and CEO Arthur Sadoun to promote cancer prevention and support employees affected by cancer. The pledge reflects Orano’s commitment to employee well-being … Read the full press release

Stora Enso China Packaging Honored with Gold at MUSE Design Awards for Space Time Series Female Space Cream Packaging

(IN BRIEF) Stora Enso China Packaging has been awarded Gold in the 2024 MUSE Design Awards for its innovative packaging of the Space Time Series Female Space Cream, which creatively integrates space exploration elements into a skincare product design. The … Read the full press release

Frédéric Wiscart Appointed New President of Alstom France, Succeeding Jean-Baptiste Eyméoud

(IN BRIEF) Alstom has appointed Frédéric Wiscart as the new President of its France Region, effective November 4, 2024. Wiscart, who brings extensive experience from his previous roles in the energy sector, will succeed Jean-Baptiste Eyméoud, who is stepping down … Read the full press release

Ahlstrom Unveils Lipid Saver™: A Sustainable Innovation for Fatty Acid Collection and Storage

(IN BRIEF) Ahlstrom has introduced Lipid Saver™, a new solution designed for the collection, transport, and storage of fatty acids from whole blood samples. The innovative card allows for easy sample collection and long-term preservation at room temperature, eliminating the … Read the full press release

Ericsson and China Mobile Drive Efficiency Gains with 5G Smart Network at Zhangjiagang Port

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson, in partnership with China Mobile and Zhangjiagang Port Group, has successfully deployed a 5G-powered smart network at Zhangjiagang Port, resulting in improved operational efficiency, cost reductions, and energy savings. Since its implementation in August 2022, the 5G … Read the full press release

ZEISS Summit in Berlin Showcases AI and Automation Innovations for the Future of Manufacturing

(IN BRIEF) ZEISS hosted its first-ever “Quality Innovation Summit” in Berlin, bringing together 2,000 industry leaders, experts, and innovators to discuss advancements in metrology, AI, automation, and digitalization. Over three days, participants engaged in panel discussions, explored cutting-edge technologies in … Read the full press release