Daily Archives: 29, November 2024

Zumtobel’s IZURA Luminaire Wins German Sustainability Award for Circular Design Innovation

(IN BRIEF) Zumtobel’s IZURA pendant luminaire has won the German Sustainability Award 2025 in the Product + Resources category for its innovative circular design, resource-efficient production, and use of recycled materials. Featuring a modular structure and digital product passport, the … Read the full press release

Skanska Invests SEK 530 Million in Eco-Friendly Mandelblomman Residential Project in Täby Park

(IN BRIEF) Skanska is investing SEK 530 million in Mandelblomman, a sustainable residential project in Täby Park near Stockholm. The development includes 156 apartments, a rooftop terrace, a green courtyard, and 75 parking spaces. Sustainability features include solar panels covering … Read the full press release

European Investment Fund Backs Sistafund with €30 Million Investment to Champion Gender Diversity in Venture Capital

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) has committed €30 million to Sistafund, a venture capital initiative championing gender diversity in European startups. Targeting a total of €100 million, Sistafund invests in early-stage companies where women hold at least 30% … Read the full press release

Thales Australia Partners with Disaster Relief Australia to Support Community Recovery Efforts

(IN BRIEF) Thales Australia has partnered with Disaster Relief Australia (DRA), a veteran-led not-for-profit organization, to support disaster recovery efforts across the country. As part of the initiative, Thales’ 4,300 employees are eligible for two weeks of paid volunteer leave … Read the full press release

Thales Introduces AI-Enhanced Talios Pod for Faster Target Detection on Rafale Jets

(IN BRIEF) Thales has introduced an advanced AI-powered upgrade to its Talios laser designation pod, set to enhance the Rafale fighter jet’s capabilities by enabling faster and more efficient detection of objects of interest during missions. Leveraging deep learning algorithms, … Read the full press release

The Fulton Collective Launches “Heartland” Single to Support Samaritans Ireland This Christmas

(IN BRIEF) The Fulton Collective, a group of musicians including Nigel Rabbitte, Danny Price, and John Flattery, has partnered with Samaritans Ireland to release a new single, “Heartland,” this Christmas. Supported by ARO Logistics Ireland, all proceeds from the song’s … Read the full press release

Achmea and Lifetri Merge Pension and Life Portfolios to Form Leading Dutch Insurance Provider

(IN BRIEF) Achmea and Lifetri are merging their pension and life insurance portfolios to form Achmea Pension & Life Insurance N.V., creating one of the Netherlands’ top three providers in the sector, serving over 2.1 million customers. Sixth Street, Lifetri’s … Read the full press release

SIX Names Bjørn Sibbern as CEO, Succeeding Jos Dijsselhof in 2025

(IN BRIEF) SIX has appointed Bjørn Sibbern as its new CEO, effective January 1, 2025, succeeding Jos Dijsselhof, who is stepping down after seven years to pursue a new opportunity in the Middle East. Sibbern, currently Global Head Exchanges at … Read the full press release

Sener’s Integral Role in the Landmark Riyadh Metro Project

(IN BRIEF) Sener played a pivotal role in the development of the Riyadh Metro, a landmark project spanning 176 kilometers with six automated lines and 85 stations, officially inaugurated on November 27, 2024, by King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. … Read the full press release