Daily Archives: 14, December 2024

EIB Supports Marcegaglia’s €170 Million Plan to Decarbonise and Innovate Steel Production

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has provided €100 million in financing to Marcegaglia, a Mantua-based steel group, as part of a €170 million investment plan to decarbonize and modernize its operations. The funding will support projects at key … Read the full press release

Saab to Deliver Advanced Sea Giraffe 1X Radars to Strengthen Swedish Naval Defense

(IN BRIEF) Saab has secured a SEK 340 million order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to supply the Sea Giraffe 1X naval radar system to the Swedish Navy. The radars, to be delivered between 2024 and 2026, will … Read the full press release

Nike Unveils Transformed Glasgow Flagship Store with GRAHAM Interior Fit-Out’s Expertise

(IN BRIEF) Nike’s flagship store on Buchanan Street, Glasgow, has reopened after a six-month transformation led by GRAHAM Interior Fit-Out. The revamped 1,275 m² space highlights sport performance and lifestyle products, introduces the Nike by You customization experience, and features … Read the full press release

ESC Highlights Growing Cardio-Oncology Crisis and Announces New Conference to Address Critical Challenges

(IN BRIEF) The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) has raised concerns over the growing incidence of cancer therapy-induced cardiovascular disease (CVD), warning of a potential cardio-oncology “epidemic” due to increasing cancer survival rates and aging populations. To address this, the … Read the full press release

NIB Partners with Ziklo Bank AB to Boost Financing for Swedish SMEs and SMCs

(IN BRIEF) The Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) has signed a SEK 750 million (approximately EUR 65.2 million) loan agreement with Ziklo Bank AB to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and small mid-caps (SMCs) in Sweden. The 7-year program will … Read the full press release

NIB Supports Hydropower Expansion in Norway with EUR 42.8 Million Loan to SKL

(IN BRIEF) The Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) has signed a 7-year EUR 42.8 million loan agreement with Sunnhordland Kraftlag AS (SKL) to finance the modernization of the Løkjelsvatnet hydropower plant in Etne, Norway. Completed in October, the upgrade doubled the … Read the full press release

EQT Exeter Expands UK Logistics Portfolio with Strategic Acquisitions in Milton Keynes and Dartford

(IN BRIEF) EQT Exeter has acquired two prime logistics properties in Milton Keynes and Dartford from M&G Real Estate for over GBP 100 million. The Milton Keynes site, spanning 320,000 square feet, is leased to DS Smith Corrugated Packaging, while … Read the full press release

Sweden Boosts NEFCO-Managed BSAP Fund with New Contribution to Protect the Baltic Sea

(IN BRIEF) Sweden has contributed SEK 9 million (approximately EUR 765,500) to the NEFCO-managed Baltic Sea Action Plan (BSAP) Fund, further supporting efforts to tackle environmental challenges in the Baltic Sea. Established by Sweden and Finland in 2010, the BSAP … Read the full press release

Tetra Pak’s Paper-Based Barrier Innovation Wins Prestigious Resource Efficiency Award

(IN BRIEF) Tetra Pak has won the ‘Resource Efficiency’ Award at the Sustainable Packaging News Awards 2024 for its innovative paper-based barrier material, developed in collaboration with Lactogal. This world-first solution replaces the aluminium layer in aseptic cartons, reducing the … Read the full press release