Daily Archives: 7, January 2025

Mutares Completes Sale of Asteri Facility Solutions to SOL Facility Services for Expansion in Sweden

(IN BRIEF) Mutares has completed the sale of Asteri Facility Solutions to SOL Facility Services, with the transaction finalizing in December 2024. The sale follows a successful repositioning of Asteri, which specializes in soft facility management across Sweden and is … Read the full press release

JSW Selects Dräger’s BG ProAir for Enhanced Mine Rescue Operations in Poland

(IN BRIEF) Dräger’s BG ProAir closed-circuit breathing apparatus has been chosen by Jastrzębska Spółka Węglowa (JSW) SA as the preferred respiratory protection for its mine rescue teams in Poland. The purchase of 435 units follows extensive testing at all JSW … Read the full press release

Dr. Dirk Schumacher Appointed Chief Economist of KfW Group, Bringing Extensive Economic Expertise

(IN BRIEF) Dr. Dirk Schumacher has been appointed as the new Chief Economist of KfW Group, effective 1 April 2025. With a doctorate in economics, Schumacher brings extensive experience from his previous roles at Commerzbank, Goldman Sachs, the European Central … Read the full press release

Hexagon Expands Resilient Positioning Solutions with Acquisition of Septentrio NV

(IN BRIEF) Hexagon has announced its acquisition of Septentrio NV, a leading provider of Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) technologies. This acquisition will combine Septentrio’s advanced GNSS platform with Hexagon’s broader positioning solutions, including sensor fusion and anti-jamming technologies, enabling … Read the full press release

Plenitude Expands Renewable Energy Footprint in Spain, Surpassing 950 MW of Installed Capacity

(IN BRIEF) Plenitude has significantly expanded its renewable energy capacity in Spain, surpassing 950 MW, more than double its 2023 total. Key projects include the 150 MW Caparacena project in Granada and nearly 250 MW in solar plants in Extremadura … Read the full press release

Siemens Launches ‘Siemens for Startups’ Program to Accelerate Growth and Innovation for Early-Stage Companies

(IN BRIEF) Siemens has launched the “Siemens for Startups” program at CES 2025, aimed at empowering early-stage engineering and manufacturing startups. The initiative provides access to Siemens’ software and hardware, helping these companies innovate, streamline development, and scale faster. In … Read the full press release

Webuild Enhances Global Leadership Across Multiple Sectors in the 2024 ENR Rankings

(IN BRIEF) Webuild has further solidified its global leadership in multiple sectors according to the 2024 Engineering News-Record (ENR) rankings. The Group ranks first in the Dams & Reservoirs and Sanitary & Storm Sewers sectors, plays a significant role in … Read the full press release

Global Survey Shows Rising Public Demand for Virtual Reality Access to Museum Collections

(IN BRIEF) A global survey conducted as part of the University of Glasgow’s Museums in the Metaverse (MiM) project has revealed strong public interest in using virtual reality (VR) and extended reality (XR) technologies to explore museum collections, especially those … Read the full press release

University of Groningen Students Explore Societal Impact and Diversity at Eurosonic Noorderslag Festival

(IN BRIEF) The University of Groningen (UG) will participate in the upcoming Eurosonic Noorderslag (ESNS) music festival, with two student groups from the UG Science Shops exploring societal issues. Seven philosophy students will serve as ‘philosophers in residence,’ studying the … Read the full press release