Daily Archives: 8, January 2025

USA Court Lambasts Ricardo Salinas Pliego For Contempt Of Court Order

(IN BRIEF) The Supreme Court of New York has ruled against Ricardo Salinas Pliego and Grupo Elektra for failing to comply with court-ordered financial disclosures. The court found Salinas and his entities in contempt, imposing escalating daily fines, starting at … Read the full press release

Covestro Expands Polycarbonate Production in Ohio to Meet Growing Demand in North America

(IN BRIEF) Covestro is investing a low triple-digit million Euro sum to expand its operations in Hebron, Ohio, by adding multiple production lines for polycarbonate compounds and blends. This expansion will support the growing demand for high-quality materials in industries … Read the full press release

Exus Renewables Expands Hybrid Energy Portfolio with Acquisition of 130MWp Cibele Solar Farm from Lightsource bp

(IN BRIEF) Exus Renewables has acquired the 130MWp Cibele solar farm in Portugal from Lightsource bp, expanding its renewable energy portfolio in Iberia. Construction is set to begin soon, with operations expected to start in 2026. The solar farm’s strategic … Read the full press release

ASSA ABLOY Expands Physical Access Control Solutions with Acquisition of 3millID and Third Millennium Systems

(IN BRIEF) ASSA ABLOY has announced its acquisition of 3millID Corporation and Third Millennium Systems Ltd, both specializing in physical access control solutions. These acquisitions will expand ASSA ABLOY’s offerings and support growth opportunities, particularly outside the United States. 3millID, … Read the full press release

3D Electronics: A New Frontier of Product Differentiation, Thinks IDTechEx

(IN BRIEF) While electronics have significantly advanced in speed, size, and capability, the form factor—mainly consisting of components on circuit boards in a box—remains largely unchanged. The growing demand for faster, smaller, and more capable devices presents a significant opportunity … Read the full press release

Logicor and Huhtamaki Foodservice Renew Lease Agreement in Poland

(IN BRIEF) Logicor has extended its lease agreement with Huhtamaki Foodservice in Czeladź, Poland, covering 34,600 square meters of warehouse and 2,700 square meters of office space. Huhtamaki, a global leader in sustainable packaging, has been operating in the region … Read the full press release

Volvo Group Takes Bold Step Toward Decarbonization at CES 2025

(IN BRIEF) Martin Lundstedt, CEO of Volvo Group, will deliver a keynote at CES 2025, highlighting the company’s strategy for decarbonizing the transport, mobility, and infrastructure sectors. Emphasizing the urgent need for action, Lundstedt called for accelerated adoption of zero-emission … Read the full press release

Nordea Supports Groundbreaking Biodiversity Research at the University of Jyväskylä

(IN BRIEF) Nordea has donated funds to support the University of Jyväskylä’s four-year research project focused on assessing the biodiversity footprint of economic activities. The research aims to improve understanding of how economic actions impact biodiversity, particularly in the Nordic … Read the full press release

Evolution AB Announces CFO Transition as Joakim Andersson Takes the Helm

(IN BRIEF) Evolution AB announced that Jacob Kaplan, the company’s CFO since 2016, will step down on February 18, 2025. Kaplan will continue to serve in an advisory role during the transition. Joakim Andersson, with extensive experience as a CFO … Read the full press release

Software GmbH Reshapes Future with Strategic Divestments and Leadership Transition

(IN BRIEF) Software GmbH has completed the sale of its Alfabet and Cumulocity businesses, following earlier divestments in July. This marks a strategic shift as the company refocuses on Adabas & Natural (A&N) and ARIS, now operating as standalone entities. … Read the full press release

Transforming Warehouse Operations: KION, Accenture, and NVIDIA Showcase AI-Driven Future at CES 2025

(IN BRIEF) KION Group, in collaboration with Accenture and NVIDIA, unveiled a vision of the future warehouse at CES 2025 in Las Vegas. The companies are using advanced AI and simulation technologies, including digital twins powered by NVIDIA’s Omniverse and … Read the full press release