Daily Archives: 16, January 2025

Pier Luigi Colizzi Appointed Global Chairman of Investment Banking at Barclays, Strengthening European Focus

(IN BRIEF) Pier Luigi Colizzi, Chairman of EMEA M&A at Barclays, has been appointed as a Global Chairman of Investment Banking and joins the Global Chairman Group (GCG). The GCG, formed in 2021, focuses on managing key client relationships and … Read the full press release

SUEZ Extends Partnership with Water Services Corporation to Enhance Smart Water Management in Malta

(IN BRIEF) Water Services Corporation (WSC) has extended its partnership with SUEZ, awarding them a five-year contract to manage the smart metering service for water consumption across the Maltese Islands. This agreement, which continues their collaboration until 2029, implements SUEZ’s … Read the full press release

Bentley Motors Recognized as a Top Employer for 14th Consecutive Year, Reinforcing Commitment to Employee Excellence

(IN BRIEF) Bentley Motors has been named a Top Employer in the UK for the fourteenth consecutive year, recognizing the company’s commitment to creating an innovative, inclusive, and supportive workplace. Bentley achieved higher scores in all key categories, including colleague … Read the full press release

Leadec Expands in Spain with Acquisition of Servycat, Strengthening Food Sector Capabilities

(IN BRIEF) Leadec has expanded its operations in Spain with the acquisition of Manteniments Industrials Servycat 2017 and Electro Servycat, effective January 2, 2025. This move enhances Leadec’s service capabilities in the food and beverage sector and strengthens its presence … Read the full press release

BMW Group Advances Sustainability with Electric Trucks and Renewable Charging Infrastructure

(IN BRIEF) BMW Group is advancing its sustainability efforts by utilizing fully electric trucks at its Regensburg and Leipzig plants to transport parts, including components for electric vehicles. These zero-emission trucks contribute to reducing the environmental impact and noise levels … Read the full press release

Siemens Partners with RIKEN to Accelerate Research on Next-Generation AI Devices for Supercomputers

(IN BRIEF) Siemens Digital Industries Software is collaborating with Japan’s RIKEN research institute to advance the development of next-generation AI devices. By utilizing Siemens’ Veloce™ Strato CS emulation and Catapult™ High-Level Synthesis platforms, RIKEN aims to design optimized AI accelerators … Read the full press release

Siemens Expands Industrial-Grade Private 5G Infrastructure to Enhance Connectivity Across Europe and Brazil

(IN BRIEF) Siemens has enhanced its industrial-grade private 5G infrastructure to support larger industrial areas, now covering up to 24 radio units, each providing connectivity for 5,000 m². This solution is available in six European countries and Brazil, with more … Read the full press release

Volkswagen Expands Renewable Energy Support with 26 Solar and Wind Farms Across Europe

(IN BRIEF) Volkswagen is significantly expanding its support for renewable energy projects across Europe, backing 26 solar and wind farms in nine countries, including the Djupdal wind farm in Sweden. These initiatives generated approximately 1.1 terawatt-hours of electricity in 2024, … Read the full press release

Plenitude Expands U.S. Renewable Energy Portfolio with Key California Acquisition

(IN BRIEF) Plenitude, through its U.S. subsidiary Eni New Energy US Inc., has signed an agreement with EDP Renewables North America to acquire a 49% stake in a California-based renewable energy portfolio. The portfolio includes two operational solar farms, Sandrini … Read the full press release

European Commissioner McGrath Strengthens Ties with Eurojust to Tackle Cross-Border Crime and Support Justice in Ukraine

(IN BRIEF) European Commissioner for Democracy, Justice, and the Rule of Law Michael McGrath visited Eurojust’s headquarters in The Hague on January 16 to strengthen collaboration with the Agency in its efforts to combat cross-border crime. During his visit, McGrath … Read the full press release