Daily Archives: 21, January 2025

Schwab Foundation Celebrates 2025 Awardees Leading Global Change with Groundbreaking Social Innovation

(IN BRIEF) The Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship has named 18 awardees for 2025, recognizing social entrepreneurs and innovators from 13 countries who are driving systemic change across sectors such as healthcare, education, and environmental protection. These leaders join a … Read the full press release

TIMETOACT GROUP Expands Cloud Transformation Expertise with Acquisition of beBOLD Consulting

(IN BRIEF) TIMETOACT GROUP has acquired beBOLD, a consulting firm specializing in cloud transformation and digital innovation, marking another step in its strategy to expand its capabilities in cloud consulting. The acquisition strengthens TIMETOACT GROUP’s position in providing end-to-end cloud … Read the full press release

Borealis and Aspiravi Forge Partnership for 120 GWh Annual Supply of Renewable Energy, Advancing Decarbonization Efforts in Belgium

(IN BRIEF) Borealis has signed a long-term power purchase agreement with Aspiravi to secure 120 GWh of renewable energy annually from Belgian wind farms. This partnership will significantly reduce Borealis’ Scope 2 emissions and supports the company’s goal of sourcing … Read the full press release

Infineon Introduces PSOC Control C3 Microcontrollers for Advanced Motor Control and Power Conversion Applications

(IN BRIEF) Infineon Technologies has launched the PSOC Control C3 family of high-performance microcontrollers designed for motor control and power conversion systems. With enhanced capabilities such as real-time control, powerful Arm Cortex-M33 cores, and robust safety features, the PSOC Control … Read the full press release

MAPFRE Strengthens Presence in Asset Management Sector with Appointment of Alberto Matellán as General Manager of La Financière Responsable

(IN BRIEF) MAPFRE has appointed Alberto Matellán as the general manager of La Financière Responsable (LFR), a move that aligns with its strategy to enhance its asset management footprint. The appointment will help implement LFR’s new Strategic Plan, which focuses … Read the full press release

SGS Strengthens North American Operations with Acquisition of RTI Laboratories

(IN BRIEF) SGS has acquired RTI Laboratories, a leading environmental and materials testing service provider in Detroit, Michigan. The acquisition expands SGS’s capabilities in PFAS analysis and materials testing while enhancing its regional presence in the Midwest. The move supports … Read the full press release

Engepack Partners with ABL to Enhance Operational Efficiency with Asset Integrity Management Audit

(IN BRIEF) Engepack, Brazil’s leading PET packaging manufacturer, has partnered with ABL to conduct an operational excellence audit at its Simões Filho plant. The audit will evaluate asset management systems to enhance efficiency, reduce risks, and ensure the plant operates … Read the full press release

EIF Backs Vesper Infrastructure’s Latest Fund Close, Boosting Sustainable Infrastructure Investments Across Europe

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) has committed €75 million to Vesper Next Generation Infrastructure Fund I, bringing total assets to over €570 million. The Fund focuses on promoting clean energy, decarbonised mobility, and sustainable living solutions across Europe. … Read the full press release

EIF and MicroBank Secure €450 Million Guarantee Agreement to Support Spain’s Entrepreneurs and Social Enterprises

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) and MicroBank have signed a €450 million guarantee agreement to mobilise €750 million in financing for entrepreneurs, micro-enterprises, and social enterprises across Spain. This initiative, backed by InvestEU, aims to address the financing … Read the full press release

EIB Grants SEK €225 million Loan to Malmö for Sustainable Housing Project

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has granted a SEK 2.6 billion loan to the City of Malmö to finance the construction of over 1,500 energy-efficient apartments. This loan furthers the city’s commitment to sustainability and meets EU climate … Read the full press release

HealthSage AI Unveils Open Health AI Platform with First Three Clinical Applications to Enhance Healthcare Efficiency

(IN BRIEF) HealthSage AI has launched its open platform featuring three clinical applications aimed at streamlining physician workflows. These applications, powered by an optimized Large Language Model, improve administrative tasks, billing accuracy, and data exchange. In collaboration with Amsterdam UMC … Read the full press release

DFCC Bank Achieves Historic Dual Listing of Green Bond on Luxembourg Stock Exchange

(IN BRIEF) DFCC Bank has achieved a historic milestone with the dual listing of its Green Bond on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LuxSE) and its display on the Luxembourg Green Exchange (LGX). This follows the bond’s initial listing on the … Read the full press release

Intermuscular Fat Linked to Higher Risk of Heart Disease, New Study Reveals

(IN BRIEF) New research published in the European Heart Journal has shown that intermuscular fat, which accumulates between muscles, significantly increases the risk of heart disease, heart attack, and heart failure, regardless of body mass index (BMI). Led by Professor … Read the full press release

NWO Warns of Harmful Impact of Proposed Budget Cuts on Dutch Education and Research Sector

(IN BRIEF) This week, the Dutch Senate is deliberating the 2025 budget, which includes significant cuts to higher education and scientific research. NWO has expressed concern that these reductions will hinder the Netherlands’ ability to remain competitive as a knowledge-based … Read the full press release

Continental Unveils Conti EfficientPro HS5 and HD5 Tires for Enhanced Efficiency and Safety in Long-Distance Haulage

(IN BRIEF) Continental has launched its new Conti EfficientPro HS5 and HD5 tires designed for the commercial vehicle industry. These tires feature the innovative vec2Sil silica compound, which reduces rolling resistance and improves fuel and energy efficiency, while also offering … Read the full press release

Rheinmetall Wins €330 Million Bundeswehr Logistics Vehicle Contract to Support Fleet Modernization

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall has been awarded a €330 million contract by the Bundeswehr to deliver 568 logistics vehicles, including unprotected transport vehicles and swap-body trucks, with delivery expected between 2025 and 2026. This contract is part of a larger framework … Read the full press release

Alfa Laval’s Extend™ Technology Boosts Sustainability in Dairy Processing with Significant Resource Savings

(IN BRIEF) Alfa Laval has introduced Extend™, a pioneering technology that revolutionizes dairy processing by reducing water, chemical, and energy consumption during pasteurization. The system, which can be easily installed on existing heat exchangers, reduces bacterial buildup, extends the cleaning … Read the full press release

Indra Group Appoints Ángel Escribano as Executive Chairman Following Marc Murtra’s Resignation

(IN BRIEF) At an extraordinary meeting, the Board of Directors of Indra Group accepted Marc Murtra’s resignation as Director and Executive Chairman, following his new role at Telefónica. Ángel Escribano has been appointed as his successor, taking on the position … Read the full press release

MAHLE Implements Groundbreaking PVT System for Sustainable Energy at Vaihingen-Enz Plant

(IN BRIEF) MAHLE is pioneering sustainable energy practices at its Vaihingen-Enz plant in Germany by introducing a photovoltaic thermal (PVT) system using over 1,000 PVT hybrid modules from Sunmaxx. The system will generate both electricity and thermal energy, reducing the … Read the full press release