Daily Archives: 13, February 2025

Clean Rivers Joins Forces with Project STOP to Advance Waste Management and Combat Plastic Pollution in Indonesia

(IN BRIEF) Clean Rivers has partnered with Project STOP to help reduce plastic waste leakage and improve waste management in Indonesia through the Banyuwangi Hijau Phase 3 project. This partnership is part of a broader agreement between the UAE and … Read the full press release

Casino and Avia Thévenin Ducrot Extend Partnership to Enhance Travel Retail Offering in France

(IN BRIEF) Casino and Avia Thévenin Ducrot have renewed their partnership for another three years, continuing their successful collaboration that has been running for nearly 20 years. This partnership allows Casino to supply a variety of products tailored to the … Read the full press release

AF Gruppen Chosen for Detailed Design and Construction of E6 Roterud – Storhove Highway Project

(IN BRIEF) AF Gruppen has been selected by Nye Veier to handle the detailed design and construction of the 23-kilometer E6 Roterud – Storhove highway project, following an earlier selection for the conceptualization phase in 2020. This project, which will … Read the full press release

AFRY Partners with Statkraft to Provide Technical Consultancy for Norway’s Renewable Energy Sector

(IN BRIEF) AFRY has entered into a framework agreement with Statkraft, Europe’s largest renewable energy producer, to provide technical consultancy in hydropower and electric power sectors in Norway. Building on their previous work in Sweden, the partnership aims to improve … Read the full press release

Barco and Neat Partner to Deliver Seamless Wireless Conferencing with ClickShare Certification

(IN BRIEF) Barco has partnered with Neat to enhance the flexibility and ease of use in meeting rooms. The collaboration sees the certification of Neat’s Bar 2 and Bar Pro with ClickShare, enabling seamless wireless conferencing. This integration allows users … Read the full press release

Study Reveals Risks of Intermittent Fasting for Teenagers, Impairing Insulin-Producing Cells

(IN BRIEF) A study by the Technical University of Munich (TUM), LMU Hospital Munich, and Helmholtz Munich found that while intermittent fasting benefits adult mice by improving insulin sensitivity, it harms beta cell development in adolescent mice, which could have … Read the full press release

Vienna Insurance Group Study Highlights Risk Awareness Gaps Among Young People and Pushes for Improved Education

(IN BRIEF) A study commissioned by Vienna Insurance Group (VIG) reveals significant gaps in risk awareness among young people aged 18-29, who are more prone to taking risks without fully understanding their potential consequences. The study, conducted across nine countries, … Read the full press release

University of Southampton Study Reveals Challenges Faced by Paramedics in Providing End-of-Life Care in England

(IN BRIEF) A study conducted by the University of Southampton reveals significant challenges faced by paramedics in responding to end-of-life patients in England. Key issues identified include a lack of patient information, barriers to medication administration, and insufficient training, which … Read the full press release

Brick Award 2024 Opens Submissions for Innovative Brick Architecture in Five Categories

(IN BRIEF) The Brick Award, an internationally recognized architectural prize, honors innovative brick architecture and invites submissions from architects, experts, and developers. The award highlights buildings using clay materials such as bricks, clay blocks, pavers, and ceramic panels, with a … Read the full press release

RWE Breaks Ground on First Commercial-Scale Agri-PV Projects in Italy to Boost Renewable Energy and Agriculture

(IN BRIEF) RWE has begun constructing its first commercial-scale Agri-PV plants in Benevento, Italy, with the Morcone and Acquafredda projects expected to generate enough energy for over 13,000 households. The plants use elevated solar panel systems to optimize land use, … Read the full press release

New Trial Aims to Boost Independence for Older Adults with Heart Failure and Frailty Through Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment

(IN BRIEF) The £2.3 million CHART trial, set to launch in February 2025, will test the impact of Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) in helping older adults with heart failure and frailty maintain or improve their daily activities. The trial aims … Read the full press release

Outokumpu Completes Feasibility Study for Small Modular Reactor Project, Seeks External Investment for Development

(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu has completed a feasibility study for the potential construction of a Small Modular Reactor (SMR) near its Tornio plant in Finland, aimed at enhancing low-carbon energy availability. The study confirms the project’s feasibility and outlines several advantages, … Read the full press release

Outokumpu Delays U.S. Cold Rolling Expansion, Focuses on Efficiency Gains Amid Tariff Changes

(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu has announced its decision to delay expanding its cold rolling capacity in the U.S., focusing instead on achieving an 80-kiloton increase in the Americas business area by 2025 through efficiency improvements. This decision follows a feasibility study … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ Helps Revibat Launch Innovative System to Recycle Glass Wool Waste into Building Insulation Panels

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ has supplied and commissioned an advanced neXline airlay system for Revibat in France, which allows the company to convert glass wool waste into valuable building insulation panels, reducing landfill waste and the carbon footprint. The system processes … Read the full press release

Professor Massimo Palmarini Steps Down as Director of CVR, Professor Emma Thomson Named Interim Director

(IN BRIEF) After over a decade of leading the MRC-University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research (CVR), Professor Massimo Palmarini is stepping down as Director to take on the role of Head of Viroscience at Erasmus University Medical Centre in … Read the full press release

Imerys Achieves Top CDP Climate Rating and Strong ESG Performance in 2024

(IN BRIEF) Imerys has been recognized with an A rating on the CDP Corporate Climate A List for 2024, an improvement from its B score in 2023, underscoring the company’s commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and achieving Science-Based Targets … Read the full press release

Rheinmetall to Provide Advanced Simulators for C-390 Aircraft to the Netherlands in Multi-Million Euro Deal

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall has been awarded a contract by Embraer to supply advanced simulators for the Royal Netherlands Air Force’s C-390 aircraft, including a Full Flight and Mission Simulator (FFMS) and a Cargo Handling Station Trainer (CHST). These simulators, set … Read the full press release

Evonik Showcases Cutting-Edge Biotechnology and Local Innovations at PCHi 2025 in Guangzhou

(IN BRIEF) Evonik will present its expanded portfolio at PCHi 2025 in Guangzhou, showcasing advanced biotechnology and products tailored to the regional market across various sectors. The company’s Care Solutions business focuses on meeting the growing demand for eco-friendly and … Read the full press release

Experian and ValidMind Forge Partnership to Revolutionize Model Risk Management for Financial Institutions

(IN BRIEF) Experian and ValidMind have partnered to provide an integrated solution aimed at transforming model risk management for financial institutions. The solution combines the power of Experian’s Ascend Platform with ValidMind’s model governance and documentation automation tools to help … Read the full press release

Experian Report Highlights the Growing Role of AI and ML in Combatting Evolving Fraud Threats

(IN BRIEF) Experian’s latest research, “Proactive Defence: Tackling Evolving Fraud Threats,” reveals how Generative AI (GenAI) is transforming the fraud landscape. A survey of 400 senior fraud leaders across eight countries highlights that 73% believe GenAI has permanently altered fraud … Read the full press release