Monthly Archives: March 2025

Metso Unveils Cutting-Edge Karratha Facility to Drive Sustainable Mining Operations

(IN BRIEF) In March 2024, Metso launched its largest global service center in Karratha, Western Australia, located in the heart of the Pilbara mining region. The state-of-the-art facility provides comprehensive 24/7 maintenance and repair solutions for heavy mining equipment, ensuring … Read the full press release

ESC Preventive Cardiology 2025: Milan Set to Host a Groundbreaking Congress on Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Innovations

(IN BRIEF) The ESC Preventive Cardiology 2025 Congress will be held in Milan from 3 to 5 April 2025 and is organized by the European Association of Preventive Cardiology, part of the ESC. The event will feature over 120 sessions … Read the full press release

New Global Report Illuminates Hidden Crisis of Trafficking in the Sports World

(IN BRIEF) Loughborough University, alongside Mission 89 and the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association UK Branch, has released the first comprehensive global report on sport trafficking. The document provides a detailed academic and policy analysis that includes a thorough literature review, expert … Read the full press release

British Gas Launches Earth Hour Challenge Offering Annual Free Electricity to Energy Savers

(IN BRIEF) British Gas is encouraging its customers to participate in Earth Hour on 22nd March 2025, from 8:30pm to 9:30pm, by reducing their electricity usage in a bid to conserve energy. In a bid to reward this effort, 10 … Read the full press release

Hydro to Bolster European Energy Networks with New Wire Rod Casthouse in Karmøy

(IN BRIEF) Hydro has unveiled plans to invest in a new wire rod casthouse at its Karmøy aluminium smelter in Norway, aiming to supply aluminium for Europe’s critical energy infrastructure. With a production capacity of 110,000 tonnes per year, the … Read the full press release

Luxembourg Banking Innovation: SEB Unveils Real-Time Payment Capability Through Strategic Collaboration

(IN BRIEF) SEB’s Luxembourg branch has launched SEPA instant payments for its private banking clients, allowing them to receive money in real time. This service, which supports transactions up to 100,000 Euros within the Single Euro Payments Area, was developed … Read the full press release

Alfa Laval Strengthens Global Energy Portfolio with Strategic Acquisition of Fives Cryogenics

(IN BRIEF) Alfa Laval has announced a binding put-option agreement to acquire Fives Cryogenics from Fives Group for EUR 800 million on a cash and debt-free basis. Fives Cryogenics, based in France, is a leader in cryogenic heat transfer and … Read the full press release

IKEA Transforms Fulfillment: New Lommila Centre Delivers 24/7 Convenience and Sustainable Innovation

(IN BRIEF) IKEA is enhancing its customer service by launching 24/7 pick-up lockers in Finland, which are connected to a new, €55 million distribution center in Lommila. This strategic development redefines the function of traditional warehouses by merging operational fulfillment … Read the full press release

Unlocking U.K. Growth: Adyen Teams with Affirm to Offer Flexible Payment Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Adyen has expanded its partnership with Affirm Holdings to the U.K., allowing Adyen’s merchants to offer flexible, pay-over-time payment options at checkout. This new integration provides consumers with a range of customizable installment plans, both interest-free and interest-bearing, … Read the full press release

Transforming Checkout Experiences: KIKO Milano and Adyen Unite to Revolutionize Global Payments

(IN BRIEF) KIKO Milano, the top Italian beauty brand present in over 70 countries, has partnered with Adyen to implement a Unified Commerce solution that revolutionizes the payment process both in-store and online. The initiative addresses evolving customer demands for … Read the full press release

Empowering Radiopharmaceutical Innovation: A Global Supply Pact Between Eckert & Ziegler and AtomVie

(IN BRIEF) Eckert & Ziegler SE and AtomVie Global Radiopharma Inc. have announced a significant global supply agreement aimed at supporting AtomVie’s radiopharmaceutical manufacturing efforts. Under this agreement, Eckert & Ziegler will provide its high-grade non-carrier added Lutetium-177 chloride (Theralugand®) … Read the full press release

Unleashing Authentic Energy: PUMA’s ‘Go Wild’ Campaign Redefines the Spirit of Sport

(IN BRIEF) PUMA is launching its most extensive global campaign to date, titled ‘Go Wild’, which marks a bold evolution in the brand’s identity. Celebrating the spirit of individuality, the campaign encourages runners—from everyday enthusiasts to elite athletes—to pursue the … Read the full press release

Revolutionizing Commercial Transport: JOST Unveils Next-Generation Safety, Efficiency, and Eco Innovations at Transport Herning

(IN BRIEF) JOST, a leader in safety-critical systems for commercial vehicles, is gearing up to showcase a diverse range of innovative products at Transport Herning, Scandinavia’s top transport fair running from April 3 to 5. The company is highlighting its … Read the full press release

Barclays Bolsters EMEA Healthcare Leadership with Appointment of Industry Veteran Kieran Whitty

(IN BRIEF) Barclays has named Kieran Whitty as the new Co-Head of Healthcare EMEA, where he will work alongside Sid Chhibbar to boost the bank’s healthcare advisory services across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. With 18 years of experience … Read the full press release

Škoda Auto Champions Circular Economy by Repurposing Steel Offcuts in Decarbonisation Initiative

(IN BRIEF) Škoda Auto has joined the SATURNIN project led by Beneva to repurpose steel waste and support industrial decarbonisation. The initiative, which embodies circular economy principles, connects manufacturers by matching data on sheet metal offcuts with the needs of … Read the full press release

Prudential and Vama Forge New Health Insurance Venture to Propel India’s ‘Insurance for All’ Ambitions

(IN BRIEF) Prudential plc has announced a joint venture with Vama Sundari Investments (Delhi) Private Limited to establish a standalone health insurance business in India. Under the new arrangement, Prudential Group Holdings Limited will hold a 70% stake, while Vama … Read the full press release

Commission Report Urges State Vocational Rehabilitation and Corporate Transparency for Healthier Working Lives

  (IN BRIEF) The final report from the Commission for Healthier Working Lives, set up by the Health Foundation, has been released after a nine-month study. Aviva was actively involved in the process, providing evidence on maintaining employee health and … Read the full press release

Aviva Study Reveals Critical Gaps in UK Women’s Ovarian Cancer Awareness, Urges Early Detection

  (IN BRIEF) Aviva’s recent research, conducted during Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, reveals significant gaps in the knowledge of ovarian cancer symptoms among UK women. The study found that 62% of women overall, and 73% of those over 55, feel … Read the full press release

Reactive Technologies and Siemens Revolutionize Grid Resilience with Integrated Edge-to-Cloud Inertia Monitoring

(IN BRIEF) Siemens Smart Infrastructure and Reactive Technologies have formed a strategic partnership to advance grid stability and enhance renewable energy integration. By combining Reactive Technologies’ GridMetrix®—which provides real-time, accurate grid inertia data—with Siemens’ Gridscale X software, specifically the PSS®E … Read the full press release

Siemens and Microsoft Unify Shop Floor and Cloud Data for Next-Gen Manufacturing Intelligence

(IN BRIEF) Siemens has enhanced its partnership with Microsoft under its Siemens Xcelerator platform to streamline the integration of operational and information technology in manufacturing. By integrating Siemens Industrial Edge with Microsoft Azure IoT Operations, manufacturers can now enable a … Read the full press release