Daily Archives: 20, March 2025

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

EIB Finalizes €405 Million Loan to Power Poland’s Energy Transition with Major Grid Upgrades

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has signed a loan agreement of 1.7 billion Polish zlotys (€405 million) with Orlen, which will finance major upgrades to Poland’s electricity network through its subsidiary, Energa Operator. This installment is the final tranche … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ Powers Sustainable Steel Production in Alabama with New Advanced Processing Line for ArcelorMittal

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ has received an order from ArcelorMittal Calvert to supply an advanced annealing and coating line and a cold rolling mill for a new electrical steel production facility in Calvert, Alabama. The facility, which will have the capacity … Read the full press release

Procemex Secures Contract to Upgrade Billerud’s Board Mill with Advanced OnePlatform Web Inspection System

(IN BRIEF) Procemex, part of the ANDRITZ Group, has been awarded a contract by Billerud to supply an innovative OnePlatform web monitoring and inspection system for its board mill in Gävle, Sweden. This new system, scheduled for installation in Q3 … Read the full press release

Revolutionizing Sanitation: New Riachuelo Wastewater Treatment Facility Nears Completion in Buenos Aires

(IN BRIEF) The Riachuelo System in Buenos Aires, Argentina, is nearing its completion with Lot 2, which involves building one of the world’s largest wastewater treatment plants. Managed by Fisia Italimpianti on behalf of AySA and part of a broader … Read the full press release