Monthly Archives: March 2025

Savills Unveils Pan-European Property Management Hub Following Medasil Acquisition

(IN BRIEF) Savills has established a Cross-Border Living Property Management Sector Group after acquiring Medasil in Spain. Led by Tim Bretten and Anne Brom, the initiative expands Savills’ management of 41,000 residential units across Europe and beyond, targeting the rising … Read the full press release

Infineon Accelerates Edge AI with NVIDIA TAO on PSOC™ Edge MCUs

(IN BRIEF) Infineon Technologies AG has integrated NVIDIA TAO models into its PSOC Edge MCU family to accelerate the deployment of AI at the edge. This new integration, powered by Arm Cortex-M55 processors and the Ethos-U55 microNPU, simplifies the creation … Read the full press release

Borealis Unveils Advanced rLLDPE Solution for Sustainable Packaging

(IN BRIEF) Borealis, in partnership with Ecoplast, has introduced Borcycle™ M CWT120CL, an advanced recycled LLDPE grade designed for non-food flexible packaging. With an 85% post-consumer recyclate content blended with 15% LLDPE booster, this innovative material is engineered for blown … Read the full press release

Tetra Pak Launches Next-Generation Ingredient Doser for Ice Cream Manufacturers

(IN BRIEF) Tetra Pak has introduced the Ingredient Doser 4000 A3 in Lausanne, Switzerland, a cutting-edge system designed to revolutionize ice cream production by offering more precise dosing and reducing start-up waste by 67%. This innovative doser, which reaches the … Read the full press release

VINCI Airports Sets New Benchmark in Global ASQ Awards with Mexican Triumph and Budapest Success

(IN BRIEF) VINCI Airports has achieved significant global recognition in the ACI ASQ Awards, with four of its airports earning top honors based on passenger satisfaction. In Mexico, three international airports—Monterrey, Chihuahua, and Mazatlan, operated by OMA—won awards in all … Read the full press release

M&S Food and Neighbourly Achieve Milestone with 100 Million Meal Donation to UK Communities

(IN BRIEF) Over the past decade, M&S Food and Neighbourly have donated surplus food equivalent to 100 million meals, supporting over 4.7 million people across the UK through more than 3,000 local charities. With nearly every M&S store actively contributing, … Read the full press release

DB Schenker and Mercedes-Benz Set a New Record in Sustainable Aviation Fuel Usage

(IN BRIEF) DB Schenker and Mercedes-Benz have set a new industry benchmark by finalizing the largest-ever order of Sustainable Aviation Fuel, amounting to roughly 13,000 tons. This significant purchase is expected to cut CO2e emissions by 40,000 tons for Mercedes-Benz … Read the full press release

Norway Fuels Ukraine’s Green Rebuild with NOK 180 Million Investment in Energy-Efficiency Projects

(IN BRIEF) Norway has allocated NOK 180 million (around EUR 16 million) through Nefco to drive Ukraine’s green recovery and reconstruction efforts by funding energy-efficiency projects that renovate schools, hospitals, and wastewater facilities, as well as by installing solar energy … Read the full press release

Scania Unveils Next-Gen e-Machine Transforming Battery-Electric Bus Efficiency

(IN BRIEF) Scania has unveiled an advanced e-machine for its battery-electric bus platform that offers four power options and integrated gearbox choices to suit diverse operational needs, along with a new three-battery pack delivering 312 kWh and a high-powered rear … Read the full press release

Banco Santander Fuels Social Progress with EUR 166 Million Investment in Education and Crisis Relief

(IN BRIEF) Banco Santander has committed EUR 166 million in 2024 to a wide array of initiatives supporting education, employability, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy, impacting five million people across its operational regions. The investment, split between EUR 104 million for … Read the full press release

Hexagon AB’s Nomination Committee Announces Key Board Changes Ahead of AGM

(IN BRIEF) Hexagon AB’s Nomination Committee has proposed key changes to its Board of Directors ahead of the AGM on 5 May 2025. The proposals include electing Tomas Eliasson as a new independent board member and appointing Björn Rosengren as … Read the full press release

EIB, SEB, and Luminor Propel Estonia’s Renewable Energy Ambitions with €62 Million Solar Park Investment

(IN BRIEF) A consortium led by the European Investment Bank in partnership with SEB and Luminor has provided €62 million to Sunly for a new 244 MW solar park in Risti, Estonia. Expected to be the Baltics’ largest photovoltaic facility … Read the full press release

Netmore Launches Metering-as-a-Service to Accelerate Smart Metering for Water and Gas Utilities

(IN BRIEF) Netmore Group, a global IoT network operator, has launched its Metering-as-a-Service (MaaS) for water and gas utilities. This service offers a fully managed, turnkey alternative to traditional, capital-intensive AMI systems by eliminating upfront costs and instead charging a … Read the full press release

Hydro Energi Locks in 660 GWh Renewable Power Deal with NTE to Boost Low-Carbon Aluminium Production

(IN BRIEF) Hydro Energi AS has entered into a long-term power purchase agreement with NTE to secure 660 GWh of renewable energy for the period from January 1, 2027, to December 31, 2029. This contract is a key component of … Read the full press release

Continental’s Korbach Plant Secures ISCC PLUS Certification, Paving the Way for a Sustainable Tire Future

(IN BRIEF) Continental’s Korbach tire facility in Hanover has earned the ISCC PLUS certification, demonstrating its commitment to sustainable production by rigorously documenting and tracking the use of renewable and recycled materials. By implementing a mass balance approach, the company … Read the full press release

Investor AB Eyes Next-Gen Leadership as Fred Wallenberg Nominated to Replace Gunnar Brock at 2025 AGM

(IN BRIEF) Gunnar Brock, a veteran of the Investor Board since 2009, will not be seeking re-election at the 2025 AGM, and the Nomination Committee has proposed Fred Wallenberg as his replacement. Fred, currently the Business Development and M&A Director … Read the full press release

Gelato Founder Henrik Müller-Hansen Joins Patricia Industries Board to Boost Global Strategy

(IN BRIEF) Henrik Müller-Hansen, CEO and founder of Norwegian company Gelato, has joined the Board of Directors at Patricia Industries, bringing his extensive telecom and international business expertise to the team. Chair Marcus Wallenberg highlighted the value of Henrik’s strategic … Read the full press release

Data and Tech Lead the Way for British Businesses Amid Economic Challenges

(IN BRIEF) New research released during Credit Awareness Week reveals that British businesses face significant challenges from rising costs and economic uncertainty, with many turning to data and technology to enhance customer experience, streamline operations, and drive financial inclusion. The … Read the full press release

Reviving a Lost Maritime Legacy: Exeter Researchers Collaborate with Indian Boatbuilders to Recreate Historic Chhot Boat

(IN BRIEF) Researchers from the University of Exeter have joined forces with local boatbuilders in West Bengal to revive the traditional chhot boat, once famed for its exceptional handling in estuarine waters. Led by Professor John P. Cooper and the … Read the full press release

Wolters Kluwer Taps Fintech Leader Lisa Nelson as New CEO to Drive Compliance Innovation

(IN BRIEF) Wolters Kluwer has named fintech veteran Lisa Nelson as CEO of its Financial & Corporate Compliance division, effective March 31. With more than 25 years of experience in financial services and a proven track record at Equifax, FICO, … Read the full press release