Daily Archives: 17, July 2025

Digi Communications N.V. announces corporate restructuring of Digi Group’s affiliated companies in Belgium

(IN BRIEF) Digi Communications N.V. has restructured its Belgian affiliates—through Digi Romania and partner Citymesh—effective 16 July 2025, streamlining the shareholding framework and unifying its Belgian operations to simplify governance and bolster operational efficiency.  (PRESS RELEASE) BUCHAREST, Romania, 17-Jul-2025 — … Read the full press release

Beiersdorf Unveils EcoBeautyScore on NIVEA and Eucerin Sites to Highlight Product Footprints

(IN BRIEF) Beiersdorf has implemented the EcoBeautyScore—a collaborative, data‑driven A‑to‑E rating system—on NIVEA and Eucerin product pages to enhance consumer transparency around environmental impact. Created with more than 70 industry partners, the score evaluates 16 sustainability dimensions. NIVEA’s Face Care … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ to Supply Annealing Furnace for CERI‑Led 400,000 t/y Galvanizing Line in Changzhou

(IN BRIEF) CERI Technology has awarded ANDRITZ a contract to supply an annealing furnace for Hebei MFG’s 400,000 tonne‑per‑year continuous galvanizing line at its Changzhou coating park. While CERI handles the mechanical terminal and post‑treatment, ANDRITZ will install its globally proven … Read the full press release

BAE Systems Debuts First UAS‑Launched Precision Munition, Hitting Air and Ground Targets Flawlessly

(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems conducted the first-ever launch of APKWS-guided munitions from a multi-rotor UAS during trials at Dugway Proving Ground, Utah. Using the SURVICE TRV‑150 drone, engineers integrated the APKWS laser-guidance kit—traditionally used on manned aircraft—to convert unguided rockets into … Read the full press release

Barnet Council to Deliver 130 Council-Owned Build-to-Rent Homes in Partnership with Aviva and Stories

(IN BRIEF) Barnet Council has obtained permission to build 130 council-owned Build-to-Rent homes at Bunns Lane, Mill Hill—50 percent of which will be affordable. Partnering with Aviva Capital Partners and developer Stories, the scheme includes public spaces, visitor parking, and … Read the full press release

Lloyds Banking Group Adds £4 Billion to Mortgage Lending for First‑Time Buyers with High Incomes

(IN BRIEF) Lloyds Banking Group is increasing its First Time Buyer Boost by £4 billion, raising the loan‑to‑income cap to 5.5 times earnings to help more high‑LTI first‑time buyers secure mortgages. Since August 2024, the scheme has supported 11,000 new homeowners with over … Read the full press release

Regiobahn to Launch Battery‑Electric Trains on RE 47 Route in 2026

(IN BRIEF) Regiobahn will introduce three Mireo Smart Plus B battery trains on the RE 47 line in summer 2026, replacing diesel units with emission‑free two‑car sets capable of 120 km ranges and 140 km/h speeds. These trains recharge under existing overhead lines or during … Read the full press release

Indofen Adopts Siemens Performance Insight to Deliver Real‑Time Analytics for Cleaner, Smarter Foundry Operations

(IN BRIEF) Indofen Furnaces LLP has deployed Siemens Performance Insight—an Industrial Edge solution within the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio—to bring real‑time data analytics to aluminum recycling and die‑casting furnaces. The integration delivers live monitoring of fuel use, metal charge cycles, and … Read the full press release

SUEZ and Seabex Launch Five‑Year Biochar Field Trials to Revolutionize Soil Health and Water Management

(IN BRIEF) SUEZ and AgriTech start‑up Seabex have forged a five‑year partnership to test biochar’s potential to improve soil health and water resilience on farms in Loiret, France. Combining SUEZ’s carbon‑sequestration expertise and Terrial’s soil‑amendment knowledge with Seabex’s AI‑driven monitoring … Read the full press release

RWE’s New 53 MW Mondonuovo Wind Farm in Apulia Powers 55,000 Homes

(IN BRIEF) RWE has officially commissioned the 53.1 MW Mondonuovo wind farm in Apulia, featuring nine 5.9 MW turbines to supply green power for up to 55,000 households. This milestone brings RWE’s total Italian renewables capacity to 589 MW across 17 wind farms … Read the full press release

Deutsche Telekom Empowers Gen Z to Take Back Their Digital Identities with #OwnYourWorld

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Telekom launches #OwnYourWorld, a Gen Z‑focused campaign that spotlights hidden digital threats through a striking VTSS music video and a six‑episode series of influencer‑led, bite‑sized masterclasses. Commissioned research reveals a gulf between privacy concerns (90 percent) and confidence (7 percent) among … Read the full press release

PATRIZIA Pre‑lets Landmark Central London Asset to Cleveland Clinic for State‑of‑the‑Art Oncology Hub

(IN BRIEF) PATRIZIA has finalised an 81,000 sq ft pre‑let to Cleveland Clinic London at 40 Grosvenor Place for a new cancer centre opening in 2027. The centre will span seven floors and feature advanced treatment capabilities—systemic therapies, radiotherapy and outpatient care. PATRIZIA’s … Read the full press release

Mukul Mehta to Succeed Harry Kirsch as Novartis CFO in March 2026 After Distinguished 22‑Year Career

(IN BRIEF) Novartis has appointed Mukul Mehta as CFO and Executive Committee member effective March 16, 2026. He will replace long‑time CFO Harry Kirsch, who retires on March 15, 2026, after 22 years at the company. Kirsch oversaw major strategic … Read the full press release

University of Exeter and Towards Launch First Zero‑Wait High‑Street Mental Health Hub in Leeds

(IN BRIEF) Towards, backed by the University of Exeter, has opened its first therapy hub on a Leeds high street, offering immediate, no‑wait options for online and face‑to‑face sessions. The Leeds site kicks off a broader UK rollout staffed by … Read the full press release

ENTSO‑E and UK Grid Operators Agree New Framework for Post‑Brexit Electricity Cooperation

(IN BRIEF) ENTSO‑E and the UK’s transmission system operators have signed Working Arrangements to cement technical cooperation after Brexit. The framework addresses grid security, joint offshore energy planning (including the North Sea Grid), and maximising electricity interconnector efficiency. While UK … Read the full press release

EBRD Commits €20 Million to Strengthen MAY Seed’s Recovery and Climate‑Resilient Crop Research

(IN BRIEF) The EBRD has extended a €20 million loan to MAY Seed, Türkiye’s leading private seed producer, to shore up its working capital and fund critical investments after the 2023 earthquakes disrupted its operations. The financing also underpins the company’s research … Read the full press release

MAHLE Opens Global Training Hub in Stuttgart with Hands‑On and Online Courses for Aftermarket Professionals

(IN BRIEF) MAHLE Lifecycle and Mobility has launched a new Global Training Center in Stuttgart and revamped its training infrastructure to meet growing educational needs in the aftermarket. The 1,300 m² facility features five hands‑on workshop bays and accommodates up to … Read the full press release

Viaplay and TV 2 Expand Collaboration to Stream Over 3,000 Football Matches in Norway

(IN BRIEF) Viaplay and TV 2 have established a rights‑sharing partnership to simulcast each other’s football content in Norway. Beginning this autumn, more than 3,000 games—including top European leagues, national cups, and UEFA competitions—will be available on both Viaplay and TV 2 Play. … Read the full press release

Advanced Manufacturing Visionary Lars Sommerhäuser Awarded SATW’s Outstanding Achievement for Bridging Science and Industry

(IN BRIEF) Lars Sommerhäuser received SATW’s Outstanding Achievement Award at the members’ meeting for his leadership in advanced manufacturing and his role in uniting research with industrial application. As head of Empa’s Surface Science Coating Technologies team, leader of advanced manufacturing … Read the full press release

iF Design Launches Global Academy to Train the Next Generation of Strategic Design Leaders

(IN BRIEF) iF Design has unveiled the iF DESIGN ACADEMY, a new educational arm designed to advance the skills of experienced design professionals. Beginning in September, five courses will focus on strategic business insight, personal leadership development, and future‑oriented thinking. … Read the full press release