Daily Archives: 21, August 2025

University of Helsinki joins Senate Square gathering to mark Ukraine’s Independence Day and raise humanitarian support

(IN BRIEF) The University of Helsinki will join the United for Ukraine event on August 24 at Senate Square, where Helsinki residents and dignitaries will gather to honor Ukraine’s independence and show solidarity. The program includes performances of Ukrainian music, … Read the full press release

University of Helsinki study shows hormone therapy lowers heart disease risk in women with history of pre-eclampsia

(IN BRIEF) A doctoral study at the University of Helsinki shows that women with a history of pre-eclampsia face significantly higher risks of cardiovascular disease later in life, but hormone therapy used during menopause can help reduce this risk while … Read the full press release

Wood to deliver project management consultancy for Turkey’s largest polypropylene plant under $18 million contracts

(IN BRIEF) Wood has secured $18 million in contracts to provide project management consultancy for Turkey’s largest polypropylene plant and terminal facility, part of the Ceyhan project in Adana province. Deploying more than 70 experts, Wood will oversee EPC works … Read the full press release

Mistra-Autex selects ANDRITZ to deliver complete needlepunch line in Estonia to boost nonwoven production for automotive industry

(IN BRIEF) Mistra-Autex AS has placed an order with ANDRITZ for a complete needlepunch line at its Raasiku, Estonia, facility, with start-up scheduled for late 2026. The new line will be equipped with the patented ProWin™ web optimization system, enabling … Read the full press release

Webuild and Fisia Italimpianti complete Lot 2 of Riachuelo System, delivering Latin America’s largest wastewater treatment plant

(IN BRIEF) Webuild Group subsidiary Fisia Italimpianti and its partners have delivered Lot 2 of the Riachuelo System to AySA in Buenos Aires, completing the most advanced wastewater treatment plant in Latin America. Supported by the World Bank, the project … Read the full press release

Aviva completes £700 million buy-in with ABB Plan securing pensions for over 7,300 members

(IN BRIEF) Aviva has finalised a £700 million bulk purchase annuity buy-in with the ABB Plan, securing pension benefits for more than 7,300 members. The transaction, completed in July 2025, included a £620 million in-specie transfer of corporate bonds and … Read the full press release

Aviva partners with Tesco Insurance & Money Services to deliver affordable life insurance and customer rewards for UK families

(IN BRIEF) Aviva and Tesco Insurance & Money Services have partnered to launch a new life insurance product for Tesco customers and Clubcard members. The plan, available online and in stores, features cover starting at £5 per month, a 5-star … Read the full press release

RWE commissions Aldenhoven wind farm to power 24,000 households and invests in further turbines near Düren-Merken

(IN BRIEF) RWE has commissioned the Aldenhoven wind farm in North Rhine-Westphalia, featuring six 5.7 MW turbines on recultivated land at the Inden opencast mine, with the capacity to power 24,000 households. The project will provide up to €150,000 annually … Read the full press release

trinamiX introduces biometric sensing, blood alcohol detection, and keyless B-pillar access at IAA Mobility 2025

(IN BRIEF) trinamiX GmbH will present its next-generation health, safety, and access innovations for vehicles at IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich. The company will demonstrate its Invisible Biometric Sensing Display, which can monitor vital signs and detect stress or medical … Read the full press release

KWS and United Beet Seeds settle global disputes to focus on advancing sugarbeet resistance breeding

(IN BRIEF) KWS and United Beet Seeds have resolved all global patent and trade secret disputes concerning sugarbeet resistance traits for Cercospora and rhizomania. The settlement concludes all proceedings and enables both companies to concentrate on advancing their business priorities … Read the full press release

SFC Energy secures CAD 1.2 million follow-up order from Latium Technologies to power AI-driven CCTV surveillance across Canada

(IN BRIEF) SFC Energy AG has received a CAD 1.2 million follow-up order from Latium Technologies in Canada for EFOY Pro 2800 fuel cells and methanol cartridges to power AI-driven CCTV surveillance systems. Latium integrates SFC’s clean energy technology with … Read the full press release

Sandvik secures SEK 450 million order from JCHX to supply underground mining equipment for Khoemacau Copper Mine expansion in Botswana

(IN BRIEF) Sandvik has announced a SEK 450 million order from JCHX Mining Management Co., Ltd. for underground mining equipment and digital solutions destined for the Khoemacau Copper Mine in Botswana. The order, placed in the third quarter of 2025, … Read the full press release

The Institute of Cancer Research reveals new combination therapy using reovirus and cancer drugs to supercharge immune attack against tumours

(IN BRIEF) The Institute of Cancer Research, London, has published two major studies demonstrating how pairing a cancer-killing reovirus with targeted therapies such as talazoparib and palbociclib can greatly strengthen immune activity and tumour destruction. By disrupting cancer cell defences … Read the full press release