Daily Archives: 2, September 2025

Evonik Oxeno and OMP bring Unison Planning to the cloud to strengthen decision-centric supply chain strategies

(IN BRIEF) OMP and Evonik Oxeno have completed the cloud deployment of OMP’s Unison Planning system across Oxeno’s production sites in Marl and Antwerp. Building on four years of daily scenario-based planning and nearly 10,000 simulations since 2021, the upgraded … Read the full press release

Evonik launches Next Markets Program to drive growth in recycling, packaging, and aerospace innovation

(IN BRIEF) Evonik has launched the Next Markets Program, a cross-company initiative designed to capture growth opportunities in adjacent sectors, beginning with circular packaging, plastics recycling, and defense and aerospace. Led by Patrick Gloeckner, the program builds on Evonik’s broad … Read the full press release

Centrica extends Heysham 1 and Hartlepool lifetimes to 2028, boosting UK energy security and low-carbon supply

(IN BRIEF) Centrica has announced that Heysham 1 and Hartlepool nuclear power stations will continue generating until March 2028, extending their operational lifetimes by one year and reinforcing the UK’s energy security. The stations, which provide low-carbon electricity to over … Read the full press release

Empa and partners release world’s largest open battery dataset with Aurora robot to accelerate energy storage research

(IN BRIEF) Empa, in collaboration with the Battery Data Alliance and international partners, has published the largest open battery dataset ever created, using its Aurora robotic platform to test nearly 200 cells across more than 1,000 cycles each. Released in … Read the full press release

Nokia partners with Extreme Broadband and Open DC to modernize Malaysia’s AI data centers with secure and scalable networks

(IN BRIEF) Nokia has partnered with Extreme Broadband (EBB) and its subsidiary Open DC to upgrade six AI data centers in Malaysia using its Data Center Gateway, Data Center Fabric, and quantum-safe networking technologies. The deployment will enhance network performance, … Read the full press release

CapMan Real Estate reinvents Hagastrand as a sustainable and wellness-focused destination for modern work life

(IN BRIEF) CapMan Real Estate is transforming Hagastrand in Frösundavik into a hub for sustainable, wellness-driven, and modern work life. Located in Stockholm’s Royal National City Park, the project combines heritage architecture with smart systems, health-focused design, and circular principles … Read the full press release

dsm-firmenich launches emotiOn™ social connection, a fragrance innovation scientifically proven to foster human closeness

(IN BRIEF) dsm-firmenich has launched emotiOn™ social connection, a groundbreaking fragrance innovation proven to encourage real-life human interactions. Drawing on decades of neuroscience, proprietary AI-driven fragrance design, and behavioral testing, the technology decodes olfactive cues that foster closeness and belonging. … Read the full press release

Garanti BBVA Crypto adds Tether trading and transfers to expand stablecoin offerings in Türkiye

(IN BRIEF) Garanti BBVA Crypto, Türkiye’s first bank-backed cryptocurrency platform, has introduced trading and transfers in Tether (USDT) via the Ethereum network. The addition of the world’s largest stablecoin enables users to trade USDT pairs and benefit from the stability … Read the full press release

BBVA partners with SAP Spain to enhance global corporate banking with integrated Multibank Connectivity

(IN BRIEF) BBVA has partnered with SAP Spain to integrate the SAP Multibank Connectivity solution into its corporate banking services via the BBVA Pivot platform. The agreement will roll out across all BBVA markets, enabling companies to manage payments, collections, … Read the full press release

Cyted Health secures USD 44 million Series B led by EQT Life Sciences to advance early detection in gastrointestinal disease

(IN BRIEF) Cyted Health has raised USD 44 million in Series B financing led by EQT Life Sciences with participation from Advent Life Sciences, the British Business Bank, Morningside, BGF, and HCA Healthcare. The funds will accelerate Cyted’s commercial rollout … Read the full press release

Metso to supply Fortress Minerals with advanced grinding and processing equipment for Bukit Besi and Mengapur projects in Malaysia

(IN BRIEF) Metso has received an order from Fortress Minerals to supply energy-efficient minerals processing equipment for the Bukit Besi iron ore and Mengapur copper projects in Malaysia. The delivery includes two HRC™ High Pressure Grinding Rolls, a Vertimill®, a … Read the full press release

Egis and ICOSH consortium secure contract extension to advance Sizewell C nuclear power project

(IN BRIEF) Egis and its consortium partners Amentum, SETEC Nucléaire, and Tractebel have been awarded a contract extension to support the development of Sizewell C, the UK’s next-generation nuclear power station. The ICOSH consortium will deliver the civil design for … Read the full press release

SGS strengthens alliance with Diginex to deliver scalable ESG and sustainable finance solutions

(IN BRIEF) SGS has renewed its alliance with Diginex to advance sustainable finance through technology-driven ESG solutions. First established in 2022, the partnership has already strengthened ESG data assurance, and the expanded collaboration will deliver scalable services combining SGS’s global … Read the full press release

Henkel reduces CO₂ emissions by 20% in Technomelt Supra 130 Cool while maintaining trusted adhesive performance

(IN BRIEF) Henkel has optimized its hot melt adhesive Technomelt Supra 130 Cool to reduce carbon emissions by at least 20% across the cradle-to-gate value chain while maintaining its proven bonding performance and food safety standards. The adhesive, used in … Read the full press release

Zalando launches Insider’s Edit with Isamaya Ffrench sharing viral celebrity looks and curated beauty picks

(IN BRIEF) Zalando has launched the second edition of its Insider’s Edit beauty series, spotlighting celebrity make-up artist and brand founder Isamaya Ffrench. Known for her creative and experimental approach to beauty, Ffrench shares her top product recommendations available on … Read the full press release

EIB finances €1 million renovation of Hatne school near Kyiv completed in under six months

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has financed the renovation of Hatne Secondary School near Kyiv with €1 million under the Ukraine Recovery Programme, enabling over 1,300 students, including 300 displaced children, to begin the new academic year in modernised … Read the full press release

Savills named Times Graduate Employer of Choice for Property for 19th year running

(IN BRIEF) Savills has been named The Times Graduate Employer of Choice for Property for the 19th year in a row, maintaining a record it has held since the award’s creation in 2007. Based on interviews with more than 15,000 … Read the full press release

Savills appointed to advise WYE on UK growth strategy with plans for 400 new retail sites

(IN BRIEF) Savills has been appointed by WYE to deliver its UK expansion strategy, which aims to secure up to 400 new retail sites over the next five years, focusing on shopping centres in regional markets. WYE, a leading retailer … Read the full press release

Savills appoints senior leaders across EMEA and APAC to strengthen global capital markets platform

(IN BRIEF) Savills has expanded its global capital markets platform with four senior appointments across EMEA and Asia-Pacific. David Kellett joins as Head of Hotel Capital Markets EMEA in London, bringing experience from Invesco and IHG; Maximilian Jedlicki becomes Head … Read the full press release

Voith drives operational stability at Green Bay Packaging with OnControl.Pulping Detrashing solution

(IN BRIEF) Voith has helped Green Bay Packaging stabilize operations and improve detrashing throughput at its Green Bay, Wisconsin facility through the OnControl.Pulping Detrashing system, which has been running since March 2024. The smart automation solution adapts cycle timing based … Read the full press release