Monthly Archives: September 2025

Logicor completes 23,000 sqm sustainable logistics hub in Tuscany with BREEAM certification and expansion plans in Rome

(IN BRIEF) Logicor has finalised the construction of a new 23,000 sqm logistics hub in Quarrata, Tuscany, enhancing its network of sustainable facilities in Italy. The development, located on a 34,000 sqm site near Florence, includes a warehouse of 22,000 … Read the full press release

First InvestEU Guarantee in Cyprus unlocks €62.5 million in new financing for SMEs and start-ups through EIF and Eurobank

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank Group has signed the first InvestEU Guarantee agreement in Cyprus through the European Investment Fund (EIF) and Eurobank, creating up to €62.5 million in new loans for SMEs and start-ups. Backed by EU support, … Read the full press release

European Commission, EMA and HMA set ambitious new targets to boost EU clinical trials and patient access to innovative medicines

(IN BRIEF) The European Commission, EMA, and HMA have set new targets to strengthen Europe’s role in clinical research by authorising an additional 500 multinational clinical trials over five years and ensuring that two-thirds of studies begin patient recruitment within … Read the full press release

Tecnocap secures EIB backing for sustainable investments supporting low-carbon industrial transition and competitiveness

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has granted €25 million in financing to Tecnocap, a global leader in metal packaging, to fund projects improving energy efficiency and expanding renewable energy generation. The investments, focused mainly on Tecnocap’s Italian facilities … Read the full press release

EIB InvestEU venture debt powers Aerospacelab’s growth, reinforcing Europe’s leadership in telecommunications, earth observation and space security

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) is providing €37.5 million in venture debt to Belgian satellite manufacturer Aerospacelab as part of the EU’s InvestEU programme, supporting the company’s growth in industrial satellite manufacturing and advancing Europe’s strategic autonomy in … Read the full press release

New ZEISS-Concept Life Sciences collaboration targets efficiency and reproducibility in drug discovery and cancer research

(IN BRIEF) ZEISS Research Microscopy Solutions and Concept Life Sciences have formed a partnership to accelerate innovation in spatial biology by focusing on workflow automation, AI-powered analysis, and assay development. The collaboration introduces advanced imaging solutions such as the ZEISS … Read the full press release

Ramboll launches strategic roadmap at Climate Week NYC to cut data centre carbon, water use and biodiversity impact

(IN BRIEF) Ramboll has released a new report at Climate Week NYC that sets out a detailed roadmap for reducing the environmental impact of data centres, offering achievable benchmarks for carbon reduction, biodiversity protection, circularity, and water neutrality. The report … Read the full press release

Bang & Olufsen launches Beo Grace luxury earpieces blending fine jewellery design with next-generation sound performance

(IN BRIEF) Bang & Olufsen has introduced Beo Grace, its most advanced and design-led earphones to date, uniting refined aluminium craftsmanship with cutting-edge acoustic performance. Inspired by fine jewellery and rooted in the brand’s heritage of innovation, Beo Grace combines … Read the full press release

Stronger KEF5 results highlight Newcastle University’s role in business collaboration, regeneration and societal benefit

(IN BRIEF) Newcastle University has advanced its performance in the Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF5), achieving a score of 30 out of 35 and reinforcing its role in driving innovation, partnerships, and community engagement across the North East. The University excelled … Read the full press release

Henkel opens Inspiration Center Shanghai to drive sustainable adhesive innovation and regional growth in Asia-Pacific

(IN BRIEF) Henkel has opened its new Inspiration Center for Adhesive Technologies in Shanghai, a €60 million investment designed to accelerate innovation, strengthen customer collaboration, and expand sustainable solutions in the Asia-Pacific region. Located in Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park, the 33,000-square-meter … Read the full press release

Outokumpu study shows global industries shifting stainless steel strategies amid tariffs and political tensions

(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu has released a whitepaper, The Evolution of Materials, showing how trade measures and geopolitical shifts are forcing companies worldwide to rethink stainless steel procurement. The research, based on a global survey of major industrial buyers with combined … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ wins major contract to upgrade Formin hydropower plant for Dravske elektrarne Maribor in Slovenia

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ has secured a high double-digit million-euro contract from Dravske elektrarne Maribor (DEM) to modernize the Formin hydropower plant in Slovenia. The project involves supplying new turbines, generators, and electromechanical equipment, raising the plant’s capacity from 116 MW … Read the full press release

STMicroelectronics advances secure UWB technology with new leadership role in FiRa Consortium

(IN BRIEF) STMicroelectronics announced that Rias Al-Kadi, General Manager of its Ranging and Connectivity Division, has joined the Board of Directors of the FiRa Consortium, strengthening the company’s leadership in advancing secure ultra-wideband (UWB) technology. ST is contributing to the … Read the full press release

ADMARES uses Siemens Xcelerator platform to deliver affordable, connected homes in just 45 minutes

(IN BRIEF) Siemens announced that ADMARES is using its Xcelerator open business platform and advanced Digital Twin technology to industrialize affordable smart homes and help address the global housing crisis. Founded in 2016, ADMARES is building a highly automated smart … Read the full press release

Siemens lays cornerstone for Erlangen Technology Campus as part of €2 billion global investment strategy

(IN BRIEF) Siemens has laid the cornerstone for a €500 million Technology Campus in Erlangen, Germany, as part of its €2 billion global investment strategy. Positioned as a flagship project of the Made for Germany initiative, the campus will become … Read the full press release

Eni expands partnership with CFS through billion-dollar fusion energy purchase agreement for ARC power plant

(IN BRIEF) Eni has signed a $1 billion+ power offtake agreement with Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) to purchase clean energy from the company’s first ARC fusion power plant in Chesterfield County, Virginia. Expected to connect to the grid in the … Read the full press release

BASF demonstrates climate-smart rice solutions with IRRI to cut emissions and conserve water without yield loss

(IN BRIEF) BASF, in partnership with the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), has released results from rice field trials in the Philippines showing that greenhouse gas intensity can be reduced by 30% without yield losses. Tested practices such as alternate … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz Trucks showcases eActros 600 and full electric portfolio at NUFAM with strong focus on zero-emission transport

(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz Trucks partners from Baden-Württemberg are presenting an extensive line-up at NUFAM 2025, with a strong emphasis on battery-electric mobility and specialized body solutions. On display are the eActros 600, eEconic, and FUSO eCanter, alongside established models such … Read the full press release

Nominations of Rose Lee and Hikmet Ersek to strengthen Wolters Kluwer Supervisory Board with global leadership expertise

(IN BRIEF) Wolters Kluwer has nominated Rose Lee, former CEO of Cornerstone Building Brands and former DuPont executive, and Hikmet Ersek, former CEO of The Western Union Company, for appointment to its Supervisory Board. The proposals will be presented at … Read the full press release

Max Hohenberg to join Commerzbank as Divisional Board Member for Communications amid bank’s transformation phase

(IN BRIEF) Commerzbank has appointed Max Hohenberg as its new Head of Communications, effective no later than 1 January 2026. He will succeed Philipp Encz and take responsibility for Corporate Communications, Public Affairs, Brand & Research, and the Commerzbank Foundation, … Read the full press release