Monthly Archives: October 2025

Global Rail Leader Alstom Expands Plattsburgh Workforce with Full-Time Roles and Competitive Benefits

(IN BRIEF) Alstom is hiring nearly 120 new full-time employees at its Plattsburgh, NY manufacturing site to support production of 374 advanced commuter railcars for NJ TRANSIT. The company will hold a job fair on November 6, offering immediate interviews … Read the full press release →

Ports of Rotterdam and Duisburg Strengthen Partnership with New Agreement to Advance Green Corridors and Industrial Decarbonisation

(IN BRIEF)  The ports of Rotterdam and Duisburg have signed a new Letter of Intent to expand their cooperation in building sustainable waterway corridors and supporting Europe’s energy transition. The agreement focuses on strengthening the Rhine corridor as a major … Read the full press release →

Harvard Scholar Naomi Oreskes Awarded 2025 Volvo Environment Prize for Groundbreaking Work on Science, Climate Change, and Public Trust

(IN BRIEF) Naomi Oreskes, Harvard University professor and internationally recognized historian of science, has been named the 2025 Volvo Environment Prize laureate for her influential research on climate change, scientific consensus, and public trust in science. Known for co-authoring Merchants … Read the full press release →

EIB Group and Santander Partner in €569.5 Million Securitisation to Boost Green Construction and SME Competitiveness in Spain

(IN BRIEF) The EIB Group, comprising the European Investment Bank and the European Investment Fund, has signed a €569.5 million securitisation deal with Santander to support Spanish SMEs and mid-caps. The transaction will unlock approximately €1.08 billion in financing, including … Read the full press release →

Netherlands’ Major Operators Lead European Effort in API Standardization and Online Fraud Prevention

(IN BRIEF) KPN, Odido, and Vodafone have launched CAMARA-based API security services in collaboration with the COIN association and GSMA Open Gateway, setting a new national standard for digital security in the Netherlands. These solutions — Number Verification and KYC … Read the full press release →

Hellenic Ministry of National Defence Inaugurates METLEN’s Landmark Bioclimatic Façade Symbolizing Modernization and National Pride

(IN BRIEF) METLEN has completed and inaugurated the new bioclimatic façade of the Hellenic Ministry of National Defence at the “Papagos” military camp in Athens, designed by artist and professor Kostas Varotsos. The 13,500 m² façade, constructed with Greek aluminum … Read the full press release →

Kyowa Kirin and Boehringer Ingelheim Partner to Advance Potential First-in-Class Small Molecule Therapy for Autoimmune Disorders

(IN BRIEF) Boehringer Ingelheim has licensed a pre-clinical small molecule program from Kyowa Kirin to develop a potential first-in-class therapy for autoimmune diseases, a major global health challenge affecting around 10% of the population. The deal grants Boehringer exclusive worldwide … Read the full press release →

University of Glasgow Spin-Out Causeway Therapeutics to Advance Phase 3 Trials for Pioneering Tendon Repair Drug

(IN BRIEF) Causeway Therapeutics, a University of Glasgow spin-out, has announced strong Phase 2 results for its novel microRNA therapy, TenoMiR®, used to treat tennis elbow. The study, involving 123 patients across the UK and USA, showed significant improvements in … Read the full press release →

Webuild Invites Public to Name Two of Europe’s Largest Tunnel-Boring Machines for Italy’s High-Speed Rail Project

(IN BRIEF) Webuild has initiated a public naming contest for two of Europe’s largest tunnel-boring machines, which are about to begin excavating on Lot 1A of the Salerno-Reggio Calabria high-speed railway. The public can vote until November 7 for either … Read the full press release →

EIB Provides €90 Million Loan to TVO for Safety and Modernization Upgrades at Finland’s Olkiluoto Nuclear Plant

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has approved a €90 million loan to Finland’s Teollisuuden Voima Oyj (TVO) to upgrade two reactor units at the Olkiluoto nuclear power plant. The financing will fund safety-critical updates, including control system modernization and … Read the full press release →

Barcelona and the EIB Strengthen Partnership to Expand Sustainable Public Housing and Support Vulnerable Residents

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank and the Barcelona City Council have signed a €113 million agreement to develop nine social housing projects that will deliver 640 new homes for around 2,040 people between 2026 and 2030. The initiative—part of … Read the full press release →

Siemens and Capgemini Partner to Develop AI-Native Digital Solutions for Next-Generation Industrial Transformation

(IN BRIEF) Siemens and Capgemini have deepened their collaboration to develop AI-native digital solutions that integrate artificial intelligence directly into the foundation of product engineering, manufacturing, and operations. The partnership will deliver industry-specific applications that combine Siemens’ industrial software and … Read the full press release →

Germany’s Largest Battery Storage System to Rise in Gundremmingen as RWE Expands Clean Energy Infrastructure

(IN BRIEF) RWE will invest €230 million to build Germany’s largest battery storage system at the Gundremmingen energy site in Bavaria, transforming the former nuclear power plant area into a center for renewable energy innovation. The 400 MW facility, featuring … Read the full press release →

Zurich Resilience Solutions Launches Advanced Fire Suppression Training Center in the Netherlands with Johnson Controls

(IN BRIEF) Zurich Resilience Solutions, in partnership with Johnson Controls International, has opened the TechXchange Fire Suppression Center in Enschede, Netherlands — a modern facility designed to provide immersive, hands-on fire protection training. The center features live demonstrations of sprinkler, … Read the full press release →

Vodafone Expands Enterprise Services with Acquisition of Skaylink, a Leading European Cloud and Digital Transformation Specialist

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone Group has agreed to acquire Skaylink GmbH, a Germany-based cloud, AI, and cybersecurity specialist, for €175 million from funds managed by Waterland. The deal, expected to close by March 2026 following regulatory approval, will enable Vodafone Business … Read the full press release →

BASF Builds Next-Generation Chemical Plant in Germany to Support Europe’s Growing Chip Manufacturing Industry

(IN BRIEF) BASF will build a new Electronic Grade Ammonium Hydroxide (NH₄OH EG) facility in Ludwigshafen, Germany, to supply ultra-pure chemicals essential for semiconductor production. Set to begin operations in 2027, the plant will strengthen Europe’s local supply chain for … Read the full press release →

Pertussis Rebounds Across Europe as Infant Risk Rises With Falling Immunity and Maternal Vaccine Uptake

Pertussis cases surge: Over 60,000 reported in Europe; infants most at risk. Maternal vaccination expands: Finland, Norway, and UK updated pregnancy vaccine strategies. BioNet advances: Submitted recombinant pertussis vaccine to EMA; secured EU-GMP approval. Nasal vaccine progresses: ILiAD’s BPZE1 granted … Read the full press release →

Fresenius Medical Care Advances Precision Nephrology Through Hemodiafiltration and Artificial Intelligence Research

(IN BRIEF) Fresenius Medical Care will present multiple studies at ASN Kidney Week 2025, highlighting how hemodiafiltration (HDF) enhances clinical outcomes and how artificial intelligence is transforming kidney care. One of the featured oral presentations links HDF to a reduced … Read the full press release →

Brenntag and Givaudan Join Forces to Bring Innovative Active Ingredients to Thailand’s Beauty and Personal Care Industry

(IN BRIEF) Brenntag has entered a new partnership with Givaudan to distribute active cosmetic ingredients across Thailand’s fast-growing beauty and personal care markets. The agreement expands Brenntag’s specialty portfolio, supported by its Thailand Application and Innovation Centre, which provides formulation … Read the full press release →

New Distribution Agreement Between Brenntag and ArcticZymes Strengthens European Access to Advanced Enzymes for Biopharma Production

(IN BRIEF) Brenntag has signed an exclusive European distribution agreement with ArcticZymes AS for its line of salt-active nucleases—SAN HQ, SAN-HQ GMP, M-SAN HQ, and M-SAN HQ GMP—used in gene therapy, vaccine manufacturing, and bioprocessing. Signed during the CPHI fair … Read the full press release →

AI Virtual Summit by Wolters Kluwer Explores Agentic Intelligence, Leadership, and the Future of Business Transformation

(IN BRIEF) Wolters Kluwer’s AI Virtual Summit, taking place online from November 11–12, will bring together leaders from Amazon, Microsoft, Dell Technologies Capital, and Wolters Kluwer’s AI Center of Excellence to examine the future of artificial intelligence in business and … Read the full press release →

BioNet Advances Pertussis Vaccine Agenda with EU-GMP Approval, Clinical Collaborations, and New Research Links

BioNet earns EU-GMP certification for its acellular pertussis vaccine, confirming compliance with EU manufacturing and quality standards. Inspection by Ireland’s HPRA supports EMA review of BioNet’s recombinant vaccine candidate VacPertagen. Partnerships expanding: MoU with Indonesia’s Bio Farma to accelerate TdaP … Read the full press release →

Digi Communications Says It Finalised Its Romanian subsidiary’s €600 Million Notes Offering and Confirms Full Redemption of 2028 Bonds

Digi Communications completed a €600M 4.625% senior secured notes offering due 2031 through Digi Romania. The notes will be listed on Euronext Dublin following regulatory approval. The financing condition for redeeming €400M 3.25% notes due 2028 has been satisfied. The … Read the full press release →

Ukraine’s First EIB-Financed Preschool in Vysoke Combines Education, Safety and Hope for Local Families

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB), through the Ukraine Recovery Programme, has financed the construction of the first preschool in Vysoke village, Zhytomyr Oblast, at a cost of €812,000. Completed in less than a year, the facility can host … Read the full press release →

EIB Global and Central Bank of Armenia Launch €100 Million Facility to Support SMEs, Women Entrepreneurs and Green Projects

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB Global) has partnered with the Central Bank of Armenia to launch a €100 million loan programme to boost financing for MSMEs and mid-caps, with a strong focus on regional, women-led, and green projects. … Read the full press release →

DNV Report Reveals New Energy Commodities Could Deliver Over a Quarter of Asia Pacific’s Emission Reductions by 2050

(IN BRIEF) A new DNV report predicts that new energy commodities (NECs) like hydrogen, ammonia, sustainable fuels, and carbon capture will drive over 25% of Asia Pacific’s emissions reductions by 2050, contributing around USD 1.1 trillion annually to the regional … Read the full press release →

Crédit Agricole Leasing & Factoring Strengthens Leadership with Appointment of Chantal Debost as Chairwoman

(IN BRIEF) Crédit Agricole Leasing & Factoring has appointed Chantal Debost as its new Chairwoman, succeeding Jean-Jacques Calcat, who served in the role since 2018. The appointment, effective immediately following the Board meeting on 28 October 2025, reflects CAL&F’s commitment … Read the full press release →

Baltic Power Installs Two 2,500-Tonne Offshore Substations, Marking Major Milestone for Poland’s First Offshore Wind Farm

(IN BRIEF) Baltic Power, a joint venture between ORLEN and Northland Power, has installed two 2,500-tonne offshore substations for Poland’s first offshore wind farm, marking a major milestone in the project’s construction. Fabricated in Gdynia and Gdańsk with significant contributions … Read the full press release →

ORLEN Strengthens Poland’s Energy Transition with PLN 3.5 Billion Financing for Baltic Power and Baltic East

(IN BRIEF) ORLEN has secured PLN 3.5 billion in funding from the National Recovery Plan (KPO) through Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego (BGK) to accelerate offshore wind development in the Baltic Sea. The financing will support both the Baltic Power project—developed in … Read the full press release →

UNISON Takes 11,927 sq ft at Co-op’s One Angel Square as Building Expands Flexible Workspace Model

(IN BRIEF) Co-op has agreed a sublet with UNISON at One Angel Square, advancing its multi-tenancy, hybrid-work strategy while retaining the site as its headquarters. Marketed by Avison Young, the building adds UNISON on a 12th-floor, 11,927 sq ft lease … Read the full press release →

BBVA Strengthens Global AI Capabilities with Full Deployment of ADA Across Its International Network

(IN BRIEF) BBVA has finalized the worldwide deployment of its ADA (Analytics + Data + AI) platform, now live in all regions except Turkey. Built entirely on AWS cloud infrastructure, ADA unifies BBVA’s global data operations under a single architecture … Read the full press release →

ABL France Expands Offshore Wind Leadership Team with Appointments of Maxime Pottier and Kevin Vincent

(IN BRIEF) ABL France has appointed Maxime Pottier as Head of Marine Warranty Survey (MWS) France and Kevin Vincent as Senior Transport & Installation Engineer, further strengthening its offshore wind expertise. Maxime, who joined ABL in 2024, brings over 17 … Read the full press release →

Port of Troon Boosts Ferry Service Dependability with ABP’s Fully Funded Linkspan Refurbishment

(IN BRIEF) Associated British Ports (ABP) has completed a £200,000 upgrade to the East Pier Linkspan at the Port of Troon, reinforcing the reliability of ferry services to the Isle of Arran. The fully ABP-funded project involved refurbishing the linkspan’s … Read the full press release →

Metso Expands Its Global Service Leadership with Innovative Life Cycle Services Framework for the Minerals Industry

(IN BRIEF) Metso has launched an enhanced Life Cycle Services (LCS) framework designed to strengthen its position as the top service partner for the global minerals processing industry. The new framework introduces scalable, outcome-based solutions tailored to different customer needs … Read the full press release →

European Commission Authorises AstraZeneca’s Koselugo for Adult Neurofibromatosis Type 1 Patients After Landmark KOMET Trial

(IN BRIEF) AstraZeneca’s Alexion has secured European Commission approval for Koselugo (selumetinib), the first targeted therapy available to adults with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) and symptomatic, inoperable plexiform neurofibromas (PN). The approval is based on the KOMET Phase III trial, … Read the full press release →

Port of Rotterdam and Naturalis Partner on Ambitious Plan to Restore Biodiversity Across the Rhine–Meuse Delta

(IN BRIEF)  The Port of Rotterdam Authority has launched its Nature Vision 2025–2050, outlining a roadmap for integrating ecological restoration into every level of its operations and development. Partnering with the Naturalis Biodiversity Center, the Port aims to become a … Read the full press release →

Digi Communications N.V. announces the successful closing of the offering of senior secured notes due 2031 by Digi Romania

(IN BRIEF) Digi Communications N.V. announced that its Romanian subsidiary, Digi Romania S.A., has successfully completed the €600 million offering of 4.625% senior secured notes due 2031. The notes are set to be listed on the official list of Euronext … Read the full press release →

BioNet Achieves EU-GMP Certification for its Pertussis Vaccine

(IN BRIEF) BioNet has achieved European Union Good Manufacturing Practice (EU-GMP) certification, a key international standard that validates its facilities and processes for producing high-quality pharmaceuticals. This certification, granted after inspection by Ireland’s Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA), allows BioNet … Read the full press release →

Stadler Expands Partnership with Utah Transit Authority to Build 20 Additional Citylink Light Rail Vehicles in Salt Lake City

(IN BRIEF) Stadler has received an order from the Utah Transit Authority (UTA) for 20 additional Citylink light rail vehicles, doubling the TRAX fleet to 40 trains. Built at Stadler’s Salt Lake City facility, the vehicles will serve as part … Read the full press release →