Daily Archives: 5, November 2025

Finnish Ministry Commissions AFRY to Explore Pathways for Expanding Nuclear Power

(IN BRIEF) AFRY has been commissioned by Finland’s Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment to conduct a comprehensive study evaluating future nuclear energy options in the country. The research will cover investment models for small modular reactors, large nuclear facilities, … Read the full press release

Stora Enso’s Bad St. Leonhard Mill Reaches One Million Cubic Meters of Cross-Laminated Timber Production

(IN BRIEF) Stora Enso’s Bad St. Leonhard mill in Austria has become the company’s first site to surpass one million cubic meters of cross-laminated timber (CLT) production as of October 2025. Established in 1885 and the first Stora Enso facility … Read the full press release

Nokia Expands Collaboration with SoftBank to Power Japan’s Next-Generation 4G and 5G Networks

(IN BRIEF) Nokia has been selected by SoftBank Corp. to modernize and expand its 4G and 5G networks across Western Japan. The new agreement includes Nokia’s latest AirScale RAN solutions, Habrok Massive MIMO radios, and ReefShark-powered baseband equipment, coupled with … Read the full press release

NORDEN Extends Partnership with Enviva Through New Two-Year Contract to Transport Wood Pellets from the US to Europe

(IN BRIEF) NORDEN has signed a two-year Contract of Affreightment with Enviva, the world’s largest wood pellet producer, to transport renewable biomass from the United States to Europe starting in 2026. The new agreement strengthens a partnership that began in … Read the full press release

Bang & Olufsen Launches Beosound Premiere, a Sculptural Soundbar Blending Acoustic Mastery and Timeless Design

(IN BRIEF) Bang & Olufsen has launched the Beosound Premiere, a sculptural soundbar that combines premium aluminium craftsmanship with revolutionary acoustic innovation. Equipped with the company’s patent-pending Wide Stage Technology™ and ten custom drivers, the Beosound Premiere creates an immersive … Read the full press release

ISS Extends Longstanding Partnership with Brisbane Airport, Expands Scope to Include Enhanced Aviation Security Services

(IN BRIEF) ISS has extended and expanded its partnership with Brisbane Airport through a new five-year contract beginning in November 2025, with options for an additional three years. The agreement covers a broad range of aviation security and operational services, … Read the full press release

TUM Researchers Discover Dendrite Growth Inside Polymer Electrolytes, Redefining Safety Challenges for Solid-State Batteries

(IN BRIEF) Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have discovered that lithium dendrites — microscopic metal structures that can cause short circuits and fires — can also form within polymer-based electrolytes, not just at the electrode interface as … Read the full press release

Heritage Meets Innovation as University of Groningen Unveils Bladergroen Building for UCG’s Future Campus

(IN BRIEF) The University of Groningen has named its future University College Groningen headquarters the Bladergroen Building, honoring pioneering child psychologist Wilhelmina Bladergroen. Located at Bloemsingel 1, the building combines the restoration of a 1911 monument with sustainable new construction … Read the full press release

KPN to Invest Over €5 Billion in Fiber, 5G, Cybersecurity, and AI to Accelerate the Digitalization of the Netherlands

(IN BRIEF) KPN will invest more than €5 billion by 2030 in fiber expansion, 5G, AI, and cybersecurity as part of its updated Connect, Activate & Grow strategy. The telecom leader is raising its fiber coverage goal from 80% to … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ to Supply Advanced Pressurized Refining System for Action Tesa’s New MDF Production Facility in India

(IN BRIEF) Action Tesa has chosen ANDRITZ to supply a pressurized refining system for its new medium-density fiberboard (MDF) plant in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. Scheduled for start-up in Q2 2026, the system will feature a 33 t/h capacity and include … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ Expands Boiler Solutions Portfolio with Acquisition of Allen-Sherman-Hoff from Babcock & Wilcox

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ has acquired Allen-Sherman-Hoff from Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc., expanding its global capabilities in boiler solutions and lifecycle services. Based in Pennsylvania, Allen-Sherman-Hoff specializes in ash handling systems and serves industries including power generation, biomass, and pulp … Read the full press release

METLEN Secures Funding to Build 60 MW of Solar Power Capacity Across Sardegna and Piemonte in Italy

(IN BRIEF) METLEN has secured €65 million in financing to build two large-scale solar parks — Porto Torres in Sardegna and Casale Monferrato in Piemonte — totaling 60 MW of capacity. Scheduled for completion by the end of 2025, the … Read the full press release

SAP and Snowflake Partner to Unify Business and AI Data Clouds, Empowering Enterprises with Seamless Data Intelligence

(IN BRIEF) SAP SE and Snowflake have joined forces to integrate SAP Business Data Cloud with Snowflake’s AI Data Cloud, enabling enterprises to access and utilize semantically rich data seamlessly across both platforms. The collaboration introduces the SAP Snowflake solution … Read the full press release

SAP TechEd 2025 Highlights How AI, Data, and Developer Tools Are Powering the Next Wave of Business Transformation

(IN BRIEF) At SAP TechEd 2025 in Berlin, SAP SE unveiled a broad range of AI-driven innovations and partnerships aimed at transforming how developers build enterprise applications. The company introduced enhanced features in SAP Build, expanded its data ecosystem through … Read the full press release

Boehringer Ingelheim and CDR-Life Deepen Collaboration to Advance Autoimmune Drug Development

(IN BRIEF) Boehringer Ingelheim and CDR-Life have expanded their partnership through a global licensing agreement to develop CDR111, a trispecific M-gager® antibody designed to reset the immune system by selectively targeting B cells. The collaboration builds upon their prior success … Read the full press release