Daily Archives: 20, January 2026

GSK Strengthens Immunology Pipeline with $2.2 Billion RAPT Therapeutics Acquisition

(IN BRIEF) GSK has agreed to acquire RAPT Therapeutics in a transaction valued at approximately $2.2 billion, adding ozureprubart, a phase IIb long-acting anti-IgE antibody for food allergy prevention, to its Respiratory, Immunology & Inflammation pipeline. Designed to offer sustained … Read the full press release

Jake Morris Takes Leadership of ZF’s UK R&D Hub as Group Advances Mobility Technologies

(IN BRIEF) ZF Group has appointed Jake Morris as Site Leader of its UK Research and Development Hub in Solihull, effective January 1, 2026. With more than 25 years at ZF, Morris brings deep experience in steering technologies, portfolio strategy, … Read the full press release

Borealis Expands Next-Generation Polypropylene Capacity to Support Circular Material Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Borealis is investing €49 million to scale up commercial production of Borstar® Nextension polypropylene at its Burghausen site in Germany, expanding access to next-generation single-site PP materials. The investment supports the transition to high-performance monomaterials that enable circular … Read the full press release

Japan’s First ISO/IEC 42001 AI Management Systems Certification Granted to TÜV Rheinland Japan

(IN BRIEF) TÜV Rheinland Japan has been accredited as the first certification body in Japan authorized to conduct ISO/IEC 42001 certification for artificial intelligence management systems. Effective from January 14, 2026, the accreditation enables TÜV Rheinland Japan to offer independent … Read the full press release

cortAIx Germany Strengthens Thales’ Global Push for Sovereign and Resilient AI

(IN BRIEF) Thales has opened a new cortAIx AI accelerator site in Germany, expanding its global network to five locations and reinforcing its focus on trustworthy AI for critical defence and security systems. The German cortAIx hub will develop resilient … Read the full press release

Nokia Supports Proximus Digital Transformation with Cloud-Native Charging and Core Network Upgrade

(IN BRIEF) Proximus has chosen Nokia to modernize its online charging system and voice core using cloud-native technologies, supporting greater automation, new business models, and advanced 5G services. The project includes migrating Proximus’ entire fixed and mobile customer base and … Read the full press release

Skanska and Svenska kraftnät Advance Stockholm Grid Capacity with New 400 kV Connection

(IN BRIEF) Skanska has signed a SEK 500 million contract with Svenska kraftnät to expand the electricity grid in western Stockholm through the installation of a new 10-kilometer-long 400 kV cable connection between Kronåsen and Råcksta. The project is part … Read the full press release

CTP Secures Attractive Funding with €500 Million Green Bond and Concurrent Tender Offer

(IN BRIEF) CTP N.V. has successfully issued a €500 million senior unsecured green bond with a 4.5-year maturity and a fixed coupon of 3.375 percent, attracting record investor demand. The transaction was nearly nine times oversubscribed, allowing CTP to price … Read the full press release

Rob Jones Joins CTP to Lead Investor Relations and PR as Group Targets 2030 Growth

(IN BRIEF) CTP N.V. has appointed Rob Jones as Head of Investor Relations and PR, strengthening its management team as the company pursues its ambitious growth plans. Joining from BNP Paribas, where he led European real estate equity research, Jones … Read the full press release

Accenture’s BOSLAN Selected to Oversee Quality and Manufacturing for East Anglia TWO Offshore Wind Farm

(IN BRIEF) Accenture, via its subsidiary BOSLAN, has been appointed by ScottishPower Renewables to supervise manufacturing and quality control for key components of the East Anglia TWO offshore wind farm. BOSLAN will oversee inspections, quality management, logistics supervision, and offshore … Read the full press release

AFRY Supports Development of Stockholm’s New Nobel Center with Energy and Sustainability Expertise

(IN BRIEF) AFRY is playing a key role in the development of the new Nobel Center in central Stockholm, a public venue for science, literature, and peace scheduled to open in 2031. Involved since the planning phase began in 2022, … Read the full press release