Daily Archives: 30, January 2026

TÜV Rheinland Certifies Osmofresh Reverse Osmosis Water Dispensers for Long-Term Hygienic Performance and Drinking Water Safety

(IN BRIEF) TÜV Rheinland has awarded Hygienic Properties Certification to Osmofresh Electrical Reverse Osmosis Water Dispensers following comprehensive testing of material safety, hygiene, and long-term performance. The certification confirms compliance with European food contact regulations, heavy metal migration limits, and … Read the full press release

Amey and The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Launch Step Ahead Pathway to Support Youth Rehabilitation and Employment in UK Prisons

(IN BRIEF) Amey has launched the Step Ahead Pathway, a new youth rehabilitation programme developed with The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, to support young people in prison across England and Wales in preparing for employment on release. Piloted at HMP … Read the full press release

Sanofi’s Rezurock Receives Positive CHMP Recommendation, Advancing New Treatment Option for Chronic GVHD in Europe

(IN BRIEF) Sanofi has received a positive recommendation from the European Medicines Agency’s CHMP for the conditional approval of Rezurock to treat late-line chronic graft-versus-host disease in adults and adolescents aged 12 and older. The opinion, based on clinical trial … Read the full press release

MAN TGE Next Level Named Sustainable Van of the Year 2026 for Its Integrated Approach to Safety, Comfort and Efficiency

(IN BRIEF) The MAN TGE Next Level has been awarded the Sustainable Van of the Year 2026, with the jury recognising a comprehensive approach to sustainability built on safety, comfort, and efficiency rather than drivetrain technology alone. Applicable to model … Read the full press release

Omdia Positions Telefónica Tech Among Market Leaders for Private 5G Networks Supporting Enterprise Digital Transformation

(IN BRIEF) Telefónica Tech has been named a leading provider of private 5G networks by Omdia in its Market Radar: CSPs Private 5G Networks Strategies and Products 2025–26 report, recognising the company’s strong portfolio, industrial focus, and enterprise-ready solutions. The … Read the full press release

LSEG and ICBC Sign Strategic Memorandum to Deepen Global Financial Market Cooperation and Cross-Border RMB Development

(IN BRIEF) LSEG and Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Limited have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen long-term strategic cooperation across global financial markets, including data and analytics, trading and clearing, cross-border RMB services, sustainable finance, and financial … Read the full press release

ArcelorMittal and Liberia Secure Long-Term Mining Partnership Supporting Multi-Billion-Dollar Infrastructure Investment

(IN BRIEF) ArcelorMittal and the Government of Liberia have ratified an amended Mineral Development Agreement extending the company’s mining concession to 2050, with an option for a further 25-year renewal, reinforcing Liberia’s role as a key mining hub in West … Read the full press release

Siemens and 1898 & Co. Form Strategic Alliance to Automate Protection Coordination and Strengthen Utility Grid Reliability

(IN BRIEF) Siemens and 1898 & Co., part of Burns & McDonnell, have announced a strategic partnership to automate and modernize protection coordination for power utilities by combining Siemens’ Gridscale X Advanced Protection Assessment software with 1898 & Co.’s engineering … Read the full press release

Allianz Names Tennis Champion Jannik Sinner as Global Brand Ambassador in Multi-Year International Partnership

(IN BRIEF) Allianz has announced a multi-year global partnership with tennis star Jannik Sinner, naming the four-time Grand Slam champion as its Global Brand Ambassador as part of a broader effort to strengthen emotional engagement with audiences worldwide. The collaboration … Read the full press release

Bechtle Expands Portuguese IT Services Footprint with Acquisition of RIS 2048 and Evoware

(IN BRIEF) Bechtle AG has acquired Portuguese IT systems integrator RIS 2048, including its Evoware consulting business, strengthening its market position in Portugal and advancing its European acquisition strategy. The deal expands Bechtle’s consulting and services capabilities in Iberia, adds … Read the full press release

Stagecoach Hosts National Transport and Energy Leaders to Advance Joined-Up Strategy for Zero-Emission Bus Networks

(IN BRIEF) Stagecoach hosted a high-level roundtable at its Nuneaton depot bringing together policymakers, transport operators, and energy experts to examine how the UK can accelerate the transition to zero-emission buses through joined-up decision-making. Convened with Campaign for Better Transport, … Read the full press release

University of Liverpool and Ho Chi Minh City Medical University Launch Long-Term Partnership in AI and Data Science for Healthcare Innovation

(IN BRIEF) The University of Liverpool and the University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City have signed a Memorandum of Understanding establishing a long-term partnership focused on data science and artificial intelligence innovation for healthcare. Signed during … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ Invests Heavily in Austrian Production Sites to Meet Rising Global Demand for Turbo Generators

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ is investing a higher double-digit million euro amount by 2028 to expand and modernise its turbo generator production facilities in Linz and Weiz, responding to rising global energy demand and the growing importance of grid stability. The … Read the full press release

EIB Group Boosts Lithuania Financing to €577 Million with Defence, Energy and Infrastructure Investment at the Forefront

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank Group increased its financing in Lithuania by 29% in 2025 to €577 million, placing security and defence investments at the centre of its support while also advancing renewable energy, water infrastructure, and business financing. … Read the full press release

Colas Strengthens Bourgogne-Franche-Comté Presence Through Strategic Public Works Acquisition

(IN BRIEF) Colas has completed the acquisition of Hubert Rougeot Meursault, a family-owned public works specialist with over 60 years of experience in the Burgundy region. The transaction strengthens Colas’ regional presence and expands its ability to deliver integrated road … Read the full press release

Kapsch TrafficCom Launches EcoTrafiX Platform to Modernise Urban Traffic and Connected Mobility Management

(IN BRIEF) Kapsch TrafficCom has launched its next-generation EcoTrafiX Platform, a unified and modular traffic management solution that combines AI, connected vehicle integration, predictive analytics, and device management into a single operating environment. Designed for cloud or on-premise deployment, the … Read the full press release

RWE Invests in Major Battery Storage Facility to Support Renewable Energy Integration in Lower Saxony

(IN BRIEF) RWE has approved investment in a 400-megawatt battery storage system in Lingen, Lower Saxony, to strengthen grid stability and support the integration of renewable energy. Built on a former industrial site, the facility will be able to deliver … Read the full press release

DNV Leads €37 Million Growth Financing to Scale Recare’s AI Platform for Hospitals and Care Facilities

(IN BRIEF) DNV has led a growth financing round of up to €37 million for Recare, enabling the Berlin-based health tech company to scale its AI-driven platform for hospital discharge and aftercare coordination. With participation from CIBC Innovation Banking, the … Read the full press release

Daimler Buses Strengthens Sustainability Strategy with New Reman Core Consolidation Center in Neu-Ulm

(IN BRIEF) Daimler Buses has launched a new Reman Core Consolidation Center at its Neu-Ulm plant, bringing the coordination of remanufacturing logistics for truck and bus parts in-house. The expanded facility centralises the inspection and distribution of used components for … Read the full press release

DNV Introduces New Fire Detector Mapping Recommended Practice to Strengthen Process Safety and Reduce Uncertainty

(IN BRIEF) DNV has launched DNV-RP-A102, a new recommended practice for fire detector mapping that provides robust guidance on the number, placement, and orientation of flame detectors in industrial process facilities. Developed to address limitations in existing methodologies, the approach … Read the full press release