Daily Archives: 4, February 2026

Henkel Moves to Strengthen Adhesive Technologies With €2.1 Billion Acquisition of Specialty Coatings Leader Stahl Group

(IN BRIEF) Henkel has agreed to acquire the Dutch-based specialty coatings company Stahl Group for 2.1 billion euros in a strategic move to expand its Adhesive Technologies business into the adjacent and fast-growing specialty coatings market. Stahl, which serves customers … Read the full press release

ZEISS Rolls Out Next-Generation AIMS EUV 3.0 Mask Qualification System With Tripled Throughput and Enhanced Scanner Matching

(IN BRIEF) ZEISS Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology is rolling out its new AIMS® EUV 3.0 actinic mask qualification system to leading semiconductor manufacturers worldwide, setting a new benchmark in photomask inspection with improved scanner matching, Digital FlexIllu illumination emulation, and full … Read the full press release

Dolomiti Bus strengthens fleet with 14 new Daimler Buses ahead of major international winter event in Cortina

(IN BRIEF) Dolomiti Bus has expanded its fleet with 14 new Daimler Buses vehicles to support transport operations during the major international winter event in Cortina d’Ampezzo in 2026, which will host over 3,500 athletes from more than 90 countries. … Read the full press release

Alstom Secures Four-Year Nationwide Maintenance Contract for Electric Point Machines Across Poland’s Railway Network

(IN BRIEF) Alstom has signed a four-year agreement with PKP Polskie Linie Kolejowe S.A. to conduct inspections, maintenance, and overhauls on nearly 3,500 Onvia Switch electric point machines across Poland’s railway network, with an option for up to 800 additional … Read the full press release

Stagecoach Strengthens Its Commitment to Community Support Through New Strategic Partnership with Global’s Make Some Noise

(IN BRIEF) Stagecoach has launched a major new partnership with Global’s Make Some Noise, the official charity of Global, to fund and expand community-based projects that support people facing mental health difficulties, domestic abuse, and financial hardship across the UK. … Read the full press release

Inter IKEA Group launches large-scale electric heavy transport project in Italy with LC3 Trasporti and Mercedes-Benz Trucks

(IN BRIEF) Inter IKEA Group has launched its first fully electrified heavy road transport project in Italy in partnership with LC3 Trasporti and Mercedes-Benz Trucks, beginning with two electric trucks and scaling up to more than ten Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 … Read the full press release

Symrise secures top-tier CDP scores and strengthens its global sustainability and supply chain strategy

(IN BRIEF) Symrise has earned an A- rating for climate change, an A- for water security, and a B for forest stewardship in CDP’s 2025 assessment, placing it among the top-performing companies globally for environmental transparency and action. The results … Read the full press release

FORVIA HELLA strengthens leadership team with appointment of Juan Manuel Mollá as Managing Director Lighting

(IN BRIEF) FORVIA HELLA has appointed Juan Manuel Mollá as Managing Director Lighting and member of its Management Board, effective 1 March 2026, with responsibility for the company’s global Lighting business, while interim lead Bernard Schäferbarthold will step down on … Read the full press release

Barclays strengthens global sports portfolio with strategic partnership with Williams Formula 1 Team

(IN BRIEF) Barclays has signed a multi-year sponsorship with the Atlassian Williams F1 Team, becoming its Official Banking Partner and primary corporate bank while securing prominent branding on the 2026 FW48 car and team apparel. The partnership will focus on … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies strengthens partnership with KOC through new framework for joint technical studies and expertise exchange

(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies and Kuwait Oil Company have signed a Memorandum of Understanding at the 5th Kuwait Oil & Gas Show and Conference to enhance cooperation, share technical expertise, and conduct joint studies, particularly on new exploration opportunities in Kuwait. … Read the full press release

Siemens launches Siprotec V to virtualize substation protection and control while cutting costs and emissions

(IN BRIEF) Siemens Smart Infrastructure has launched Siprotec V, a virtualized protection and control solution that consolidates up to 60 hardware-based devices into a single server-based platform for digital substations, enabling faster project execution, greater scalability, and significant cost and … Read the full press release

EBRD achieves historic investment levels in Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia while deepening regional capital markets

(IN BRIEF) The EBRD invested a record €654 million in the Baltic states in 2025, driven by unprecedented levels of financing in Latvia and Lithuania and continued strong performance in Estonia, with more than 95 per cent of funds supporting … Read the full press release