Daily Archives: 17, February 2026

Decade Long Investment Programme Positions ORLEN at the Center of Poland’s Energy Security and Transition Strategy

(IN BRIEF) ORLEN has committed PLN 380 billion over ten years to modernise Poland’s energy system, combining investments in gas supply security, offshore wind, grid expansion and emerging nuclear technologies. The first year has already delivered new gas reserves, LNG … Read the full press release

Sweden Selects Rheinmetall’s Remote Naval Gun for Combat Boat 90 Fleet Strengthening Alliance Maritime Capabilities

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall has received a €63 million order from the Swedish Navy to deliver eight Seasnake 30 remote-controlled naval gun systems for Combat Boat 90 assault craft, marking the system’s first deployment with a NATO member. The four-year framework … Read the full press release

Vectura Fastigheter a Swedish Developer of Innovation Focused Life Science Real Estate to Take Full Ownership of GoCo Health Innovation City

(IN BRIEF) Vectura Fastigheter AB, backed by Patricia Industries, has agreed to acquire Next Step Group’s stake in GoCo Health Innovation City in Gothenburg, giving Vectura full ownership of the life science cluster they have co-developed since 2017. The deal … Read the full press release

Energiekontor Commissions Repowered Oederquart Wind Park to Strengthen Renewable Energy Portfolio

(IN BRIEF) Energiekontor has brought the repowered Oederquart wind park in Lower Saxony into operation, increasing its owned generation capacity to around 450 megawatts. The modernization replaced older turbines with six high-efficiency units, raising site capacity to approximately 33 megawatts … Read the full press release

Knorr-Bremse Partners with AWS to Accelerate AI Driven Transformation of Manufacturing Operations

(IN BRIEF) Knorr-Bremse is advancing a comprehensive AI transformation through a strategic partnership with Amazon Web Services, integrating cloud infrastructure and advanced AI technologies into its operations. The initiative aims to modernize development processes, enable autonomous industrial solutions and cultivate … Read the full press release

Mutares Sells WIJ Special Media to N2COM to Strengthen Strategic Focus of Prénatal Business

(IN BRIEF) Mutares has divested WIJ Special Media B.V., a Netherlands-based data and media company focused on young families, to N2COM as part of a strategic move to streamline its Prénatal portfolio. The transaction allows Prénatal to focus on retail … Read the full press release

HENSOLDT and Schwarz Digits Partner to Build Sovereign Cloud and Sensor Solutions for Software Defined Defence

(IN BRIEF) HENSOLDT and Schwarz Digits have formed a strategic partnership to develop sovereign, cloud-enabled defence solutions that combine secure digital infrastructure with advanced sensor and multi-domain operational technologies. Leveraging STACKIT cloud services and HENSOLDT’s MDOcore software and sensor portfolio, … Read the full press release

Eckert & Ziegler Expands Actinium-225 Production to Support Growing Demand for Targeted Cancer Therapies

(IN BRIEF) Eckert & Ziegler and the Nuclear Physics Institute of the Czech Academy of Sciences have scaled up production of the critical medical isotope Actinium-225, moving from development into larger-scale manufacturing at facilities in Řež and Braunschweig. The expansion … Read the full press release

Prosus Supports Development of Unified AI Recruitment System Designed for High Volume Global Hiring

(IN BRIEF) Prosus Ventures has led a US$5 million Seed funding round in Qureos to support the expansion of its AI-driven hiring platform. The system unifies sourcing, screening and interviewing into a single solution powered by its Iris assistant, enabling … Read the full press release

Iberdrola Marks 125th Anniversary with Major Madrid Music Festival Supporting Social and Community Initiatives

(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola has opened ticket sales for the Iberdrola Music Festival, a major event celebrating the company’s 125th anniversary, to be held on 27 June 2026 in Madrid at Iberdrola Music, Europe’s largest sustainable leisure and cultural venue. Featuring … Read the full press release

STARK Group Expands UK Modernisation Programme with Reopened Jewson Branch in Cornwall

(IN BRIEF) STARK Group has reopened a refurbished Jewson branch in St Austell, Cornwall, as part of its strategy to modernise its UK network through its “Branch of the Future” concept. The upgraded facility offers an expanded product range, improved … Read the full press release

Hapag-Lloyd to Acquire ZIM in $4 Billion Deal to Create Fifth Largest Global Container Shipping Company

(IN BRIEF) Hapag-Lloyd has agreed to acquire ZIM Integrated Shipping Services in a transaction worth over USD 4 billion, a move that would create one of the world’s largest container shipping companies with more than 400 vessels and capacity exceeding … Read the full press release

Ferrovial and Cadagua to Deliver Major Upgrade of Slough Sewage Treatment Works for Thames Water

(IN BRIEF) Ferrovial has secured an approximately £80 million contract with Thames Water to upgrade the Slough Sewage Treatment Works through a joint venture with Cadagua. The project will expand treatment capacity, improve removal of ammonia and phosphorus, enhance storm-flow … Read the full press release

Lily Collins to Front Major Seasonal Campaigns as Zalando Strengthens Connection Between Personal Style and Digital Retail

(IN BRIEF) Zalando has appointed Lily Collins as its first-ever global brand ambassador in a year-long partnership spanning campaigns, curated fashion edits and appearances tied to major moments in the fashion calendar. Launching with the Spring/Summer 2026 campaign, the collaboration … Read the full press release

Strategic Alliance Supports Aviation Decarbonisation with Increased Production and Distribution of Sustainable Aviation Fuel

(IN BRIEF) Neste and World Fuel Services have expanded their partnership through a new five-year agreement to increase the availability of sustainable aviation fuel at more than 100 airports across the UK and Europe. The collaboration leverages World Fuel’s distribution … Read the full press release

Indra Group Achieves LEED Platinum Certification for Madrid Headquarters Advancing Sustainable Building Leadership

(IN BRIEF) Indra Group has obtained LEED Platinum certification for its headquarters in Alcobendas, Madrid, the highest sustainability rating issued by the U.S. Green Building Council. The recognition reflects extensive upgrades in energy efficiency, water conservation, environmental quality and smart … Read the full press release

Kapsch TrafficCom Revises 2025 26 Outlook Amid Global Tolling Market Slowdown and Project Delays

(IN BRIEF) Kapsch TrafficCom has lowered its financial outlook for 2025/26 after preliminary nine-month results showed weaker-than-expected revenue and EBIT, driven by a significant downturn in the global tolling market and customer-related project delays. The company now forecasts full-year revenue … Read the full press release

Enagás Exceeds 2025 Financial Targets While Advancing Hydrogen Infrastructure and Strengthening Energy Security Role

(IN BRIEF) Enagás delivered better-than-expected results in 2025, reporting recurring profit after tax of €266.3 million and EBITDA of €675.7 million, supported by cost efficiencies, strong contributions from investee companies and resilient gas system operations. Natural gas transport demand rose … Read the full press release

Global Investors Back Tikehau Capital with Oversubscribed Fund to Capture Growing Secondary Debt Opportunities

(IN BRIEF) Tikehau Capital has closed its second private debt secondaries fund, TPDS II, with more than $1 billion in commitments, surpassing its $750 million target and doubling the size of its inaugural vehicle. The fund focuses on acquiring secondary … Read the full press release

Covestro Materials Enable World Premiere of Fully Autonomous SUE Electric People Mover

(IN BRIEF) Covestro has provided advanced polycarbonate and TPU-based materials for the SUE Self-driving Urban E-Shuttle, an autonomous electric minibus developed by UE | STUDIOS and unveiled at its world premiere. The project, funded by Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic … Read the full press release