Daily Archives: 24, March 2026

Erste Private Banking Strengthens Regional Leadership with Euromoney Awards for Austria and Romania

(IN BRIEF) Erste Private Banking has received two prestigious Euromoney awards, being named “Best Private Bank” in Austria and “Best for Client Service” in Romania, highlighting the strength of Erste Group’s private banking operations. In Austria, the division manages around … Read the full press release

UniCredit Strengthens European Banking Leadership with Multiple Top Rankings in Global Finance 2026 Awards

(IN BRIEF) UniCredit has been recognized as one of Europe’s leading banking groups in Global Finance’s “World’s Best Banks 2026” awards, with UniCredit Bank Austria named “Best Bank in Austria” and additional awards granted in Italy, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, … Read the full press release

Vattenfall Reports Strong 2025 Results While Accelerating Investments in Fossil-Free Energy and Emission Reductions

(IN BRIEF) Vattenfall’s 2025 Annual and Sustainability Report highlights the company’s ongoing progress in reducing emissions and expanding fossil-free energy production while maintaining strong financial performance. Since 2017, the company has cut greenhouse gas emissions by 56%, remaining aligned with … Read the full press release

Henkel Opens Bengaluru Innovation Hub to Support Next Generation Electronics Manufacturing and Local Development

(IN BRIEF) Henkel has opened a new customer application center in Bengaluru to support India’s expanding electronics manufacturing industry, providing a collaborative environment for co-developing and validating advanced materials and processes. The facility addresses a critical gap in local testing … Read the full press release

Henkel Introduces Advanced Nonwoven Adhesive Technologies Focused on Efficiency and Sustainability at INDEX 2026

(IN BRIEF) Henkel Adhesive Technologies will showcase automation-focused and sustainable adhesive solutions for the hygiene industry at INDEX 2026 in Geneva. The company’s presentation will highlight integrated approaches that combine advanced materials with automated supply systems to improve efficiency, reduce … Read the full press release

GKN Aerospace Delivers First Enhanced RM12 Engine to Strengthen Gripen Fleet Performance and Efficiency

(IN BRIEF) GKN Aerospace has delivered the first upgraded RM12 engine under the RM12EP programme to the Swedish Armed Forces, marking a significant milestone in efforts to enhance the performance of the JAS 39 Gripen C/D fleet. The upgrades, valued … Read the full press release

Hexagon AB Proposes Spin Off and Dual Listing of Octave Intelligence plc with Share Distribution to Existing Shareholders

(IN BRIEF) Hexagon AB has proposed the spin-off and public listing of Octave Intelligence plc, with shareholders set to receive one Octave share for every ten Hexagon shares, subject to approval at the April 2026 AGM. Octave’s Class B shares … Read the full press release

EIB Global and Techcombank Launch €200 Million Financing Initiative to Accelerate Green Investment and Energy Transition in Viet Nam

(IN BRIEF) EIB Global and Techcombank have signed a €200 million financing agreement to support green projects in Viet Nam, focusing on renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainable transport. Announced at the EU-Vietnam Global Gateway Business and Investment Forum in … Read the full press release

Jungheinrich Expands Presence at LogiMAT 2026 with Connected Solutions for Automated and Manual Warehouse Operations

(IN BRIEF) Jungheinrich will showcase an extensive range of connected material handling solutions at LogiMAT 2026, where it stands as the largest exhibitor. The company’s presentation focuses on integrating manual and automated processes to optimise material flow, supported by innovations … Read the full press release

Alstom’s High-Speed Rail Initiative Powers Job Creation and Innovation Across the U.S. Rail Industry

(IN BRIEF) Alstom has been recognized by Fast Company as one of the World’s Most Innovative Companies in 2026 for its work on Amtrak’s NextGen Acela high-speed trains. The project combines European high-speed rail expertise with U.S.-based manufacturing, resulting in … Read the full press release

Alstom Strengthens U.S. Airport Mobility Presence with Skyway Modernization Project at Houston Intercontinental Airport

(IN BRIEF) Alstom has secured a €380 million contract to upgrade the Skyway automated people mover system at Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport and to continue operations and maintenance services for 15 years. The project includes the deployment of 16 … Read the full press release

Bechtle Showcases End to End Industrial Digitalisation Strategy with AI, PLM and OT Security at Hannover Messe 2026

(IN BRIEF) Bechtle Group is expanding its presence at Hannover Messe 2026 with a larger, more integrated showcase of industrial digitalisation solutions. Bringing together multiple business units and partners, the company will demonstrate how technologies such as PLM, AI, digital … Read the full press release

Austria Faces Slower Growth and Elevated Inflation as OeNB Highlights Impact of Energy Prices and Geopolitics

(IN BRIEF) The Oesterreichische Nationalbank’s Interim Outlook for 2026–2028 projects modest economic growth for Austria, with GDP expected to increase by 0.5% in 2026 before gradually rising to around 1% in the following years. While the economy showed early signs … Read the full press release

Adyen Expands Global Payments Partnership with Cathay Pacific to Enhance Authorization Rates and Commercial Growth Across Key Markets

(IN BRIEF) Adyen has expanded its partnership with Cathay Pacific by introducing direct acquiring services across multiple global markets, including India, where the rollout has already resulted in a 10 percent increase in authorization rates. The collaboration, which began in … Read the full press release

Evotec Subsidiary Just Evotec Biologics Advances U.S. Preparedness Efforts with New Antibody Manufacturing Initiative for Filovirus Threats

(IN BRIEF) Evotec SE’s subsidiary Just – Evotec Biologics has been selected by the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority BioMaP Consortium to support a multi-year initiative aimed at improving manufacturing processes for antibody-based treatments targeting Ebola and Sudan virus. … Read the full press release

Siemens Mobility Secures Long-Term Partnership with Akiem for Deployment of Flexible and Low-Emission Vectron Locomotives

(IN BRIEF) Siemens Mobility and Akiem have signed a framework agreement covering up to 80 Vectron locomotives, including a firm order for 50 units and the introduction of the new Vectron Dual Mode Electric/Battery model. Designed to operate both under … Read the full press release

Bosch Introduces Scalable Digital Platform to Power Innovation and Connectivity in the Global eBike Industry

(IN BRIEF) Bosch eBike Systems has launched the Connected Biking platform, a digital ecosystem designed to enable partners across the cycling, mobility, and service industries to develop and operate connected eBike services. By leveraging data collected through the ConnectModule, the … Read the full press release

Bilfinger Strengthens Role in Poland’s Offshore Wind Expansion with Supervision Contract for Bałtyk 2 and 3 Projects

(IN BRIEF) Bilfinger has been appointed to supervise the installation of the Bałtyk 2 and Bałtyk 3 offshore wind farms in the Polish Baltic Sea, a joint initiative by Equinor and Polenergia that will include around 100 turbines with a … Read the full press release