Daily Archives: 26, March 2026

OLAPLEX Acquisition Positions Henkel for Accelerated Innovation and Expansion in High Value Hair Care Segment

(IN BRIEF) Henkel has entered into an agreement to acquire OLAPLEX for approximately 1.4 billion USD, aiming to expand its presence in the premium hair care segment. The deal, approved by OLAPLEX’s board and supported by its controlling shareholder Advent … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ Secures Turbine Supply Contract to Modernize Serbia’s Vlasinske Hydropower Cascade and Boost Renewable Capacity

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ has been selected by Energotehnika Južna Bačka to supply ten turbines for the modernization of Serbia’s Vlasinske hydropower cascade, a project aimed at enhancing the performance and longevity of facilities that have been in operation since 1955. … Read the full press release

€111 Million East Naples Wastewater Project Positions Webuild and Acciona to Enhance Coastal Water Quality and Regional Development

(IN BRIEF) Webuild Group, through its subsidiary Fisia Italimpianti and in partnership with Acciona, has been awarded a €111 million contract to upgrade a wastewater treatment plant in East Naples, aiming to significantly improve water quality in the Gulf of … Read the full press release

Airbus Unveils Connected Aerial and Ground Firefighting Ecosystem Following Landmark Operational Trial in France

(IN BRIEF) Airbus has successfully conducted a groundbreaking trial that integrates aircraft, helicopters, drones, and ground teams into a unified, data-driven firefighting system designed to improve wildfire response. The test, carried out in France, demonstrated how real-time data collection, AI-powered … Read the full press release

Pakistan’s Mediation Optics and the Limits of Strategic Ambiguity

(IN BRIEF) Pakistan’s potential role as a mediator between the United States and Iran reflects a continuation of its longstanding strategy of maintaining relevance through strategic flexibility rather than a genuine shift in diplomatic influence. While Islamabad is being considered … Read the full press release

Siemens and NVIDIA Strengthen Industrial AI Collaboration with New Platforms for Simulation and Real Time Collaboration

(IN BRIEF) Siemens has launched Teamcenter Digital Reality Viewer and Digital Twin Composer as part of its Industrial AI Operating System, combining its industrial software expertise with NVIDIA’s AI infrastructure to enable advanced digital twin capabilities. The solutions allow organizations … Read the full press release

KfW and DZ BANK Complete First Blockchain-Based Smart Bond Issuance Under German Electronic Securities Framework

(IN BRIEF) KfW and DZ BANK have completed the first issuance of a crypto security under Germany’s Electronic Securities Act using a Smart Bond Contract, marking a major step in the digitalisation of capital markets. The transaction demonstrates how blockchain … Read the full press release

SEAT & CUPRA Begins Battery System Production in Martorell Advancing Electric Vehicle Manufacturing and European Mobility Transition

(IN BRIEF) SEAT & CUPRA has started series production of battery systems at its Martorell plant, a key milestone in its transition to electric mobility and preparation for the launch of the CUPRA Raval and Volkswagen ID. Polo. The facility, … Read the full press release

Hexagon Achieves Industry First with Level 9 Vehicle Intervention System Passing TRL4 Collision Prevention Testing Milestone

(IN BRIEF) Hexagon’s next-generation Vehicle Intervention System has successfully passed the University of Pretoria’s TRL4 testing, becoming the first open-pit Level 9 collision prevention solution to achieve this milestone. The independent verification confirms its ability to detect hazards and automatically … Read the full press release

RWE Advances Thor Offshore Wind Project with New Service Hub Strengthening Renewable Energy Infrastructure in Denmark

(IN BRIEF) RWE has opened a new operations and maintenance base at Thorsminde Port to support the Thor offshore wind farm, Denmark’s largest offshore wind project. The 2,300 square metre facility will serve as the central hub for managing the … Read the full press release

DHL Supply Chain and iglo Deutschland Extend Long-Term Logistics Partnership to Strengthen Frozen Food Distribution Across Germany

(IN BRIEF) DHL Supply Chain and iglo Deutschland have extended their logistics partnership by five years, continuing a collaboration that spans over 25 years and covers warehousing, in-plant logistics and nationwide transport operations. DHL will maintain its role at iglo’s … Read the full press release

Deutsche Telekom and Noxtua Collaborate to Deliver Sovereign AI Solutions for Regulated Legal and Public Sector Applications

(IN BRIEF) Noxtua has joined Deutsche Telekom’s AI Factory in Munich, utilizing the Industrial AI Cloud to scale its sovereign Legal AI platform while ensuring compliance with European data protection and regulatory standards. Designed for use by legal professionals, the … Read the full press release