Daily Archives: 27, May 2026

Barclays Reports Strong UK Business Confidence Despite Middle East Conflict and Persistent Cost Pressures

(IN BRIEF) Barclays’ Q1 2026 Business Prosperity Index shows that UK businesses remain broadly confident despite geopolitical pressures, with 85% confident in the strength of their business and 83% confident in their prospects over the next year. The report finds … Read the full press release

Focused Energy Secures Further RWE Investment as Germany Positions Biblis for Potential Laser Fusion Hub

(IN BRIEF) RWE has expanded its investment in Darmstadt-based laser fusion company Focused Energy by an additional €60 million as part of the company’s successful Series A financing round, following RWE’s first investment in October 2025. The round also included … Read the full press release

RWE Strengthens Australia Renewable Energy Portfolio with Commissioning Completion of Limondale Battery Storage System

(IN BRIEF) RWE has received approval from the Australian Energy Market Operator and Transgrid to move the Limondale Battery Energy Storage System into full operations, making it Australia’s first eight-hour battery operating at full capacity and the longest-duration battery currently … Read the full press release

Telefónica Highlights Connectivity as a Driver of Economic Growth, Digital Inclusion and Social Cohesion

(IN BRIEF) Telefónica’s 2025 socio-economic contribution report shows that the Group generated a positive impact of approximately €78 billion across Spain, Brazil and Germany, including a €45.4 billion contribution to GDP and support for 652,010 direct, indirect and induced jobs. … Read the full press release

BASF Coatings Strengthens Paintshop Sustainability Leadership with Award for Overspray Free Application Technology

(IN BRIEF) BASF Coatings has won the Sustainability Award in Automotive 2026 for its Overspray Free Application process, known as OFLA, which enables more sustainable two-tone vehicle painting without overspray or masking. The award, jointly organised by the ATZ/MTZ Group … Read the full press release

MTU Aero Engines Expands Aviation Technology Portfolio with Fuel Cell, UAV and Next-Generation Fighter Engine Exhibits

(IN BRIEF) MTU Aero Engines will present a broad range of technologies, services and career opportunities at ILA Berlin 2026 from June 10 to 14, with a strong focus on growth, innovation and its role as a key aviation industry … Read the full press release

Schaeffler Enters Strategic Space Cooperation with Spire Global to Advance European Satellite Infrastructure

(IN BRIEF) Schaeffler and Spire Global have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to cooperate on space hardware subsystems, satellite platforms and advanced radiofrequency and environmental sensing capabilities, with the goal of supporting sovereign European space infrastructure. The partnership combines Schaeffler’s … Read the full press release

Nordex Advances Data-Driven Sustainability Reporting with Environmental Product Declaration for N175/6.X

(IN BRIEF) Nordex Group has released a new Environmental Product Declaration for its N175/6.X wind turbine, the flagship model in its Delta4000 series. The EPD is based on a German reference scenario using IEC wind class S and a 115 … Read the full press release

India Advances Connected Mobility with First Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems Deployment by Kapsch TrafficCom

(IN BRIEF) Kapsch TrafficCom is launching India’s first Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems project on a key highway corridor near New Delhi in partnership with Superwave Communication And Infrasolution Limited. The project will use connected vehicle technology, AI-enabled video sensors and … Read the full press release

St1 and Valio Establish Joint Venture to Advance Climate Action Through Finland’s Distribution Obligation Flexibility Mechanism

(IN BRIEF) St1 and Valio have formed Ekviton Oy, a joint venture designed to advance emission reductions and carbon removals in Finland through the flexibility mechanism of the country’s renewable fuels distribution obligation. Introduced in 2025, the mechanism allows fuel … Read the full press release

Brazil Reopens Sovereign Euro Curve with €5 Billion Bond Issuance Supported by BBVA as Bookrunner

(IN BRIEF) BBVA participated as bookrunner in Brazil’s €5 billion return to the euro-denominated bond market, marking the country’s first euro sovereign issuance since 2014. The transaction was structured in three tranches with four-, seven- and 10-year maturities and was … Read the full press release

AI moves from pilot projects to store operations in Germany’s retail sector

AI adoption in German retail is moving beyond pilot projects and becoming part of everyday store operations Retailers are using AI for checkout accuracy, shrink reduction, inventory planning, pricing, replenishment and customer engagement Connected-store technologies such as smart shelves, digital … Read the full press release

Scania Opens Global Sales for New Under-Cab Battery Module and Megawatt Charging System to Support Fleet Electrification

(IN BRIEF) Scania has begun the global sales rollout of its new under-cab battery module and Megawatt Charging System, two additions designed to make electric truck operations more practical and commercially viable for hauliers. The under-cab battery module frees up … Read the full press release

British Gas Introduces New Energy Tariff Combining Fixed Price Protection with Automatic Reductions if the Ofgem Cap Falls

(IN BRIEF) British Gas has launched a new Fix & Fall tariff that allows customers to fix their energy prices for two years while still benefiting from potential reductions if the Ofgem price cap falls after the first 12 months. … Read the full press release

Egis Joins International Road Federation Traffic Management Committee to Support Global Road Operations Innovation

(IN BRIEF) Egis has joined the International Road Federation’s Traffic Management Committee, reinforcing its long-standing contribution to global road operations and traffic management development. The IRF, founded in 1948 and recognised by the United Nations, operates in more than 50 … Read the full press release

Henkel Introduces Advanced Low Pressure Molding Material for High-Performance Environmental Resistance in Electronics

(IN BRIEF) Henkel has introduced Technomelt PA 6370, a new ultra-low viscosity hot melt material designed for low pressure molding applications in complex electronic devices and components. The polyamide-based formulation provides a fast and cost-effective alternative to conventional potting, with … Read the full press release

ORLEN Expands Domestic Biofuel Capacity with New HVO Facility Supporting Poland’s Fuel Security and Transport Decarbonisation

(IN BRIEF) ORLEN has launched a new hydrotreated vegetable oil plant in Płock with an annual rated output of around 300 thousand tonnes, expanding its domestic biofuel production capacity and supporting the decarbonisation of road transport. The facility, valued at … Read the full press release

Bundeswehr Places Additional Six-Figure Order with Rheinmetall for Advanced Laser-Light-Modules Under Extended Framework Agreement

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall has secured another major contract from the Bundeswehr for additional LLM-VarioRay Laser-Light-Modules, with deliveries planned between 2026 and 2032. The order, valued in the three-digit million-euro range, follows approval by the German Bundestag’s Budget Committee in December … Read the full press release

Indra Group to Deploy 247 Controller Working Positions for Skyguide Under Swiss Air Traffic Communications Modernisation Project

(IN BRIEF) Indra Group has secured a strategic contract from Skyguide to modernise air traffic communication systems at the Geneva and Zurich sites using its advanced GAREX 300 digital Voice over IP communication platform. The project includes the full design, … Read the full press release

Icade Highlights Appeal of Sustainable Office Assets with Major Lease Renewal at Les Terrasses de l’Arche

(IN BRIEF) Icade has renewed three leases with a French insurance company at the Grands Axes property complex in Nanterre, covering 58,000 sq.m of office space across the Axe 14, Axe 15 and Axe 16 buildings. The leases, which begin … Read the full press release