Monthly Archives: July 2026

Siemens Makes Sinumerik CNC Portfolio Ready for EU Cyber Resilience Act Requirements

(IN BRIEF) Siemens has introduced a new hardware generation for its Sinumerik One CNC control system, designed to make CNC systems AI-ready while meeting higher cybersecurity requirements under the EU Cyber Resilience Act. The new platform includes upgraded NCU and … Read the full press release

Siemens Mobility Connects Technis’ French Maintenance Network to Its European Rail Service Platform

(IN BRIEF) Siemens Mobility and Technis have signed a partnership agreement to prepare local maintenance capabilities for future Vectron locomotive operations in France. Siemens Mobility will use Technis’ network of eleven maintenance sites to provide local service access once Vectron … Read the full press release

NIB Backs Elkem’s Decarbonisation and Process Innovation Programme With NOK 750 Million Loan

(IN BRIEF) The Nordic Investment Bank has signed a 10-year NOK 750 million loan agreement with Elkem ASA to finance the company’s research and development investments in Norway between 2025 and 2029. The programme focuses on process innovation, energy efficiency, … Read the full press release

Verda Cloud to Expand GPU Infrastructure in Finland With Nordic Investment Bank Financing

(IN BRIEF) The Nordic Investment Bank has signed a four-year €22 million InvestEU-backed loan with Finnish cloud services company Verda Cloud Oy. The financing will support the acquisition of GPUs, networking equipment and storage infrastructure, enabling the company to expand … Read the full press release

Recuro and INEOS Partner to Produce Recycled Feedstock for High-Performance Packaging

(IN BRIEF) INEOS and Norwegian recycler Recuro have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to develop an advanced recycling facility at INEOS’ Bamble polymer site in Norway. The facility will process up to 33,000 tonnes of end-of-life plastic waste annually and … Read the full press release

Catch4Climate Pure Oxyfuel Plant Opens in Germany to Advance Low-Carbon Cement Production

(IN BRIEF) The CI4C Pure Oxyfuel plant in Mergelstetten, Germany, has been officially inaugurated as part of the Catch4Climate initiative. The facility is the world’s first industrial-scale demonstration of thyssenkrupp Polysius’ Pure Oxyfuel technology for cement production and has a … Read the full press release

HKM to Become Wholly Owned Salzgitter Subsidiary Under Agreement With thyssenkrupp Steel and Vallourec

(IN BRIEF) Salzgitter AG has reached a final agreement with thyssenkrupp Steel Europe and Vallourec to acquire 100% of Hüttenwerke Krupp Mannesmann, making HKM a wholly owned subsidiary of Salzgitter AG. The transaction secures the continuation of steel production at … Read the full press release

ZF Introduces City Bus Assist to Support Safer and More Accessible Bus Stop Approaches

(IN BRIEF) ZF has introduced City Bus Assist, a new perception-sensor-based proof-of-concept solution designed to make city bus stop approaches safer, smoother and more accessible. The system combines automated steering assistance with integrated kneeling control, helping buses align more precisely … Read the full press release

Stadler EURO6000 Locomotives Approved for Freight Operations in Belgium and Luxembourg

(IN BRIEF) Stadler’s EURO6000 electric locomotive has received authorisation to operate in Belgium, following approval for Luxembourg at the end of 2025. The milestone expands the locomotive’s cross-border operating footprint in Western Europe and strengthens its role on the North … Read the full press release

Swiss Healthcare Real Estate Specialist Infracore Completes IPO on SIX Swiss Exchange

(IN BRIEF) Infracore has listed its shares on SIX Swiss Exchange under the ticker “INFRAC”, opening at CHF 54 per share and reaching a market capitalisation of around CHF 826 million. The Swiss healthcare real estate specialist owns, develops and … Read the full press release

Henrik and Louise Obel Reach Agreement With Nordisk Film Cinemas for Sale of Two BIG BIO Locations

(IN BRIEF) BIG BIO and Nordisk Film Cinemas have agreed on the sale of BIG BIO Herlev and BIG BIO Nordhavn, two Danish cinemas known for Dolby Atmos sound and luxury recliner seating in all screens. The cinemas were developed … Read the full press release

Vesteda Launches Fourth Green Bond and Tender Offer as Part of Proactive Liability Management

(IN BRIEF) Vesteda has issued its fourth green bond, raising €500 million through a four-year bond with a 3.75% coupon. The bond is expected to receive an A rating from Fitch Ratings, while the transaction drew exceptional investor demand, with … Read the full press release

Eneco Highlights Progress on LGBTIQ+ Workplace Inclusion Through New Benchmark Performance

(IN BRIEF) Eneco has recorded a significant improvement in the Workplace Pride Global Benchmark 2025, achieving a score of 48%. The result is described as one of the strongest year-on-year performances in LGBTIQ+ inclusion. The company joined the Workplace Pride … Read the full press release

ÖBB-Infrastruktur AG Selects AFRY for Supervision Services on Vienna-Gmünd Rail Modernisation

(IN BRIEF) AFRY has been commissioned by ÖBB-Infrastruktur AG to provide site supervision and construction oversight services for the modernisation of Austria’s Franz-Josefs-Bahn. The railway corridor connects Vienna with northern Austria and the Czech border and is part of a … Read the full press release

Moeve and Exolum Advance Muelle Sur Maritime Hub to Support Sustainable Feedstocks and Renewable Fuels

(IN BRIEF) Moeve and Exolum have secured €105 million in financing from BBVA and Kutxabank for Muelle Sur, a strategic logistics and maritime transport hub at the Port of Huelva. The project is being developed through their joint venture Terminal … Read the full press release

ZEISS Launches Korean Semiconductor Innovation Center for Wafer Production and Advanced Packaging

(IN BRIEF) ZEISS Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology has opened a new Semiconductor Innovation Center in Yongin, Korea, to strengthen collaboration with leading chip and mask manufacturers in one of the world’s key semiconductor markets. The center provides local access to ZEISS … Read the full press release

EIB Group, EU Governments and Institutional Investors Back Major Growth Capital Platform for European Technology Companies

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank Group, EU27 governments and major private institutional investors have launched ETCI 2.0, the second phase of the European Tech Champions Initiative. The new phase aims to mobilise up to €80 billion for more than … Read the full press release

EIB Provides €100 Million Loan to PWN to Future-Proof North Holland’s Drinking Water Network

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank is lending €100 million to PWN, the drinking water company serving North Holland, to support the modernisation and expansion of the province’s drinking water distribution network. The financing is backed by the European Commission’s … Read the full press release

University of East Anglia Highlights Strong Gains in Student Voice and Assessment Feedback

(IN BRIEF) The University of East Anglia has reported continued improvement in the 2026 National Student Survey, with positive scores rising across all seven survey themes. UEA’s average score increased from 83.5% in 2025 to 85.6% in 2026, placing the … Read the full press release