Daily Archives: 15, July 2026

Lenzing Invests in New ANDRITZ Debarking and Chipping Technology for Dissolving Pulp Production

(IN BRIEF) Lenzing AG has selected ANDRITZ to supply a complete debarking and chipping line for its pulp mill in Austria. The new line is scheduled to start up in the fourth quarter of 2027 and will be capable of … Read the full press release

Aviva and Age UK Call for Better-Timed Retirement Support as Pension Decisions Grow More Complex

(IN BRIEF) Aviva and Age UK have launched an industry-first mid-retirement MOT pilot to help retirees manage pension savings, finances and wider later-life needs. The pilot follows research showing that only 48% of mid-retirees are confident their private pension savings … Read the full press release

Siemens Mobility to Equip São Paulo Line 4-Yellow Extension With Advanced Signalling Technology

(IN BRIEF) Siemens Mobility has been selected by Motiva to provide signalling and automation technology for the extension of São Paulo’s Line 4-Yellow, Latin America’s first fully automated driverless metro line. The project will add 3.3 kilometres of double-track tunnels … Read the full press release

Repsol, Toyota Motor Europe, BMW Group and Bosch Test Drop-In Renewable Fuel for Road Transport

(IN BRIEF) Repsol, Toyota Motor Europe, BMW Group and Bosch have launched a six-month pilot in Spain to test vehicles running exclusively on 100% renewable gasoline under real-world conditions. The project began in July 2026 and will use around 20 … Read the full press release

Barclays Names Former Linklaters Chief People Officer Lynne Burns as Group HRD

(IN BRIEF) Barclays has appointed Lynne Burns as Group Human Resources Director. She succeeds Tristram Roberts, who has retired after nearly 13 years at Barclays, including more than 10 years in the Group HRD role. Burns joins from Linklaters, where … Read the full press release

Hexagon Measurement Technology Helps FIM Improve Fairness and Traceability in Motorcycle Racing

(IN BRIEF) Hexagon and the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme have entered a multi-year partnership to modernise motorcycle racing measurement, homologation and compliance checks for the FIM Superbike World Championship. FIM technical assessors are now using Hexagon’s Absolute Arm 7-Axis portable … Read the full press release

RWE’s A$3 Billion Wind Farm Project to Support Power Supply for 500,000 Queensland Homes

(IN BRIEF) RWE’s proposed 1.1 GW Theodore Wind Farm in Central Queensland has received Australian Federal Government approval under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act. The project has now secured the key state and federal approvals needed and will … Read the full press release

Digi Communications N.V. announces admission to trading of Digi Spain shares

(IN BRIEF) Digi Communications N.V. has announced that shares in its Spanish subsidiary, Digi Spain Telecom S.A.U., will begin trading on the Spanish Stock Exchanges on 16 July 2026, following the completion of its initial public offering and regulatory approval. … Read the full press release

RWE to Repower Rethen-Vordorf Wind Farm in Lower Saxony and Quadruple Capacity

(IN BRIEF) RWE has secured a contract in the latest tender held by Germany’s Federal Network Agency for the repowering of its Rethen-Vordorf onshore wind farm in Lower Saxony. The company will replace three existing turbines with three modern turbines, … Read the full press release

Telefónica Sets New Climate, Digital Wellbeing and Circular Economy Targets Under Global Sustainability Plan

(IN BRIEF) Telefónica has approved its Global Sustainability Plan 2026–2030, integrating sustainability into its business strategy as part of the Group’s broader Transform & Grow plan. The roadmap is designed to support growth, operational efficiency, risk management and value creation … Read the full press release

Agentic AI Powers New 5G Network Slicing Use Cases in Vodafone Albania and Nokia Demonstration

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone Albania and Nokia have demonstrated how Agentic AI can support dynamic 5G network slicing, allowing dedicated network capacity to be created quickly during emergencies, major events or unexpected demand spikes. The demonstration combined Vodafone Albania’s 5G Standalone … Read the full press release

HENSOLDT Bridges Defence Start-Up Innovation and Established Industry Through Project Q Investment

(IN BRIEF) HENSOLDT has participated in a funding round for Project Q, a European defence technology company developing open software solutions for connecting and orchestrating sensors, unmanned systems, command systems and other defence capabilities. The investment strengthens HENSOLDT’s existing strategic … Read the full press release

Kreda and European Investment Fund to Support Up to €70 Million in Sustainable Investments

(IN BRIEF) The Kreda credit union group, administered by the United Central Credit Union, has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with the European Investment Fund to support sustainable investment projects in Lithuania. The agreement will make up to €70 million … Read the full press release

EIB Group and Hungarian Partners Explore Investment Support for SMEs, Energy and Social Infrastructure

(IN BRIEF) EIB Vice-President Marko Primorac visited Budapest on 13 and 14 July to deepen the EIB Group’s cooperation with Hungary and identify areas where it can support the country’s reform priorities, investment needs and social development. During the visit, … Read the full press release

Brenntag Pharma and Evonik REXIM Sign Strategic Distribution Partnership for Pharmaceutical-Grade Amino Acids

(IN BRIEF) Brenntag Pharma has signed a strategic partnership with Evonik REXIM for the exclusive distribution of REXIM® GMP-grade amino acids across most of Europe. The agreement took effect on 1 July 2026 and covers regions including DACH, the UK, … Read the full press release

TenneT Germany Raises €3.5 Billion to Support Electricity Grid and Renewable Energy Integration

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has backed TenneT Germany’s inaugural €3.5 billion multi-tranche senior European green bond, the largest corporate issuance aligned with the European Green Bond Standard Regulation. The transaction also marks the EIB’s first green bond operation … Read the full press release

Ústí nad Labem Water Modernisation Project Receives €14 Million EU Grant and €56 Million EIB Loan

(IN BRIEF) The European Union and the European Investment Bank are supporting a €77 million modernisation programme for water infrastructure in the Ústí nad Labem Region of north-western Czechia. The financing combines a €14 million EU grant with a €56 … Read the full press release

Evonik Strengthens Biomanufacturing Offering With New Protein Expression Kit

(IN BRIEF) Evonik has partnered with Zurich-based evitria to offer the eviCHO Expression Kit, a ready-to-use transient protein expression kit based on CHO cells for biopharmaceutical research and development. The kit is designed to simplify workflows, reduce troubleshooting and support … Read the full press release

DNV Highlights Growing Investor Focus on Technical Resilience in EV Charging Infrastructure

(IN BRIEF) DNV has completed technical due diligence for Aberdeen Investments and DigitalBridge in relation to their acquisition of Equans Infra & Mobility B.V., a Dutch EV charging infrastructure business. The acquired asset-based e-mobility activities will move into a new … Read the full press release

Le Slip Français Lists on Euronext Growth Paris After Raising €13 Million

(IN BRIEF) Le Slip Français has listed on Euronext Growth in Paris under the ticker ALLSF, becoming Euronext’s 48th listing in 2026. The company had a market capitalisation of approximately €19.2 million at admission. The transaction generated total gross proceeds … Read the full press release