Daily Archives: 6, August 2026

Škoda Peaq Production Highlights Flexible Manufacturing Across EV and Combustion Models

(IN BRIEF) Škoda Auto has started series production of the all-new Škoda Peaq, an all-electric seven-seater SUV, at its main plant in Mladá Boleslav. The Peaq is being built on the same line as the Elroq, Enyaq and Octavia, highlighting … Read the full press release

Bilfinger Strengthens Austrian Hydropower Reliability Through Generator Refurbishment Contract

(IN BRIEF) Bilfinger has been awarded a contract by Ennskraftwerke AG to overhaul the two generator units at the Garsten–St. Ulrich hydropower plant in Upper Austria. The work includes prefabrication, refurbishment, installation and commissioning of rotating and static equipment, with … Read the full press release

Jungheinrich Expands APAC Growth Strategy Through Acquisition of All Lift Forklifts

(IN BRIEF) Jungheinrich AG has signed an agreement to acquire All Lift Forklifts, an Australian rental specialist and dealer of material handling and access equipment. The acquisition will strengthen Jungheinrich’s position in Australia and expand its presence in the country’s … Read the full press release

CTS to Operate as Independent Supplier Following Mutares Acquisition From Magna

(IN BRIEF) Mutares SE & Co. KGaA has completed the acquisition of Magna’s Car Top Systems business, establishing CTS as an independent global automotive supplier. CTS specialises in roof and aerodynamic kinematic systems, including convertible tops, sliding and folding roofs, … Read the full press release

Salzgitter AG Advances Sustainability Performance Across All EcoVadis Evaluation Areas

(IN BRIEF) Salzgitter AG has received a silver medal in the latest EcoVadis Sustainability Rating for the second consecutive year. The company improved its overall score from 70/100 in 2025 to 78/100 in 2026, placing it among the top 8 … Read the full press release

Axel Springer Expands Digital Sports Portfolio With Investments in Futez and Marquee

(IN BRIEF) Axel Springer is expanding its digital sports portfolio through investments in two international platforms: Futez, a Brazilian football fan app, and Marquee, an Israeli AI platform for professional sports decision-making. Axel Springer has acquired a majority stake in … Read the full press release

Existing Glaucoma Drugs May Hold Potential Against Aggressive Cancer Cells, ICR Study Finds

(IN BRIEF) Scientists at The Institute of Cancer Research, London have identified features in some aggressive cancer cells that may make them vulnerable to ROCK inhibitors, a group of drugs already used to treat glaucoma. The research found relevant markers … Read the full press release

Young “Summer Seafarers” Gain First-Hand Maritime Experience on Hapag-Lloyd Container Ships

(IN BRIEF) Hapag-Lloyd is again participating in the Association of German Shipowners’ summer seafaring programme, offering 35 pupils from across Germany the chance to spend several weeks aboard its container ships. Several participants will depart from Hamburg, including three young … Read the full press release

Schroders Advances Digital Asset Strategy With Tokenised Share Class Approval

(IN BRIEF) Schroders has received approval from the Central Bank of Ireland for its first tokenised share class of a U.S. dollar money market fund. The tokenised share class, called SOAR — Schroders Onchain Active Returns, will be supported by … Read the full press release

Kapsch TrafficCom Demonstrates Common Geolocation Platform Across European Tolling Domains

(IN BRIEF) Kapsch TrafficCom has expanded its Geo Location Platform for satellite-based tolling to the Netherlands, where it is now operating alongside deployments in Belgium and Bulgaria. The platform creates tolling transactions using Kapsch TrafficCom’s own map-matching, trip-building and tolling … Read the full press release

Gdańsk Refinery Gains Direct Marine Handling Capacity Through ORLEN Terminal Investment

(IN BRIEF) ORLEN has opened a new Marine Transshipment Terminal at its Gdańsk refinery on the Martwa Wisła River, completing a major logistics investment designed to improve fuel supply efficiency and operational independence. The terminal enables direct transfer of refinery … Read the full press release

Wulfsdorf A and Kuhstedt III Wind Farms Sold as PNE Continues Renewable Project Strategy

(IN BRIEF) PNE Group has sold two German wind farm projects, Wulfsdorf A in Schleswig-Holstein and Kuhstedt III in Lower Saxony, to a small group of private investors. The two repowering projects have a combined nominal capacity of 45 MW … Read the full press release

Empa-Led Innosuisse Flagship Project Uses Data, AI and Digital Tools to Strengthen Type 2 Diabetes Prevention

(IN BRIEF) Empa is leading PreDiabeTx, a multidisciplinary Innosuisse Flagship project designed to improve the prevention of type 2 diabetes in Switzerland using data-driven digital tools, artificial intelligence, digital sensors and sustainable business models. The project brings together seven research … Read the full press release

London Office Marks New Chapter for iF Design’s Engagement With British Design Community

(IN BRIEF) iF Design has opened its first UK representative office in London and appointed Brad Harper as its official representative for the United Kingdom. The move strengthens iF Design’s presence in one of Europe’s leading design markets and creates … Read the full press release

Bajaj General Insurance and GNP Seguros Join Swiss Re Corporate Solutions in Strategic Market Partnerships

(IN BRIEF) Swiss Re Corporate Solutions has announced exclusive partnerships with Bajaj General Insurance in India and GNP Seguros in Mexico. The partnerships are intended to support large Indian and Mexican companies, including those expanding internationally, while also helping Swiss … Read the full press release

Continental Gives Mountain Bike Riders More Setup Flexibility With Expanded Gravity Range

(IN BRIEF) Continental has expanded its Gravity mountain bike tyre range with 13 new tyre combinations designed for aggressive trail riding, enduro racing and downhill use. The new combinations cover four tread patterns: Argotal, Kryptotal Front, Kryptotal Rear and Xynotal. … Read the full press release

DKK 182 Million NIB Loan to Help Expand One of Denmark’s Largest Biogas Facilities

(IN BRIEF) NIB has signed a 13-year DKK 182 million loan, approximately EUR 24 million, with Sindal Biogas A/S to co-finance the expansion of the Sindal Biogas plant in northern Denmark. The project will double the facility’s biomethane production capacity … Read the full press release

bluu unit Broadens Data Center Offering With Planning, Modernisation and Modular Infrastructure Expertise

(IN BRIEF) bluu unit, a Triton Smaller Mid-Cap Fund II portfolio company, is adding Prior1 GmbH and Prior1 Colocation & Services GmbH to strengthen its data center infrastructure expertise. Prior1 specialises in planning, building, upgrading and operating data centers, server … Read the full press release

EQT Co-Leads ICEYE Series F to Support Europe’s Sovereign Space Intelligence Capabilities

(IN BRIEF) EQT’s Scaleup Europe Fund has made its first investment by co-leading ICEYE’s Series F funding round, part of a wider €1 billion financing round. The round includes €450 million in primary proceeds at a valuation exceeding €10 billion. … Read the full press release

ZÜBLIN Ground Engineering Secures First Major Australian Contract Through Melbourne’s Suburban Rail Loop Project

(IN BRIEF) ZÜBLIN Ground Engineering, together with STRABAG Australia, has secured its first contract in Australia through work on Melbourne’s Suburban Rail Loop. The project is Victoria’s largest transport infrastructure programme and will create a 90-kilometre orbital rail line connecting … Read the full press release