Author Archives: EuropaWire PR Editors

Iberdrola Strengthens UK Energy Infrastructure with £600 Million National Wealth Fund Financing for Eastern Green Link 4 Project

(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola, through ScottishPower, has secured £600 million in financing from the National Wealth Fund to advance the Eastern Green Link 4 project, a major subsea electricity interconnector linking Scotland and England. The 2GW, 530 km HVDC cable will … Read the full press release

Voith Reaches Historic 3,000 Headbox Delivery Milestone While Introducing Next-Generation MasterJet 4Tec F for High-Performance Paper Machines

(IN BRIEF) Voith has reached a major milestone with the delivery of its 3,000th headbox, highlighting over a century of innovation in papermaking technology and reinforcing the importance of headboxes in ensuring paper quality, efficiency and automation. The milestone unit … Read the full press release

BT Secures Long-Term Strategic Partnership with NIE Networks to Modernise Northern Ireland’s Electricity Infrastructure and Digital Systems

(IN BRIEF) BT has entered into a major agreement worth up to £200 million with Northern Ireland Electricity Networks to provide enhanced connectivity, cyber security, and IT services that will support the region’s critical electricity infrastructure. The multi-year partnership will … Read the full press release

Banque Populaire Alsace Lorraine Champagne and EIB Launch First Defence Sector Financing in France with €1 Million Loan to CIMULEC Groupe

(IN BRIEF) Banque Populaire Alsace Lorraine Champagne has provided a €1 million loan to CIMULEC Groupe, marking the first financing operation in France under a €300 million European Investment Bank-backed programme designed to support SMEs in the defence sector through … Read the full press release

TÜV Rheinland Expands Certification and Advisory Services to Accelerate Sustainable Transformation in the Global Real Estate Sector

(IN BRIEF) TÜV Rheinland emphasizes the substantial environmental footprint of the real estate sector, which accounts for up to 40 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions, while highlighting the significant opportunities for climate protection through sustainable construction practices. Certified buildings … Read the full press release

STRABAG-Led Consortium Wins Major 194 Million Euro Contract to Complete Key Section of Slovenia’s Northern Corridor Infrastructure Project

(IN BRIEF) STRABAG d.o.o., leading a consortium, has secured a 194 million euro contract from DARS d.d. to construct Lot A – Velenje, the final missing section of Slovenia’s 3rd Development Axis Northern Corridor, a key infrastructure project aimed at … Read the full press release

Henkel Partners with thyssenkrupp Rasselstein and Pirlo to Launch Sustainable Packaging Solution with Significant CO2 Reduction

(IN BRIEF) Henkel has launched a new sustainable packaging concept for its adhesive products by switching to tinplate cans made from bluemint® steel, achieving a 62 percent reduction in CO2 emissions compared to conventional packaging. Developed in collaboration with thyssenkrupp … Read the full press release

Henkel Opens Bengaluru Innovation Hub to Support Next Generation Electronics Manufacturing and Local Development

(IN BRIEF) Henkel has opened a new customer application center in Bengaluru to support India’s expanding electronics manufacturing industry, providing a collaborative environment for co-developing and validating advanced materials and processes. The facility addresses a critical gap in local testing … Read the full press release

Henkel Introduces Advanced Nonwoven Adhesive Technologies Focused on Efficiency and Sustainability at INDEX 2026

(IN BRIEF) Henkel Adhesive Technologies will showcase automation-focused and sustainable adhesive solutions for the hygiene industry at INDEX 2026 in Geneva. The company’s presentation will highlight integrated approaches that combine advanced materials with automated supply systems to improve efficiency, reduce … Read the full press release

GKN Aerospace Delivers First Enhanced RM12 Engine to Strengthen Gripen Fleet Performance and Efficiency

(IN BRIEF) GKN Aerospace has delivered the first upgraded RM12 engine under the RM12EP programme to the Swedish Armed Forces, marking a significant milestone in efforts to enhance the performance of the JAS 39 Gripen C/D fleet. The upgrades, valued … Read the full press release

Alstom’s High-Speed Rail Initiative Powers Job Creation and Innovation Across the U.S. Rail Industry

(IN BRIEF) Alstom has been recognized by Fast Company as one of the World’s Most Innovative Companies in 2026 for its work on Amtrak’s NextGen Acela high-speed trains. The project combines European high-speed rail expertise with U.S.-based manufacturing, resulting in … Read the full press release

Alstom Strengthens U.S. Airport Mobility Presence with Skyway Modernization Project at Houston Intercontinental Airport

(IN BRIEF) Alstom has secured a €380 million contract to upgrade the Skyway automated people mover system at Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport and to continue operations and maintenance services for 15 years. The project includes the deployment of 16 … Read the full press release

Austria Faces Slower Growth and Elevated Inflation as OeNB Highlights Impact of Energy Prices and Geopolitics

(IN BRIEF) The Oesterreichische Nationalbank’s Interim Outlook for 2026–2028 projects modest economic growth for Austria, with GDP expected to increase by 0.5% in 2026 before gradually rising to around 1% in the following years. While the economy showed early signs … Read the full press release

Siemens Mobility Secures Long-Term Partnership with Akiem for Deployment of Flexible and Low-Emission Vectron Locomotives

(IN BRIEF) Siemens Mobility and Akiem have signed a framework agreement covering up to 80 Vectron locomotives, including a firm order for 50 units and the introduction of the new Vectron Dual Mode Electric/Battery model. Designed to operate both under … Read the full press release

Bosch Introduces Scalable Digital Platform to Power Innovation and Connectivity in the Global eBike Industry

(IN BRIEF) Bosch eBike Systems has launched the Connected Biking platform, a digital ecosystem designed to enable partners across the cycling, mobility, and service industries to develop and operate connected eBike services. By leveraging data collected through the ConnectModule, the … Read the full press release

Bilfinger Strengthens Role in Poland’s Offshore Wind Expansion with Supervision Contract for Bałtyk 2 and 3 Projects

(IN BRIEF) Bilfinger has been appointed to supervise the installation of the Bałtyk 2 and Bałtyk 3 offshore wind farms in the Polish Baltic Sea, a joint initiative by Equinor and Polenergia that will include around 100 turbines with a … Read the full press release

EDF Appoints Mark Hartley as New Chief Executive of Hinkley Point C as Stuart Crooks Transitions After Four Decades in Nuclear Industry

(IN BRIEF) EDF has appointed Dr Mark Hartley as the new CEO of the Hinkley Point C nuclear project, effective from July 2026, succeeding Stuart Crooks who is stepping down after 40 years in the nuclear industry. Hartley, currently Managing … Read the full press release

DNV introduces RuleAgent platform enabling faster navigation of complex maritime rules using artificial intelligence

(IN BRIEF) DNV has launched RuleAgent, an AI-powered tool that enables maritime professionals to access and navigate complex regulatory information more efficiently using natural language queries. Integrated directly with DNV’s rules and standards database, the platform provides real-time results, highlighted … Read the full press release