(IN BRIEF) Exus Renewables has acquired the 130MWp Cibele solar farm in Portugal from Lightsource bp, expanding its renewable energy portfolio in Iberia. Construction is set to begin soon, with operations expected to start in 2026. The solar farm’s strategic … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Portugal, United Kingdom
Tagged Capcora, Cascante 51MW, Cibele solar farm, construction, Cuatrecasas, energy transition, Enertis, Exus Renewables, hybrid energy, hybrid energy strategy, Iberia, Lightsource BP, Mott MacDonald, PLMJ, PORTUGAL, renewable energy goals, renewable energy portfolio, Solar Capacity, Spain, Wind and Solar Projects, wind energy
(IN BRIEF) ASSA ABLOY has announced its acquisition of 3millID Corporation and Third Millennium Systems Ltd, both specializing in physical access control solutions. These acquisitions will expand ASSA ABLOY’s offerings and support growth opportunities, particularly outside the United States. 3millID, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Industrial, Investment, Sweden, Technology
Tagged 3millID Corporation, Access Control Solutions, acquisition, ASSA ABLOY, Björn Lidefelt, closing conditions, commercial partnership, EBIT margin, Enterprise Customers, EPS, growth opportunities, HID, Highlands Ranch, Nico Delvaux, physical access control, Physical Access Control Solutions Business Area, technology, technology-driven solutions, Third Millennium Systems Ltd, transaction, UK, Wales
(IN BRIEF) While electronics have significantly advanced in speed, size, and capability, the form factor—mainly consisting of components on circuit boards in a box—remains largely unchanged. The growing demand for faster, smaller, and more capable devices presents a significant opportunity … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Electronics & Machinery, Industrial, Marketing, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged 3D electronics, 3D electronics market opportunity, 3D printed antennas, ADAS sensor suites, ADAS sensors, Additive Electronics, AEB tests, ALTANA, Altium, automotive, automotive cameras, Automotive Technology, Autonomous Vehicles, BotFactory, Canatu, Ceradrop, chalcogenide glasses, Chasm, ChemCubed, circuit boards, components, Covestro, CRM Group, DuPont, E2IP, Elantas, electronics, embedded lighting, Enjet Inc., Faurecia, FononTech, Fraunhofer IEM, Fuji Corporation, Harting, Henkel, Holst Centre, HP, IDTechEx, IMD, IME, IME developers, in-mold decorating, In-mold electronics, independent research, infrared cameras, infrared sensors, Integrated Deposition Solutions, ioTech, J.A.M.E.S, John Li, Keiron Printing Technologies, LED lighting panels, LPKF, LWIR camera technology, LWIR cameras, MacDermid Alpha, market forecasts, Market Growth, market report, Nano Dimension, nano3Dprint, NCAP programs, Neotech AMT, NHTSA, Niebling, nScrypt., Optomec, PolyIC, Pulse Electronics, Raghu Das, REPORT, Scrona AG, Sun Chemical, Symbiose, TactoTek, TE Connectivity, Teledyne FLIR, TG0, Thermal cameras, vehicle interior lighting, XTPL, “Infrared (IR) Cameras for Automotive 2025-2035
(IN BRIEF) Logicor has extended its lease agreement with Huhtamaki Foodservice in Czeladź, Poland, covering 34,600 square meters of warehouse and 2,700 square meters of office space. Huhtamaki, a global leader in sustainable packaging, has been operating in the region … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Industrial, Poland, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged A4 motorway, brokerage services, Czeladź, distribution, Huhtamaki Foodservice, Huhtamaki Group, Katowice, LED installations, Logicor, logistics, long-term development, National Road No. 86, office space, parking area, Poland, Pyrzowice Airport, refurbishments, S1 expressway, Silesian region, skilled labor, strategic location, sustainability, Sustainable packaging, Triflow, warehouse
(IN BRIEF) Martin Lundstedt, CEO of Volvo Group, will deliver a keynote at CES 2025, highlighting the company’s strategy for decarbonizing the transport, mobility, and infrastructure sectors. Emphasizing the urgent need for action, Lundstedt called for accelerated adoption of zero-emission … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Environment, Sweden, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged battery electric solutions, CES 2025, CES keynote, charging infrastructure, Clean Energy Production, climate change, decarbonization, freight volumes, hydrogen fuel cell technology, Incentives, infrastructure, Martin Lundstedt, mobility, paradigm shift, policymakers, renewable fuels, sustainable transport, The Venetian, TRANSPORT, transport system, Volvo Group, Volvo Group website, Zero-emission vehicles, ZEV
(IN BRIEF) Nordea has donated funds to support the University of Jyväskylä’s four-year research project focused on assessing the biodiversity footprint of economic activities. The research aims to improve understanding of how economic actions impact biodiversity, particularly in the Nordic … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Mutares has completed the sale of Asteri Facility Solutions to SOL Facility Services, with the transaction finalizing in December 2024. The sale follows a successful repositioning of Asteri, which specializes in soft facility management across Sweden and is … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Sweden
Tagged acquisition, Asteri Facility Solutions, Baltic countries, business model, customer relationships, Erki Milistver, Gothenburg, Greater Stockholm, growth strategy, Johannes Laumann, Malmö, Mutares SE & Co. KGaA, Nordic countries, Repositioning, soft facility management, SOL Facility Services, SOL Group, Stockholm, sustainability, Swedish Market
(IN BRIEF) Dräger’s BG ProAir closed-circuit breathing apparatus has been chosen by Jastrzębska Spółka Węglowa (JSW) SA as the preferred respiratory protection for its mine rescue teams in Poland. The purchase of 435 units follows extensive testing at all JSW … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Germany, Industrial, Metals and Minerals, Poland
Tagged Adam Rozmus, Advanced Technology, BG ProAir, carbon dioxide removal, closed-circuit breathing apparatus, comfort, connectivity, data communication, December 2024 delivery, Dräger, Dräger Safety AG & Co. KGaA, Helge Trabert, Jastrzębska Spółka Węglowa, JSW, life-critical operations, mine rescue equipment, mine rescue stations, Mine Rescue Teams, oxygen-enriched air, positive pressure breathing circuit, respiratory protection, safety, safety technology, voice communication
(IN BRIEF) Dr. Dirk Schumacher has been appointed as the new Chief Economist of KfW Group, effective 1 April 2025. With a doctorate in economics, Schumacher brings extensive experience from his previous roles at Commerzbank, Goldman Sachs, the European Central … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Germany
Tagged appointment, Chief Economist, Commerzbank, Dr. Dirk Schumacher, Economic Analysis, Economics, European Central Bank, European economy, Fritzi Köhler-Geib, German economy, Goldman Sachs, KfW Group, KfW Research, macroeconomic research, Natixis, Stefan Wintels
(IN BRIEF) Hexagon has announced its acquisition of Septentrio NV, a leading provider of Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) technologies. This acquisition will combine Septentrio’s advanced GNSS platform with Hexagon’s broader positioning solutions, including sensor fusion and anti-jamming technologies, enabling … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Belgium, Business, Industrial, Sweden, Technology
Tagged acquisition, anti-jamming, Autonomous Solutions division, Autonomous systems, autonomy, Belgium, correction services, GNSS technologies, Hexagon, Hexagon AB, high accuracy, Leuven, mission-critical applications, Norbert Hanke, OEM customers, perception technologies, positioning solutions, Resilient Assured Positioning, robotics, sensor fusion, Septentrio NV, swap, UAVs
(IN BRIEF) Plenitude has significantly expanded its renewable energy capacity in Spain, surpassing 950 MW, more than double its 2023 total. Key projects include the 150 MW Caparacena project in Granada and nearly 250 MW in solar plants in Extremadura … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Italy, Spain
Tagged 400 kV substation, Andalusia, Caparacena project, electric vehicle charging points, energy solutions, Eni, Extremadura, Global Expansion, Global Renewable Capacity, Granada, Guillena, long-term strategy, Mariangiola Mollicone, photovoltaic plants, Plenitude, renewable energy, Renopool, Spain, Western Europe Renewables
(IN BRIEF) Siemens has launched the “Siemens for Startups” program at CES 2025, aimed at empowering early-stage engineering and manufacturing startups. The initiative provides access to Siemens’ software and hardware, helping these companies innovate, streamline development, and scale faster. In … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Germany, Technology
Tagged 3D printing, AI analytics, Amazon Web Services, Arkisys, automated manufacturing, aws, AWS Activate program, AWS Startup program, business development resources, CES 2025, cloud infrastructure, design software, Dirac, engineering startups, EthonAI, failure analysis, generative AI, global network, Haddy, INNOVATION, Instrumental Technology, Manufacturing, manufacturing startups, Peter Koerte, satellite integration, Siemens, Siemens for Startups, Siemens Xcelerator, simulation, software tools, startups growth, technology, venture clienting, venture-related services
(IN BRIEF) Webuild has further solidified its global leadership in multiple sectors according to the 2024 Engineering News-Record (ENR) rankings. The Group ranks first in the Dams & Reservoirs and Sanitary & Storm Sewers sectors, plays a significant role in … Read the full press release
Posted in Construction, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Italy
Tagged 2024 ENR rankings, bridges, clean hydro energy, CSC Costruzioni, Dams & Reservoirs, data centres, desalination plants, Europe, Fisia Italimpianti, GERD, Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, highways, Lane, Railways, renewable energy, Sanitary & Storm Sewers, Snowy 2.0, sustainable mobility, transportation sector, U.S. road infrastructure, viaducts, Webuild
(IN BRIEF) A global survey conducted as part of the University of Glasgow’s Museums in the Metaverse (MiM) project has revealed strong public interest in using virtual reality (VR) and extended reality (XR) technologies to explore museum collections, especially those … Read the full press release
Posted in Art & Culture, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Education, Media, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged commercial benefits, Cultural Heritage, digital cultural experiences, environmental benefits, Extended Reality, Fergus Bruce, global survey, Hofburg, immersive cultural experiences, interactive cultural artefacts, MIM, Musée d'Orsay, museum collections, Museums in the Metaverse, public interest, University of Glasgow, virtual curation, virtual curators, virtual exhibitions, Virtual Reality, VR, XR, XR platform, younger audiences
(IN BRIEF) The University of Groningen (UG) will participate in the upcoming Eurosonic Noorderslag (ESNS) music festival, with two student groups from the UG Science Shops exploring societal issues. Seven philosophy students will serve as ‘philosophers in residence,’ studying the … Read the full press release
Posted in Art & Culture, Education, Entertainment, Media, Netherlands, Society
Tagged academic expertise, arts, Culture and Media, diversity, diversity research, Dr. Chris Tonelli, ESNS, ESNS Exchange programme, Eurosonic Noorderslag, Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Philosophy, Grote Markt, History and Theory of Popular Music, House of Connections, Inclusion, Master's students, music festival, philosophers in residence, philosophical theories, public presentation, Science Shops, Science Shops collaboration, societal challenges, societal impact, UG, University of Groningen
(IN BRIEF) CompuGroup Medical’s governing bodies have endorsed CVC Capital Partners’ voluntary public tender offer, recommending that shareholders accept the proposed price of €22.00 per share. Following a thorough evaluation of the offer, including fairness opinions from Deutsche Bank and … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Germany, Healthcare, Management
Tagged Administrative Board, AI technology, cloud-based software, CompuGroup Medical, CVC Capital Partners, Daniela Hommel, delisting offer, Deutsche Bank, fairness opinions, Frank Gotthardt, Gotthardt family, growth strategy, J.P. Morgan, Managing Directors, minimum acceptance threshold, Philipp von Ilberg, Prof. Dr. Daniel Gotthardt, regulatory conditions, share acceptance period, Supervisory Board, tender offer, voluntary public tender offer
(IN BRIEF) ING will pay €0.161 per share on 16 January 2025 as part of a €2.5 billion distribution package, which includes a €500 million cash payment based on 3,096 million ordinary shares. The distribution also features a share buyback … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Financial, Investment, Netherlands
Tagged CET1 ratio, Common Equity Tier 1, ING, ING website, Investor section, ordinary shares, Share Buyback Program, shareholder return
(IN BRIEF) BP has begun the first gas flow from the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) Phase 1 project, located offshore Mauritania and Senegal. This significant step in one of Africa’s deepest and most complex gas developments marks the project’s move … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Industrial, United Kingdom
Tagged apprentice training program, BP, Dave Campbell, energy production, floating production storage and offloading, FPSO, gas flow, Gimi FLNG, Global Energy, Golar LNG, Gordon Birrell, Greater Tortue Ahmeyim, GTA Phase 1, Kosmos Energy, LNG, LNG export, local workforce development, Mauritania, Mauritania and Senegal economic development, natural resources, offshore gas development, PETROSEN, Senegal, SMH, social investment program
(IN BRIEF) Equinor has secured over USD 3 billion in financing for its Empire Wind 1 offshore wind project in the U.S., with financial close reached in December 2024. The project, which will power 500,000 homes in New York by … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Industrial, Investment, Norway
Tagged BP, capital investment, construction jobs, Empire Wind, Empire Wind 1, energy security, Equinor, financial close, financing, Jens Økland, Long Island, Molly Morris, New York, New York City grid, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, offshore wind farm, PSA, renewable energy, SBMT, South Brooklyn Marine Terminal, tax credits, U.S. offshore wind, union jobs, USD 3 billion, wind energy, wind power
(IN BRIEF) Martyna Pospieszalska has been appointed as the new U.S. Liaison Prosecutor at Eurojust, succeeding Philip Mirrer-Singer for an initial two-year term. With over a decade of expertise in international criminal law cooperation, Pospieszalska has worked extensively on extradition, … Read the full press release
Posted in European Union, Government, Law, Netherlands
Tagged American University of Washington College of Law, cross-border asset forfeiture, electronic evidence, Eurojust, extradition, international law, Jessica Kim, Judicial cooperation, Leiden University, Martyna Pospieszalska, Mutual Legal Assistance, Office of International Affairs, Philip Mirrer-Singer, The Hague, Timothy Rank, transnational crimes, Trial Attorney, U.S. Department of Justice, U.S. Embassy, U.S. Liaison Prosecutor, U.S. Special Prosecutor for the Crime of Aggression
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