Author Archives: EuropaWire PR Editors

Hisdesat and Ministry of Defence Move Forward with SpainSat NG III Following Irreparable Damage to SpainSat NG II

(IN BRIEF) Hisdesat has initiated the RFQ process for the SpainSat NG III satellite after confirming that SpainSat NG II sustained irreparable damage from a space particle impact and will not complete its mission. While the damaged satellite remains stable … Read the full press release

European Union Strengthens Support for Tunisia’s Energy Transition with €35.8 Million for Solar Power and Grid Infrastructure

(IN BRIEF) The European Union has committed €35.8 million in grant financing through the Neighbourhood Investment Platform to support Tunisia’s energy transition, signing contribution agreements with the EBRD and EIB Global. The funding will help de-risk large-scale solar projects and … Read the full press release

TÜV Rheinland Completes Burotec Integration to Expand Inspection, Engineering, and Safety Services in Non-Regulated Markets

(IN BRIEF) TÜV Rheinland has completed the full integration of Burotec, a Spanish company specializing in inspection, engineering, and safety services, following its acquisition in October 2023. The integration expands TÜV Rheinland’s service portfolio in non-regulated markets and strengthens its … Read the full press release

TÜV Rheinland Strengthens Sustainability Leadership with Higher EcoVadis Score and Fourth Consecutive Gold Rating

(IN BRIEF) TÜV Rheinland has achieved Gold status once again in the EcoVadis sustainability rating, earning 84 out of 100 points and ranking among the top two percent of companies assessed globally. The improved score reflects strong performance across environment, … Read the full press release

Maersk Restores MECL Service to Trans-Suez Route Following Successful Canal Transits

(IN BRIEF) Maersk has announced the first structural return of its MECL service to the trans-Suez route after successful recent canal transits. The change restores the service’s original design, improving efficiency and transit times for customers moving cargo between the … Read the full press release

New Sustainability Analysis Shows Vattenfall Outpacing Market in Climate Trust Growth

(IN BRIEF) A new sustainability analysis based on long-term data from the Sustainable Brand Index identifies Vattenfall as a leading example of how consumer trust in sustainability can be built and strengthened over time. The Strategic Brand Radar shows that … Read the full press release

MAN Reaches Agreement on MAN2030+ Program Securing German Sites, Jobs and Long-Term Competitiveness

(IN BRIEF) MAN Truck & Bus SE has agreed with its works council and IG Metall on the “MAN2030+” program, a long-term initiative designed to secure competitiveness, jobs, and production sites in Germany. The agreement includes nearly one billion euros … Read the full press release

Syngenta Selects SAP to Accelerate AI-Driven Enterprise Transformation in Agriculture

(IN BRIEF) SAP and Syngenta have formed a multi-year strategic technology partnership to embed artificial intelligence across Syngenta’s global operations and accelerate innovation throughout the enterprise. The collaboration will modernize core processes using SAP Cloud ERP Private solutions, supported by … Read the full press release

Baden-Württemberg Orders 26 Additional Coradia Max Trains from Alstom with Long-Term Maintenance Agreement

(IN BRIEF) Alstom has signed a contract with the Landesanstalt Schienenfahrzeuge Baden-Württemberg for the delivery of 26 additional Coradia Max double-decker regional trains, along with a long-term maintenance and servicing agreement running until 2055. Valued at around 500 million euros, … Read the full press release

voestalpine Expands Global Storage Systems Footprint with Largest Order to Date in Türkiye

(IN BRIEF) voestalpine has won its largest-ever order for high bay warehousing systems, valued at around EUR 41 million, to build a major logistics hub for a Turkish logistics provider in Istanbul. The project includes a nearly 40-meter-high high bay … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ Selected to Modernize MM Kwidzyn Pulp Mill with Low-Emission Cooking Technology

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ has secured an order to supply a LoSolids continuous cooking plant for MM Group’s pulp and paper mill in Kwidzyn, Poland, replacing the site’s existing batch digester system as part of a major sustainability-driven upgrade. The new … Read the full press release

Airbus Helicopters Secures Ghana Defence Contract for H175M and Premium ACH Helicopters

(IN BRIEF) Airbus Helicopters has been awarded a contract by Ghana’s Ministry of Defence for a fleet comprising two H175M helicopters and two corporate variants, the ACH175 and ACH160. The H175Ms will support a wide range of multi-mission roles including … Read the full press release

UK Offshore Wind Boost as RWE Awards Secured for Norfolk Vanguard Dogger Bank South and Awel y Môr

(IN BRIEF) RWE has been awarded Contracts for Difference for five offshore wind projects in the UK under Allocation Round 7, securing 6.9 GW of capacity at a strike price of £91.20/MWh. The projects include Norfolk Vanguard East and West, … Read the full press release

EIB Commits $80 Million to RMBV North Africa Fund III to Support Private Sector Growth in Egypt

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank, via EIB Global, has invested $80 million in RMBV North Africa Fund III to support private sector growth in Egypt and across North Africa. The fund is expected to mobilise over $300 million, targeting … Read the full press release

Alta Semper Fund II Secures EIB Investment to Expand Access to Affordable Healthcare in Africa

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank, via EIB Global, has invested $37.5 million in Alta Semper Fund II to support pharmaceutical, life sciences and MedTech companies across Africa, with a primary focus on North Africa. The fund is expected to … Read the full press release

Italian Companies to Benefit from €335 Million Financing Initiative by EIB Group and BNL BNP Paribas

(IN BRIEF) The EIB Group and BNL BNP Paribas have launched a new agreement to mobilise €335 million in financing for around 300 Italian companies, supporting investments and working capital needs. Based on a synthetic securitisation structure, the transaction will … Read the full press release

Italian SMEs Set to Benefit from €1 Billion Financing Agreement Between CDP and Intesa Sanpaolo

(IN BRIEF) Cassa Depositi e Prestiti and Intesa Sanpaolo have launched a new €1 billion financing agreement to support Italian micro, small and medium-sized enterprises and mid-cap companies. Building on a partnership that has already mobilised around €5 billion since … Read the full press release

Bulgaria Awards EUR 50 Million Nationwide Tolling Operations Contract to Kapsch TrafficCom

(IN BRIEF) Kapsch TrafficCom has been awarded a five-year, EUR 50 million contract to operate and modernise Bulgaria’s nationwide tolling and e-vignette system. The agreement includes system maintenance, infrastructure upgrades and preparations for EU CO₂ emission classes, as well as … Read the full press release

DNV Moves to Acquire Automa to Expand Digital Control and Monitoring Across Energy Systems

(IN BRIEF) DNV has announced the proposed acquisition of Brazilian energy technology company Automa Power & Utilities to expand its digital capabilities across the global energy system. Automa provides advanced monitoring and control solutions for renewable power plants and grids, … Read the full press release