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New EE Multi Tech Cover Responds to Growing Demand for All-in-One Gadget Insurance

(IN BRIEF) EE has launched Multi Tech Cover, a new monthly rolling insurance policy designed to protect an unlimited number of eligible devices under one plan. Created in partnership with Chubb, the policy offers two tiers covering accidental damage, extended … Read the full press release

Hisense Unveils Full-Scenario Smart Home Ecosystem at CES 2026 with AI and Large-Screen Innovations

(IN BRIEF) At CES 2026, Hisense showcased a full-scenario smart home ecosystem that combines large-screen display innovation, AI-powered appliances, intelligent software, and robotics. Highlights included RGB MiniLED evo technology, the debut of the 116UXS RGB MiniLED TV, the XR10 Laser … Read the full press release

Alstom Strengthens Role in India’s Green Freight Transition with New WAG-12B Maintenance Agreement

(IN BRIEF) Alstom, through its joint venture MELPL, has secured a €62 million contract from Indian Railways to maintain 300 WAG-12B electric freight locomotives at the Sabarmati depot for five years. The agreement covers comprehensive scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, remote … Read the full press release

New Lloyds Funding Programme Positions the North East at the Heart of the UK’s Green Growth Strategy

(IN BRIEF) Lloyds Banking Group has committed to making more than £1 billion of new finance available to businesses across the North East in 2026 as part of a wider £35 billion UK-wide funding programme. The announcement, to be made … Read the full press release

Framework Agreement Sees Fortum Back Steady Energy’s SMR Technology with Expertise and Capital

(IN BRIEF) Fortum has signed a framework agreement with Finnish nuclear technology company Steady Energy to provide nuclear expert services for the development of Steady Energy’s LDR-50 small modular reactor for district heating. The cooperation focuses on operational and maintenance … Read the full press release

Largest Synchronous Condenser Contract to Date Positions ANDRITZ at the Center of Brazil’s Energy Transition

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ has signed a landmark contract with AXIA Energia to supply six 300-MVAr synchronous condensers for four substations within Brazil’s National Interconnected System. Representing the largest synchronous condenser order in ANDRITZ’s history, the project will enhance grid stability … Read the full press release

Arkema Strengthens Leadership in Transparent Polyamides as Singapore Facility Comes Fully Online

(IN BRIEF) Arkema has brought its new Rilsan® Clear transparent polyamide production unit in Singapore fully online, significantly expanding its manufacturing capacity and reinforcing its leadership in high-performance polymers. The investment, announced in mid-2025, triples Arkema’s global production capacity for … Read the full press release

Bechtle Expands European PLM Footprint with Acquisition of Hungary’s Leading SOLIDWORKS Partner EuroSolid

(IN BRIEF) Bechtle AG has strengthened its European PLM presence by acquiring EuroSolid Zrt., Hungary’s largest SOLIDWORKS reseller and a long-standing partner of the local manufacturing industry. Founded in 2009, EuroSolid serves more than 1,000 customers with CAD, CAM, and … Read the full press release

Dürr Delivers a Next-Generation Sustainable Paint Shop for Saudi Arabia’s First Electric Vehicle Manufacturer CEER

(IN BRIEF) Dürr is constructing a state-of-the-art, sustainable paint shop for CEER, Saudi Arabia’s first electric vehicle brand, bringing the Paint Shop of the Future concept fully into operation for the first time. The modular facility replaces traditional rigid lines … Read the full press release

Rheinmetall to Deliver First Lynx KF41 Infantry Fighting Vehicles to Ukraine in Early 2026

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall has signed a contract to supply Ukraine with its first Lynx KF41 infantry fighting vehicles, with delivery of the initial batch of five vehicles planned for early 2026 under a German government-financed programme valued in the mid … Read the full press release

LIH Study Maps Immune Suppression in Glioblastoma, Opening New Paths for Immunotherapy

(IN BRIEF) Researchers at the Luxembourg Institute of Health have published a major review in Nature Cancer proposing a new framework to explain and potentially overcome the long-standing resistance of glioblastoma to immunotherapy. The study analyses how this aggressive brain … Read the full press release

InfraVia Strengthens Multi-Asset Platform with Full Integration of OREIMA Real Estate Strategy

(IN BRIEF) InfraVia has completed the full integration of real estate specialist OREIMA, acquired in 2023, consolidating its real estate activities under the InfraVia brand following a two-year integration process. The transaction strengthens InfraVia’s multi-asset private investment platform by formally … Read the full press release

NWO Launches €25.9 Million Open Technology Programme 2026 to Advance Societal Innovation

(IN BRIEF) NWO has opened the 2026 call for its Open Technology Programme (OTP), continuing a 45-year tradition of supporting application-oriented, technology-driven research with strong societal relevance through close collaboration between researchers and public and private partners. With a total … Read the full press release

Researchers Invited to Apply for Demonstrator 2026 Funding to Accelerate Market Readiness

(IN BRIEF) The Demonstrator 2026 call has opened with more than €1.2 million in funding available to support researchers in transforming academic knowledge into market-ready products or services, offering up to €200,000 per project and supporting a maximum of six … Read the full press release

Hempel Announces Leadership Transition as CEO Michael Hansen Prepares to Exit in 2026

(IN BRIEF) Hempel A/S has announced that its Group President and Chief Executive Officer, Michael Hansen, will step down from his role after accepting a new position as President and CEO of DFDS, a leading European ferry and logistics group … Read the full press release

Fincantieri’s Vard and Ocean Infinity Expand Partnership with €200 Million Robotic Vessel Order

(IN BRIEF) Vard has signed a contract worth more than €200 million with Ocean Infinity to design and build four Multi-Purpose Robotic Vessels, marking another milestone in the industrialisation of robotic and remotely operated maritime solutions. The vessels will feature … Read the full press release

BIA Group Expands into France with Acquisition of Metso Distributor BPM Construction

  (IN BRIEF) BIA Group has acquired BPM Construction, a long-established Metso distributor in France, reinforcing Metso’s distributor network in the French construction and aggregates markets. The transaction brings together two experienced partners, combining BPM Construction’s strong local presence across … Read the full press release

CRRH-UEMOA Social Bond Debuts on Luxembourg Green Exchange in Dual Listing Milestone

(IN BRIEF) CRRH-UEMOA, the Luxembourg Stock Exchange and BRVM have celebrated the dual listing of a FCFA 60 billion social bond during a Ring the Bell ceremony in Luxembourg. Displayed on the Luxembourg Green Exchange, the bond is the first … Read the full press release

Indosuez Corporate Advisory Formed to Support Strategic Transactions of SMEs and Mid-Caps

(IN BRIEF) Indosuez Wealth Management and Crédit Agricole CIB have jointly created Indosuez Corporate Advisory in France to support executive shareholders, SMEs, mid-cap companies, family holdings and private equity funds in strategic transactions. Formed through the merger of existing advisory … Read the full press release

AUTOSAR Partnership Announces New Leadership and Core Partners, Strengthening Its Role in the Software-Defined Vehicle Ecosystem

(IN BRIEF) AUTOSAR begins 2026 by welcoming DENSO, Huawei and Vector Informatik as new Core Partners, reinforcing its collaborative foundation amid rapid automotive industry transformation. Despite broader market consolidation, the partnership remains focused on advancing standardized software architectures, supporting Software-Defined … Read the full press release