(IN BRIEF) The ZEBRA (Zero wastE Blade ReseArch) project has made significant strides in wind turbine blade recycling by demonstrating a closed-loop system that fully recycles thermoplastic blades. Led by the French Institute for Technological Research, IRT Jules Verne, the … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, France, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Arkema, Innovative Closed-Loop System, Jules Verne, Owens Corning, partnership, sustainability, Wind Turbine Blade Recycling, ZEBRA (Zero wastE Blade ReseArch) Project
(IN BRIEF) LANXESS has signed a contract to sell its Urethane Systems business to Japan’s UBE Corporation for an enterprise value of €460 million, with expected proceeds around €500 million. This sale allows LANXESS to exit its last polymer business … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has announced a €100 million investment in Green Genius, a renewable energy developer, positioning itself as a minority shareholder upon receiving necessary regulatory approvals. This funding will support Green Genius’s … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Lithuania, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged EBRD .Investment, Europe, Green Genius, Grzegorz Zieliński, Lithuania, partnership, renewable energy, Ruslan Sklepovič, sustainability, Tomas Kairys
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has released a report titled “Navigating Supply Chain Disruptions: New Insights on the Resilience and Transformation of EU Firms,” in collaboration with the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship, and SMEs. … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Small Business
Tagged competitiveness, Debora Revoltella, Directorate General for Internal Market, EIB, Entrepreneurship and SMEs (DG GROW), EU Firms, industry, partnership, resilience, Román Arjona, Supply Chain Challenges
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) is partnering with the Latvian government and the Latvian State Real Estate Company (SRE) to promote the development of affordable rental housing in Latvia. This initiative will be supported by the EIB’s Advisory … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Latvia, Luxembourg, Management, News, Real Estate
Tagged affordable housing, Arvils Aseradens, EIB, Latvia, partnership, sustainability, Thomas Östros
(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has invested €5 million in Pozavarovalnica Sava (Sava Re), facilitating the first-ever Tier 3 subordinated bond issuance by an insurer in Slovenia and the broader central and southeastern European region. … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Slovenia, United Kingdom
Tagged Alexander Saveliev, EBRD, investment, Marko Jazbec, partnership, Sava Re, Slovenia, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) The Ratcliffe-on-Soar power station, operated by Uniper near Nottingham, officially ceased coal generation on September 30, 2024, marking the end of over 140 years of coal-fired power in the UK. Since its commissioning in 1967, the station has … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz’s eActros 600 played a key role in supplying Munich’s Oktoberfest, delivering around 82,000 liters of beer and fresh pretzels. The electric truck, operated by Lettl Transportation GmbH, transported beer for the Hofbräuhaus Brewery using a 27,500-liter tank … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Wolters Kluwer has been awarded an International Business Award for its Beneficial Ownership Platform, designed to help businesses comply with the Corporate Transparency Act’s beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting requirements. Launched on January 1, 2024, the platform simplifies … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Technology
Tagged Awards, Beneficial Ownership, innovative, International Business Award, leadership, Rupak Venugopal, Wolters Kluwer
(IN BRIEF) Covestro AG has signed an Investment Agreement with ADNOC International Germany Holding AG, which supports ADNOC’s public takeover offer for all Covestro shares at €62.00 each, valuing the company at approximately €11.7 billion. The agreement ensures ADNOC’s commitment … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Experian has successfully completed its A$820 million acquisition of illion, a consumer and commercial credit bureau in Australia and New Zealand. This integration will merge illion’s team, data, software, and intellectual property into Experian, creating a unified business … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Ireland, Management, News, Technology
Tagged acquisition, Andrew Black, Australia, Data Solutions, Experian, Illion, John Banfield, Malin Holmberg, New Zealand, partnership
(IN BRIEF) Future Growth Capital (FGC), the private markets investment manager launched by Schroders plc and Phoenix Group, has announced its senior leadership team to support investment opportunities in private markets for UK pension savers. Paul Forshaw has been appointed … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Insurance, Investment, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged appointment, Chaipetch (Ped) Phrompechrut, Future Growth Capital, Georg Wunderlin, investments, James Harvey, leadership, Michael Eakins, Mike Chappell, Paul Forshaw, Pension Savers, Schroders, UK
(IN BRIEF) The Vienna Stock Exchange reported a strong performance in the third quarter of 2024, highlighted by exceptionally high trading volumes, record bond listings, and a new peak for the ATX Total Return Index, which reached 8,706.77 points on … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, International Trade, Investment, Management, News
Tagged Christoph Boschan, Financial, investment, Vienna Stock Exchange, Wiener Börse
(IN BRIEF) Kapsch TrafficCom has announced the successful opening of Complete 540 Phase 1, an extension of the Triangle Expressway in North Carolina, which commenced traffic on September 25th. This project enhances regional connectivity and aims to reduce travel times … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Euronext’s ELITE ecosystem has launched its first cohort of five French companies, aimed at supporting their sustainable growth and enhancing their access to capital markets. This marks a significant milestone for ELITE, which now includes over 2,300 companies … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Investment, News, Small Business
Tagged ELITE Ecosystem, Euronext, France, Marta Testi, Professor Véronique Tran, SMEs, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Euronext has announced the acquisition of the majority of Acupay Group’s business, a leader in financial reporting, corporate actions, cross-border tax relief, and securities processing. Founded in 2005, Acupay offers technology solutions that help cross-border investors avoid double … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Italy, Management, News, Technology
Tagged acquisition, Acupay Group, Euronext, partnership, Robert Apfel, Stef Lambersy, Stéphane Boujnah, USA
(IN BRIEF) DNV is collaborating with a consortium of industry partners to tackle the environmental impact of sulphur hexafluoride (SF6) within the UK’s electricity transmission network. This project aims to significantly reduce SF6 emissions and promote the transition to alternatives, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) CACEIS has announced its integration of Nephelai’s machine learning solution into its Middle-office Trade Management services as part of its digital transformation strategy. This technology enhances transaction processing by capturing, verifying, and enriching data while monitoring settlements and … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The ORLEN Group has launched sales of its HVO100 biofuel at two service stations in Germany, with plans to expand further. HVO100, made from vegetable oils and waste products such as used cooking oil, can reduce greenhouse gas … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Czech Republic, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Poland
Tagged biofuel, Czech Republic, fuel, Germany, HVO100, ORLEN, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) SEB’s newly launched AI fund has reported impressive first-year results, outperforming global benchmarks under the management of Alexander Winberg. The fund focuses on investing in companies advancing artificial intelligence, with its performance exceeding both world and benchmark indices. … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Sweden, Technology
Tagged AI Fund, AI Infrastructure, Alexander Winberg, SEB, trends
(IN BRIEF) Alfa Laval AB has appointed its Nomination Committee for the 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM), which includes representatives from major shareholders: Jörn Rausing (Winder Holding), Daniel Kristiansson (Alecta Tjänstepension Ömsesidigt), Lennart Francke (Swedbank Robur Fonder), Anders Oscarsson (AMF-Försäkring … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Indra has deployed the advanced Lanza 3D long-range radar system for the Spanish Air Surveillance Squadron 2 (EVA-2) in Toledo, enhancing Spain’s air defense capabilities. This deployment is the first of five new radar systems designed to detect … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) New Holland has introduced the next generation of its T5 Dual Command tractor range, featuring a modern exterior and enhanced functionality aimed at improving productivity and operator comfort. The updated lineup, showcased at the Sommet de l’Élevage fair … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) On World Coffee Day, Solidaridad highlights its ongoing commitment to supporting small-scale coffee farmers as they transform into climate advocates and community leaders. Since launching the world’s first Fairtrade coffee in Mexico in the 1980s, Solidaridad has tackled … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Evonik Oxeno has announced a significant expansion of its production capabilities for INA-based plasticizers, specifically ELATUR® CH (DINCH) and ELATUR® DINCD, to meet the growing market demand. The expansion will take place at the existing C4 production facilities … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Evonik has commenced a major expansion at its Charleston site in Berkeley County, South Carolina, aimed at increasing the production capacity of precipitated silica by 50% to meet rising demand from the tire industry, especially for green tires. … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Charleston Facility, Evonik, expansion, Guido Skudlarek, Johnny Cribb, Kenneth Bittner, Lauren Kjeldsen, partnership, silica, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) The Palmdale-Burbank segment of California’s high-speed rail project, connecting San Francisco and Los Angeles, has received environmental certification from the California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA). This section, covering approximately 70 kilometers, includes complex tunneling and traverses various landscapes. … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Spain, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged California, environmental certification, High-Speed Rail Project, Palmdale-Burbank Segment, partnership, SENER, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) GRAHAM Facilities Management and Civil Engineering sponsored the 2024 Charity Golf Day at Rockmount Golf Club, organized in collaboration with the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM) to support WaterAid. The event successfully raised approximately £15,000, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Media, News, Non Profit, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged 2024 Charity Golf Day, Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM), civil engineering, Colin McKeever, fundraising, GRAHAM Facilities Management, partnership, sponsorship, sustainability, WaterAid
(IN BRIEF) Loughborough University has established a partnership with the Charnwood Forest Geopark organization to support its bid for UNESCO Global Geopark status. The collaboration will involve research, education, and community outreach initiatives aimed at promoting the rich geological and … Read the full press release
Posted in Art & Culture, Business, Education, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Non Profit, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Charnwood Forest Geopark, Cllr Martin Cartwright, Loughborough University, partnership, Professor Dan Parsons, sustainability, UNESCO
(IN BRIEF) On October 1, 2024, Andrea Six reported on the groundbreaking work by EMPA researchers in collaboration with Aldena Therapeutics to develop nanoceramic “stars” for treating common skin conditions like psoriasis and neurodermatitis. These nanoceramic structures temporarily create micro-wounds … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged ANDREA SIX, Empa, innovative, Nanoceramics, neurodermatitis, psoriasis, Skin Disease Treatment
(IN BRIEF) Saab AB has announced the establishment of its Nomination Committee ahead of the Annual General Meeting (AGM) scheduled for April 10, 2025, in Linköping, Sweden. The committee, formed based on the shareholder structure as of August 31, 2024, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Defence, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Security & Safety, Sweden, Technology
Tagged Anna Magnusson, Annual General Meeting 2025, appointment, Daniel Nodhäll, leadership, Marcus Wallenberg, Marianne Nilsson, Nomination Committee, Peter Wallenberg Jr, Saab AB
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and European Investment Fund (EIF) Boards of Directors met in Warsaw on September 30 and October 1, 2024, to discuss new financing initiatives and reaffirm support for Poland following recent floods. EIB Group … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, Media, News, Poland
Tagged Andrzej Domański, EIB, EIF, financing, Flood Recovery, Nadia Calviño, partnership, Poland, Rafał Trzaskowski, sustainability, Warsaw
(IN BRIEF) TÜV Rheinland has acquired Safetec Nordic AS, a leading risk management consultancy based in Norway, with operations across Norway, Sweden, and the UK. This acquisition will strengthen TÜV Rheinland’s risk, safety, and integrity management services in Europe, creating … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Norway, Security & Safety, Sweden, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged acquisition, Gareth Book, Norway, partnership, Risk Consultancy, Safetec Nordic AS, safety, Stein Eggan, Sweden, TÜV Rheinland, UK
(IN BRIEF) Insurance Europe has announced that Thea Utoft Høj Jensen will be the new director general, succeeding Michaela Koller, who has held the role for 18 years. Thea, who currently leads Financial Services at FTI Consulting in Brussels, brings … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) In a recent pilot project at the Steinweg Beatrix Terminal, the Port of Rotterdam Authority successfully tested moveable shore power battery containers, connecting them to vessels from the Cargow shipping company. The project, conducted in collaboration with Zero … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola’s subsidiary, SP Energy Networks, has acquired the tech company Derryherk to enhance the efficiency of the UK’s electricity distribution network. Derryherk’s digital twin technology will improve SPEN’s ability to detect faults, forecast capacity constraints, and actively manage … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Spain, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged acquisition, Derryherk, Guy Jefferson, Iberdrola, net-zero goals, partnership, Smart Grid, SP Energy Networks, sustainability, UK
(IN BRIEF) AstraZeneca and Daiichi Sankyo announced that their drug Enhertu (trastuzumab deruxtecan) has been granted Priority Review by the US FDA for treating patients with unresectable or metastatic HER2-low or HER2-ultralow breast cancer who have previously undergone endocrine therapy. … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged AstraZeneca, Breast Cancer Patients, Daiichi Sankyo, HER2-Low, Ken Takeshita, partnership, Pre-Chemotherapy, safety, Susan Galbraith, sustainability, Ultralow
(IN BRIEF) H&M Move has launched its new Autumn/Winter 2024 rain collection, featuring stylish and affordable performance outerwear. Key pieces include StormMove™ overalls, relaxed-fit pants, and oversized ponchos, all designed with waterproof and windproof StormMove™ fabric. The collection offers both … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Retail, Sweden
Tagged Autumn/Winter 2024, H&M, Rain-Ready Activewear Collection
(IN BRIEF) H&M has launched “H&M Adorables,” a premium baby and kidswear line focused on high-quality materials and timeless designs that can be passed down through generations. The collection, which features cashmere, silk, Merino wool, and organic cotton, includes essentials … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Retail, Sweden
Tagged 'Adorables', Baby and Kidswear Line, H&M, Sofia Löfstedt
(IN BRIEF) Zalando has expanded its AI-powered fashion assistant across all 25 of its markets, now offering personalized fashion recommendations in local languages. This assistant, which integrates Zalando’s own models with OpenAI’s large language models, tailors advice based on factors … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Internet & Online, Management, Netherlands, News, Poland, Retail, Switzerland, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged AI Fashion Assistant, Amsterdam, London, partnership, Tian Su, Warsaw, Zalando, Zurich
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