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Dutch Water Crisis: University of Twente Professor Urges Investment in Innovative Technologies to Secure Clean Water Future

(IN BRIEF) Professor Wiebe de Vos of the University of Twente has highlighted the urgent need to invest in innovative water technologies to address the Netherlands’ growing water crisis. Despite having some of the world’s best drinking water, the country’s … Read the full press release

UniCredit Bank Austria Launches Emergency Flood Aid Package for Immediate Financial Relief

(IN BRIEF) In response to the severe flooding in Austria, UniCredit Bank Austria has introduced an emergency aid package to support affected individuals and businesses. The package offers fast, unbureaucratic financing with up to €50,000 in overdraft facilities at a … Read the full press release

MAN Unveils 2025 Lion with New PowerLion Drivetrain for Greater Efficiency and Comfort

(IN BRIEF) At the IAA Transportation 2024, MAN Truck & Bus unveiled the 2025 model of the MAN Lion, featuring improved fuel efficiency, lower CO2 emissions, and enhanced driver comfort. The new PowerLion drivetrain, including the D30 engine and TipMatic … Read the full press release

University of Glasgow Scientists Break New Ground with High-Energy Quantum Entanglement at CERN

(IN BRIEF) Researchers from the University of Glasgow, working with the ATLAS experiment at CERN’s Large Hadron Collider (LHC), have made a groundbreaking discovery by observing quantum entanglement between top quarks at the highest energies ever studied. This is the … Read the full press release

METLEN Expands FemStem Initiative to Empower Women in STEM with New Training Cycle

(IN BRIEF) METLEN Energy & Metals, in partnership with Knowl, continues its support for the FemStem Initiative, aimed at reducing gender inequality in STEM fields. The six-month program provides women with 30 hours of training in essential skills, career counseling, … Read the full press release

Outokumpu Unveils Key Strategies for Decarbonizing Steel Industry Amid Global Challenges

(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu is set to release a white paper addressing the future of the steel industry, highlighting the critical need for decarbonization and transformation amid growing geopolitical tensions. The report outlines five key shifts required to drive the green … Read the full press release

EIB and SGEF Poland Join Forces with €200 Million Financing for SMEs and Climate Action

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) is providing €100 million to SG Equipment Leasing Polska (SGEF Poland) to support Polish SMEs, with SGEF Poland expected to generate €200 million in total financing. At least 20% of the funds will … Read the full press release

Mark Davis Appointed New Managing Director of EBRD’s Southern and Eastern Mediterranean Region

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has appointed Mark Davis as the new Managing Director for the Southern and Eastern Mediterranean (SEMED) region, starting October 1, 2024. Davis, who has 28 years of experience in international … Read the full press release

EIB Approves €5.3 Billion for Climate Resilience, Urban Innovation, and Business Growth

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved €5.3 billion in new funding to enhance climate resilience, urban development, and business innovation across Europe and beyond. The investments include €3.5 billion for smart city projects and sustainable infrastructure, €1.4 … Read the full press release

SSAB and Meka Pro Oy Partner to Produce Sustainable Cable Management Systems with Fossil-Free Steel

(IN BRIEF) SSAB and Meka Pro Oy have signed an agreement for the supply of fossil-free steel to be used in manufacturing cable management systems, such as cable ladders and trays. Starting in 2026, Meka Pro Oy will receive low-emission … Read the full press release

SSAB Partners with Trelleborg to Supply Fossil-Free Steel for Noise-Reducing Brake Pads in Electric Vehicles

(IN BRIEF) SSAB has entered into an agreement with Trelleborg Sealing Solutions Kalmar AB to supply fossil-free steel for the production of brake pad shims, crucial in reducing noise, especially in electric vehicles. This partnership responds to the increasing demand … Read the full press release

Professor Bruce Drinkwater Honored with Fellowship for Groundbreaking Ultrasonics Research

(IN BRIEF) Professor Bruce Drinkwater from the University of Bristol has been awarded a prestigious Fellowship from the Royal Academy of Engineering for his pioneering work in ultrasonics, including the invention of the first ultrasonic tractor beam. His research has … Read the full press release

AI to Revolutionize Pancreatic Cancer Detection: TU/e Researchers Lead the Charge

(IN BRIEF) Researchers at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) are developing AI-based solutions to improve the detection and treatment of pancreatic cancer, a highly deadly form of cancer. EngD candidate Victoria Bruno and PhD candidate Terese Hellström are collaborating with … Read the full press release

Stellantis Drives Manufacturing Innovation with AI and Sustainable Solutions at Factory Booster Day

(IN BRIEF) Stellantis is advancing its manufacturing processes through AI-driven innovations and sustainable solutions, as showcased at its ninth annual Factory Booster Day on September 18, 2024, in Turin, Italy. The event featured over 60 partners and 93 new technologies … Read the full press release

Strøm Gundersen Vestfold Secures NOK 122M Contract for New Apartment Building in Sandefjord

(IN BRIEF) Strøm Gundersen Vestfold, part of AF Gruppen, has secured a contract with Boligbyggelaget USBL AS to construct the Møllers Gate apartment building in Sandefjord. The project, valued at NOK 122 million (excluding VAT), involves the design, demolition, and … Read the full press release

Stora Enso’s New Timber Office in Helsinki Sets Benchmark for Sustainable Architecture

(IN BRIEF) Stora Enso has opened its new head office, Katajanokan Laituri, in Helsinki, the largest mass timber building in Finland. The four-storey structure, also housing the Solo Sokos Hotel Pier 4, showcases sustainable, low-carbon construction. Built with prefabricated wood … Read the full press release

GKN Aerospace Receives Silver Medal for Sustainability from EcoVadis

(IN BRIEF) GKN Aerospace has earned a Silver Medal from EcoVadis, a global leader in business sustainability assessments, after a thorough evaluation of its sustainability practices. The company scored 70, placing it in the top 92nd percentile among companies assessed … Read the full press release

Skanska to Build New Research and Teaching Facility for University of North Texas in $87M Project

(IN BRIEF) Skanska has signed an $87 million contract with the University of North Texas to build a new research and teaching facility on the university’s Denton campus. The 10,300 square-meter building will support interdisciplinary research in fields like biology, … Read the full press release

EIB and BNZ Join Forces to Expand Solar Energy in Southern Europe with €166 Million Green Loan

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and BNZ have signed a €166 million loan to support the construction of 17 new solar photovoltaic plants in Spain, Italy, and Portugal, as part of a larger €500 million initiative. These plants … Read the full press release

Revolutionizing Healthcare Logistics: Medtronic and Kuehne+Nagel Open Cutting-Edge Fulfilment Center in Canada

(IN BRIEF) Kuehne+Nagel, in partnership with Medtronic, has opened a new temperature-controlled healthcare fulfilment centre in Milton, Ontario. This 25,000 square meter facility will serve as a distribution hub for Medtronic’s medical devices and therapies, supporting hospitals and healthcare institutions … Read the full press release