Author Archives: EuropaWire PR Editor

Associated British Ports (ABP) Explores Offshore Wind Infrastructure Development in Cromarty Firth

(IN BRIEF) Associated British Ports (ABP) has unveiled plans to investigate the potential development of infrastructure in the Cromarty Firth, Scotland, to support offshore wind (OSW) manufacturing, assembly, and marshalling, as well as green energy initiatives. This area, located within … Read the full press release

Sanofi and Teva Collaborate on Inflammatory Bowel Disease Treatment, TEV’574, in $1.5 Billion Deal

(IN BRIEF) Sanofi and Teva Pharmaceuticals have announced a collaboration to co-develop and co-commercialize TEV’574, a promising asset currently in Phase 2b clinical trials for the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s Disease, both forms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). … Read the full press release

Atos Appoints Yves Bernaert as CEO to Lead Transformation Plan

(IN BRIEF) Atos’s Board of Directors has named Yves Bernaert as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Atos Group, effective immediately. Bernaert’s appointment comes as the company completes its internal operational separation into two separate entities. He brings … Read the full press release

Skanska Secures $85 Million Contract for Ambulatory Care Cancer Center in New Jersey

(IN BRIEF) Skanska has entered into an additional contract with RWJBarnabas Health to construct a new ambulatory care cancer center in Livingston, New Jersey, USA. The contract, valued at USD 85 million (approximately SEK 900 million), will be part of … Read the full press release

Sandoz Group Lists Shares on SIX Swiss Exchange with CHF 10.3 Billion Market Capitalization

(IN BRIEF) Sandoz Group AG, a Novartis spin-off, officially listed its shares at the SIX Swiss Exchange. With an opening share price of CHF 24.00, the market capitalization of Sandoz reached approximately CHF 10.3 billion. Sandoz’s issued share capital consists … Read the full press release

World Bank, EBRD, and EIB Strengthen Cooperation in Internal Audit Oversight

(IN BRIEF) The World Bank Group Internal Audit (GIA), European Bank for Reconstruction and Development Department of Internal Audit (EBRD-IA), and European Investment Bank Internal Audit Department (EIB-IA) have signed memoranda of understanding to enhance collaboration, particularly in information exchange, … Read the full press release

T-Systems Achieves Google Cloud Premier Partner Status and Security Specialization

(IN BRIEF) T-Systems, the IT business customer division of Deutsche Telekom, has secured Premier Partner status in the Sell and Service Engagement Model with Google Cloud, the highest possible partner level, and earned the prestigious Security Specialization for its Google … Read the full press release

Felix Haar Takes Charge of UniCredit Bank Austria’s Corporate Banking Business in Salzburg

(IN BRIEF) Effective from October 1, 2023, Felix Haar has assumed the role of Regional Director for Salzburg, responsible for UniCredit Bank Austria’s corporate banking business in the region. He succeeds Hartmut Staltner, who will transition to working on strategic … Read the full press release

AF Gruppen Secures SEK 134 Million Contract for Busör Sewage Treatment Plant Modernization

(IN BRIEF) AF Gruppen, a construction and engineering company, has been awarded a contract worth SEK 134 million (excluding VAT) for the construction and modernization of the Busör sewage treatment plant in Halmstad municipality. The project, undertaken as a turnkey … Read the full press release

Sika Unveils ‘Beyond the Expected’ Strategy 2028 with Aggressive Growth and Sustainability Goals

(IN BRIEF) Sika, a leading construction and industrial chemicals company, has presented its new Strategy 2028, titled “Beyond the Expected,” during its Capital Markets Day in Zurich. The strategy builds upon the company’s successful growth model and aims to further … Read the full press release

Viasat Launches ‘Viasat Beyond: Space’ Competition to Inspire the Next Generation of UK Space Innovators

(IN BRIEF) Viasat, a global leader in satellite communications, has initiated the ‘Viasat Beyond: Space’ competition aimed at nurturing the future generation of engineers, artists, scientists, and space enthusiasts in the UK. This competition targets students in years 12 and … Read the full press release

University-Led Defence Data Research Centre and The Alan Turing Institute Collaborate on Machine Learning for Toxin Exposure Identification

(IN BRIEF) The Defence Data Research Centre (DDRC), led by the University of Exeter and funded by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), conducted its inaugural Data Study Group in collaboration with The Alan Turing Institute. This collaborative research … Read the full press release

University of Exeter-Led Team Wins Prize for AI-Driven Global Antibiotic Resistance Harmonization

(IN BRIEF) A team led by Professor Robert Beardmore at the University of Exeter has won an Innovation Award at the Vivli Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Data Challenge for their work in harmonizing thresholds for antibiotic resistance using artificial intelligence (AI). … Read the full press release

Anglo American Showcases Low-Carbon POLY4 Fertilizer Production at Woodsmith Project

(IN BRIEF) Anglo American plc is hosting a visit for analysts and investors to its Crop Nutrients business, focusing on the Woodsmith project in North Yorkshire, UK. Woodsmith is designed as a modern underground mine to produce POLY4, a natural … Read the full press release

Metsä Fibre’s Kemi Bioproduct Mill Begins Operations with AFRY’s Comprehensive Support

(IN BRIEF) Finland’s largest investment in the forest industry, Metsä Fibre’s new Kemi bioproduct mill, successfully commenced operations on September 20, 2023. AFRY, a key contributor to the project, provided extensive services throughout its various phases, from initial studies and … Read the full press release

AFRY Capital Advises Orora on Proposed Acquisition of Saverglass, Strengthening Sustainable Packaging Leadership

(IN BRIEF) AFRY Capital is serving as joint financial advisor to Orora Limited, a prominent Australian manufacturer and distributor of sustainable packaging, in its planned acquisition of Saverglass, a leading global producer and distributor of premium glass bottles headquartered in … Read the full press release

Sanofi Collaborates with Janssen on Vaccine for Extraintestinal Pathogenic E. coli

(IN BRIEF) Sanofi has entered into an agreement with Janssen Pharmaceuticals, a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson, to develop and commercialize a vaccine candidate for extraintestinal pathogenic E. coli (ExPEC) that is currently in Phase 3 of clinical trials. ExPEC … Read the full press release

Borealis and TotalEnergies Expand Petrochemical Venture with New Baystar Polyethylene Unit

(IN BRIEF) Borealis and TotalEnergies are celebrating the successful start-up of their joint venture, Baystar’s new Borstar® polyethylene (PE) unit in Pasadena, Texas. Representing a significant investment of USD 1.4 billion, this state-of-the-art unit, referred to as Bay 3, doubles … Read the full press release

ÖBB Rail Cargo Group and Ukrainian Railways Test New TransFER Route for Intermodal Freight Transport

(IN BRIEF) ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) in partnership with Ukrainian Railways (UZ) has launched the TransFER Vienna-Kyiv route, connecting Ukraine to RCG’s intermodal network, TransNET. The inaugural test train successfully transported non-craneable semi-trailers carrying building materials from Kyiv to … Read the full press release

Ahlstrom Expands Sustainable Packaging Tape Solutions with MasterTape® Pack

(IN BRIEF) Ahlstrom, a key player in the packaging tape industry, is extending its product range with the introduction of MasterTape® Pack, aimed at addressing the global demand for more sustainable packaging solutions. As e-commerce continues to grow, the need … Read the full press release