Author Archives: EuropaWire PR Editor

Siemens and DMG MORI Introduce Industry-Defining Digital Twin for Machine Tool Processing

(IN BRIEF) Siemens and DMG MORI have launched an industry-defining digital twin for machine tool processing on the Siemens Xcelerator Marketplace. This digital twin, based on the Digital Native CNC Sinumerik One, includes a replica of the control system, machine … Read the full press release

Siemens and DMG MORI Unveil End-to-End Digital Twin for Machine Tool Machining

(IN BRIEF) Siemens and DMG MORI have introduced an end-to-end digital twin for machine tool machining on Siemens Xcelerator. This digital twin includes a replica of the controller, a customer-specific DMG MORI machine tool, and the workpiece. The technology allows … Read the full press release

Škoda’s Superb and Kodiaq Models Ace Rigorous Testing Ahead of World Premieres

(IN BRIEF) Škoda’s upcoming generations of Superb and Kodiaq models have successfully completed an extensive international testing program. Over the course of two years, these vehicles underwent over a million kilometers of testing, exposing them to extreme temperatures ranging from … Read the full press release

Volkswagen Unveils Third-Generation Tiguan with Advanced Technology and Improved Efficiency

(IN BRIEF) Volkswagen has unveiled the all-new Tiguan, marking the third generation of this highly successful compact SUV. The new Tiguan is based on the Modular Transverse Matrix (MQB evo) platform, which enables the introduction of new hybrid drivetrains with … Read the full press release

Volkswagen Unveils New Tiguan Model in Employee Event

(IN BRIEF) Volkswagen presented its new Tiguan model to around 10,000 employees at a works meeting at the Wolfsburg plant, ahead of the official media unveiling. The Tiguan has been one of Volkswagen’s most successful models, with 7.6 million units … Read the full press release

Dr. Jörg Homering Appointed Head of Production and Site at Mercedes-Benz Ludwigsfelde

(IN BRIEF) Dr. Jörg Homering, previously Head of Industrial Strategy at Mercedes-Benz Vans, will assume the role of Head of Production and Site at Mercedes-Benz Ludwigsfelde GmbH on November 1, 2023. He will succeed Dr. Markus Keicher, who is transitioning … Read the full press release

Environmental Threat Looms Over Central Asia’s Fertile Fergana Valley Due to Uranium Legacy

(IN BRIEF) The Fergana Valley, a crucial agricultural region in Central Asia, faces a looming environmental crisis resulting from decades-old uranium mining activities. The aftermath of Soviet-era uranium mining, marked by abandoned mines, open tunnels, and improperly managed waste dumps, … Read the full press release

EBRD and EU Empower Georgian Women-Led Enterprises with $20 Million Loan to TBC Bank

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), in collaboration with the European Union (EU) and Sweden, is providing a $20 million loan to TBC Bank in Georgia. This financing is aimed at bolstering lending opportunities for micro, … Read the full press release

SGS Expands Accreditation to Certify Textile Exchange Standards Across Multiple Regions

(IN BRIEF) SGS has been accredited by the IOAS (International Organic Accreditation Service) as an independent third-party certification body to issue certificates for Textile Exchange standards in new regions, including Europe, Asia, Africa, and North America. This expanded geographical reach … Read the full press release

Henkel’s Xathon Expands to AI Focus While Empowering Female Entrepreneurs

(IN BRIEF) Henkel’s Xathon, a hackathon for early-stage female entrepreneurs, has transformed into an open innovation challenge with a strong focus on AI while maintaining its commitment to supporting women in tech. In its fifth edition, Xathon addresses real business … Read the full press release

Kuehne+Nagel Named Official Logistics Partner for COP28 Climate Conference in Dubai

(IN BRIEF) Kuehne+Nagel has been appointed as the official logistics partner for COP28, the 2023 UN Climate Change Conference in Dubai. The logistics company will oversee all on-site logistics activities at Expo City Dubai, including building country pavilions and stages … Read the full press release

Ericsson and MTN Benin Collaborate to Recycle Over 123 Metric Tons of Electronic Waste

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson and MTN Benin have partnered to recycle end-of-life electronic and electrical equipment as part of Ericsson’s Product Take-Back Program. This collaboration has resulted in the collection, decommissioning, transportation, and recycling of more than 123 metric tons of … Read the full press release

BioNTech and CEPI Join Forces to Develop mRNA-Based Vaccine for mpox Prevention

(IN BRIEF) BioNTech and the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) have entered into a strategic partnership to develop an mRNA-based vaccine, BNT166, for the prevention of mpox (formerly monkeypox), an infectious disease that can have severe and life-threatening complications. … Read the full press release

Saab Extends Framework Agreement with U.S. Department of Defense for Close Combat Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Saab has announced an extension of its Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) framework agreement with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). This extension allows the DoD to place orders for Saab’s close combat solutions worth up to an … Read the full press release

SEB Announces Date for Annual General Meeting in 2024 and Composition of Nomination Committee

(IN BRIEF) Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (SEB) has scheduled its Annual General Meeting for March 19, 2024. The bank’s Nomination Committee, responsible for proposing Directors and related matters, consists of members appointed by major shareholders, including Petra Hedengran (Investor) as … Read the full press release

E.ON and Employees Fund Construction of School in Earthquake-Hit Turkish City

(IN BRIEF) E.ON, the energy company based in Essen, along with contributions from its employees, is financing the construction of a primary school in Hatay, Turkey, which was severely affected by earthquakes in February 2023. Following the earthquakes, E.ON initiated … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies Provides Urgent Relief to Flood-Affected Libya

(IN BRIEF) In response to the devastating floods in Libya’s Derna region, TotalEnergies has swiftly stepped in to provide critical assistance. The company has deployed both ground and air resources, sending nearly 50 tons of essential supplies, including medical items, … Read the full press release

Equinor’s Johan Castberg Project Sees Nearly NOK 13 Billion Cost Increase, But Production Timeline Unchanged

(IN BRIEF) The Johan Castberg partnership, consisting of Equinor, Vår Energi, and Petoro, has announced an upward revision of the project’s cost estimate, with an increase of nearly NOK 13 billion compared to the previous year. Despite these cost escalations, … Read the full press release

ABT CUPRA XE Secures Double Podium Finish at Island X Prix in Sardinia

(IN BRIEF) ABT CUPRA XE achieved an outstanding performance at the Island X Prix in Sardinia during the Extreme E season. The team, led by drivers Klara Andersson and Sébastien Loeb, secured a podium finish in both races, earning a … Read the full press release

King Felipe VI Receives SEAT S.A. Executive Committee to Discuss Electric Mobility and Record-Breaking Performance

(IN BRIEF) His Majesty King Felipe VI of Spain held an audience with the Executive Committee of SEAT S.A., led by its President, Wayne Griffiths, at Palacio Albéniz in Barcelona. During the meeting, SEAT S.A. executives updated the King on … Read the full press release