(IN BRIEF) Stadler has launched a new facility in Białystok, Poland, dedicated to producing DC power converters for rail vehicles, projected to create over 500 units annually and generate 250 new jobs. The plant will also serve as a key … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Poland, Switzerland, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged facility, local employment, partnership, Poland, Rail Power Converter Production, Stadler, sustainability, Wioleta Pyt
(IN BRIEF) H&M’s Holiday 2024 Collection, inspired by the 1960s and 1970s couture, brings a blend of timeless sophistication and contemporary flair. Featuring bold silhouettes in black and white with playful accents like sequins and crystals, the collection offers festive … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Finnish land-based fish farming company Fifax has secured a €2.5 million loan from Nefco to boost its Eckerö facility, one of the largest of its kind in Northern Europe. Using environmentally friendly Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS), Fifax recycles … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Finland, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged eco-friendly, expansion, Fifax, fish farming, Helena Lähteenmäki, investment, NEFCO, northern Europe, partnership, Samppa Ruohtula, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Insurance Europe has appointed Thea Utoft Høj Jensen as its new director general, set to succeed Michaela Koller, who has held the position for 18 years. Jensen, a seasoned professional with a background in financial services and European … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Belgium, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Insurance, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged appointment, Frédéric de Courtois, Insurance Europe, leadership, Michaela Koller, Thea Utoft Høj Jensen
(IN BRIEF) GRAHAM has received validation from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for its net zero greenhouse gas reduction targets, aligning its climate goals with the Paris Agreement’s 1.5°C target. This endorsement positions GRAHAM among a select few in … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Construction, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Media, News, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Andrew Bill, Awards, climate change, construction, environmental, GRAHAM, leadership, Lianne Taylor, net zero goals, SBTi Validation, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Fresenius Medical Care (FME), a global leader in renal healthcare, has earned a spot at #4 on Massachusetts’ Top 100 Women-Led Businesses list, compiled by The Women’s Edge and The Boston Globe. CEO Helen Giza’s leadership has been … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Financial, Germany, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology
Tagged Awards, Fresenius Medical Care, Helen Giza, leadership, Massachusetts, Top 100 Women-Led Businesses
(IN BRIEF) Barclays has completed the acquisition of Tesco Bank’s retail banking business, including credit cards, loans, and deposits, now managed under Barclays UK. This acquisition, supported by a new 10-year partnership with Tesco, will enable Barclays to offer Tesco-branded … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Retail, United Kingdom
Tagged acquisition, Barclays, C.S. Venkatakrishnan, credit cards, deposits, financial services, loans, partnership, retail business, Tesco Bank, Vim Maru
(IN BRIEF) Vodafone Greece has linked Crete to the India-Europe-Xpress (IEX) subsea cable system via a new landing station in Tympaki, creating a new route for data traffic that strengthens connectivity and resilience on the island. Part of a broader … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Greece, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom
Tagged connectivity, Crete, Greece, INDIA, India-Europe-Xpress (IEX) Subsea Cable Landing, partnership, sustainability, UK, vodafone
(IN BRIEF) Bentley Tallinn has inaugurated its new luxury showroom and service center at Pirni 1, featuring a spacious, light-filled display area and a customization section for clients to personalize their vehicles. Managed by Auto 100 Premium, the grand opening … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Estonia, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Media, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Auto 100 Premium, Bentley Tallinn, Continental GT, Estonia, Flying Spur, partnership, showroom, UK
(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems has signed a contract with the Dutch Materiel and IT Command to provide eight Bofors 40Mk4 naval gun systems for the anti-submarine warfare frigate program, a joint initiative between the Netherlands and Belgium. These advanced naval … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, Defence, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Security & Safety, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged BAE Systems, Belgium, Bofors 40Mk4 Naval Guns, navies, Netherlands, partnership, Stefan Löfström
(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has granted Montenegro a €20 million loan, supplemented by EU funding, to improve energy efficiency in 24 educational buildings, including schools and a student dormitory. The upgrades, which will include … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Education, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, European Union, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Montenegro, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Anđela Jakšić Stojanović, EBRD, energy efficiency, EU, Johann Sattler, Montenegro, Novica Vuković, partnership, Remon Zakaria, SCHOOLS, Sue Barrett, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Newcastle and Northumbria universities have renewed their partnership through the Collaborative Newcastle Universities Agreement, aiming to support Newcastle’s health, economic growth, and environmental sustainability. This partnership focuses on community initiatives like expanding educational access, promoting student well-being, and … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) CRH has launched a new wind farm in Romania to power its Medgidia Cement Plant, the first of its kind dedicated exclusively to a cement facility in the country. This renewable energy initiative will meet a significant portion … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Ireland, Management, News, Romania, Technology
Tagged CRH, energy transition, Eunice Heath, Medgidia Cement Plant, partnership, Romania, sustainability, wind farm
(IN BRIEF) Standard Chartered has conducted its first blockchain-based HKD intra-group transactions with Ant International, using Ant’s Whale platform for more efficient treasury management. This collaboration demonstrates both companies’ commitment to leveraging advanced technology for secure, transparent transactions, with Standard … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Ahlstrom has completed the sale of its Aspa pulp mill to Sweden Timber, a move that allows Ahlstrom to concentrate on its specialty materials portfolio as part of its growth strategy. Sweden Timber plans to expand its product … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Finland, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Sweden, Technology
Tagged acquisition, Ahlstrom, Aspa Pulp Mill, partnership, sustainability, Sweden Timber
(IN BRIEF) LAB Entreprenør AS, part of AF Gruppen, has been contracted by OBOS Nye Hjem to develop a NOK 428 million apartment project in Bergen’s Nøstet district. The waterfront project will feature three residential buildings, an underground garage, outdoor … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) AF Gruppen has been awarded a NOK 1.4 billion contract to develop the Diakonhjemmet Campus in Oslo, which will include facilities for a health and social care high school, VID University College, a metro platform, and shared infrastructure. … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Education, Environment, Financial, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Norway, Technology
Tagged AF Gruppen, Amund Tøftum, Diakonhjemmet Campus Project, Education, expansion, health, Oslo, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) SIX Swiss Exchange has welcomed abrdn Investments as a new ETF issuer with the launch of its “abrdn Future Real Estate UCITS ETF.” This actively managed ETF offers investors access to global real estate markets through abrdn’s expertise, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, International Trade, Investment, Management, News, Real Estate, Switzerland
Tagged abrdn, Gregor Braun, partnership, Real Estate ETF Offerings, SIX Swiss Exchange, Yassar Ali
(IN BRIEF) The UK Ministry of Defence has appointed Savills as a Strategic Property Advisor to support the Defence Estate Optimisation (DEO) Portfolio, a £5.1 billion investment in modernizing and sustaining Defence Estate infrastructure. Over the next seven years, Savills … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Defence, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Real Estate, United Kingdom
Tagged Alex McKinlay, appointment, Catherine Davies, Community Impact, Defence Estate Optimisation, leadership, partnership, Savills, sustainability, UK Ministry of Defence (UK MOD)
(IN BRIEF) Loughborough University has opened recruitment for the sixth cohort of its Vice-Chancellor Independent Research Fellowship (VCIRF), a prestigious 24-month program supporting early career researchers worldwide. The fellowship provides postdoctoral researchers with opportunities to develop their own research while … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Alfa Laval is celebrating 40 years in China by presenting its latest innovations at the China International Import Expo (CIIE), including the global launch of its T25 SW semi-welded plate heat exchanger. At the event, Alfa Laval will … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, Media, News, Sweden, Technology
Tagged Alfa Laval, CHINA, China International Import Expo, Christian Thomsen, innovations, Julien Gennetier, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Sainsbury’s has launched a festive Christmas advert featuring the beloved Big Friendly Giant (BFG) alongside a real-life colleague named Sophie. The heartwarming ad follows the BFG and Sophie as they explore Sainsbury’s Taste the Difference and holiday ranges, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Food & Beverage, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Media, News, Retail, United Kingdom
Tagged Big Friendly Giant (BFG), Christmas Ad, Emma Bisley, Festive Feast, holiday season, marketing, Sainsbury, Sophie, Stephen Fry
(IN BRIEF) RWE has signed a 15-year power purchase agreement with Rivian to supply its Adventure Network with renewable energy from the repowered Champion Wind farm in Texas. This 127 MW wind project, currently undergoing upgrades, will help Rivian achieve … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News
Tagged partnership, renewable energy, Rivian, RWE, sustainability, USA, Wind Project
(IN BRIEF) Telefónica and its Foundation have launched an emergency relief effort for flood victims across affected regions, deploying technical teams to restore communications and providing free data and national calls through Movistar. In partnership with the Red Cross, Fundación … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Shell Brasil has launched production at the Marechal Duque de Caxias FPSO (Mero-3) in Brazil’s Mero field, part of the Santos Basin, with an output capacity of 180,000 barrels of oil per day. This FPSO, located 200 kilometers … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Schmalz has launched the mGrip finger gripper, a hygienically designed pneumatic gripper tailored for sensitive food handling. Ideal for products like produce and baked goods, the mGrip’s gentle grip and closed, easy-to-clean design meet stringent hygiene standards, allowing … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The LEGO Group has commenced construction on a new 50,000-square-meter Innovation Campus at its Billund headquarters, designed to enhance creativity and sustainability. The facility will unite 1,700 employees, including over 600 designers, in a collaborative space focused on … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Denmark, Education, Entertainment, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Technology
Tagged construction, creativity, Innovation Campus, Julia Goldin, LEGO Group, marketing, Niels B. Christiansen, product design, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) European energy ministers recently visited MOL Group’s green hydrogen plant in Százhalombatta, Hungary, Central Europe’s largest facility of its kind, during the Central and South-Eastern Europe Energy Connectivity (CESEC) meeting. The 10-megawatt plant produces 1,600 tonnes of green … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Ericsson has launched a suite of seven 5G Advanced software products designed to empower communications service providers (CSPs) with high-performing programmable networks. These products leverage AI-driven automation, intent-based functionality, and service-aware RAN to optimize network performance, improve user … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) An analysis by ABN AMRO Foundation reveals that Dutch primary school children with limited access to sports and cultural activities are more likely to receive recommendations for lower levels of secondary education, potentially limiting their educational and career … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Sports
Tagged ABN Amro, CULTURE, Dutch Children, educational, Limited Access, Lower Test Scores, partnership, sports, Ward van der Stee
(IN BRIEF) Researchers from Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) and Catharina Hospital, including cardiologist Prof. Lukas Dekker and PhD candidate Carlijn Buck, are pioneering the use of “digital twins” to advance personalized care for heart patients. This innovative approach creates … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Financial, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Science, Technology
Tagged Carlijn Buck, Catharina Hospital, COMBAT-VT initiative, Digital Twins, Healthcare, Heart Care, INNOVATION, partnership, Prof. Lukas Dekker, sustainability, Thomas Møller Christensen, TU/e, wellness
(IN BRIEF) Aalborg University researchers have published Denmark’s first guide for sustainably managing vacant properties, addressing the economic, social, and environmental impacts of underused buildings. Developed with insights from Danish case studies and in collaboration with Freja Ejendomme and the … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Accenture has invested in 1910 Genetics, a biotech firm leveraging AI-driven lab automation to enhance drug discovery for small and large molecule therapies. This partnership aims to provide biopharma clients with a powerful AI platform, streamlining the drug … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Ireland, Management, Marketing, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Technology
Tagged 1910 Genetics, Accenture, AI-Driven Solutions, Dr. Cecil Lynch, Dr. Jen Nwankwo, Dr. Kailash Swarna, drug discovery, partnership, Petra Jantzer, sustainability, Tom Lounibos, USA
(IN BRIEF) Ahlstrom, a global leader in fiber-based specialty materials, has joined the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) to collaborate with industry leaders in addressing major environmental issues like climate change, decarbonization, and biodiversity loss. Guided by its … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Finland, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Ahlstrom, biodiversity loss, climate change, decarbonization, Global Sustainability Movement, Helen Mets, Johan Lunabba, partnership, Peter Bakker, sustainability, World Business Council for Sustainable Development Membership
(IN BRIEF) Thales has been awarded the Crystal Cabin Award for its suite of in-flight entertainment (IFE) accessibility solutions at the APEX/IFSA Awards Ceremony held on October 30, 2024, in Long Beach, California. Recognized in the Best Customer Journey Experience … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Awards, Business, Entertainment, Financial, France, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Travel
Tagged Accessibility Solutions, Awards, Crystal Cabin Award, in-flight entertainment, inclusivity, INNOVATION, leadership, Signing Avatar, Thales, travel, Tudy Bedou
(IN BRIEF) trinamiX GmbH, a subsidiary of BASF specializing in mobile spectroscopy solutions, will showcase its innovative plastic and textile identification technologies at the Plastics Recycling Show Asia (PRSA) 2024 in Singapore on November 13-14. The company aims to highlight … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Electronics & Machinery, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Media, News, Technology
Tagged Adrian Vogel, BASF, Innovative Recycling Solutions, partnership, Plastics Recycling Show Asia (PRSA) 2024, Singapore, sustainability, trinamiX, trinamiX Mobile NIR (Near-Infrared) Spectroscopy Solutions
(IN BRIEF) Siemens AG has reached an agreement to sell its Siemens Logistics division to Vanderlande, a company owned by Toyota Industries Corporation, for €300 million. This transaction is expected to close in 2025, pending regulatory approvals. Ralf P. Thomas, … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged acquisition, Airport Logistics Business, Andrew Manship, Michael Schneider, Netherlands, partnership, Ralf P. Thomas, Siemens, Toyota Industries Corporation, Vanderlande
(IN BRIEF) Crédit Agricole Leasing & Factoring (CAL&F) has signed a Share Purchase Agreement to acquire Merca Leasing, a leading independent leasing company in Germany, pending regulatory approvals. This acquisition aligns with CAL&F’s strategy to enhance its presence in the … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, France, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Small Business
Tagged acquisition, Crédit Agricole Leasing & Factoring, Germany, Hervé Varillon, Merca Leasing, partnership, SMEs, Ulrich Helmdach
(IN BRIEF) Roche announced the publication of pivotal phase III results for its Itovebi™ (inavolisib)-based regimen at the Clinical Trials in Alzheimer’s Disease congress, demonstrating a 57% reduction in the risk of disease progression or death in patients with HR-positive, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Security & Safety, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Dr. Komal Jhaveri, Healthcare, HR-Positive Breast Cancer, Itovebi, Levi Garraway, PIK3CA mutation, Roche, safety, Survival Benefits, wellness
(IN BRIEF) At the CTAD 2024 congress in Madrid, Roche presented new data on its Elecsys® Amyloid Plasma Panel and Elecsys ptau181, demonstrating their effectiveness in diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease. The blood-based test showed a negative predictive value of 96.2% in … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Spain, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Alzheimer, Clinical Trials in Alzheimer’s Disease congress (CTAD) 2024, diagnostics, Elecsys ptau181, Elecsys® Amyloid Plasma Panel, Healthcare, Matt Sause, Roche, Spain
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