Author Archives: EuropaWire PR Editor

Sweco AB Appoints Jan Allde as New CFO to Drive Strategic Growth Amid Europe’s Green Transition

Posted on 10, April 2025

(IN BRIEF) Sweco AB has appointed Jan Allde as its new CFO and member of its Executive Team, with his tenure beginning on 1 August 2025. He will replace Olof Stålnacke, who is set to leave the company during the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Environment, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Management, News, Sweden, Technology

Tagged ABB Group, Alfa Laval Group, appointment, Åsa Bergman, CFO, Defence, digitalisation, energy systems, Europe, Executive Team, green transition, Industrial Solutions, international finance, Jan Allde, leadership, Norna AB, Olof Stålnacke, profitable growth, SECURITY, sustainability, SWECO AB, transformation, transportation infrastructure, Urban Planning

EIF and Enisa Forge €40 Million Guarantee to Propel Innovation and SME Growth in Spain

Posted on 10, April 2025

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) and Empresa Nacional de Innovación (Enisa) have entered into a guarantee agreement worth up to €40 million to help innovative Spanish small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and startups access vital finance. This partnership, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Small Business, Spain, Technology

Tagged Anna Armengol, Borja Cabezón, digital transformation, digitalisation, EIF, Empresa Nacional de Innovación, ENISA, entrepreneurial ecosystem, EU investment, European Investment Fund, financing, INNOVATION, InvestEU, Madrid, Marco Marrone, partnership, public policy, RESEARCH, Spanish SMEs, Startups, technological innovation, €40 million guarantee

WeBuild Sustainability: Logicor France Unveils Paris Nord 2 Redevelopment with Premier Eco-Certification Goals

Posted on 10, April 2025

(IN BRIEF) Logicor France has launched a major redevelopment program for its Paris Nord 2 site, a light industrial facility spanning approximately 5,800 square meters. Located strategically 15 kilometers north of Paris and adjacent to the Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Construction, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom

Tagged 5, 500kWp photovoltaic, 800 sqm, A1 motorway, A104 motorway, A3 motorway, bicycle storage, BREEAM Excellent, Building Management System, Country Manager France, electric vehicle charging, environmental standards, Grand Paris Express Line 17, green spaces, landscaping, Laurent Dubos, LED lighting, light industrial, Logicor France, Parc des Expositions station, Paris Charles de Gaulle airport, Paris Nord 2, Parking Spaces, partnership, public transport, redevelopment program, smart meters, sustainability

CycleARcade: Glasgow’s AR Innovation Paves the Way for Safer Cyclist and Autonomous Vehicle Interaction in Diverse Global Settings

Posted on 10, April 2025

(IN BRIEF) Researchers at the University of Glasgow have developed CycleARcade, an augmented reality tool that rapidly prototypes immersive experiences for cyclists. By enabling cyclists to ride in open environments while interacting with virtual autonomous vehicles via AR headsets, the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Education, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology, United Kingdom

Tagged Ammar Al-Taie, AR headsets, augmented reality, Autonomous Vehicles, CHI Conference, communication protocols, CycleARcade, Cycling Safety, cyclists, GEM, HCI, interface design, local road cultures, Oman, rapid prototyping, reARview, road safety, RoadAlert, Scotland, self-driving cars, simulated environments, Stephen Brewster, Sweden, University of Glasgow, virtual vehicles

WeBuild Fuels Florida Transformation: Lane Completes I-275 Upgrade Amid Nationwide Road Expansion

Posted on 10, April 2025

(IN BRIEF) The Webuild Group’s U.S. subsidiary, Lane, has finalized the I-275 Section 7 Phase 1 project in Florida, an initiative designed to meet the escalating traffic demands in the Tampa Bay region. The project involved broadening highway lanes and … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Construction, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Italy, Management, News, Technology

Tagged advanced signalling, Backup Generators, eco-sustainable design, emergency lanes, Florida, highway safety, Hillsborough Avenue, I-20 Bridge, I-4 interchange, I-64 Hampton Roads Express Lanes, innovative materials, Interstate 275, Kershaw County, Lane, Newport News, North Carolina, Orange County, partnership, road modernization, Seminole County, sustainability, Tampa Bay, U.S. infrastructure, Virginia, Wake County, Washington D.C., Wateree River, Webuild Group, Westshore Interchange

Oxford PV and Trinasolar Forge Exclusive Pact to Catalyze Perovskite PV Innovation in China

Posted on 10, April 2025

(IN BRIEF) Oxford PV and Trinasolar have signed an exclusive patent licensing agreement to facilitate the manufacturing and sale of perovskite-based photovoltaic products in China, accompanied by the right to sublicense. This strategic collaboration reinforces industry confidence that perovskite-silicon tandem … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, United Kingdom

Tagged CHINA, David Ward, energy storage solutions, Gao Jifan, high-efficiency solar, industrialization, multi-junction technology, Oxford PV, partnership, patent licensing agreement, perovskite-based photovoltaic, perovskite-silicon tandem, PV technology, renewable energy, smart PV, solar industry innovation, sublicensing, sustainability, Trinasolar, US$100 billion forecast, US$50 billion market

Oxford Researchers Pioneer Ultra-Thin Solar Coating That Could Redefine Energy Efficiency

Posted on 9, April 2025

(IN BRIEF) A research team from Oxford University Physics Department has developed an innovative solar energy technology that bypasses the need for traditional silicon panels. The new method involves coating everyday surfaces such as mobile phones, vehicles, and backpacks with … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Education, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology, United Kingdom

Tagged AIST certification, breakthrough technology, commercial solar innovation, Dr Junke Wang, Dr Shuaifeng Hu, energy efficiency over 27%, everyday objects, flexible solar coating, innovative solar technology, light-absorbing material, multi-junction approach, Oxford PV, Oxford University Physics Department, Professor Henry Snaith, renewable energy, silicon-free solar cells, solar electricity, sustainable energy, thin-film perovskite, traditional photovoltaics

Stagecoach East Midlands Accelerates Green Transit with Additional £6.1m in Zero Emission Bus Funding

Posted on 9, April 2025

(IN BRIEF) Stagecoach East Midlands has obtained an additional £6.1 million in ZEBRA 2 funding from the Government, supplementing an earlier pledge of £50.6 million to facilitate the rollout of over 120 electric vehicles by 2027. With this boost, nearly … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, Travel, United Kingdom

Tagged 120 electric vehicles, 2027, 25 local authorities, 319 new buses, 522 fleet, 955 zero-emission buses, carbon footprint, Department for Transport, electric vehicles, green transport, Hull, Local Transport Minister Simon Lightwood, Mansfield, Matthew Cranwell, partnership, public transport, Stagecoach East Midlands, sustainability, ZEBRA 2 funding, Zero Emission Bus Regional Areas, Zero-emission future, £143m, £50.6m investment, £6.1m

New Study Reveals Iceberg-Driven Climate Crisis that May Have Triggered the Fall of Rome

Posted on 9, April 2025

(IN BRIEF) A team of scientists from the University of Southampton, in partnership with researchers from Queen’s University in Canada and the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Beijing, has discovered new evidence detailing the intensity of a 6th century climate … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Education, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology, United Kingdom

Tagged 6th century, Bond 1 event, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Christopher Spencer, climate crisis, European migrations, glacial transport, Greenland, historical climate change, icebergs, Iceland, Late Antique Little Ice Age, partnership, Queens University, rock samples, Roman Empire collapse, Ross Mitchell, sustainability, Tom Gernon, University of Southampton, volcanic eruptions, zircon crystals

gAIn Initiative Paves the Way for Europe’s Next-Gen, Energy-Smart AI Ecosystem

Posted on 9, April 2025

(IN BRIEF) The gAIn project unites researchers from LMU Munich, TUM, and TUD Dresden University of Technology to confront the current challenges in artificial intelligence, particularly its high energy consumption, susceptibility to errors, and compliance issues with regulatory frameworks. With … Read the full press release →

Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Education, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology

Tagged artificial intelligence, biological computing, digital independence, energy efficiency, EU Artificial Intelligence Act, European AI solution, funding, gAIn, LMU Munich, Markus Blume, neuromorphic chips, Next Generation AI Computing, partnership, Professor Gitta Kutyniok, quantum computing, reliable AI, resource efficiency, Sebastian Gemkow, six million euros, technological sovereignty, three-year project, TUD Dresden University of Technology, TUM

LEGO Group Strengthens Global Supply Network with Strategic Expansion and Enhanced Regional Operations

Posted on 9, April 2025

(IN BRIEF) The LEGO Group has structured its supply chain into regional networks, positioning factories and distribution centres across three continents. This system enhances responsiveness to market changes while reducing transportation emissions. Currently, the company operates six factories in Denmark, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Denmark, Education, Entertainment, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology

Tagged Africa, Americas, ASIA, Belgium, CHINA, Czechia, Denmark, distribution centres, Europe, factories, GROWTH, Hungary, INNOVATION, LEGO Group, Mexico, Middle East, Pacific, partnership, Quality, region-based supply chain, regional distribution centres, safety, supply chain resilience, sustainability, sustainable logistics, three continents, U.S. factory, Vietnam, Virginia

LEGO Group Unveils Eco-Innovative Manufacturing Hub in Vietnam to Empower Community and Enhance Global Play

Posted on 9, April 2025

(IN BRIEF) The LEGO Group officially opened its new LEGO Manufacturing Vietnam facility in Binh Duong province, marking its sixth global site and second plant in Asia. The ceremony, which included notable figures such as Vietnam’s Deputy Prime Minister Mai … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Denmark, Education, Entertainment, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology

Tagged battery storage, Binh Duong province, Carsten Rasmussen, Community Engagement, Deputy Prime Minister Mai Văn Chính, Dong Nai province, energy centre, environmentally sustainable, former President Nguyen Minh Triet, Future Factory Workplace, LEED Gold, LEED Platinum, LEGO Group, LEGO Manufacturing Vietnam, Niels B. Christiansen, paper-based pre-pack bags, partnership, precision manufacturing, regional distribution centre, renewable energy, sustainability, sustainable growth, training programs, Vietnam, VSIP

TUM Unveils Hands-On Energy Lab to Ignite Youth Interest in Renewable Technologies

Posted on 9, April 2025

(IN BRIEF) The Technical University of Munich (TUM) has launched an innovative laboratory designed to make renewable energy systems and energy consumption tangible for schoolchildren. In a simulated household setting complete with common appliances such as lamps and washing machines, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Education, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology

Tagged DBU, energy costs, energy efficiency, energy transition, German Federal Environmental Foundation, Hands-On Learning, household appliances, kilowatt-hour, mobile workshops, photovoltaic modules, Professor Thomas Hamacher, real-time energy consumption, renewable energies, renewable technology education, schoolchildren, sustainable energy systems, Technical University of Munich, TUM

ELKO Group Expands Blackview Distribution to Slovakia, Czech Republic, and Hungary

Posted on 9, April 2025

(IN BRIEF) ELKO Group is expanding its distribution of Blackview rugged devices into Slovakia, the Czech Republic, and Hungary under the WESTech brand. This initiative builds on their established distribution agreements in the Baltics and Slovenia, further enhancing the partnership … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Czech Republic, Environment, Financial, Government, Hungary, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Latvia, Management, News, Slovakia, Technology

Tagged authorized distribution, Baltics, Blackview, consumer electronics, Czech Republic, durable smartphones, ELKO Group, Harsh Environments, Hungary, Industrial, INNOVATION, IT distributor, market expansion, outdoor, partnership, professional, rugged devices, Slovakia, Slovenia, smart devices, sustainability, tablets, Team WESTech, WESTech

NORDEN Appoints Anne Heidi Jensen as Group COO, Strengthening Executive Leadership

Posted on 9, April 2025

(IN BRIEF) NORDEN has introduced Anne Heidi Jensen as its new Group Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately, expanding its Executive Management team which now includes CEO Jan Rindbo, CFO Martin Badsted, and COO Anne Heidi Jensen. Anne Heidi Jensen, who … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Denmark, Industrial, Management, News, Transportation & Logistics

Tagged Anne Heidi Jensen, appointment, CEO, CFO, continuous development, customer focus, effective immediately, executive management, Group COO, growth potential, Jan Rindbo, Klaus Nyborg, leadership, Martin Badsted, NORDEN, Operational Excellence, strategic direction

Alstom Revolutionizes High-Speed Rail in Türkiye with First-Ever ROCS Installation

Posted on 9, April 2025

(IN BRIEF) Alstom has secured a pivotal agreement with RESA Yapi Elektromekanik A.S. to supply the Rigid Overhead Catenary System (ROCS) for a segment of Türkiye’s new high-speed railway between Halkali and Kapikule, part of the TEN-T network. This innovative … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Environment, European Union, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, Turkey

Tagged aerial feeding system, Alstom, Alstom Algeria, Alstom Valmadrera, Edoardo Gino, electrification, freight transport, Halkali, high-speed railway, INNOVATION, İstanbul, Kapikule, Lake Küçükçekmece, Lecco, partnership, passenger transport, railway infrastructure, RESA Yapi Elektromekanik A.S., Rigid Overhead Catenary System, ROCS, sustainability, sustainable mobility, TEN-T, Trans-European Transport Network, Türkiye, twin tunnel

KfW IPEX-Bank Delivers EUR 23.9 Billion in New Commitments as It Strengthens Economic Resilience for 2024

Posted on 9, April 2025

(IN BRIEF) In financial year 2024, KfW IPEX-Bank achieved remarkable success, with new commitments reaching EUR 23.9 billion—EUR 22.4 billion from original lending and EUR 1.5 billion for refinancing under CIRR programmes. This strong performance, which built on the record … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology

Tagged Annual Report, Belgin Rudack, CEO, CIRR programmes, consolidated earnings, digital infrastructure, economic resilience, energy transition, EUR 23.9 billion, EUR 611 million, EUR 85.4 billion, European competitiveness, Export and Project Finance, financial year 2024, geopolitical challenges, German economy, green transition, job security, KfW IPEX-Bank, new commitments, original lending, sustainable financing

Solvay Unveils Innovative Rare Earths Line in France to Empower Europe’s Sustainable Future

Posted on 9, April 2025

(IN BRIEF) Solvay has inaugurated its new rare earths production line at the La Rochelle facility in France, marking the beginning of commercial production for permanent magnets and aligning with Europe’s Critical Raw Materials Act. This strategic move, part of … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology

Tagged 30% European demand by 2030, 75-year expertise, advanced electronics, An Nuyttens, CO2 reduction, Critical Raw Materials Act, Defense Systems, electric vehicle motors, European sovereignty, formulation, France, global leader, Green technology, La Rochelle, partnership, permanent magnets, Philippe Kehren, purification, rare earths production line, rare earths separation, recycling, renewable energy, Solvay, supply chain, sustainability, water consumption

AFRY Partners on Sustainability Study for Estonia’s Phosphorite Project to Enhance Economic Independence

Posted on 9, April 2025

(IN BRIEF) AFRY has been commissioned by the Geological Survey of Estonia to carry out a comprehensive Preliminary Economic Assessment and Pre-Feasibility Study for the Estonian Phosphate Ore project located in Toolse, Estonia. Recognizing Estonia’s significant phosphorite deposits, which are … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Environment, Estonia, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Metals and Minerals, News, Sweden, Technology

Tagged AFRY, battery production, beneficiation plant, economic growth, environmental impact, Estonian Phosphate Ore project, fertilizers, Geological Survey of Estonia, global supply chain, high-tech industries, Janne Tikka, job creation, Merchant Grade Acid, minerals processing, partnership, phosphorite reserves, phosphorus, Pre-Feasibility Study, Preliminary Economic Assessment, rare earth elements, raw materials, regional economic development, renewable energy, Sirli Sipp Kulli, socio-economic impact, sulphuric acid plant, surface mining, sustainability, sustainable development, Toolse, underground mining

Skanska Secures Major Contract to Upgrade State Route 78 in California

Posted on 9, April 2025

(IN BRIEF) Skanska has been awarded a USD 102 million contract by Caltrans to upgrade and modernize State Route 78 in San Diego County, California. The project, recorded in the US order bookings for Q1 2025, will involve constructing an … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Construction, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Sweden, Technology

Tagged 40 lane-miles, acceleration lane, ADA curb ramps, April 2025, beyond gore paving, bridge barriers, CA, Caltrans, December 2026, Interstate 15, Interstate 5, Midwest Guardrail systems, operational standards, partnership, roadway safety, San Diego County, SEK 1.1 billion, SHOPP project, Skanska, State Route 78, surface rehabilitation, sustainability, USA, USD 102M

Author Archives: EuropaWire PR Editor

Sweco AB Appoints Jan Allde as New CFO to Drive Strategic Growth Amid Europe’s Green Transition

EIF and Enisa Forge €40 Million Guarantee to Propel Innovation and SME Growth in Spain

WeBuild Sustainability: Logicor France Unveils Paris Nord 2 Redevelopment with Premier Eco-Certification Goals

CycleARcade: Glasgow’s AR Innovation Paves the Way for Safer Cyclist and Autonomous Vehicle Interaction in Diverse Global Settings

WeBuild Fuels Florida Transformation: Lane Completes I-275 Upgrade Amid Nationwide Road Expansion

Oxford PV and Trinasolar Forge Exclusive Pact to Catalyze Perovskite PV Innovation in China

Oxford Researchers Pioneer Ultra-Thin Solar Coating That Could Redefine Energy Efficiency

Stagecoach East Midlands Accelerates Green Transit with Additional £6.1m in Zero Emission Bus Funding

New Study Reveals Iceberg-Driven Climate Crisis that May Have Triggered the Fall of Rome

gAIn Initiative Paves the Way for Europe’s Next-Gen, Energy-Smart AI Ecosystem

LEGO Group Strengthens Global Supply Network with Strategic Expansion and Enhanced Regional Operations

LEGO Group Unveils Eco-Innovative Manufacturing Hub in Vietnam to Empower Community and Enhance Global Play

TUM Unveils Hands-On Energy Lab to Ignite Youth Interest in Renewable Technologies

ELKO Group Expands Blackview Distribution to Slovakia, Czech Republic, and Hungary

Alstom Revolutionizes High-Speed Rail in Türkiye with First-Ever ROCS Installation

KfW IPEX-Bank Delivers EUR 23.9 Billion in New Commitments as It Strengthens Economic Resilience for 2024

Solvay Unveils Innovative Rare Earths Line in France to Empower Europe’s Sustainable Future

AFRY Partners on Sustainability Study for Estonia’s Phosphorite Project to Enhance Economic Independence

Skanska Secures Major Contract to Upgrade State Route 78 in California

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