(IN BRIEF) Accenture has entered into a multi-year agreement with Bankdata, a major fintech company in Denmark and the Nordic region, to transform and migrate its capital markets platform to the cloud. Bankdata will utilize Accenture’s Applied Technology and Operations … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Industrial, Management, Marketing, News, Technology
Tagged Accenture, Bankdata, Capital Markets Platform, Christian Wiese, Denmark, modernization, Murex's MX.3 platform, partnership, sustainability, Tom Syrett
(IN BRIEF) Maersk has welcomed sports brand PUMA as its second customer at its warehouse near Rijeka, Croatia, which became operational in July 2023. PUMA’s first shipments were efficiently handled at the modern 12,000 sqm warehouse, located close to the … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Vestas has secured a 270 MW order to supply 60 V163-4.5 MW wind turbines for an undisclosed wind project owned by an ENGIE North America subsidiary in the USA. The order includes turbine supply, delivery, and commissioning, along … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Energy, Gas & Oil, Industrial, Technology
Tagged Dave Carroll, ENGIE North America, Laura Beane, turbines, USA, V163-4.5 MW wind turbines, Vestas, Wind Project
(IN BRIEF) A.P. Moller – Maersk has entered into an offtake agreement with Goldwind, a leading global clean energy developer, marking a significant milestone in the global shipping industry’s adoption of green methanol. This long-term agreement extends into the next … Read the full press release
Posted in Denmark, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged CHINA, Goldwind, green methanol, Maersk, partnership, Rabab Raafat Boulos, shipping, sustainability, Wu Gang
(IN BRIEF) BESTSELLER, a fashion company, and its partner SOLshare have successfully installed the first rooftop solar system on a textile supplier’s factory in Bangladesh. This initiative is part of a broader effort to reduce the environmental impact of BESTSELLER’s … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Denmark, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Bangladesh, BESTSELLER, Michael W. Schultze, partnership, Rooftop Solar System, SOLshare, sustainability, Textile Factory
(IN BRIEF) Maersk, a global leader in integrated logistics, has showcased its Omnichannel-Fulfillment (OCF) capabilities during China’s Singles Day (Double Eleven) shopping festival, supporting 56 key clients across 16 OCF sites in China. Maersk’s team successfully managed 8.15 million outbound … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Internet & Online, Management, News, Retail, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged CHINA, Double Eleven, E-Commerce, Jeffrey Zhu, Kiko Xu, Maersk, retail, Sophy Chen
(IN BRIEF) Vattenfall has achieved a major milestone as the Vesterhav Syd offshore wind farm delivered its first power to the Danish grid on November 10th. After nearly seven years of work, the wind turbines at Vesterhav Syd are now … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Europris, a leading retail company in Norway, has selected Maersk’s ECO Delivery product to make substantial reductions in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with its seaborne logistics. The collaboration aims to align with Europris’ strategic goal of reducing … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Norway, Retail, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Birna Odefors, ECO Delivery Ocean, Europris, Greenhouse Gas Reductions, Maersk, Norway, Pål-Christian Andersen, partnership, Seaborne Logistics, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Ørsted, a global leader in renewable energy, has announced the departure of two members of its executive management team: Daniel Lerup, Chief Financial Officer (CFO), and Richard Hunter, Chief Operating Officer (COO), by mutual agreement. This decision is … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Energy, Gas & Oil, Industrial, Management, News
Tagged Andrew Brown, appointment, CFO, COO, Daniel Lerup, leadership, Mads Nipper, Olivia Breese, Rasmus Errboe, Richard Hunter, Ørsted
(IN BRIEF) The renowned Danish architectural firm, Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG), has selected AFRY as the general designer and local architect for the upcoming Prague concert building, known as the Vltava Philharmonic Hall. BIG’s design, which triumphed in an international … Read the full press release
Posted in Art & Culture, Business, Construction, Czech Republic, Denmark, Entertainment, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Sweden, Technology
Tagged AFRY, Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG), Ivo Šimek, partnership, Prague, sustainability, Vltava Philharmonic Hall
(IN BRIEF) Novo Nordisk has unveiled plans to invest more than 42 billion Danish kroner starting in 2023 to expand its existing manufacturing facilities in Kalundborg, Denmark. This significant investment coincides with the company’s 100th anniversary and underscores Novo Nordisk’s … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The Anholt Offshore Wind Farm in Denmark has launched a research project to cultivate low-carbon foods like seaweed and mussels while protecting the marine environment. The project aims to address both the climate crisis and marine conservation by … Read the full press release
Posted in Denmark, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Food & Beverage, Industrial
Tagged Anholt Offshore Wind Farm, biodiversity, Boulder reefs, climate crisis, climate-friendly foods, Denmark, Dewi Dylander, Drones, DTU, Ingrid Reumert, Jan Kæraa Rasmussen, Jens Kjerulf Petersen, Kattegat, marine ecosystem, marine environment, offshore wind farm, PensionDanmark, PKA, renewable electricity, seaweed, Technical University of Denmark, ULTFARMS project, Ørsted
(IN BRIEF) Novozymes, a global leader in biosolutions, has introduced Quara® LowP, an enzymatic solution aimed at revolutionizing feedstock pre-treatment processes in the renewable diesel and Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) industry. This innovation allows for the efficient processing of HVO … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Health Canada has granted authorization for the probiotic strain Lactobacillus acidophilus DDS-1® to make health claims related to the gut-brain axis. The strain is now approved to help alleviate perceived stress, improve irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)-related quality of … Read the full press release
Posted in Denmark, Food & Beverage, Healthcare, Pharma & Biotech, Science
Tagged Brain, Chr. Hansen, DDS-1®, digestive issues, gut, gut-brain axis, Health Canada, IBS, irritable bowel syndrome, L. acidophilus, Linda Neckmar, mental well-being, microbiome, Natural Health Product, Niklas Larsson PhD, NPH license, probiotic strain, stress
(IN BRIEF) A.P. Moller-Maersk (Maersk) is strengthening its presence in Australia by opening seven new facilities across the country as part of its global integrator strategy. These additions, to be completed by Q1 2024, will bring Maersk’s total number of … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Australia, Kylie Fraser, Maersk, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Ramboll has continued to bolster its Management Consulting practice by acquiring acondas, a renowned Germany-based management consultancy specializing in strategy implementation, sustainability transformation, value enhancement, and transaction advice. This acquisition adds 40 highly skilled consultants to Ramboll’s team. … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) STARK Group, a leading provider of building materials and solutions, is extending its reach in Northern Finland by inaugurating a new branch in Rovaniemi. This expansion adds to the company’s existing network of 27 branches throughout Finland. Rovaniemi, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) In the third quarter of 2023, global shipping and logistics giant Maersk reported financial results that mirrored expectations but reflected the harsh realities of a challenging market environment. With revenues of USD 12.1 billion, down significantly from the … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Financial, investment, Maersk, Vincent Clerc
(IN BRIEF) Maersk Supply Service, the offshore service provider, has adopted Inmarsat Maritime’s Fleet Data IoT platform to optimize the performance of its initial vessel battery installation on the Maersk Minder Offshore Supply Ship. This solution not only enables real-time … Read the full press release
Posted in Denmark, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Industrial, Management, News, Technology, Telecom, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged battery, Emissions Reduction, Fleet Data, Inmarsat, IoT platform, Maersk, partnership, Richard Goudbeek, Sindre Bornstein, sustainability, Sverre Vange
(IN BRIEF) The LEGO Group has released its holiday film as part of its Play Is Your Superpower campaign, urging people to give the superpower of play this festive season. The film features a neighborhood of kids and adults engaged … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Education, Entertainment, Industrial, Management, Marketing, Media, News
Tagged Gift of Play, Holiday Film, Jen Speirs, Julia Goldin, LEGO, Nic Taylor, Superpower
(IN BRIEF) Danish renewable energy company Ørsted has made significant decisions regarding its US offshore wind portfolio. The company has chosen to discontinue the development of the Ocean Wind 1 and 2 projects due to supplier delays, changing assumptions, and … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The Danish Ministry of Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation (DALO) has signed an agreement with the Netherlands Defence procurement agency COMMIT for the acquisition of five Thales Ground Master 200 Multi-Mission Compact radars. These radars will enhance situational … Read the full press release
Posted in Defence, Denmark, France, Government, Netherlands, Security & Safety, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged air defence, air surveillance, Autonomous Unmanned Vehicles, Commando Materieel en IT, COMMIT, DALO, Danish Air Force, drone warfare, Gerben Edelijn, GM200 MM/C, Jan Willem Hartman, Kim Jesper Jørgensen, NATO, radar, Thales, Thales Ground Master 200 Multi-Mission Compact radars, UAVs, weapon locating
(IN BRIEF) FLSmidth Mining is strengthening its worldwide service network by expanding service centers in Karaganda, Kazakhstan, and Tucson, USA. In Karaganda, the existing service center will grow significantly, providing enhanced service capabilities for heavy mining products. In Tucson, a … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Metals and Minerals, News
Tagged and Tucson, FLSmidth, Joshua Meyer, Karaganda, Kazakhstan, Mining Industry, partnership, sustainability, USA
(IN BRIEF) A.P. Moller – Maersk, a global leader in integrated container logistics, is collaborating with SpaceX’s Starlink to equip its more than 330 container vessels with high-speed internet capabilities, exceeding 200 Mbps. Following a successful pilot phase involving over … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Atos has been chosen by Ambu, a leading provider of single-use endoscopy solutions, as its IT infrastructure partner to support Ambu’s global digital transformation. Atos will provide end-to-end IT infrastructure services, contributing to Ambu’s IT transformation efforts aimed … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Healthcare, Industrial, Management, News, Science, Technology
Tagged Agnetha Mattisson, Ambu, Atos, digital transformation, endoscopy, Harri Saikkonen, IT infrastructure
(IN BRIEF) Lenzing Group, a global producer of wood-based specialty fibers, has partnered with Kentaur, a Danish manufacturer of innovative workwear, to create a pilot collection of chef uniforms focused on circularity, durability, and functionality. These uniforms consist of 50% … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Austria, Business, Denmark, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Alexandra Steger, Chef Uniforms, Christian Beirholm, Kentaur, Lenzing, lyocell fibers, partnership, REFIBRA™, sustainability, technology, Tencel™, workwear
(IN BRIEF) STARK Group is expanding its presence in central Germany with the opening of a new branch in Löbichau, Thuringia. This expansion is led by the company’s civil engineering specialist, Muffenrohr, and marks its 47th branch in Germany out … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Denmark, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News
Tagged civil engineering, Germany, Löbichau, Muffenrohr, partnership, Stark group, sustainability, Søren P. Olesen, Thuringia
(IN BRIEF) Kristian Skovmand, currently the head of SEB’s Investment Banking division, has been named the new Country Manager in Denmark. This appointment comes as Mark Luscombe, the previous Country Manager in Denmark, has chosen to explore new career opportunities … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Denmark, Financial, Investment, Management, Sweden
Tagged appointment, Denmark, Investment Banking, Jonas Ahlström, Kristian Skovmand, Mark Luscombe, SEB
(IN BRIEF) The VELUX Group, a leading manufacturer of roof windows and skylights, has named Aliëtte van der Wal-van Dijk as the new Executive Vice President (EVP) for VELUX Global Marketing, effective from December 1. Aliëtte, with over 25 years … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Avedøre Power Station, located south of Copenhagen and operated by Ørsted, is embarking on an ambitious carbon capture and storage (CCS) initiative as part of its transition to greener energy sources. The power station, which has already phased … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Avedøre Power Station, Copenhagen, COWI, Innovative Carbon Capture, Ole Biede, partnership, Storage Project, sustainability, Ørsted
(IN BRIEF) The LEGO Group has announced the appointment of Annette Stube as its Chief Sustainability Officer, effective from January 1, 2024. Annette, currently serving as the Executive Vice President and Head of Sustainability at Stora Enso, will report directly … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) has inaugurated a modern Warehousing & Distribution (W&D) facility in Douala, Cameroon, to meet the increasing demand for goods, especially in the FMCG sector, driven by the expansion of the middle-class population in … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Danmarks Nationalbank, the central bank of Denmark, has become the second central bank outside the euro area to actively trade and centrally clear repo transactions at Eurex. Eurex’s cleared repo markets, which currently have over 160 registered participants, … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Denmark, European Union, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Insurance, International Trade, Investment, Management, News
Tagged Danmarks Nationalbank, Denmark, Deutsche Börse, Eurex, Financial, investment, Martin Wagner Toftdahl, Matthias Graulich, partnership, Repo Markets, trading
(IN BRIEF) Kapsch TrafficCom (KTC), a global transport solutions provider, has secured a significant contract with Danish EETS toll service provider Brobizz. Under the agreement, Kapsch will provide its advanced GNSS-based tolling solution, featuring TÜV-certified On-Board Units (OBUs) and satellite … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Vestas has been awarded a 243 MW contract to supply 54 V163-4.5 MW wind turbines for an undisclosed wind project owned by RWE Clean Energy, LLC, in the USA. The order encompasses turbine supply, delivery, and commissioning, along … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News
Tagged Laura Beane, partnership, RWE Clean Energy, sustainability, USA, Vestas, Wind Project
(IN BRIEF) A.P. Moller – Maersk and Equinor have signed an agreement to supply green methanol for Maersk’s new methanol-enabled feeder vessel. The agreement secures green methanol supply from September 2023 to the first half of 2024 for the ship’s … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) CapMan Real Estate has completed the transformation of the historic Red Warehouse into a modern and distinctive office space, welcoming Boston Consulting Group Denmark (BCG) as its sole tenant. The 140-year-old building has been rebuilt to incorporate state-of-the-art … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Denmark, Finland, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Management, News, Real Estate
Tagged Act Architects, BCG Denmark, BRIQ, CapMan Real Estate, Mikkel Westfall, Modern Office Space, Natasja Cornelius, Partner, partnership, Peter Gill, Red Warehouse, REVCO, SN Consult, Steen Niebling, Sweco, transformation, Ulrik Larsen, Ulrik Sanders
(IN BRIEF) The LEGO Group reported its earnings for the first half of 2023, showcasing a one percent growth in revenue compared to H1 2022, with consumer sales growing by three percent. Despite an exceptionally strong H1 2022, the company … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Denmark, Entertainment, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News
Tagged Financial, LEGO Group, Niels B. Christiansen, sustainability, toy industry
(IN BRIEF) Bang & Olufsen and Ferrari have collaborated to create a collection that combines their iconic brands. The collaboration highlights the strengths of both companies – Bang & Olufsen’s excellence in aluminum craftsmanship and Ferrari’s renowned red color. The … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) In anticipation of World Blind Awareness Month in October, the LEGO Group has unveiled the LEGO® Braille Bricks – Play with Braille, available for purchase for the first time through LEGO.com. Aimed at children aged 6 and above, … Read the full press release
Posted in Denmark, Education, Entertainment, Society
Tagged blind, braille, braille system, LEGO Group, LEGO® Audio & Braille Building Instructions, LEGO® braille bricks, LEGO® Braille Bricks – Play with Braille, Lisa Taylor, Martine Abel-Williamson, Mike Buckley, partially-sighted, Rasmus Løgstrup, sighted, The LEGO Foundation, World Blind Awareness Month
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