Category Archives: France

Press Releases & News from France distributed via EuropaWire

BNP Paribas Appoints New Heads for Commercial Banking and Leasing Solutions

(IN BRIEF) BNP Paribas announces the appointment of Isabelle Loc as the new Head of Commercial & Personal Banking in France, succeeding Marguerite Bérard and joining the BNP Paribas Executive Committee. With a diverse background within the group, including leadership … Read the full press release

AFFECT-EU Urges Routine Atrial Fibrillation Screening for At-Risk Patients

(IN BRIEF) The AFFECT-EU project, culminating in its final event in Brussels, recommends routine atrial fibrillation (AF) screening for individuals at risk, emphasizing its potential to prevent strokes and improve outcomes. Led by Professor Renate Schnabel, the project advocates for … Read the full press release

Arkema’s Agiplast Advances Recycling Efforts with Over 15 Certified Polymer Grades

(IN BRIEF) Arkema’s Agiplast, a leader in high-performance thermoplastic recycling, expands its Virtucycle® program within the Arkema group by introducing over 15 certified grades. These grades are derived from specialty polyamides and PVDF, recycled at Agiplast’s state-of-the-art facility in Italy … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies Expands Renewable Portfolio with Over 600 B2B Clients Globally

(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies has secured over 1.5 GW of renewable Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with 600+ industrial and commercial clients globally. With 1.1 GW already operational, generating 1.5 TWh annually, an additional 400 MW will be commissioned by year-end. These … Read the full press release

Kering Nominates Three New Independent Directors to Board

(IN BRIEF) Kering’s Board of Directors proposes the appointment of three new independent directors, Rachel Duan, Giovanna Melandri, and Dominique D’Hinnin, at the upcoming Annual General Meeting. Rachel Duan brings extensive experience from General Electric, focusing on the Asian market … Read the full press release

OCEAN Alliance Launches ‘DAY 8 Product’ to Enhance Shipping Services Amidst Red Sea Disruptions

(IN BRIEF) The CMA CGM Group, along with partners COSCO Shipping, Evergreen, and OOCL, introduces the OCEAN Alliance “DAY 8 Product” as part of their renewed partnership extending until 2032. This initiative aims to address disruptions in the Red Sea … Read the full press release

EHRA 2024: Unveiling Groundbreaking Innovations in Arrhythmia Management

(IN BRIEF) Prepare for the latest advancements in the prevention and treatment of heart rhythm disorders at EHRA 2024, the annual congress of the European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA), part of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC). Set to take … Read the full press release

French Consortium Launches RESQUE Project for Post-Quantum Cryptography Solutions

(IN BRIEF) The RESQUE consortium, consisting of six French companies and organizations including Thales, TheGreenBow, CryptoExperts, and others, has initiated the RESQUE project aimed at developing post-quantum cryptography solutions to safeguard communications and networks against potential threats posed by quantum … Read the full press release

US Siding Production Goes Green: Saint-Gobain Achieves 96% Emission Cut

(IN BRIEF) Saint-Gobain has initiated very low carbon production of siding at its US manufacturing sites in Kansas, Georgia, and Maryland, resulting in a remarkable 96% reduction in scope 1 and 2 emissions. This achievement is driven by the electrification … Read the full press release

Saint-Gobain’s Commitment to Sustainability: Advancing Low-Carbon Cement Technologies

(IN BRIEF) Saint-Gobain Construction Chemicals is ramping up efforts to advance low-carbon cement and concrete technologies, aiming to foster growth and sustainability in the construction sector. Key partnerships with startups like Fortera and established players like Ecocem demonstrate the company’s … Read the full press release

EIF and 123 IM Partner to Boost Sustainable Financing for French SMEs

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF), supported by the InvestEU programme, has entered a portfolio guarantee agreement of €10.5 million with 123 Investment Managers (123 IM) to facilitate up to €15 million in new financing for small businesses and … Read the full press release

Neural Labs Enhances Smart City Solutions with Thales Cloud Licensing Integration

(IN BRIEF) Thales and Neural Labs have expanded their partnership to incorporate cloud licensing, enabling Neural Labs to deploy and update licenses for their Smart Cities and Intelligent Transportation Systems solutions from any location. This collaboration, spanning over two decades, … Read the full press release

Advancing Quantum Computing: A Franco-Singaporean Drive for Energy Efficiency

(IN BRIEF) In a collaborative effort between Eviden, A*STAR’s Institute of High Performance Computing (IHPC) in Singapore, and MajuLab, a comprehensive initiative has been announced to benchmark and enhance the energy efficiency of quantum computing. With the potential of quantum … Read the full press release

EIF and France Active Forge €400 Million Alliance to Empower Social Enterprises

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) has committed €400 million to bolster France Active’s endeavors in financing socially responsible French enterprises. This collaboration involves a €45 million guarantee from EIF and a €355 million counter-guarantee for bank loans facilitated … Read the full press release

Bouygues Construction to Revamp Joliot-Curie School in France through €7M Energy Renovation Project

(IN BRIEF) Bouygues Construction’s subsidiary, Bouygues Bâtiment Ile-de-France, has secured a €7 million contract from Palaiseau, France, for the energy refurbishment of Joliot-Curie junior school. The project, employing the EnergieSprong approach, aims to significantly reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions. … Read the full press release

VINCI Construction Awarded €700 Million Contract for French Railway Network Renovation

(IN BRIEF) SNCF Réseau has entrusted VINCI Construction’s subsidiary, ETF, with work package 4 of an industrial regeneration contract valued at €700 million. Over a period of seven years, with the option for two additional years, ETF will upgrade over … Read the full press release

Societe Generale Appoints Christophe Tummers as Group Chief Data Officer

(IN BRIEF) Societe Generale has named Christophe Tummers as Group Chief Data Officer, effective April 1st, 2024, reflecting the bank’s commitment to leveraging data in its transformation and strategic objectives. Reporting to Laura Mather, Group Chief Operating Officer, Tummers brings … Read the full press release

VINCI Airports Celebrates Success with Three Award-Winning Airports

(IN BRIEF) VINCI Airports, the leading private airport operator globally, celebrates the recognition of three airports in its network – Belgrade, Porto, and Guanacaste – named among the best airports worldwide by the Airport Council International (ACI). These awards acknowledge … Read the full press release

Thales Delivers Rapidly Developed Expeditionary Portable Operations Centre for French Navy Mine Countermeasures

(IN BRIEF) Thales, a global leader in defense technology, announces the successful development and delivery of the Expeditionary Portable Operations Centre (e-POC) for the French Navy’s drone-based mine countermeasures capability. Developed in less than six months, the e-POC demonstrator enables … Read the full press release

Breakthrough Study Shows Amlitelimab’s Long-lasting Effectiveness in Atopic Dermatitis Treatment

(IN BRIEF) In a groundbreaking Phase 2b study, amlitelimab demonstrates remarkable potential in maintaining treatment response for patients with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis (AD). Presented at the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) 2024 Conference, the study reveals sustained improvement … Read the full press release

Thales Alenia Space Selected for Mars Ice Mapper Communications Development

(IN BRIEF) Thales Alenia Space has been contracted by the Italian Space Agency (ASI) to develop the communications subsystem for the International Mars Ice Mapper (I-MIM) mission. The mission aims to identify and measure water ice on Mars. Thales Alenia … Read the full press release

Hexcel and Arkema Collaborate to Advance Aerospace-grade Thermoplastic Composites

(IN BRIEF) Hexcel and Arkema have achieved a significant milestone in aerospace innovation through their strategic partnership, resulting in the successful development of a high-performance thermoplastic composite structure. Utilizing HexPly® thermoplastic tapes made from Arkema’s Kepstan® PEKK resin and Hexcel … Read the full press release

CACEIS Enhances Client Services with PRIIPs Reporting via Connect Store Partnership

(IN BRIEF) CACEIS has partnered with Regulatory Technology specialist AlphaOmega to offer a PRIIPs reporting service for clients of its Private Equity Real Estate Solutions business line. Available through the Connect Store, CACEIS’ online marketplace, the service provides clients with … Read the full press release

Thales Transport Achieves Silver Accreditation for Diversity Development Standard

(IN BRIEF) Thales Transport in the UK has secured the EW Group’s Diversity Development Standard (DDS) Silver accreditation, underscoring its unwavering commitment to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) within the rail sector. Since initiating its EDI journey in 2022, … Read the full press release

Relay by Lagardère Travel Retail Marks Exceptional Year with Global Expansion and Renewed Partnerships

(IN BRIEF) In 2023, Relay, the iconic brand by Lagardère Travel Retail, showcased its commitment to enhancing travelers’ experiences worldwide with a redefined brand signature and strategic partnerships. Renewed collaborations with Group ADP and SNCF in France highlighted Relay’s agility … Read the full press release

Atos, Open, and Sopra Steria Consortium Chosen by UGAP for Public Service Digital Transformation

(IN BRIEF) Atos, Open, and Sopra Steria Consortium, led by Atos, has secured a contract with the Union des Groupements d’Achats Publics (UGAP) to provide project management assistance (AMOE) and third-party application maintenance (TMA) services under the IT Intellectual Services … Read the full press release

Cybersecurity across Europe in the last quarter: Post-Quantum Cryptography, 6G Network and Cloud Security

(IN BRIEF) In the last quarter (1 Dec 2023 – 1 Mar 2024), Europe’s cybersecurity scene was marked by significant strides, with Thales and Ericsson leading initiatives to enhance digital security. Thales’ TrustNest R-Cloud received European Restricted certification, bolstering secure … Read the full press release

flyadeal Partners with Safran Nacelles for Comprehensive Fleet Support

(IN BRIEF) At the MRO Middle East event in Dubai, low-cost carrier flyadeal, a subsidiary of Saudia Group, signed a long-term agreement with Safran Nacelles for comprehensive support of nacelles on its Airbus A320neo family fleet powered by CFM International* … Read the full press release

Joint Study Suggests Safe Extension of LNG Carrier Tank Inspection Intervals with Advanced Monitoring Technology

(IN BRIEF) A collaborative effort led by GTT Group, Lloyd’s Register, and Shell International Trading and Shipping Company Limited has concluded that inspection intervals for LNG carrier membrane tanks could be safely extended, thanks to advancements in monitoring technology and … Read the full press release

Societe Generale Appoints Ludivine Labarre as Group Deputy Chief Risk Officer

(IN BRIEF) Societe Generale announces the appointment of Ludivine Labarre as Group Deputy Chief Risk Officer, effective from March 1, 2024. Labarre, reporting to Stéphane Landon, Group Chief Risk Officer, brings her extensive experience in financing, risk management, and ESG … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies Partners with Bapco Energies to Optimize Bahrain’s Petroleum Operations

(IN BRIEF) Patrick Pouyanné, Chairman and CEO of TotalEnergies, met with His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa and Mark Thomas of Bapco Energies in Bahrain, laying the groundwork for collaboration. TotalEnergies will support Bapco Energies in optimizing its … Read the full press release

Thales’ TrustNest R-Cloud Secures European Restricted Certification: Enhancing Collaboration on Sensitive Data Projects

(IN BRIEF) Thales’ TrustNest R-Cloud achieves a significant milestone with its approval for European Restricted certification by ANSSI, enabling the use of its cloud solution for major European projects involving sensitive data across EU Member States. The certification expands the … Read the full press release

The European companies at MWC Barcelona 2024: AI, 5G, VR, XR, Cybersecurity, Digital Transformation, Entertainment, etc.

(IN BRIEF) At the Mobile World Congress (MWC) Barcelona 2024, European companies showcased a wide array of innovations and strategic partnerships that underscored their commitment to driving digital transformation and enhancing connectivity across various sectors. The key topics discussed by … Read the full press release

Safran Aircraft Engines Establishes New Foundry in Rennes, Brittany for Turbine Blade Manufacturing

(IN BRIEF) Safran Aircraft Engines has unveiled plans to establish a new foundry works, Safran Turbine Airfoils, in Rennes, Brittany, aimed at producing turbine blades for key engine programs like the M88 and the CFM International LEAP. Scheduled to commence … Read the full press release

Thales Secures Contract to Provide Advanced Flight Simulators for German Armed Forces Helicopter Training

(IN BRIEF) Thales has signed a significant contract with Airbus Helicopters to supply 8 Full Flight Simulators (FFS) Reality H® for training pilots of the H145M helicopters used by the German Armed Forces. These high-tech simulators offer advanced realism and … Read the full press release

Orange MEA Partners with Tencent Cloud to Enhance Max it Super-App Ecosystem

(IN BRIEF) Orange Middle East & Africa (OMEA) has forged a strategic alliance with Tencent Cloud, the cloud arm of global tech giant Tencent, to enhance its super-app Max it and expand its service offerings across the Middle East and … Read the full press release

Orange MEA Partners with MIGA to Expand Telecommunications Infrastructure in MEA

(IN BRIEF) Orange Middle East and Africa (OMEA) collaborates with the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency of the World Bank (MIGA) to ensure guarantees for its subsidiary, including mobile money, and to bolster the expansion of its telecommunications infrastructure across the … Read the full press release

Thales Adaptive Connect (TAC) Transforms IoT Connectivity with Eseye Partnership

(IN BRIEF) Eseye, a global IoT connectivity solutions provider, has partnered with Thales to enhance IoT devices’ connectivity. They are leveraging Thales’ expertise to implement Thales Adaptive Connect (TAC), a cloud-based solution based on eSIM technology. This solution eliminates the … Read the full press release

Orange and BNP Paribas Forge Partnership for Seamless Banking Experience Across France and Spain

(IN BRIEF) In a significant move towards enhancing customer service, Orange and BNP Paribas have finalized agreements following exclusive negotiations initiated in June 2023. The partnership entails various arrangements aimed at providing banking continuity and innovative solutions for Orange Bank … Read the full press release

Arkema Advances Climate Plan with Long-Term Renewable Energy Agreements

(IN BRIEF) Arkema has taken significant steps towards its climate plan goals by signing long-term renewable energy agreements for multiple sites across the United States. These agreements, with energy providers like Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), Entergy, and 3Degrees, are expected … Read the full press release