Category Archives: Belgium

Press Releases & News from Belgium distributed via EuropaWire

Barco Showcases Next-Generation Laser Cinema Solutions at CinemaCon 2025 in Las Vegas

(IN BRIEF) Barco is set to showcase its comprehensive laser cinema technology portfolio at CinemaCon 2025 in Las Vegas, where it will highlight a range of solutions—from Laser Light Upgrades and Series 4 in 2K and 4K to its new … Read the full press release

OMV Clinches EUR 81.6 Million EU Grant to Pioneer Industrial Plastic Recycling with ReOil® Technology

(IN BRIEF) OMV has secured up to EUR 81.6 million from the EU Innovation Fund through a grant agreement signed by CINEA to develop its industrial ReOil® facility. This historic funding, the largest public grant OMV has ever received for … Read the full press release

Atos Belgium’s Eviden Rolls Out Advanced PCF Platform at Venator to Drive Sustainability in the Chemical Industry

(IN BRIEF) Atos Belgium’s Eviden business group has successfully deployed its automated Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) Platform at Venator, a global manufacturer of titanium dioxide pigments and performance additives. Completed between October 2023 and December 2024, the platform integrates seamlessly … Read the full press release

Hexagon AB’s Nomination Committee Announces Key Board Changes Ahead of AGM

(IN BRIEF) Hexagon AB’s Nomination Committee has proposed key changes to its Board of Directors ahead of the AGM on 5 May 2025. The proposals include electing Tomas Eliasson as a new independent board member and appointing Björn Rosengren as … Read the full press release

UniCredit Boosts Digital Ambitions with €376 Million Acquisition of Aion Bank and Vodeno

(IN BRIEF) UniCredit has acquired 100% of Aion Bank and Vodeno for €376 million, marking a significant milestone in its Unlocked strategy to boost digital banking. This acquisition provides the bank with an advanced, cloud-based core banking platform that features … Read the full press release

Digi Communications N.V. announces that a share transaction was made by a Non-Executive Director of the Company with class B shares

(IN BRIEF) Mr. Bogdan Ciobotaru, Non-Executive Director of Digi Communications N.V., has notified the company about the sale of 38,700 class B shares in the company on March 5 and 6, 2025. In compliance with regulations, Mr. Ciobotaru has also … Read the full press release

Proximus Global and Nokia Unveil Joint Plan for Developer-Friendly Network APIs at #MWC25

(IN BRIEF) Proximus Global, a digital communications leader, has entered a strategic collaboration with Nokia to integrate each other’s network APIs on their respective marketplaces. This move, showcased at #MWC25, aims to give developers better access to telecom capabilities—particularly 5G … Read the full press release

Carmeuse CEO Highlights Need for Stronger EU Regulations to Support Decarbonation of Hard-to-Abate Sectors at Clean Industrial Deal Event

(IN BRIEF) At the one-year anniversary of the Antwerp Declaration, 400 industry leaders gathered in Antwerp to discuss the Clean Industrial Deal with EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and other key Commissioners. Tim Van den Bossche, CEO of … Read the full press release

EPP Group Supports Omnibus Business Simplification to Drive Growth and Reduce Bureaucratic Barriers

(IN BRIEF) The EPP Group has voiced strong support for the upcoming Omnibus business simplification initiative, emphasizing the urgent need for economic growth and job creation in Europe. With a focus on cutting unnecessary bureaucratic obstacles, the group aims to … Read the full press release

Milrem Robotics, EM&E Group, and Thales in Belgium Announce Strategic Partnership to Enhance UAE Defence Capabilities

(IN BRIEF) Milrem Robotics, EM&E Group, and Thales in Belgium have signed an MoU to collaborate on integrating advanced technologies into the THeMIS unmanned ground vehicle for the UAE. This strategic partnership aims to enhance capabilities in countering drone threats … Read the full press release

Safran and IndustriAll Europe Partner to Enhance Work-Life Balance for Employees with Groundbreaking Agreement

(IN BRIEF) Safran and IndustriAll Europe have signed a pioneering European framework agreement aimed at improving work-life balance for employees, with a focus on family-related issues such as parental support, workplace flexibility, caregiver assistance, and awareness programs. This initiative reflects … Read the full press release

Puratos Expands Its Reach in the Baking Industry with Acquisition of École Bellouet Conseil

(IN BRIEF) Puratos, a global leader in bakery ingredients, has acquired the renowned École Bellouet Conseil, a prestigious French bakery school based in Paris. Founded by celebrated pastry chefs G. Joël Bellouet and Jean-Michel Perruchon, the school has been a … Read the full press release

Barco and Neat Partner to Deliver Seamless Wireless Conferencing with ClickShare Certification

(IN BRIEF) Barco has partnered with Neat to enhance the flexibility and ease of use in meeting rooms. The collaboration sees the certification of Neat’s Bar 2 and Bar Pro with ClickShare, enabling seamless wireless conferencing. This integration allows users … Read the full press release

Solvay Partners with IUCN to Accelerate Biodiversity Protection and Support Global Conservation Goals

(IN BRIEF) Solvay has entered a three-year partnership with the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) to enhance its biodiversity efforts and contribute to the Global Biodiversity Framework. Through the collaboration, Solvay will dedicate 30% of its permeable … Read the full press release

Baltic States Achieve Historic Electricity Grid Synchronization with Europe, Boosting Energy Security

(IN BRIEF) Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania have successfully synchronized their electricity grids with the European Continental European Network, marking a significant step in their energy independence from Russia and Belarus. This achievement, celebrated as “Energy Independence Day,” strengthens the region’s … Read the full press release

ENTSO-E Marks Successful Synchronization of Baltic States’ Electricity Grids with Continental Europe

(IN BRIEF) On February 9, 2025, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania successfully synchronized their electricity systems with Continental Europe’s electricity grid, marking a historic achievement for the Baltic States and Europe. The synchronization improves energy security and independence for the region, … Read the full press release

eVTOLUTION: Pioneering the Future of Urban Air Mobility

(IN BRIEF) The Horizon Europe project eVTOLUTION held its first public workshop, “Novel Tools for Novel Aircraft,” on February 6, 2025, at the GKN Technology Center in Bristol, UK. The event marked a significant milestone, where project partners shared initial … Read the full press release

Barco Unveils AI-Powered SmartFocus to Revolutionize Hybrid Meetings at ISE 2025

(IN BRIEF) Barco has introduced SmartFocus, an AI-driven feature designed to enhance hybrid meeting experiences by using laptop cameras to bridge the gap between in-room and remote participants. This innovation automatically switches between room and laptop cameras, optimizing both the … Read the full press release

AED Display Invests in Barco’s QDX Projectors to Enhance 4K Rental Portfolio at ISE 2025

(IN BRIEF) Barco has announced a new deal with AED Display at the ISE 2025 tradeshow, where the Belgium-based distributor has invested in 32 of Barco’s QDX projectors to expand its rental portfolio. The QDX projectors, featuring advanced 3-chip DLP … Read the full press release

Borealis Partners with Tegral Materials to Expand Polyolefin Distribution Across Key European Markets

(IN BRIEF) Borealis has signed a distribution agreement with Tegral Materials, a member of the Vinmar Group, to expand its polyolefin solutions across Belgium, France, Germany, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands. The agreement will include Borealis’ full portfolio of polyethylene and … Read the full press release