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Wienerberger announces shortlist for BRICK AWARD 26, celebrating global brick architecture

(IN BRIEF) Wienerberger has announced the shortlist for BRICK AWARD 26, featuring 50 projects from 21 countries across five continents. Chosen from 849 submissions, the shortlisted works range from homes and urban housing to cultural landmarks and experimental designs, with … Read the full press release

Victory gas field begins operations with Shell leveraging existing infrastructure for lower emissions

(IN BRIEF) Shell UK has begun production at the Victory gas field in the North Sea, located northwest of the Shetland Islands. The field, operated via a single subsea well connected to existing pipelines, will deliver gas to the Shetland … Read the full press release

New Schmalz vacuum area gripping systems enhance energy efficiency and process reliability in industry

(IN BRIEF) Schmalz has unveiled its new FA-X and FA-M vacuum area gripping systems, offering companies in logistics, packaging, and wood processing a highly adaptable solution for handling a wide range of materials, including porous and irregularly shaped workpieces. With … Read the full press release

How KRONE and KUKA are modernizing German production with smart factories and mobile robotics

(IN BRIEF) KRONE, in collaboration with KUKA, is reshaping its manufacturing approach by combining established production sites with advanced smart factory concepts. At its Werlte facility, stationary and mobile robots like the KMP 1500P and KMP 3000P are modernizing truck … Read the full press release

Repsol to build €300 million Cartagena electrolyzer producing 15,000 tonnes of renewable hydrogen annually

(IN BRIEF) Repsol, in collaboration with Enagás Renovable, will invest over €300 million in a 100 MW electrolyzer at its Cartagena complex, marking the company’s first major electrolyzer project. Scheduled to begin operations in 2029, the facility will produce 15,000 … Read the full press release

Financial institutions gain faster onboarding and reduced false positives with LSEG’s new World-Check On Demand platform

(IN BRIEF) LSEG Risk Intelligence has launched World-Check On Demand, a platform delivering real-time sanctions, PEPs, adverse media, and enforcement actions data through flexible APIs. The service aims to cut false positives, speed up onboarding, and reduce operational costs while … Read the full press release

DHL Group strengthens regulatory and advocacy leadership with appointment of Maike Asmussen

(IN BRIEF) DHL Group has appointed Maike Asmussen as Executive Vice President for Corporate Public Affairs, effective January 1, 2026. She joins from Merck, where she was Chief Political Officer, and brings over two decades of political and advocacy experience, … Read the full press release

Advanced BASF catalyst enables major energy savings and emission reductions at Nan Ya Mailiao site

(IN BRIEF) BASF’s SYNSPIRE G1-110 catalyst has enabled Nan Ya Plastics Corporation to reduce steam consumption by 40,000 metric tons and cut annual CO₂ emissions by 38,000 metric tons at its 2-EH Mailiao plant in Taiwan. The technology reforms methane … Read the full press release

EIB launches second phase of Climate Bank Roadmap to drive competitiveness, energy security and resilience

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group has adopted the second phase of its Climate Bank Roadmap, setting priorities through 2030 that focus on boosting competitiveness, ensuring energy security, and cutting costs for households and companies. The plan doubles … Read the full press release

Spanish grid resilience boosted as Endesa secures €650 million loans from EIB and Recovery Fund

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Endesa have signed two loan agreements totalling €650 million to support the modernisation and digitalisation of Spain’s electricity distribution network. The financing package includes €500 million from the Regional Resilience Fund managed … Read the full press release

District heating leader Statkraft Varme joins PATRIZIA to advance low-carbon energy transition in the Nordics

(IN BRIEF) PATRIZIA has agreed to acquire Statkraft Varme, the district heating business of Statkraft AS, in a deal worth up to EUR 312 million. Statkraft Varme operates 13 plants in Norway and Sweden, supplying low-carbon heating to households, businesses, … Read the full press release

Early closing of Megawork deal strengthens GFT’s SAP services and expands reach in Brazil

(IN BRIEF) GFT Technologies SE has completed its acquisition of Brazilian SAP specialist Megawork earlier than planned, closing the deal in September instead of the fourth quarter of 2025. The move strengthens GFT’s SAP Cloud ERP business, adding more than … Read the full press release

Energiekontor sells repowered Würselen wind park to SachsenEnergie, boosting renewable capacity in North Rhine-Westphalia

(IN BRIEF) Energiekontor AG has sold the repowered Würselen wind park in North Rhine-Westphalia to SachsenEnergie NaturKraft GmbH, a subsidiary of Dresden-based SachsenEnergie AG. The project, located on a former coalfield, replaced three older 1.5 MW turbines with three Vestas … Read the full press release

Sensor specialist HENSOLDT commits €1 billion investment as part of ‘Made for Germany’ business alliance

(IN BRIEF) HENSOLDT has joined the “Made for Germany” initiative, a coalition of more than 100 companies working to strengthen Germany’s competitiveness through investment and dialogue with policymakers. The sensor specialist has already invested in supply chain security, product digitalization, … Read the full press release

From shredder residue to steering wheels: Porsche and BASF show how unrecyclable car waste can be reused

(IN BRIEF) Porsche AG and BASF SE, with partner BEST Bioenergy and Sustainable Technologies GmbH, have shown that automotive shredder residue — once considered unrecyclable waste — can be turned into high-quality raw materials through chemical recycling. Using gasification, the … Read the full press release

AUTO1 Group enhances Autohero operations through new refurbishment hubs in Italy, Austria, and the Netherlands

(IN BRIEF) AUTO1 Group SE is expanding its refurbishment network with three new production centers in Patrica, Italy, Wolkersdorf, Austria, and Dordrecht, the Netherlands. Together, the sites will add capacity for 71,500 cars per year, pushing the company’s total output … Read the full press release

GEA strengthens beverage education and research at Geisenheim University with advanced pilot-scale technology

(IN BRIEF) GEA has supplied Geisenheim University’s new Beverage Technology Center (GTZ) with a fully integrated pilot-scale processing plant designed for both education and applied research in beverage technology. The setup includes a flash pasteurizer, CIP/SIP system, carbonator, separator, and … Read the full press release

SZU Invests CHF 7.3 Million in Daimler Buses’ Electric Charging Infrastructure and eCitaro Fleet

(IN BRIEF) Sihltal Zürich Uetliberg Bahn SZU AG has selected Daimler Buses Schweiz AG to provide a turnkey charging infrastructure for its Rütihof bus depot in Wädenswil, supporting the region’s shift to electric mobility. The project, valued at CHF 7.3 … Read the full press release

Enablon ESG Excellence and TeamMate+ Recognized for Cloud Innovation by Business Intelligence Group

(IN BRIEF) Wolters Kluwer has earned major recognition at the 2025 Stratus Awards for Cloud Computing, with Enablon ESG Excellence named SaaS Product of the Year and its TeamMate+ audit platform named a Cloud Innovator to Watch. Enablon ESG Excellence, … Read the full press release

Tender Offer for Tourmaline Bio Shares Launched by Novartis Subsidiary Torino Merger Sub

(IN BRIEF) Novartis, through its wholly owned subsidiary Torino Merger Sub Inc., has launched a tender offer to acquire all outstanding shares of Tourmaline Bio, Inc. at USD 48 per share in cash. The offer commenced September 29, 2025, and … Read the full press release