(IN BRIEF) Stark Future, a leading electric motorcycle company in Spain, has obtained a €40 million loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to boost its research, development, and production of electric motorbikes. Backed by the EU’s InvestEU program, the … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Spain, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged EIB, electric motorcycle, INNOVATION, partnership, Spain, Stark Future, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Natixis CIB are providing €97 million in financing to Libeccio S.r.l. for a new wind farm in Mazara del Vallo, Sicily. With a capacity of 44.8 MW, the wind farm will provide … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News
Tagged Alessandro Izzo, EIB, investment, Natixis CIB, partnership, renewable energy, Sicily, sustainability, wind farm
(IN BRIEF) Kaunas, Lithuania’s second-largest city, will modernize its district heating system using a €35 million loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB), supported by the European Commission’s InvestEU program. The project, led by utility company Kauno Energija, will upgrade … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Management, News, Technology
Tagged EIB, heating system, Kaunas, Kauno Energija, Lithuania, partnership, renewable energy, sustainability, Thomas Östros, Tomas Garasimavičius
(IN BRIEF) Apollo Global Management has purchased a non-controlling stake in bp Pipelines TAP Limited, which holds bp’s 20% share in the Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP), for approximately $1 billion. While bp remains the controlling shareholder, this partnership allows bp … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Industrial, United Kingdom
Tagged Apollo Global Management, BP, bp Pipelines TAP Limited, energy infrastructure, energy transition, Europe, Gas Projects, Greece, Italy, Leslie Mapondera, low-carbon energy, natural gas, Shah Deniz gas field, Skardon Baker, strategic partnership, TAP, Trans Adriatic Pipeline, William Lin
(IN BRIEF) SUEZ has made a strategic investment in French start-up Purple Alternative Surface, aiming to expand its production of permeable paving solutions made from non-recycled plastic waste. With SUEZ’s support, Purple will increase its production capacity to 200,000 m² … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Environment, France, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities
Tagged 2024 projects, ADEME, circular economy, construction industry, Cravanche, energy transition, environmental innovation, France, French Environment and Energy Management Agency, greenhouse gas emissions, modular pavements, non-recycled plastic waste, parking lots, permeable paving, plastic recycling, public works, Purple Alternative Surface, retail, soil sealing, SUEZ, sustainable solutions, venture capital, wind turbine blades
(IN BRIEF) Digi Communications N.V. announced that its Romanian subsidiary, Digi Romania S.A., has exercised its right to fully redeem €450 million worth of 2.50% Senior Secured Notes due in 2025. The redemption will take place on September 27, 2024, … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, Financial, Investment, Italy, Management, Netherlands, News, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Technology, Telecom
Tagged Adjusted EBITDA, Arjun Infrastructure Partners, Autoriteit Financiële Markten, broadband, broadband data services, Bucharest Stock Exchange, Citibank, DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V., Digi Portugal, Digi Romania S.A., Digi Spain, Digi Spain Telecom S.L.U., entertainment solutions, fibre optic network, fibre-to-the-home, fixed telecom operator, fixed-line telephony, FTTH, Macquarie Capital, MNO, mobile spectrum, mobile telecom operator, mobile telecommunication, noteholders, pay TV, redemption, senior secured notes, Serghei Bulgac, telecommunication services
(IN BRIEF) At the WorldSkills Lyon 2024 competition, BASF Coatings highlighted its commitment to sustainability and talent development in the automotive sector. Using BASF’s eco-friendly Glasurit 100 Line, Yuto Hoshino from Japan won the gold medal in the Car Painting … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Chemicals, France, Germany, Industrial
Tagged 3M, automotive industry, automotive refinish, BASF, Car Painting skill, Chris Titmarsh, collision repair, Competition, David Hoey, eco-efficiency, Glasurit 100 Line, Jason Scherer, Lara Kaufmann, Refinity, Ronan Le Tutour, SATA, skills development, sustainability, vocational training, WorldSkills International, WorldSkills Lyon 2024, WorldSkills Shanghai 2026, young talent, Yuto Hoshino
(IN BRIEF) Merck and Siemens have signed a strategic partnership to accelerate digital transformation in manufacturing through smart, modular production systems. Siemens will become Merck’s preferred global supplier, providing advanced hardware and software solutions via the Siemens Xcelerator platform. The … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Technology
Tagged automation, Cedrik Neike, chemical production, digital transformation, electronics, flexibility, global supplier, GMP, Healthcare, INNOVATION, Kai Beckmann, life sciences, Manufacturing, Merck, modular production, Module Type Package, MTP, partnership, Pharmaceutical Production, Siemens, Siemens Xcelerator platform, smart manufacturing, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) The London Metal Exchange (LME) has appointed Robert Arbuthnott as its new Group Chief Financial and Administrative Officer, effective September 16, 2024. With over 30 years of experience in global financial services, Robert brings extensive expertise in finance … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Industrial, Management, Metals and Minerals, United Kingdom
Tagged appointment, Cambridge University, CFAO, Chief Financial Officer, Credit Suisse, finance, finance veteran, Group Chief Financial and Administrative Officer, HKEx, HR, leadership, LME, London Metal Exchange, Matthew Chamberlain, Robert Arbuthnott
(IN BRIEF) At an exclusive event in Boston, Ericsson announced a major collaboration with leading telecom operators, including AT&T, Deutsche Telekom, and Verizon, to launch a global platform for network APIs. This initiative aims to accelerate enterprise digitalization through 5G … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Media, News, Sweden, Technology, Telecom
Tagged 5G innovation, Åsa Tamsons, AT&T, Boston, Cradlepoint, Deutsche Telekom, Enterprise Digitalization, Ericom, Ericsson, Ericsson Private Networks, Erik Ekudden, Niklas Heuveldop, partnership, sustainability, TELECOM, Verizon, vodafone
(IN BRIEF) The Alaska DMV has awarded Thales a new contract to provide secure, next-generation driver’s licenses and ID cards, featuring cutting-edge security technology. The polycarbonate cards, with laser-engraved translucent windows and biometric verification, are designed to prevent identity fraud … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Dirk Hoke has been appointed as the new CEO of Voith Group, effective by April 1, 2025. Hoke brings 30 years of leadership experience in industries such as aviation, automotive, and technology, including roles at Siemens and Airbus … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Germany, Industrial, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Andreas Endters, appointment, CEO, Dirk Hoke, Dr. Toralf Haag, leadership, Prof. Dr. Siegfried Russwurm, Voith Group
(IN BRIEF) Heidelberg Materials, through its subsidiary Ciments du Maroc, has acquired controlling stakes in Asment de Témara and 100% of Grabemaro, further strengthening its presence in Morocco’s growing market. The acquisition includes a cement plant, aggregates sites, and ready-mixed … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Six major companies—Borealis, Covestro, Heraeus, Nextrom, Teijin Aramid, and Umicore—have launched the Sustainable Optical Fiber and Cable Industry Alliance (SOFIA) to promote sustainability across the optical fiber and cable sector. SOFIA aims to improve transparency, communication, and standardized … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Borealis, Covestro, Heraeus, Nextrom, partnership, sustainability, Sustainable Optical Fiber and Cable Industry Alliance (SOFIA), Teijin Aramid, Umicore
(IN BRIEF) Swissport will require electric-powered vehicles for key ground support operations starting January 2025 as part of its goal to achieve 55% electric Ground Support Equipment (eGSE) by 2032. The company plans to invest over €1 billion in electric … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged electric-powered Ground Support Equipment (eGSE), partnership, sustainability, Swissport, Warwick Brady
(IN BRIEF) The Otto Group has appointed David Heckel as Vice President of Group Tax, effective October 1, 2024. Heckel, currently head of Corporate Tax at Otto, will succeed Peter Carstens, who will retire in mid-2025 after 25 years of … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) NIB and Kesko have signed a €150 million, 7-year sustainability-linked loan aimed at reducing Kesko’s greenhouse gas emissions and food waste. The loan’s interest rate is tied to Kesko’s progress on three key performance indicators: a 90% reduction … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Finland, Food & Beverage, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Retail
Tagged André Küüsvek, Anu Hämäläinen, food waste, Kesko, NIB, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) The SOLiDIFY consortium, part of the Horizon 2020 initiative, has developed a high-performance lithium-metal solid-state battery with an energy density of 1070 Wh/L, surpassing current lithium-ion batteries. This innovative “liquid-to-solid” electrolyte battery, produced at Belgium’s EnergyVille lab, offers … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) SAMS celebrated its 2024 graduation, with Nele Thomsen named Student of the Year for her outstanding contributions to marine research during her studies. Thomsen, along with 44 other graduates, was recognized for her work on five research projects … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Education, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged 2024 Graduation Ceremony, Awards, Exceptional Students, Jamie Nathaniel, Janika Sander, Nele Thomsen, Nick Owens, Professor Sheila Heymans, Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS)
(IN BRIEF) Alfa Laval will introduce its latest energy-efficient heat exchangers for heat pumps at Chillventa 2024, aimed at supporting sustainable cities. These innovations, including the largest-capacity ammonia heat pump condenser and the SE range of brazed heat exchangers, focus … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Sweden, Technology
Tagged Alfa Laval, Chillventa, Germany, Heat Solutions, innovative, partnership, sustainability
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