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Guangdong Hengan Paper Co. Boosts Production with Two New High-Speed Tissue Machines

(IN BRIEF) Guangdong Hengan Paper Co., Ltd. has successfully initiated operations of two cutting-edge ANDRITZ PrimeLine tissue machines at its Yunfu mill in Guangdong, China. With these additions, Hengan now operates a total of 15 ANDRITZ tissue machines. The PrimeLineCOMPACT … Read the full press release

Ørsted Repositions Skipjack Wind Project for Future Opportunities Amid Challenging Market Conditions

(IN BRIEF) Ørsted has announced its decision to reposition the Skipjack Wind project, a combined 966 MW offshore wind project off the coast of the Delmarva peninsula in the US, to explore future offtake opportunities. In consultation with the State … Read the full press release

Leadec Strengthens Green Factory Solutions with Coventry Sustainability Hub

(IN BRIEF) Leadec, a global service specialist for factory lifecycle management, is enhancing its Green Factory Solutions with the introduction of a new Sustainability, Environmental, and Waste Services Green Hub in Coventry, UK. This expansion aims to bolster the company’s … Read the full press release

bp and Equinor Restructure Ownership in US Offshore Wind Projects to Optimize Development Strategies

(IN BRIEF) bp and Equinor have entered into an agreement to restructure the ownership of their joint US offshore wind projects, resulting in bp acquiring Equinor’s 50% stake in the Beacon Wind 1 and 2 projects, while Equinor takes ownership … Read the full press release

AB Electrolux Nominates Geert Follens, Daniel Nodhäll, and Michael Rauterkus for Board Positions

(IN BRIEF) The Nomination Committee of AB Electrolux has put forth a proposal for the election of Geert Follens, Daniel Nodhäll, and Michael Rauterkus as new members of the Board of Directors at the company’s Annual General Meeting on March … Read the full press release

AFRY and Hägglunds Extend Collaboration to Enhance CV90 Military Vehicles

(IN BRIEF) AFRY is expanding its strategic partnership with Hägglunds, a prominent Swedish defense and security company known for military vehicle and systems development. AFRY has secured a new contract valued at around SEK 300 million to provide advanced engineering … Read the full press release

Germany Signs €1.2 Billion Contract for Short- and Very Short-Range Air Defence System Development

(IN BRIEF) Germany’s Federal Office for Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) has signed a €1.2 billion development contract with the Short- and Very Short-Range Air Defence System Consortium (ARGE NNbS) for the “Air Defence System, Short- and … Read the full press release

thyssenkrupp Materials Services Expands Operations with $37 Million Investment in San Luis Potosí, Mexico

(IN BRIEF) thyssenkrupp Materials Services has opened a new $37 million service center in San Luis Potosí, Mexico, with a focus on sustainability and electromobility. The facility will create approximately 65 jobs and aims to support the growing automotive supply … Read the full press release

Hellas Sat 5 to Feature Cutting-Edge Optical Communication Payload in Partnership with Thales Alenia Space

(IN BRIEF) Hellas Sat and Thales Alenia Space have entered into a partnership to develop an optical communication payload for the upcoming Hellas Sat 5 telecommunications satellite. The aim is to offer cutting-edge communication services with high data rates from … Read the full press release

EBRD Achieves Record Investment of €846 Million in Serbia, Prioritizing Green Transition and Economic Growth

(IN BRIEF) In 2023, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) marked a historic investment of €846 million in Serbia, a significant increase from the previous year and surpassing the previous record of €679 million in 2020. The EBRD’s … Read the full press release

EBRD Sets Investment Record of €2.1 Billion in Ukraine for 2023, Focusing on Recovery and Reconstruction

(IN BRIEF) In 2023, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) marked a significant increase in investments in Ukraine, deploying a record €2.1 billion, following €1.7 billion in 2022. The EBRD’s investment efforts were directed toward supporting Ukraine’s recovery … Read the full press release

EBRD Records €2.48 Billion Investment in Turkey, Focusing on Earthquake Recovery and Green Initiatives

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) reported a record investment of €2.48 billion in Turkey for 2023, marking a significant increase from previous years. The EBRD’s commitment to supporting Turkey’s private sector and green transition remained … Read the full press release

EBRD Grants €150 Million Loan to Moldova for Vital Road Rehabilitation Projects

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has approved a €150 million loan for Moldova to support the rehabilitation of crucial roads, particularly around the capital, Chisinau. The loan will fund the expansion and enhancement of the … Read the full press release

EIB Supports Cold Lake’s Land-Based Arctic Char Farming Project with €28 Million Loan

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a €28 million loan agreement with Cold Lake Invest AB, a Swedish company, to support its innovative project for the sustainable land-based farming of Arctic char. This initiative aims to address … Read the full press release

Outokumpu Successfully Completes Share Repurchase Program, Acquiring 153,195 Total Shares

(IN BRIEF) On January 24, 2024, Outokumpu finalized the repurchase of its own shares, totaling 153,195 shares across various trading venues, with a weighted average price of EUR 3.99 per share and a total cost of EUR 611,483.24. This share … Read the full press release

Outokumpu Announces Financial Statements Release for 2023 and Webcast on February 8, 2024

(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu is set to release its financial statements for 2023 on February 8, 2024, at 9:00 am EET. Later the same day, at 3:00 pm EET, a live webcast and conference call will be hosted by President and … Read the full press release

Kapsch TrafficCom Unveils Cutting-Edge Toll Collection System in Louisiana at LA1 Facility

(IN BRIEF) Kapsch TrafficCom has launched a state-of-the-art toll collection system at the LA1 tolling facility in Louisiana. The facility, originally established in 2009, plays a crucial role in supporting industries like oil, petroleum, and chemicals in southern Louisiana while … Read the full press release

Warwick University Astronomers Discover 85 Exoplanet Candidates with Earth-Like Temperatures

(IN BRIEF) Astronomers, led by Faith Hawthorn at the University of Warwick, have identified 85 potential exoplanets outside our solar system with temperatures comparable to planets in our own Solar System, making them potentially habitable. These exoplanet candidates, similar in … Read the full press release

Access to Community Perinatal Mental Health Teams Reduces Relapse Risk in Women with Severe Mental Illness After Childbirth

(IN BRIEF) New research conducted by the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King’s College London, in collaboration with the University of Exeter, the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, and the University of Liverpool, reveals that … Read the full press release

University of Liverpool’s VISION Group Secures £569k to Improve Visual Impairment Care in Brain Injury and Neurological Conditions

(IN BRIEF) The University of Liverpool’s VISION group, focusing on visual impairment in acquired brain injury and neurological conditions, has received £569,000 in funding from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). Led by Professor Fiona Rowe, the … Read the full press release