Category Archives: Business

Business Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

Deutsche Börse Group to Acquire FundsDLT, Boosting Fund Distribution with Blockchain Technology

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Börse Group, a global market infrastructure provider, is set to acquire the remaining shares of FundsDLT, a Luxembourg-based decentralized platform based on distributed ledger technology (DLT) for fund distribution and processing. The acquisition, expected to be completed … Read the full press release

QRT Declares Initial Public Offering for Real Estate Income Trust, Offering Up to $5 Billion in Common Stock

(IN BRIEF) EQT Exeter Real Estate Income Trust, Inc. (EQRT) has announced the effectiveness of its Registration Statement on Form S-11 for its initial public offering of common stock. The company plans to offer up to $5 billion in shares … Read the full press release

TU/e Researchers Awarded NWO Veni Grants for Innovative Studies in Diverse Fields

(IN BRIEF) The Dutch Research Council (NWO) has awarded Veni grants to seven early-stage researchers from the Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e). The recipients include researchers working on topics like creating fake sticky cells to study cell motion, developing security … Read the full press release

University of York’s Inclusive Learning Team Receives National Award for Collaborative Excellence in Teaching and Inclusivity

(IN BRIEF) The University of York’s Inclusive Learning team has been awarded a national Collaborative Award for Teaching Excellence (CATE) by Advance HE for their value-based approach to inclusive teaching and learning. The team leads and supports projects focused on … Read the full press release

LEGO Group Empowers Young Creatives with Free Workshops to Play Unstoppable and Break Gender Stereotypes

(IN BRIEF) The LEGO Group has launched a series of free workshops as part of its Play Unstoppable initiative to encourage creative expression among children aged 6-12. The workshops, led by trailblazing creatives, aim to celebrate girls’ potential and break … Read the full press release

University of Warwick Shortlisted for University of the Year at UK Social Mobility Awards 2023

(IN BRIEF) The University of Warwick has been nominated for the University of the Year award at the UK Social Mobility Awards 2023. The awards recognize organizations that are actively working to advance social mobility within their workforce and beyond. … Read the full press release

BlueRock Therapeutics and bit.bio Collaborate on iPSC-Derived T Cell Therapies for Autoimmune Disorders

(IN BRIEF) BlueRock Therapeutics and bit.bio have announced a collaboration and option agreement to discover and manufacture iPSC-derived regulatory T cells (Tregs) for therapeutic use. Tregs are crucial for immune system balance and controlling excessive immune reactions, making them potential … Read the full press release

AskBio Initiates Clinical Trial for Gene Therapy Targeting Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2I/R9

(IN BRIEF) Asklepios BioPharmaceutical, Inc. (AskBio), a gene therapy company owned by Bayer AG, has begun the Phase 1/Phase 2 LION-CS101 clinical trial for patients with limb-girdle muscular dystrophy type 2I/R9 (LGMD2I/R9). The trial is evaluating AB-1003 (LION-101), an investigational … Read the full press release

University of Liverpool Receives Grant to Study Impact of Trade on NCD Prevention Policies

(IN BRIEF) The University of Liverpool’s Law & Non-Communicable Diseases Research Unit (Law & NCD Unit) has been granted £813,600 by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) to study the impact of trade on implementing policies to … Read the full press release

Lenzing Group Earns Coveted Platinum Status in EcoVadis CSR Rating for Third Time

(IN BRIEF) The Lenzing Group, a leading provider of specialty fibers for the textile and nonwoven industries, has received platinum status in the EcoVadis CSR rating for its exceptional performance in corporate social responsibility. The rating covers key areas like … Read the full press release

University of Twente Researchers Receive Prestigious Veni Grants for Innovative Studies

(IN BRIEF) The Dutch Research Council (NWO) has awarded Veni grants to four researchers at the University of Twente. The recipients include Rick Hogeboom, exploring ethical perspectives on water usage; Harijot Singh Bindra, designing electronics to run sensors without batteries; … Read the full press release

Wood Advances Low Carbon Pipelines Projects in North America Amid Growing Clean Energy Investments

(IN BRIEF) Wood, a leading engineering firm, is undertaking concept and front-end engineering and design (FEED) studies for nearly 2,000 miles of onshore low carbon pipelines in North America. With a proven track record in designing some of the longest … Read the full press release

Newcastle University Educators Honored for Outstanding Impact on Student Success and Teaching Excellence

(IN BRIEF) Newcastle University educators have been honored with prestigious awards for their exceptional impact on student outcomes and the teaching profession. Professor Ruth Valentine and Dr Joanna Matthan have been named National Teaching Fellows for their contributions to widening … Read the full press release

Vestas Secures 189 MW Turbine Order for Unnamed US Wind Project

(IN BRIEF) Vestas, a leading wind turbine manufacturer, has secured a 189 MW order to supply an undisclosed wind project in the USA. The order comprises 45 V150-4.2 MW wind turbines. Vestas will handle the supply, delivery, and commissioning of … Read the full press release

Lane Wins $102M Contract to Enhance Key Interstate 4 Interchange for Florida’s Tourist Attractions

(IN BRIEF) Lane, the U.S. subsidiary of the Webuild Group, has secured a $102-million contract for the design and partial reconstruction of the Interstate 4 (I-4) and Apopka-Vineland Road (State Road 535) interchange in Orange County, Florida. The project aims … Read the full press release

HKB-Hoa Lu Paper and ANDRITZ Collaborate Successfully on High-Quality OCC Line in Vietnam

(IN BRIEF) HKB-Hoa Lu Paper Co., Ltd. has successfully launched an OCC (old corrugated containers) line and reject treatment system provided by ANDRITZ at its mill in Nho Quan District, Ninh Binh Province, Vietnam. The new line has a processing … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ to Boost Fridge Recycling Capacity for Enva Northern Ireland’s New Plant in Toomebridge

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ, an international technology group, will supply Enva Northern Ireland Ltd. with an automated fridge recycling plant for their new site in Toomebridge. The plant will process 70 fridges per hour and is set to start operating in … Read the full press release

Business Coach John Amaechi to Lead Region-Wide Discussion on Leadership Challenges in Exeter

(IN BRIEF) Renowned business coach John Amaechi OBE, an Honorary Professor at the University of Exeter Business School, will return to Exeter to lead discussions on leadership. He aims to engage with CEOs and senior leaders in the region, fostering … Read the full press release

Viasat Launches Black ICE SDR Modem Solutions for Secure and Flexible Data Transmission in ISR Operations

(IN BRIEF) Viasat Inc. has launched its Black ICE Software Defined Radio (SDR) family of modem solutions, catering to the increasing demand for uncrewed Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) operations. These SDR modem solutions enable secure data transmission for mission-critical … Read the full press release

Terna Completes Aerial Monitoring of Electricity Grid in Abruzzo Using Helicopters and Infrared Technology

(IN BRIEF) Terna, the company managing the national transmission grid, has completed aerial monitoring activities of the electricity grid in Abruzzo using helicopters from its fleet. The inspections covered approximately 2160 km of overhead lines, ensuring total efficiency of the … Read the full press release