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Siemens Mobility and NEB unveil innovative design for Mireo Plus trains

(IN BRIEF) Siemens Mobility and Niederbarnimer Eisenbahn (NEB) have unveiled the final design of the Mireo Plus train, which is set to begin operating on the East Brandenburg and Heidekrautbahn rail networks in December 2024. The train boasts state-of-the-art technology, … Read the full press release

Kyrgyz farmer adopts innovative biogas technology with support from EBRD and EU

(IN BRIEF) Melis Aitpaev from Eshperov village in the Kyrgyz Republic has installed a biogas plant on his farm to manage manure and increase his harvest. The EBRD provided support through its Advice for Small Businesses programme and paired Melis … Read the full press release

European Investment Fund supports Romanian micro farmers with €9.1m loan

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) has signed a loan agreement worth €9.1 million with Agricover Credit, a specialised financial services provider for farmers in Romania. The loan, backed by the EU Programme for Employment and Social Innovation (EaSI), … Read the full press release

BMW and E.ON partner to create ‘Connected Home Charging’

(IN BRIEF) BMW and E.ON have partnered on a pan-European scheme for intelligent charging at home. The strategic collaboration aims to create “Connected Home Charging,” a charging ecosystem to connect customers’ electric BMW or Mini vehicles to the energy system … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies, Sonangol Sign Angola Field Development Agreement With ANPG

(IN BRIEF) ANPG, TotalEnergies, and Sonangol Pesquisa e Produção signed a heads of agreement related to the development of the Cameia and Golfinho fields in the Kwanza basin. The project, located around 150 km southwest of Luanda, will comprise an … Read the full press release

Syngenta Crop Protection acquires Macspred Australia to strengthen weed management capabilities in forestry and industrial sectors

(IN BRIEF) Syngenta Crop Protection has acquired Macspred Australia, a company specializing in weed management for the forestry, roads, rail, utilities, and infrastructure sectors. The acquisition marks Syngenta’s entry into the forestry products and vegetation markets through its Professional Solutions … Read the full press release

University of Liverpool joins Innovate UK Microbials Accelerator to help SMEs commercialise microbial technologies

(IN BRIEF) The University of Liverpool is part of a consortium that has launched the Microbials Accelerator, a programme aimed at supporting SMEs in scaling their businesses and securing funding for the commercialisation of innovative microbial technologies. The programme is … Read the full press release

BASF expands ecovio® portfolio for sustainable food packaging with home and industrial compostable grade

(IN BRIEF) BASF, a leading chemical company, has added a certified home and industrial compostable grade for cold and hot food packaging to its ecovio® portfolio for extrusion coating on paper and board. The new extrusion coating grade, ecovio® 70 … Read the full press release

BAE Systems and KOVAL SYSTEMS team up for Slovak Armed Forces infantry fighting vehicles

(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems and KOVAL SYSTEMS have signed a contract for the production of new infantry fighting vehicles, the CV90MkIV, for the Slovak Armed Forces. The contract involves KOVAL SYSTEMS producing the complete turret assembly of the vehicles as … Read the full press release

RWE’s Limondale battery energy storage system secures Long-Term Energy Service Agreement in New South Wales

(IN BRIEF) RWE Renewables Europe & Australia has won a bid for a Long-Term Energy Service Agreement to develop a long-duration storage project in New South Wales. RWE’s Limondale battery energy storage system, which will have a planned installed capacity … Read the full press release

EU to Protect Traditional Crafts with New Geographical Indication Legislation

(IN BRIEF) The European Parliament and Council have agreed on a new scheme to protect the “geographical indication” of traditional crafts both in the EU and internationally. The legislation will protect the original quality and tradition of locally renowned goods … Read the full press release

STMicroelectronics Repurchases Shares Worth €11.4 Million

(IN BRIEF) STMicroelectronics has announced that it has repurchased 280,175 of its ordinary shares in the period from April 24, 2023 to April 28, 2023, equivalent to 0.03% of its issued share capital, for a total price of €11,415,416.72. The … Read the full press release

Grand Paris Express: Webuild completes 83% of tunnel work for Line 16

(IN BRIEF) Italian construction company Webuild and local partner NGE have completed the excavation of the first 5.3 km of a metro tunnel for the Grand Paris Express, a major mobility project in Europe that aims to improve public transport … Read the full press release

LEGO Group Tackles Children’s Stress and Loneliness with New ‘DREAMZzz’ Series and Toys

(IN BRIEF) The LEGO Group has announced the launch of LEGO DREAMZzz, a new product range and content series that brings to life the creativity of children’s dreams. The series follows the adventures of school friends who journey into the … Read the full press release

SAS and ECXO team up to promote human-centered approach to customer experience

(IN BRIEF) SAS has partnered with the European Customer Experience Organisation (ECXO) to share knowledge and best practices in customer experience (CX) in the EMEA region. ECXO aims to elevate the collective experience of customers and employees in Europe by … Read the full press release

T-Systems International Acquires GeoMobile to Expand Transport and Logistics Portfolio

(IN BRIEF) T-Systems International has acquired GeoMobile, a Dortmund-based software company, to bolster its Transport and Logistics portfolio with an IT platform that supports barrier-free urban mobility. GeoMobile’s Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) platform enables passengers to plan, book, and pay for their … Read the full press release

Henkel Showcases Sustainable Innovations and Fire-Safe Adhesives for Timber Construction at LIGNA 2023

(IN BRIEF) Henkel’s Engineered Wood division will showcase its advanced portfolio of solutions for the mass timber industry at LIGNA 2023. The trade fair, which will be held in Hanover, Germany from May 15 to 19, will highlight Henkel’s sustainable … Read the full press release

Henkel to showcase innovative and sustainable adhesives for furniture industry at LIGNA 2023

(IN BRIEF) Henkel, an adhesive manufacturer and innovation driver, is set to present its latest products for the furniture industry at LIGNA 2023 in Hanover, Germany, from May 15 to 19. With the theme “Get Inspired,” Henkel aims to showcase … Read the full press release

Siemens Gamesa to supply turbines for RWE’s 1 GW onshore wind farm portfolio

(IN BRIEF) German energy company RWE has signed a framework agreement with Siemens Gamesa to build onshore wind farms across Europe using Siemens Gamesa turbines. The agreement stipulates that Siemens Gamesa will supply wind turbines with a total capacity of … Read the full press release

Airbus Defence and Space Unveils New GVTC for Safe Transport of Sick and Injured

(IN BRIEF) Airbus Defence and Space has delivered the first of 13 protected-wounded transport containers (GVTC) to the German Armed Forces. The GVTC, developed in partnership with Drehtainer GmbH and Binz Automotive, is based on the international ISO standard 20-foot … Read the full press release