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Kalmar to Supply 18 Heavy Terminal Tractors to TT-Line in Australia

(IN BRIEF) Kalmar, a subsidiary of Cargotec, has entered into an agreement with Australian heavy-equipment distributor AJL Group Pty Ltd (AJL) to provide 18 heavy terminal tractors to TT-Line Company Pty (TT-Line). The order, which was included in Cargotec’s Q2 … Read the full press release

Cargotec Announces Share Repurchase Program for Incentive Programs

(IN BRIEF) Cargotec Corporation has announced its decision to initiate a share repurchase program. The Board of Directors will exercise the authorization granted by the Annual General Meeting on March 23, 2023. Cargotec plans to repurchase 400,000 class B shares, … Read the full press release

Cargotec Reports Record-High Profitability in Half-Year 2023 Financial Report

(IN BRIEF) Cargotec Corporation has announced its half-year financial report for January-June 2023, revealing record-high profitability. The company experienced a strong rebound in orders received, reaching pre-COVID levels. Sales increased by 25%, and a record-high comparable operating profit margin of … Read the full press release

Hiab Introduces HiSkill: A Revolutionary Training Simulator for Knuckle Boom Crane Operations

(IN BRIEF) Hiab, a subsidiary of Cargotec, has launched HiSkill, a cost-effective training simulator designed to enhance the safety and efficiency of knuckle boom crane operations. HiSkill utilizes virtual reality (VR) technology to create a realistic and secure learning environment … Read the full press release

Outokumpu to Publish Half-Year 2023 Report and Host Webcast on August 3

(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu, a company, will release its half-year report for January-June 2023 on August 3, 2023. The report will be available at approximately 9.00 am EEST. Later in the day, at 3.00 pm EEST, a live webcast and conference … Read the full press release

Vattenfall Expands German Solar Development Portfolio with Acquisition of Solizer

(IN BRIEF) Vattenfall, a leading energy company, has acquired Solizer, a German solar developer, as part of its efforts to enable fossil-free living. The acquisition includes an experienced team and a pipeline of large-scale solar projects in Germany, totaling 4 … Read the full press release

LEGO Group Unveils New Star Wars Building Sets, Including Ahsoka and Chewbacca, at San Diego Comic-Con

(IN BRIEF) The LEGO Group has announced three new additions to its LEGO Star Wars building set range at San Diego Comic-Con. The new sets include Ahsoka Tano’s T-6 Jedi Shuttle and New Republic E-Wing vs. Shin Hati’s Starfighter, connected … Read the full press release

University of Twente Collaborates with BZK and PMDD&A to Offer Digital Design & Architecture Executive Course

(IN BRIEF) The University of Twente (UT) has launched a collaboration with the Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations (BZK) and the Post Master Digital Design & Architecture Foundation (PMDD&A). The collaboration aims to offer the Digital Design & … Read the full press release

MAHLE Aims to Lead in E-Mobility as System Champion, Introduces Innovative Electric Motor Technology Kit

(IN BRIEF) MAHLE, an international technology group, aims to position itself as the system champion in e-mobility, according to Arnd Franz, Chairman of the MAHLE Management Board and CEO. The company presented a new technology kit for electric motors that … Read the full press release

Airbus Helicopters Receives Certification for H175 Helicopter in China

(IN BRIEF) Airbus Helicopters has received certification from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) for its H175 helicopter. This certification allows for the delivery of H175 helicopters to customers in China, which is a demanding market with a growing … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ to Supply Fiber Preparation Line for Roseburg Forest Products’ New MDF Mill

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ, an international technology group, has secured an order from Roseburg Forest Products Co. to supply a complete fiber preparation line for medium density fiberboard (MDF) production at their new mill in Dillard, Oregon, USA. The investment is … Read the full press release

AFRY Management Consulting Recognized as Top Consultancy for Green Hydrogen by Reuters

(IN BRIEF) AFRY Management Consulting has been ranked among the top three consultancies for green and low-carbon hydrogen by Reuters in their report on the top 100 innovators in hydrogen for 2023. AFRY’s expertise in the hydrogen value chain, ranging … Read the full press release

Capgemini and Microsoft Launch Azure Intelligent App Factory for Accelerated Generative AI Implementations

(IN BRIEF) Capgemini and Microsoft have collaborated to create the Azure Intelligent App Factory, a solution aimed at enabling organizations to scale responsible and sustainable generative AI capabilities for their business. The App Factory combines Capgemini’s expertise in engineering and … Read the full press release

Samaritans Festival Branch Marks 50th Year with Listening Garden at Latitude Festival

(IN BRIEF) Samaritans Festival Branch is celebrating its 50th year by unveiling a special Listening Garden at Latitude festival. The Listening Garden provides a space for people to sit, reflect, talk, and listen, highlighting the support Samaritans has provided to … Read the full press release

Canton of Zurich Joins Terravis, Enabling Digital Access to Land Register Data

(IN BRIEF) The Canton of Zurich has joined the Terravis network, enabling authorized users to digitally access data from the land register of the Canton of Zurich. Terravis, an initiative of SIX, facilitates the exchange of information in the real … Read the full press release

Vivendi Demonstrates Strong Commitment as Official Entertainment Sponsor of Rugby World Cup France 2023

(IN BRIEF) Vivendi and its entities are fully engaged as the Official Entertainment Sponsor of Rugby World Cup France 2023. Various initiatives have been undertaken to promote the event, including embellishing monuments, producing signature films, broadcasting sports news programs, releasing … Read the full press release

Savills Bolsters Healthcare Valuations Team with New Associate Director

(IN BRIEF) Savills, the international real estate advisor, has appointed Katarina Szinekova as an Associate Director in Healthcare Valuations to support the expansion plans of its Healthcare & Senior Living team within the Operational Capital Markets division. With over 10 … Read the full press release

Infineon Introduces CoolSiC MOSFETs for Enhanced Energy Efficiency in Power Applications

(IN BRIEF) Infineon Technologies AG has introduced its silicon carbide (SiC) CoolSiC™ MOSFET 650 V in TO leadless (TOLL) packaging to address the growing demand for energy efficiency in the digitalization and electro-mobility era. These SiC MOSFETs are optimized for … Read the full press release

Garanti BBVA Launches Türkiye’s First Ecommerce Loan for Energy-Efficient Car Rentals

(IN BRIEF) Garanti BBVA has partnered with Enterprise Türkiye to promote electric mobility and car rentals in Türkiye. As part of this collaboration, Garanti BBVA is offering an ecommerce loan, known as a Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) loan, to … Read the full press release

Audi Sport Gears Up for 2024 Dakar Rally with Test and Baja Aragón Competition

(IN BRIEF) Audi Sport is preparing for the 2024 Dakar Rally with a test in Spain and participation in the Baja Aragón competition. Three Audi RS Q e-tron cars will be driven by pairs of drivers in the event. The … Read the full press release