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Connected Vehicle Technology Shows Promise in Enhancing Road Safety in Queensland

(IN BRIEF) The adoption of Connected Vehicle technology in road work areas has the potential to significantly improve safety for both road workers and drivers. Real-time warning messages transmitted to in-vehicle displays help increase driver awareness and reduce reaction times, … Read the full press release

Saint-Gobain to Invest $235 Million in Palatka Facility for Gypsum Production Expansion and Modernization

(IN BRIEF) Saint-Gobain North America has announced plans to invest $235 million in its CertainTeed gypsum manufacturing facility in Palatka, Florida. The investment will focus on expanding and modernizing the facility, increasing its production capacity and improving energy consumption. The … Read the full press release

DNV and Partners Collaborate to Develop Standardized Languages for Digitalization in the Energy Sector

(IN BRIEF) DNV, along with other organizations, is renewing its partnership to address the challenges of data and information standardization in the energy sector. The lack of a common digital language and standardization leads to inefficiencies, waste, and safety risks. … Read the full press release

Arkema Partners with French National Women’s Football Team to Support Women’s Football Development

(IN BRIEF) Arkema, the naming rights holder of D1 Arkema, has become a partner of the French national Women’s Football Team for the next two seasons, solidifying its commitment to women’s football and the development of the women’s game. This … Read the full press release

bp Ventures Leads $10 Million Investment in WasteFuel to Expand Bioenergy Solutions

(IN BRIEF) bp ventures, the investment arm of bp, has committed $10 million as the lead investor in the Series B funding round of WasteFuel, a California-based biofuels company. WasteFuel specializes in converting bio-based municipal and agricultural waste into lower … Read the full press release

Bosch Powers Porsche and Cadillac in WEC Racing Series with LMDh Hybrid System

(IN BRIEF) The WEC racing series enters its second half of the season with the 6 Hours of Monza, where Porsche and Cadillac factory teams will compete using the new LMDh hybrid system in the hypercar category. Bosch, the official … Read the full press release

Research Reveals Misconceptions Hindering Homeowners from Energy Efficiency Retrofits

(IN BRIEF) A study by Barclays and Ipsos has identified misconceptions as a key factor preventing homeowners from making energy efficiency retrofitting upgrades to their homes. The research highlights that homeowners overestimate the cost of common energy efficiency modifications and … Read the full press release

Zurich Insurance Group Forms Strategic Partnership with Qover to Enhance Distribution of Innovative Insurance Products

(IN BRIEF) Zurich Insurance Group has announced a strategic partnership with Qover, a Belgium-based insurtech, through Zurich Global Ventures. As part of the collaboration, Zurich is joining Qover’s Series C funding round. Qover, founded in 2016, offers a technology-enabled distribution … Read the full press release

GovMarket Joins T-Systems and Google Cloud’s Sovereign Cloud for Public Sector Digital Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Berlin-based start-up GovMarket has migrated to the Sovereign Cloud, a joint platform by T-Systems and Google Cloud, becoming their newest customer. GovMarket, a marketplace offering digital solutions for the public sector, prioritizes strict adherence to data protection regulations. … Read the full press release

BAE Systems Awarded Contract for Next Generation Evolved SeaSparrow Missile Launch System

(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems has secured a $37 million contract from the U.S. Department of Defense Ordnance Technology Consortium (DOTC) to design the Next Generation Evolved SeaSparrow Missile Launch System (NGELS). The company will collaborate with the NATO SeaSparrow Program … Read the full press release

Siemens Partners with PRODEA Investments for Digital Transformation and Sustainability of Real Estate Portfolio

(IN BRIEF) Siemens, a global technology company, has teamed up with PRODEA Investments, a leading real estate investment company in Greece and Southeast Europe, to implement Building X, a digital building platform. The partnership aims to accelerate PRODEA Investments’ digital … Read the full press release

Crédit Agricole Partners with Coface to Support International Expansion of Corporate Clients

(IN BRIEF) Crédit Agricole has signed a distribution agreement with Coface to offer credit insurance products to its corporate clients engaged in international trade. The economic slowdown and inflation of the past year have impacted payment behavior, particularly affecting small … Read the full press release

Allianz Launches Initiatives to Overcome Financial Obstacles for Women in Professional Football

(IN BRIEF) Allianz has introduced two new initiatives aimed at helping women overcome financial barriers in pursuing professional football careers. A survey by Allianz revealed that 64% of women are prevented from pursuing their passion due to financial obstacles. To … Read the full press release

Logicor Leases Space to Leading European Toy Provider at Logicor Houplines Logistics Park in France

(IN BRIEF) Logicor, a prominent logistics real estate company in Europe, has leased approximately 40,000 sqm of space to a leading European provider of toys and children’s entertainment at Logicor Houplines Logistics Park in France. The site will undergo redevelopment … Read the full press release

European Investment Fund Grants €110 Million Guarantee to BPER Banca Group to Support SMEs and Sustainable Investments

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) has provided a guarantee worth €110 million to the BPER Banca Group, comprising BPER Banca and Banco di Sardegna, with the assistance of Banca Finint. This agreement aims to boost investments by small … Read the full press release

Borealis Completes Sale of Nitrogen Business to AGROFERT, Expanding European Fertilizer Production

(IN BRIEF) Borealis has successfully completed the sale of its nitrogen business to AGROFERT, a Czech-based group active in various industries including chemicals and agriculture. The transaction, valued at EUR 810 million, allows AGROFERT to expand its European presence in … Read the full press release

Neste Partners with Biofuel Express to Expand Distribution of Neste MY Renewable Diesel in Denmark

(IN BRIEF) Renewable fuel company Neste has formed a partnership with Biofuel Express to expand the distribution of Neste MY Renewable Diesel™ in Denmark. Biofuel Express will be responsible for distributing and selling the renewable diesel fuel, while Neste will … Read the full press release

Savills Completes £18m Land Sale for Potential 600 New Homes in Ipswich, Suffolk

(IN BRIEF) Real estate advisor Savills has completed an £18m land sale on behalf of a private landowner, paving the way for the potential construction of 600 new homes on the outskirts of Ipswich, Suffolk. The 82-acre site, situated across … Read the full press release

Rottneros Secures Long-Term Renewable Energy Partnership with EnBW to Drive Sustainability Goals

(IN BRIEF) Swedish pulp and paper company Rottneros has entered into a long-term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG, the third-largest energy group in Germany. Under the agreement, EnBW will supply Rottneros with over 30 GWh of … Read the full press release

Natixis CIB Appoints Anurag Poddar as Head of Financial Sponsors Group, Asia Pacific

(IN BRIEF) Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking (Natixis CIB) has announced the appointment of Anurag Poddar as the Head of Financial Sponsors Group, Asia Pacific. Anurag, with over 20 years of experience, will be based in Singapore and report to … Read the full press release