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Nordex Group Q1 Performance Surges to 2.2 GW with Increased ASP and Strong Orders from Türkiye, Germany, and Finland as 337 Turbines Are Booked Across 10 Countries

(IN BRIEF) The Nordex Group reported a 5 percent year-on-year increase in order intake for Q1 2025, reaching 2,182 MW in its Projects segment (excluding the Service business), up from 2,086 MW in Q1 2024. In addition, the average sales … Read the full press release

Bilfinger Unveils New Global Brand Identity and Slogan to Enhance Efficiency and Sustainability for the Process Industry and Drive Mid-Term Growth

(IN BRIEF) Bilfinger has unveiled a comprehensive rebranding initiative designed to reinforce its role as the top industrial services partner for the process industry. The initiative introduces the new slogan “Your Performance Is Our Business” along with a modernized corporate … Read the full press release

GEA Launches Varipond C to Revolutionize Centrifuge Separation with 30% Energy Savings and Enhanced Process Flexibility Across Multiple Industries

(IN BRIEF) GEA’s new Varipond C is a breakthrough solution for decanter centrifuges that offers simple, rapid, and precise adjustment of the separation zone and pond depth. This technology is designed to consistently deliver high product yields and quality in … Read the full press release

Salt Bank Reaches 500,000 Customers in Its First Year as Romania’s Pioneering Digital Bank, Powered by Engine by Starling and GFT

(IN BRIEF) Salt Bank, launched as Romania’s first digital bank in April 2024, has quickly captured the market, reaching 500,000 customers in just one year. Developed in only 12 months by teams from Salt, Engine by Starling, and GFT, the … Read the full press release

Equinor Unveils New Power Business Area and Appoints Helge Haugane as EVP to Propel Sustainable Growth and Reliability in Global Energy Markets

(IN BRIEF) Equinor has established a new Power business area by integrating its renewable energy assets with flexible power solutions from its MMP division. This strategic initiative is aimed at addressing the growing global demand for electricity fueled by increased … Read the full press release

Hexagon’s Next-Generation Public Safety Platform Empowers Sunnyvale to Modernize Emergency Dispatch and Enhance Response Capabilities for Future Growth

(IN BRIEF) Sunnyvale, California has adopted Hexagon’s advanced public safety platform to upgrade its emergency dispatch capabilities. The implementation includes the integration of HxGN OnCall Dispatch and mobile field applications to improve response times and provide detailed situational awareness to … Read the full press release

SUEZ and CNRS Forge Five-Year Research Partnership to Develop Innovative Circular and Decarbonisation Solutions for Sustainable Resource Management and Environmental Impact Reduction

(IN BRIEF) SUEZ and the CNRS have signed a comprehensive five-year framework agreement that will merge their R&D efforts to develop innovative, sustainable solutions for resource management and decarbonisation technologies. Announced during the 3rd SUEZ Innovation Day, the partnership will … Read the full press release

ENERCON and RWE Forge Long-Term Partnership to Propel Onshore Wind Projects Across Europe and Strengthen Supply Chain Reliability

(IN BRIEF) At a recent WindEurope conference in Copenhagen, ENERCON and RWE signed a Memorandum of Understanding that sets out a long-term, multi-year collaboration to jointly develop onshore wind projects across Europe. This MoU establishes ENERCON’s role in supplying, installing, … Read the full press release

DHL and kinderherzen Launch First Mobile Pediatric Heart Clinic in Burundi to Transform Regional Cardiac Care for Children

(IN BRIEF) DHL Global Forwarding has successfully transported MOHKI, the world’s first mobile heart clinic for children, to Burundi in collaboration with German NGO kinderherzen. This pioneering initiative aims to provide life-saving cardiovascular surgeries for children with congenital heart diseases … Read the full press release

Škoda Elroq Triumphs with Revolutionary Modern Solid Design, Winning Its 18th Red Dot Award and Attracting Over 45,000 Orders Globally

(IN BRIEF) Škoda has announced that its latest electric compact SUV, the Elroq, has won a prestigious Red Dot Award. The Elroq, the first production model to adopt the brand’s new Modern Solid design language, showcases revolutionary features including a … Read the full press release

Plenitude Secures 10-Year PPA with Autostrade per l’Italia to Supply 390 GWh from 16 MW Wind Plant and Accelerate Energy Transition in Italy

(IN BRIEF) Plenitude has signed a decade-long Power Purchase Agreement with Autostrade per l’Italia for the complete output of a 16 MW wind power plant located in Banzi, Basilicata. The plant is expected to generate approximately 390 GWh over the … Read the full press release

Sweco AB Appoints Jan Allde as New CFO to Drive Strategic Growth Amid Europe’s Green Transition

(IN BRIEF) Sweco AB has appointed Jan Allde as its new CFO and member of its Executive Team, with his tenure beginning on 1 August 2025. He will replace Olof Stålnacke, who is set to leave the company during the … Read the full press release

EIF and Enisa Forge €40 Million Guarantee to Propel Innovation and SME Growth in Spain

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) and Empresa Nacional de Innovación (Enisa) have entered into a guarantee agreement worth up to €40 million to help innovative Spanish small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and startups access vital finance. This partnership, … Read the full press release

WeBuild Sustainability: Logicor France Unveils Paris Nord 2 Redevelopment with Premier Eco-Certification Goals

(IN BRIEF) Logicor France has launched a major redevelopment program for its Paris Nord 2 site, a light industrial facility spanning approximately 5,800 square meters. Located strategically 15 kilometers north of Paris and adjacent to the Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport, … Read the full press release

CycleARcade: Glasgow’s AR Innovation Paves the Way for Safer Cyclist and Autonomous Vehicle Interaction in Diverse Global Settings

(IN BRIEF) Researchers at the University of Glasgow have developed CycleARcade, an augmented reality tool that rapidly prototypes immersive experiences for cyclists. By enabling cyclists to ride in open environments while interacting with virtual autonomous vehicles via AR headsets, the … Read the full press release

WeBuild Fuels Florida Transformation: Lane Completes I-275 Upgrade Amid Nationwide Road Expansion

(IN BRIEF) The Webuild Group’s U.S. subsidiary, Lane, has finalized the I-275 Section 7 Phase 1 project in Florida, an initiative designed to meet the escalating traffic demands in the Tampa Bay region. The project involved broadening highway lanes and … Read the full press release

Digi Communications N.V. announces the conclusion of an Incremental to the Senior Facilities Agreement dated 21 April 2023

(IN BRIEF) Digi Communications N.V. announced that on 9 April 2025, its Romanian subsidiary, Digi Romania S.A., executed an incremental facility notice under the existing Senior Facilities Agreement from 21 April 2023. This transaction involves the company, Digi Spain Telecom, … Read the full press release

Oxford PV and Trinasolar Forge Exclusive Pact to Catalyze Perovskite PV Innovation in China

(IN BRIEF) Oxford PV and Trinasolar have signed an exclusive patent licensing agreement to facilitate the manufacturing and sale of perovskite-based photovoltaic products in China, accompanied by the right to sublicense. This strategic collaboration reinforces industry confidence that perovskite-silicon tandem … Read the full press release

Oxford Researchers Pioneer Ultra-Thin Solar Coating That Could Redefine Energy Efficiency

(IN BRIEF) A research team from Oxford University Physics Department has developed an innovative solar energy technology that bypasses the need for traditional silicon panels. The new method involves coating everyday surfaces such as mobile phones, vehicles, and backpacks with … Read the full press release

Stagecoach East Midlands Accelerates Green Transit with Additional £6.1m in Zero Emission Bus Funding

(IN BRIEF) Stagecoach East Midlands has obtained an additional £6.1 million in ZEBRA 2 funding from the Government, supplementing an earlier pledge of £50.6 million to facilitate the rollout of over 120 electric vehicles by 2027. With this boost, nearly … Read the full press release