Category Archives: Denmark

Press Releases & News from Denmark distributed via EuropaWire

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

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

Ørsted to Divest Remaining Stake in London Array Offshore Wind Farm for £717 Million

(IN BRIEF) Ørsted, a leading renewable energy company, has signed an agreement to sell its remaining 25% minority interest in the London Array Offshore Wind Farm in the UK to funds managed by Schroders Greencoat, a specialist asset manager in … 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

Maersk Expands Presence in Croatia with Opening of Own Multi-Customer Warehouse

(IN BRIEF) Maersk, a global provider of logistics solutions, has opened its first multi-customer warehouse in Croatia, further strengthening its footprint in the country. The 12,000 sqm facility, located near the port of Rijeka, offers fast delivery times and efficient … Read the full press release

LEGO and Warner Bros. Discovery Launch LEGO Harry Potter Gringotts Wizarding Bank Set

(IN BRIEF) The LEGO Group and Warner Bros. Discovery have unveiled the LEGO Harry Potter Gringotts Wizarding Bank set, the newest addition to the LEGO Harry Potter product range. The set features a highly detailed representation of the bank from … Read the full press release

Hempel Successfully Divests Assets in Russia to Atomstroykomplex

(IN BRIEF) Hempel, a global coatings manufacturer, has successfully completed the divestment of its assets in Russia. The company obtained the necessary approvals from both Danish and Russian authorities for the transaction. Atomstroykomplex has acquired Hempel’s legal entity in Russia, … Read the full press release

A.P. Moller – Maersk Launches First Cold Store Facility in Dubai to Meet Growing Demand for Cold Chain Logistics

(IN BRIEF) A.P. Moller – Maersk, the global integrated logistics company, has opened its first Cold Store facility in Dubai, UAE. Located at Dubai Industrial City, the 13,000 square meter facility serves the FMCG sector with uninterrupted cold chain logistics … Read the full press release

Deborah Dunsire to Retire as Lundbeck CEO, Charl van Zyl Named Successor

(IN BRIEF) H. Lundbeck A/S has announced the initiation of CEO succession, with Deborah Dunsire choosing to retire from her role as President and CEO. Charl van Zyl has been appointed as the new President and CEO, and Dunsire will … Read the full press release

EET Group Partners with Logicor for Strategic Distribution Facility in Greve, Denmark

(IN BRIEF) Logicor has signed a long-term lease agreement with EET Group for a property in Greve, Denmark. EET Group, a B2B IT distributor serving over 30,000 merchants across Europe, plans to utilize the facility as a crucial part of … Read the full press release

DNV Provides Safety Verification for Project Greensand’s Pioneering CO2 Storage Solution

(IN BRIEF) DNV has officially verified the safety of Project Greensand’s CO2 storage in the North Sea. Project Greensand is a pioneering initiative that demonstrates the transportation of CO2 across borders and offshore storage to mitigate climate change. The safety … Read the full press release

Maersk Sets Sail with Sustainable Fuel: Green Methanol Powers World’s First Methanol-Enabled Container Vessel

(IN BRIEF) Maersk, a global leader in container logistics, has successfully secured green methanol for the maiden voyage of the world’s first methanol-enabled container vessel. The company has partnered with OCI Global to deliver green bio-methanol for the journey, which … Read the full press release

Chr. Hansen’s MyOli™ 6’-SL HMO Receives EU Approval for Infant Formula and Follow-On Formula

(IN BRIEF) Chr. Hansen has received approval from the EU for their 6’-SL HMO, the final addition to their MyOli™ 5 HMO Mix. This authorization allows the highest use level of 6’-SL in infant formula and follow-on formula in the … Read the full press release

Novo Nordisk’s Bid for BIOCORP Set at 35.00 Euros per Share, Totaling 154 Million Euros

(IN BRIEF) Novo Nordisk A/S is in exclusive negotiations to acquire a controlling stake in BIOCORP Production SA, a French company specializing in medical device design and manufacturing. The acquisition would be followed by a mandatory tender offer for all … Read the full press release

International Investor Mutares Acquires Arriva Group’s Assets in Denmark and Serbia

(IN BRIEF) Arriva Group has successfully sold its businesses in Denmark and Serbia to Mutares SE & Co. KGaA, an international financial investor. This sale is in line with Arriva Group’s strategy to focus on its core markets in the … Read the full press release

DHL Freight strengthens sustainability efforts with new intermodal rail freight service

(IN BRIEF) The news story is about DHL Freight launching a new, sustainable intermodal rail freight service between Germany and Denmark. The service will depart from Duisburg in Germany and Padborg in Denmark, with three weekly departures each way. The … Read the full press release

RWE Commences Construction of Onshore Substation for Denmark’s Largest Offshore Wind Farm

(IN BRIEF) Renewable energy company RWE has begun construction on the onshore substation for the Thor offshore wind farm in Denmark. The wind farm is set to become Denmark’s largest to date, producing over 1,000 MW of green electricity and … 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

Danish Luxury Brand Bang & Olufsen Introduces Microsoft Teams-Certified Beocom Portal Headset

(IN BRIEF) Danish luxury brand Bang & Olufsen has launched a new wireless headset called Beocom Portal, which is designed for use with Microsoft Teams. The headset features noise-cancelling technology, high-quality microphones and a sleek, minimalist design. It is certified … Read the full press release

European Investment Fund and Flex Funding Agreement to Help Smaller Danish Firms Access Funding

(IN BRIEF) Danish SME crowdlending platform, Flex Funding, has signed an agreement with the European Investment Fund (EIF) for a guarantee of DKK 111.7 million, enabling up to 160 smaller Danish companies to obtain funding with attractive terms to continue … Read the full press release