Category Archives: Denmark

Press Releases & News from Denmark distributed via EuropaWire

LEGO Unveils The Insect Collection with ASMR Soundtrack of Nature-Inspired LEGO Clicks

(IN BRIEF) The LEGO Group has introduced the LEGO Ideas The Insect Collection, a set originally conceived by LEGO enthusiast José María Pérez Suero. To mark the launch, the company has collaborated with Foley artist Sanaa Kelley to create a … Read the full press release

Novozymes Reports Resilient First-Half Performance Amidst Market Volatility, Adjusts 2023 Outlook

(IN BRIEF) Novozymes, a global biosolutions company, has reported its first-half 2023 financial results. The company achieved 3% organic sales growth, an EBIT margin of 25% before special items, and a return on invested capital (ROIC) including goodwill of 17% … Read the full press release

Novo Nordisk’s SELECT Trial Shows Semaglutide 2.4 mg Cuts Cardiovascular Risk in Overweight and Obese Adults

(IN BRIEF) Novo Nordisk, a global healthcare company, has reported the headline findings from the SELECT cardiovascular outcomes trial. This double-blinded study assessed the impact of subcutaneous once-weekly semaglutide 2.4 mg in comparison to placebo as an adjunct to standard … Read the full press release

Vestas Partners with Sinia Renovables for 50 MW Wind Project in Spain

(IN BRIEF) Renewable energy company Vestas has secured a significant order for a 50 MW wind project in northwest Spain. The order was placed by Sinia Renovables, the renewable investment division of Banc Sabadell. Vestas will provide 11 V136-4.5 MW … Read the full press release

FLSmidth to Supply Key Equipment and Services for Ma’aden’s Phosphate Mine in Saudi Arabia

(IN BRIEF) FLSmidth, a global supplier of engineering and equipment to the mining industry, has been selected to deliver key beneficiation equipment and services for Ma’aden’s phosphate 3 phase 1 mine site in Saudi Arabia. The order, worth approximately DKK … Read the full press release

Predictive Logistics: Maersk Drives Technology Revolution in Chemical Supply Chains for Improved Sustainability and Efficiency

(IN BRIEF) Maersk, a global leader in container logistics, emphasizes the need for technology adoption in the chemical supply chain to transform it from predictable to predictive, enable better decision-making, and develop more sustainable supply chains. Maersk sees significant opportunities … Read the full press release

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

LEGO Super Mario expands franchise with Donkey Kong-inspired world

(IN BRIEF) The LEGO Group has announced the expansion of its LEGO Super Mario franchise to include Donkey Kong, Cranky Kong, Diddy Kong, Funky Kong, and Dixie Kong for the first time ever in LEGO brick form. Four new products … Read the full press release

RWE annonce des fournisseurs privilégiés pour le plus grand parc éolien offshore du Danemark, Thor

(ACTUALITÉ EN BREF) RWE a annoncé les fournisseurs privilégiés pour tous les principaux composants de Thor, le plus grand parc éolien offshore du Danemark, qui devrait avoir une capacité de plus de 1 000 MW. Le projet sera construit en … Read the full press release

RWE Announces Preferred Suppliers for Denmark’s Largest Offshore Wind Farm, Thor

(IN BRIEF) RWE has announced the preferred suppliers for all main components of Thor, Denmark’s largest offshore wind farm, which is planned to have a capacity of over 1,000 MW. The project will be built in the North Sea and … Read the full press release

Frédéric Beaujean wurde zum Niederlassungsleiter Dänemark für die neue Kopenhagener Niederlassung von Crédit Agricole CIB ernannt

(IN KÜRZE) Crédit Agricole CIB, ein globales Finanzdienstleistungsunternehmen, hat die Eröffnung einer neuen Niederlassung in Kopenhagen, Dänemark, als Teil seines strategischen Plans zur Stärkung seiner Position in Europa und zur Expansion in neue Märkte bekannt gegeben. Mit einer bestehenden Präsenz … Read the full press release

Frédéric Beaujean appointed Denmark Branch Manager for Crédit Agricole CIB’s new Copenhagen branch

(IN BRIEF) Crédit Agricole CIB, a global financial services company, has announced the opening of a new branch in Copenhagen, Denmark, as part of its strategic plan to strengthen its position in Europe and expand into new markets. With an … Read the full press release

Vereinbarung zur Herstellung von nachhaltigem E-Methanol, unterzeichnet von LEGO Group, Novo Nordisk und European Energy

(IN KÜRZE) Die LEGO Group und Novo Nordisk haben sich mit European Energy zusammengetan, um E-Methanol, eine kohlenstoffärmere Alternative zu herkömmlichem Kunststoff, für einen Teil ihrer Materialproduktion zu verwenden. European Energy wird E-Methanol aus erneuerbarer Energie und biogenem CO2 produzieren, … Read the full press release

Sustainable e-methanol production agreement signed by LEGO Group, Novo Nordisk, and European Energy

(IN BRIEF) The LEGO Group and Novo Nordisk have partnered with European Energy to use e-methanol, a lower-carbon alternative to conventional plastic, for some of their material production. European Energy will produce e-methanol from renewable energy and biogenic CO2, and … Read the full press release

Novo Nordisk et Aspect Biosystems collaborent pour créer des traitements modificateurs de la maladie pour le diabète et l’obésité

(ACTUALITÉ EN BREF) Novo Nordisk a annoncé une collaboration avec Aspect Biosystems pour développer des thérapies tissulaires bio-imprimées pour le traitement du diabète et de l’obésité. La collaboration tirera parti de la technologie de bioimpression d’Aspect et de l’expertise de … Read the full press release

Novo Nordisk and Aspect Biosystems collaborate to create disease-modifying treatments for diabetes and obesity

(IN BRIEF) Novo Nordisk has announced a collaboration with Aspect Biosystems to develop bioprinted tissue therapeutics for diabetes and obesity treatment. The collaboration will leverage Aspect’s bioprinting technology and Novo Nordisk’s expertise in stem cell differentiation and cell therapy development … Read the full press release

LEGO releases new diorama building sets for Star Wars: Return of the Jedi

(IN BRIEF) The LEGO Group has announced the release of two new diorama building sets based on scenes from Star Wars: Return of the Jedi. The sets mark the 40th anniversary of the film’s original release and feature recognizable characters … Read the full press release

FLSmidth secures deal to supply efficient equipment for sustainable gold mining

(IN BRIEF) FLSmidth, a global provider of sustainable technology, has secured a contract worth approximately DKK 350 million to supply efficient equipment to a gold mine. The equipment is expected to be among the most efficient in the world and … Read the full press release

Maersk cierra la brecha de conectividad con un nuevo corredor aéreo entre EE. UU. y China

(NOTICIA EN BREVE) Maersk ha presentado dos nuevos servicios de carga aérea que conectan a Estados Unidos con China para satisfacer las necesidades logísticas de extremo a extremo de sus clientes. Los servicios comenzarán con dos vuelos semanales entre el … Read the full press release

Maersk Bridges Connectivity Gap with New Air Corridor Between US and China

(IN BRIEF) Maersk has introduced two new air freight services connecting the United States with China to meet its customers’ end-to-end logistics needs. The services will commence with two weekly flights between Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) and Shenyang Taoxian International … Read the full press release

Maersk loue une nouvelle installation durable au Royaume-Uni pour améliorer ses services logistiques

(ACTUALITÉ EN BREF) Maersk, une entreprise mondiale de logistique, a loué une installation de 685 000 pieds carrés au SEGRO Logistics Park East Midlands Gateway au Royaume-Uni, qui devrait être achevée d’ici juin 2023. L’installation est construite avec des normes … Read the full press release