(IN BRIEF) Strøm Gundersen Vestfold, part of AF Gruppen, has secured a contract with Boligbyggelaget USBL AS to construct the Møllers Gate apartment building in Sandefjord. The project, valued at NOK 122 million (excluding VAT), involves the design, demolition, and … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Stora Enso has opened its new head office, Katajanokan Laituri, in Helsinki, the largest mass timber building in Finland. The four-storey structure, also housing the Solo Sokos Hotel Pier 4, showcases sustainable, low-carbon construction. Built with prefabricated wood … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Environment, Financial, Finland, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Architecture, Hans Sohlström, Helsinki, Stora Enso, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) GKN Aerospace has earned a Silver Medal from EcoVadis, a global leader in business sustainability assessments, after a thorough evaluation of its sustainability practices. The company scored 70, placing it in the top 92nd percentile among companies assessed … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Awards, Business, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged Awards, EcoVadis, GKN Aerospace, leadership, Silver Medal, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and BNZ have signed a €166 million loan to support the construction of 17 new solar photovoltaic plants in Spain, Italy, and Portugal, as part of a larger €500 million initiative. These plants … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Italy, Luxembourg, Management, News, Portugal, Spain
Tagged BNZ, EIB, Francesco Cacciabue, Italy, Luis Selva, partnership, PORTUGAL, solar energy, Southern Europe, Spain, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Kuehne+Nagel, in partnership with Medtronic, has opened a new temperature-controlled healthcare fulfilment centre in Milton, Ontario. This 25,000 square meter facility will serve as a distribution hub for Medtronic’s medical devices and therapies, supporting hospitals and healthcare institutions … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged CANADA, Eduardo Razuck, Healthcare, Kuehne+Nagel, logistics, Mbaye Seye, Medtronic, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) AFRY and Aurecon have partnered to design the Borumba Pumped Hydro Energy Storage project in Queensland, Australia. Awarded by Queensland Hydro, the project will provide 2,000 MW of electricity for 24 hours with a storage capacity of 48,000 … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Sweden, Technology
Tagged AFRY, Aurecon, Australia, Borumba Pumped Hydro Energy Storage Project, Kieran Cusack, Knut Sierotzki, partnership, Paul Gleeson, Queensland, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) The Helsingør Sundhedshus health center in Denmark, part of Nordsjællands Hospital, has embraced modern design and sustainability with the installation of 2,500 m² of Lindner RIBline lamella wall and ceiling cladding. This enhances patient wellbeing by creating a … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Denmark, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged Denmark, Helsingør Sundhedshus, Lindner, modern design, partnership, patient care, RIBline Cladding, safety
(IN BRIEF) ZF Commercial Vehicle Solutions has unveiled its Hydrogen Recirculation Blower at IAA Transportation 2024. The blower, which works with ZF’s Fuel Cell Air Compressor, improves hydrogen efficiency and performance in fuel cell-powered commercial vehicles. This innovation is part … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Borealis has joined the Finnish Environment Ministry’s Circular Economy Green Deal, committing to promoting a low-carbon, circular economy. The company plans to use 30 kilotons of Finnish plastic waste as raw material by 2035 and improve its energy … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Ørsted has entered into an agreement with Equinor to supply 330,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide removal (CDR) credits over ten years, as part of Ørsted’s Kalundborg CO2 Hub project. This project, starting in 2026, will capture 430,000 tonnes … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Quimicolor has opened the first spunlace production facility in Colombia with the support of ANDRITZ technology, marking a major step forward in local manufacturing. The new facility, located in Guarne, can produce 10,000 tons of nonwoven material annually, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Metso has opened a Digital Design and Development Studio in Krakow, Poland, as part of its strategy to accelerate digital transformation in the minerals processing industry. The new facility will focus on developing advanced solutions using AI, data … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Å Energi has partnered with the Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) to secure a NOK 1 billion loan aimed at upgrading and expanding the electricity grid in Southern Norway’s Agder and Buskerud counties. The 10-year loan will finance 22 … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) CapMan Real Estate has entered a strategic partnership with Riksbyggen to manage its residential properties across Sweden. The collaboration aims to provide high-quality living environments by focusing on tenant satisfaction, safety, and sustainability. CapMan is expanding its investments … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Saab has successfully delivered the fifth and final GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), completing the series of deliveries that began in 2020. The advanced multi-domain surveillance system, equipped with … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Defence, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Sweden, Technology
Tagged Carl-Johan Bergholm, GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) Aircraft, partnership, Saab, sustainability, United Arab Emirates
(IN BRIEF) Saab has successfully delivered five next-generation TAIPAN artillery hunting radar systems to the British Army, replacing the older MAMBA radar. The advanced TAIPAN systems, now operational with the 5th Regiment Royal Artillery, offer improved deployment speed, mobility, and … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Defence, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Sweden, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Andy Fraser, Artillery Hunting Technology, British Army, partnership, Saab, sustainability, TAIPAN Radar Systems, UK
(IN BRIEF) Sener held an EDI TalkS session in London on September 9, 2024, focusing on the value of generational and cultural diversity within teams. Led by Moisés Jimenez and Ana Úsar, the session emphasized the importance of cognitive diversity, … Read the full press release
Posted in Art & Culture, Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Media, News, Society, Spain, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Ana Úsar, cultural diversity, EDI (Equality Diversity and Inclusion) TalkS, Generational, London, Moisés Jimenez, SENER, Team Performance
(IN BRIEF) GKN Aerospace is expanding its state-of-the-art aero-engine manufacturing facility in Trollhättan, Sweden by 5,000 square meters to meet growing demand in the aerospace industry. The facility will incorporate advanced digital processes, automation, and robotics, boosting production capacity for … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Eviden, part of the Atos Group, has secured a multi-million euro, four-year contract to enhance the Berzelius supercomputer at Linkoping University, Sweden. The upgrade will add 512 PetaFlops of FP8 AI performance through the integration of 16 NVIDIA … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Sweden, Technology
Tagged AI, Atos, Berzelius Supercomputer, Dr. Cédric Bourrasset, Eviden, Linkoping University, partnership, Professor Anders Ynnerman, sustainability, Sweden
(IN BRIEF) Alfa Laval has won a major contract to replace 18 ballast water management systems (BWMS) on vessels owned by a leading European shipowner. The deal highlights growing demand for reliable BWMS replacements due to stricter regulations and the … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Evonik has developed a breakthrough process that allows up to four times more recycled rubber to be used in new tire production. Traditionally, only 5% of recycled rubber could be reused due to the vulcanization process, which makes … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Christian Mani, Evonik, sustainability, tire recycling
(IN BRIEF) Evonik is advancing its green transformation by expanding the use of electrodialysis, a process that converts salts from chemical processes into valuable raw materials like caustic soda and sulfuric acid. This technology aims to reduce energy consumption, raw … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology
Tagged caustic soda, Chemical Industry, Electrodialysis, Evonik, salt, sulfuric acid, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Evonik has developed a groundbreaking model of the skin microbiome that allows for realistic, scientifically validated testing of how cosmetic ingredients impact the skin’s microbial communities. This model recreates the complex interactions between microbes, providing more accurate insights … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology
Tagged biotechnology, Cosmetics Testing, Evonik, Skin Microbiome Model, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Evonik has launched a new innovation strategy aimed at generating €1.5 billion in additional sales by 2032. The strategy focuses on three key areas: bio-based solutions, the energy transition, and the circular economy. These initiatives will help drive … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged bio-based solutions, circular economy, energy transition, Evonik, Harald Schwager, INNOVATION, Ralph Marquardt, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Logicor has initiated the redevelopment of a 34,600 m² site in Langenfeld, Germany, transforming an outdated logistics facility into a modern, sustainable corporate property. The new 21,100 m² building will be divided into four units and is designed … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Real Estate, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged BREEAM certification, Langenfeld Property, Logicor, partnership, redevelopment, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) The European Union has announced two key investments to support Moldova’s development: a €200 million loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) for forest expansion and a €12 million EU grant to upgrade the country’s railway infrastructure. The … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, European Union, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, Moldova, News
Tagged EIB, EU, forestry, investment, Maia Sandu, MOLDOVA, partnership, railway infrastructure, sustainability, Teresa Czerwinska
(IN BRIEF) Bilfinger has been awarded a significant Project Management and Consultancy contract by Egyptian Chemical Industries (KIMA) to manage the construction of a new chemical and fertilizer plant in Aswan, Egypt. The facility will produce 600 tons of nitric … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Bilfinger, Chemical Egyptian Chemical Industries (KIMA), Christian Rugland, construction, EGYPT, Fertilizer Plant, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) GEA has introduced its CONTA dual block valve technology, designed to improve safety and efficiency in spray drying processes for the food and dairy industries. The new system reduces areas where feed can accumulate by 96%, lowering microbiological … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Bahn has awarded Vossloh over €100 million in contracts to improve rail maintenance using advanced rail milling and high-speed grinding technologies. The agreements, covering preventive and corrective maintenance, aim to extend the service life of DB’s tracks … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Deutsche Bahn, Heike Junge-Latz, maintenance, Oliver Schuster, partnership, Rail infrastracture, sustainability, Vossloh
(IN BRIEF) Michelin launched its latest tire ranges, the MICHELIN X® LINE ENERGY™ 3 and MICHELIN X® MULTI ENERGY™ 2, at the IAA Transportation Trade Fair in Hannover. These new tires are designed to maximize fuel savings and lateral grip … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Aurubis, a leading multimetal producer, has welcomed 75 new apprentices at its Hamburg plant, filling all available spots across 12 vocations. The company, known for its modern training environment and role in producing metals for electric vehicles and … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, Metals and Minerals, News, Technology
Tagged apprenticeship, Aurubis, Dr. Toralf Haag, Hamburg, Ksenija Bekeris, partnership, sustainability, training program
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) has committed €30 million to Wind II, a venture capital fund targeting €130 million. Wind II focuses on early-stage tech startups across Europe developing innovative solutions for essential services and infrastructure industries to … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Climate Tech Innovation, EIF, Europe, Marjut Falksteadt, partnership, sustainability, Thierry Vandewalle, Wind II, Xavier Gury
(IN BRIEF) Stark Future, a leading electric motorcycle company in Spain, has obtained a €40 million loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to boost its research, development, and production of electric motorbikes. Backed by the EU’s InvestEU program, the … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Spain, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged EIB, electric motorcycle, INNOVATION, partnership, Spain, Stark Future, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Natixis CIB are providing €97 million in financing to Libeccio S.r.l. for a new wind farm in Mazara del Vallo, Sicily. With a capacity of 44.8 MW, the wind farm will provide … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News
Tagged Alessandro Izzo, EIB, investment, Natixis CIB, partnership, renewable energy, Sicily, sustainability, wind farm
(IN BRIEF) Kaunas, Lithuania’s second-largest city, will modernize its district heating system using a €35 million loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB), supported by the European Commission’s InvestEU program. The project, led by utility company Kauno Energija, will upgrade … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Management, News, Technology
Tagged EIB, heating system, Kaunas, Kauno Energija, Lithuania, partnership, renewable energy, sustainability, Thomas Östros, Tomas Garasimavičius
(IN BRIEF) SUEZ has made a strategic investment in French start-up Purple Alternative Surface, aiming to expand its production of permeable paving solutions made from non-recycled plastic waste. With SUEZ’s support, Purple will increase its production capacity to 200,000 m² … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Environment, France, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities
Tagged 2024 projects, ADEME, circular economy, construction industry, Cravanche, energy transition, environmental innovation, France, French Environment and Energy Management Agency, greenhouse gas emissions, modular pavements, non-recycled plastic waste, parking lots, permeable paving, plastic recycling, public works, Purple Alternative Surface, retail, soil sealing, SUEZ, sustainable solutions, venture capital, wind turbine blades
(IN BRIEF) At an exclusive event in Boston, Ericsson announced a major collaboration with leading telecom operators, including AT&T, Deutsche Telekom, and Verizon, to launch a global platform for network APIs. This initiative aims to accelerate enterprise digitalization through 5G … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Media, News, Sweden, Technology, Telecom
Tagged 5G innovation, Åsa Tamsons, AT&T, Boston, Cradlepoint, Deutsche Telekom, Enterprise Digitalization, Ericom, Ericsson, Ericsson Private Networks, Erik Ekudden, Niklas Heuveldop, partnership, sustainability, TELECOM, Verizon, vodafone
(IN BRIEF) Heidelberg Materials, through its subsidiary Ciments du Maroc, has acquired controlling stakes in Asment de Témara and 100% of Grabemaro, further strengthening its presence in Morocco’s growing market. The acquisition includes a cement plant, aggregates sites, and ready-mixed … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Six major companies—Borealis, Covestro, Heraeus, Nextrom, Teijin Aramid, and Umicore—have launched the Sustainable Optical Fiber and Cable Industry Alliance (SOFIA) to promote sustainability across the optical fiber and cable sector. SOFIA aims to improve transparency, communication, and standardized … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Borealis, Covestro, Heraeus, Nextrom, partnership, sustainability, Sustainable Optical Fiber and Cable Industry Alliance (SOFIA), Teijin Aramid, Umicore
(IN BRIEF) Swissport will require electric-powered vehicles for key ground support operations starting January 2025 as part of its goal to achieve 55% electric Ground Support Equipment (eGSE) by 2032. The company plans to invest over €1 billion in electric … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged electric-powered Ground Support Equipment (eGSE), partnership, sustainability, Swissport, Warwick Brady
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