(IN BRIEF) Cefic has launched a comprehensive 10-point Action Plan aimed at strengthening the competitiveness of the EU Single Market for transport while supporting emission reduction goals. Responding to the European Commission’s 2025 Single Market strategy, the plan addresses regulatory … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Chemicals, Environment, European Union, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Management, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Cefic, Cefic Unveils 10-Point Action Plan to Strengthen EU Single Market for Transport, chemical industry logistics, combined transport, Combined Transport Directive, CountEmissions EU, driver shortage, EU Single Market, European Commission, greenhouse gas emissions calculation, Greening Corporate Fleets, Greening Freight package, industrial competitiveness, intermodal transport, ISO 14083, rail freight, Rail Infrastructure Capacity Regulation, single wagonload transport, sustainable transport, transport competitiveness, Weights and Dimensions Directive, Zero-emission vehicles
(IN BRIEF) Cefic has welcomed the launch of the Critical Chemicals Alliance, calling it a crucial step in implementing the EU’s Chemical Industry Action Plan at a time of mounting closures and declining investment across Europe’s chemical sector. The association … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Chemicals, Environment, European Union, Industrial, Management
Tagged Antwerp Declaration, Cefic, Cefic Calls for Rapid Action as Critical Chemicals Alliance Holds First General Assembly, Chemical Industry Action Plan, chemical production, Clean Industrial Deal, competitiveness, Critical Chemicals Alliance, Energy Policy, EU industrial sovereignty, European chemical industry, European Commission, industrial policy, INNOVATION, low-carbon economy, Marco Mensink, state aid, supply chain resilience, value chains
(IN BRIEF) The University of Münster, the University of Applied Forest Sciences Rottenburg and the nova-Institute have launched the PerPlacsBio project to assess the role of bio-based and biodegradable plastics in agriculture and forestry. Funded by the Agency for Renewable … Read the full press release
Posted in Chemicals, Education, Environment, Financial, Germany, Management, News, Science, Technology
Tagged agriculture, bio-based plastics, biodegradable plastics, BioSinn project, circular economy, environmental pollution, FNR funding, forestry, Microplastics, New Research Initiative Explores Sustainable Plastic Alternatives for Farming and Forestry, nova-Institute, PerPlacsBio, policy frameworks, renewable resources, standards and certification, sustainable materials, University of Applied Forest Sciences Rottenburg, University of Münster
(IN BRIEF) Lloyds Banking Group has committed to making more than £1 billion of new finance available to businesses across the North East in 2026 as part of a wider £35 billion UK-wide funding programme. The announcement, to be made … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged advanced manufacturing, business finance, clean energy transition, Emily Cox, Green Growth, infrastructure investment, Invest North East Energy and Innovation Summit, job creation, Kim McGuinness, Lloyds Banking Group, Lloyds Banking Group Backs North East Clean Energy Ambitions with Major Financing Commitment, North East Combined Authority, North East England, Office for Investment, Offshore wind, private investment, regional development
(IN BRIEF) Fortum has signed a framework agreement with Finnish nuclear technology company Steady Energy to provide nuclear expert services for the development of Steady Energy’s LDR-50 small modular reactor for district heating. The cooperation focuses on operational and maintenance … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Finland, Industrial, Investment, Management, News
Tagged Anni Jaarinen, district heating, energy transition, Finland, Fortum, Fortum Partners with Steady Energy to Support Development of Small Modular Reactor for District Heating, Gustav Eilertsen, Innovation and Venturing, LDR 50, low emission energy, nuclear expertise, nuclear services, operation and maintenance, small modular reactor, SMR, Steady Energy, Sweden
(IN BRIEF) Webuild has been awarded the contract to lead the consortium delivering the extension of Riyadh Metro’s Red Line, further strengthening its role in one of the world’s largest driverless metro networks. The project includes the construction of an … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Italy, Management, Technology
Tagged Alstom, Diriyah, Driverless metro, Global Infrastructure, Infrastructure Project, L and T, metro stations, Nesma, rail construction, RCRC, Red Line extension, Riyadh Metro, Royal Commission for Riyadh City, Saudi Arabia, tunnel boring machine, UNESCO World Heritage, urban mobility, urban transport, Webuild, Webuild Leads International Consortium for Riyadh Metro Red Line Extension Project
(IN BRIEF) Basilea Pharmaceutica has partnered with INCATE, the European incubator for antibacterial therapies, to support the advancement of early-stage anti-infective innovations. As an industry partner, Basilea brings deep expertise in antibacterial and antifungal drug development, while expanding INCATE’s scope … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Non Profit, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Security & Safety, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged anti-infectives, antibacterial therapies, antifungal therapies, antimicrobial resistance, Basel life sciences, Basilea Joins INCATE to Advance Early-Stage Antibacterial and Antifungal Innovation in Europe, Basilea Pharmaceutica, biopharmaceutical innovation, clinical development, drug development, INCATE, industry partnership, infectious diseases, invasive fungal infections, Laurenz Kellenberger, preclinical research, Primo Schär, University of Basel
(IN BRIEF) Skoda Auto has announced that its upcoming fully electric seven-seat flagship model will be called the Škoda Peaq, confirming its position at the top of the brand’s portfolio. Based on the Vision 7S concept that introduced Škoda’s Modern … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Czech Republic, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Marketing, Technology
Tagged Czech car manufacturer, electric mobility, electric vehicle, EV portfolio, family car, flagship model, Martin Jahn, Modern Solid design language, Peaq Announced as Škoda’s New Flagship in Expanding Electric Vehicle Lineup, seven seater, Simply Clever solutions, ŠKODA AUTO, Škoda Peaq, Vision 7S, world premiere 2026
(IN BRIEF) Vilofoss has introduced MYCOSAFE, a new range of mycotoxin binders developed to help livestock producers manage toxin risks in animal feed and maintain stable production. Designed for pigs, poultry and ruminants, the solution offers easy dosing and has … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Denmark, Environment, Financial, Food & Beverage, Industrial, Investment, Management, Science, Technology
Tagged Animal Nutrition, Bøje S Kjær, dairy cows, DLG Group, European livestock farming, feed innovation, feed quality, Jacob Dall, livestock feed, livestock productivity, MYCOSAFE, MYCOSAFE Expands Vilofoss Feed Solutions With Focus on Stable Animal Performance, mycotoxins, pigs, poultry, ruminants, sow health, toxin binders, Vilofoss
(IN BRIEF) FMO has invested US$30 million in the second tranche of HDBank’s international green bond programme, joining British International Investment in a US$50 million placement that follows IFC’s fully subscribed inaugural tranche. The programme supports climate-aligned projects across renewable … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, United Kingdom
Tagged BII, British International Investment, carbon emissions reduction, climate finance, electric vehicles, energy efficiency, FMO, green bond, green buildings, HDBank, HDBank Secures Global Support for US$100 Million Green Bond Initiative, Ho Chi Minh City Development Commercial Bank, IFC, International Finance Corporation, net zero 2050, renewable energy, solar power, Sustainable Finance, Sustainable Finance Framework, Vietnam
(IN BRIEF) Logicor has appointed Eva Sterner as Senior Director and Head of Sweden, tasking her with leading the company’s Swedish operations and driving future growth in a market facing a shortage of modern logistics real estate. With more than … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Real Estate, Sweden, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged BREEAM Excellent, Eva Sterner, Eva Sterner Named Senior Director as Logicor Strengthens Its Presence in Sweden, Gothenburg, industrial property development, Logicenters, Logicor, Logicor Park Gothenburg, Logicor Stockholm South, logistics acquisitions, logistics property development, Nordic real estate market, NREP, Ronald van der Waals, Senior Director Head of Sweden, Stockholm, sustainable logistics facilities, Swedish logistics real estate
(IN BRIEF) Arkema has brought its new Rilsan® Clear transparent polyamide production unit in Singapore fully online, significantly expanding its manufacturing capacity and reinforcing its leadership in high-performance polymers. The investment, announced in mid-2025, triples Arkema’s global production capacity for … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Environment, France, Industrial, Management, News, Technology
Tagged AR VR applications, Arkema, Arkema Triples Global Rilsan Clear Capacity with Strategic Production Expansion in Asia, bio-based polymers, consumer electronics, eyewear materials, healthcare devices, high-performance polymers, industrial filtration, LAURENT TELLIER, production expansion, Rilsan Clear, Rilsan Clear Rnew, Singapore platform, specialty materials, sustainable materials, transparent polyamides, Virtucycle®
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has approved $150 million in financing for Egypt’s Obelisk hybrid solar and battery storage project, coinciding with the early completion of its first phase in Qena Governorate. Developed by Scatec, the project combines large-scale … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, Technology
Tagged African Development Bank, Battery Energy Storage System, British International Investment, clean power generation, EBRD, Egypt energy security, Egypt solar energy, EIB Global, energy transition, EU NDICI guarantee, European Investment Bank, hybrid solar power, Obelisk Hybrid Solar Project Secures Major European Backing in Egypt, Obelisk project, Qena Governorate, renewable energy financing, Scatec, Team Europe
(IN BRIEF) Bouygues has launched a new Construction Division as of 1 January 2026, объединing Colas, Bouygues Construction and Bouygues Immobilier under the leadership of Pascal Minault to strengthen coordination and drive synergies across its core construction businesses. The division … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Economy, Environment, Financial, France, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Technology
Tagged Bouygues, Bouygues Construction, Bouygues Immobilier, Bouygues SA, Bouygues Strengthens Global Construction Operations With New Integrated Division, Colas, Construction Division, construction industry, corporate governance, Emmanuel Desmaizières, global construction markets, Olivier Roussat, organisational restructuring, Pascal Minault, Pierre Vanstoflegatte, Pierre-Éric Saint-André, property development
(IN BRIEF) Bechtle AG has strengthened its European PLM presence by acquiring EuroSolid Zrt., Hungary’s largest SOLIDWORKS reseller and a long-standing partner of the local manufacturing industry. Founded in 2009, EuroSolid serves more than 1,000 customers with CAD, CAM, and … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Germany, Hungary, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged acquisitions, additive manufacturing, Bechtle AG, Bechtle Group, Budapest, CAD, CAM, Csaba Zombor, Dassault Systèmes, digital manufacturing, Engineering Solutions, European expansion, EuroSolid Joins Bechtle Group as European PLM Network Grows to Nine Markets, EuroSolid Zrt, Hungary, industrial software, manufacturing software, PLM, Product Lifecycle Management, smart factory, SOLIDWORKS, Uwe Burk, Zoltán Wiesler
(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola has announced a year-long nationwide programme to celebrate its 125th anniversary, featuring exhibitions, music festivals, public events and the illumination of landmark buildings across Spain. Under the theme “125 light years,” the initiative reflects the company’s historical … Read the full press release
Posted in Art & Culture, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Society, Spain, Technology
Tagged 125th Anniversary, art, Bilbao, corporate heritage, Cultural Events, electrification, Iberdrola, Iberdrola Celebrates 125 Years with Public Events, Music and Iconic Illuminations, renewable energy, Spanish energy sector, sustainability, Torre Iberdrola
(IN BRIEF) Hempel A/S has announced that its Group President and Chief Executive Officer, Michael Hansen, will step down from his role after accepting a new position as President and CEO of DFDS, a leading European ferry and logistics group … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Stadler will modernise and resell 93 GTW trains from Swiss operator Thurbo to the Hungarian State Railways, enabling a fast and sustainable expansion of passenger capacity in Hungary. The refurbished trains will add around 14,000 seats, feature modern … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Hungary, Industrial, Investment, Management, Switzerland, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged European rail industry, GTW trains, Hungarian State Railways, MÀV, passenger rail capacity, rail modernisation, rolling stock refurbishment, Stadler, Stadler Launches Sustainable Rolling Stock Model with GTW Trains for MÁV, sustainable rail transport, Thurbo
(IN BRIEF) CRRH-UEMOA, the Luxembourg Stock Exchange and BRVM have celebrated the dual listing of a FCFA 60 billion social bond during a Ring the Bell ceremony in Luxembourg. Displayed on the Luxembourg Green Exchange, the bond is the first … Read the full press release
Posted in Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Real Estate
Tagged affordable housing, BRVM, capital markets, CRRH-UEMOA, dual listing, LGX, Luxembourg Green Exchange, Luxembourg Stock Exchange, LuxSE, LuxSE and BRVM Celebrate First Dual Listing with WAEMU Social Housing Bond, social bond, Sustainable Finance, WAEMU, West Africa
(IN BRIEF) TÜV Rheinland has introduced a closed-loop recycled material verification process to help the electronics industry manage growing e-waste volumes and comply with increasingly strict regulatory demands. Aligned with international standards, the framework provides independent verification of traceability and … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged circular economy, closed loop recycling, Closed-Loop Recycling Gains Momentum as TÜV Rheinland Unveils New Verification Program, e-waste, electronics industry, EN 15343, GuangDong TPIPLASTIC, ISO 14021, ISO 22095, Mint Innovation, Ningbo Jintian Copper, recycled materials, SPC E-Cycle, supply chain traceability, TÜV Rheinland, TÜV Rheinland Introduces Verification Process to Support Closed-Loop Recycling in Electronics
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