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Metsä Group Partners with Gasum to Power Paperboard Mills with Biogas by 2030

(IN BRIEF) Metsä Group is taking a major step toward its goal of operating fully fossil-free mills by 2030 by partnering with Gasum to use biogas in its paperboard production. Metsä Board, which produces 750,000 tonnes of folding boxboard annually … Read the full press release

Henkel Launches AI-Driven, Recyclable Battery Solutions at The Battery Show Europe 2025

(IN BRIEF) At The Battery Show Europe 2025, Henkel will introduce transformative innovations for EV battery systems, including AI-generated virtual adhesives, mica-replacement safety coatings, conductive electrode materials, and advanced debonding technologies. These solutions accelerate battery development, enhance performance, and support … Read the full press release

Microsoft and CO280 Launch One of the Largest U.S. Carbon Removal Projects with AFRY’s Strategic Support

(IN BRIEF) AFRY has supported Microsoft in finalizing a major 12-year carbon removal offtake agreement with CO280 for ~3.7 million tonnes of biogenic CO₂ removal via a BECCS facility on the U.S. Gulf Coast. The project, one of the largest … Read the full press release

Neste Transfers NAPCON Digital Business to Lummus Technology in Strategic Global Expansion

(IN BRIEF) Neste has agreed to sell its NAPCON digital solutions business to Lummus Technology, a global leader in hydrocarbon processing technologies. NAPCON includes advanced software for process optimization, AI-driven analytics, and operator training. The deal, expected to close by … Read the full press release

RWE Begins Construction of 22.8 MW Wind Farm to Power 20,000 Homes Near Papenhagen

(IN BRIEF) RWE has started construction on a new 22.8 MW onshore wind farm near Papenhagen, Germany, with commissioning expected by mid-2026. The site will generate enough green electricity to power around 20,000 households. As part of a community benefit … Read the full press release

Global Omnium, Telefónica Tech, and Google Cloud Unite to Revolutionize Water Management with AI

(IN BRIEF) Global Omnium has partnered with Telefónica Tech and Google Cloud in a strategic alliance aimed at transforming the water sector through artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and data analytics. The partnership has already led to the launch of an … Read the full press release

Siemens and Koenig & Bauer Launch Automation Breakthrough for Smarter, Faster Machine Building

(IN BRIEF) Siemens and Koenig & Bauer have partnered to create a modular automation platform that allows machine builders to design, configure, and maintain intelligent machinery faster and more efficiently. Integrating Siemens’ Teamcenter and NX software, the solution leverages a … Read the full press release

Infineon to Highlight Cutting-Edge Power Solutions for the Green and Digital Future at PCIM Europe 2025

(IN BRIEF) Infineon Technologies will spotlight its most advanced power semiconductor technologies at PCIM Europe 2025 in Nuremberg, demonstrating solutions that support global decarbonization and digitalization efforts. Visitors to booth #470 in hall 7 will discover new silicon, SiC, and … Read the full press release

Bertelsmann’s Flagship Career Event ‘Talent Meets Bertelsmann’ Returns to Berlin for its 17th Edition This June

(IN BRIEF) Bertelsmann is inviting students from across Europe to apply for its 17th Talent Meets Bertelsmann event, taking place June 16–18, 2025 in Berlin. Open to students from all disciplines, the event offers networking, workshops, coaching, and AI-focused challenges … Read the full press release

ZF Wind Power Unveils World’s Largest Validation Test Rig to Accelerate Innovation in Wind Turbine Systems

(IN BRIEF) ZF Wind Power has commissioned the world’s largest and most powerful wind powertrain validation test rig, now operational at its Test and Prototype Center in Lommel, Belgium. The 30 MW rig is capable of simulating real-world forces on … Read the full press release

Roche Unveils AI-Powered Chest Pain Triage Algorithm to Streamline Emergency Cardiac Care

(IN BRIEF) Roche has launched a CE-marked Chest Pain Triage algorithm developed with Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg to improve emergency diagnosis of chest pain. Integrated into the navify® Algorithm Suite, the tool uses high-sensitivity cardiac troponin testing and ESC guidelines to support … Read the full press release

Schneider Electric Launches Expanded Environmental Data Program to Boost Product Transparency

(IN BRIEF) Schneider Electric has launched the Environmental Data Program to provide expanded environmental information on its products. Increasing from 5 to 14 data attributes, the program now covers 110,000 product references, representing 70% of turnover, with a goal of … Read the full press release

Borealis and Hosokawa Alpine Pioneer Ultra-Thin, High-Performance MDO Films for More Sustainable Packaging

(IN BRIEF) Borealis and Hosokawa Alpine have successfully developed MDO films using BorShape™ polyethylene that are thinner than industry norms—just 15 microns compared to the standard 23—without compromising mechanical strength or process stability. Tested in early 2025, these films offer … Read the full press release

Stadler Secures €50M Contract to Supply Advanced Signalling Systems for Bergen’s Light Rail Expansion

(IN BRIEF) Stadler has secured a €50 million contract from Bybanen Utbygging to supply and implement advanced signalling systems for the expansion of Bergen’s light rail network. The project covers the initial phase toward Åsane and includes design, delivery, and … Read the full press release

M&S Newtownbreda’s Pat Miller Runs Seven Marathons in Seven Days for Cancer Support

(IN BRIEF) Pat Miller, a longtime M&S Newtownbreda employee, is taking on an extraordinary physical and mental challenge: running seven marathons in seven days to raise funds for Action Cancer. Motivated by a recent event marking M&S’s 15-year partnership with … Read the full press release

SGS Belgium Designated as EU Notified Body for In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices

(IN BRIEF) SGS Belgium NV has been designated as a Notified Body under the EU’s In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Device Regulation (IVDR), expanding Europe’s limited capacity for regulatory assessments. Approved by the European Commission and Belgian authorities, the Antwerp-based facility … Read the full press release

ABP Southampton Sponsors Royal British Legion’s VE Day 80 Concert Honouring Wartime Sacrifice

(IN BRIEF) ABP Southampton is sponsoring the Royal British Legion’s VE Day 80 Concert on 4 May at Southampton Guildhall, a highlight of the city’s commemorative events. Featuring the Royal Marines Association Concert Band, the concert will honour those who … Read the full press release

EY and Confluent Launch Strategic Alliance to Modernize Data Streaming Across Industries

(IN BRIEF) EY US has teamed up with Confluent to help organizations harness the power of real-time data streaming through a complete platform built on Apache Kafka®. This alliance will support clients in modernizing legacy systems, optimizing business operations, and … Read the full press release

BBVA Secures Global Tier IV Gold Recognition Again with Eco-Friendly Data Center Upgrades

(IN BRIEF) BBVA has renewed the Tier IV Gold Certification for Operational Sustainability from the Uptime Institute for its Data Processing Center in Tres Cantos, Madrid. This honor, awarded to data centers that meet stringent operational and energy efficiency standards, … Read the full press release