Category Archives: France

Press Releases & News from France distributed via EuropaWire

Thales and Bharat Dynamics Limited Partner to Supply Advanced Air Defence Systems to India

(IN BRIEF) Thales and Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) have secured a major deal to provide India with Laser Beam Riding MANPAD (LBRM) Very Short Range Air Defence (VSHORAD) systems. This first supply of High Velocity Missiles (STARStreak) and launchers, set … Read the full press release

Saint-Gobain Completes Acquisition of FOSROC to Strengthen Global Leadership in Construction Chemicals

(IN BRIEF) Saint-Gobain has completed its acquisition of FOSROC, a major player in the construction chemicals industry, further expanding its global reach. The acquisition strengthens Saint-Gobain’s position in high-growth markets like India and the Middle East and aligns with its … Read the full press release

Patients as Partners® Europe Launches the 9th Annual Event with 2025 Keynotes, Featured Speakers and Topics

(IN BRIEF) The Conference Forum has announced the 9th annual Patients as Partners® Europe event, scheduled for May 20-21, 2025, at the Royal National Hotel in London. This event offers a platform for pharma R&D and patient advocacy to discuss … Read the full press release

VINCI Highways Expands Innovative Predictive Maintenance System to Patras Bypass Tunnels

(IN BRIEF) VINCI Highways, along with its Greek partners Avax, Aktor, and GEK Terna, has introduced its innovative predictive maintenance system to four tunnels on the Patras Bypass as part of a broader initiative to implement this technology across the … Read the full press release

AD Ports Group and CMA CGM Group Strengthen Partnership with New Multipurpose Terminal Venture in Pointe Noire

(IN BRIEF) AD Ports Group and CMA CGM Group have signed a shareholders’ agreement to jointly develop, manage, and operate the New East Mole multipurpose terminal at the Port of Pointe Noire in Congo-Brazzaville. AD Ports Group received a 30-year … Read the full press release

Capgemini and Peugeot Sport Renew Partnership to Enhance Hypercar Performance and Drive Decarbonization Efforts

(IN BRIEF) Capgemini has renewed its partnership with Peugeot Sport to continue the development of the 9X8 Hypercar for the FIA World Endurance Championship (FIA WEC), focusing on leveraging AI technologies to enhance performance and reduce Peugeot Sport’s carbon footprint. … Read the full press release

Logicor Expands Presence in Mediterranean Logistics Corridor with Acquisition of 12,850 sqm Facility in Beaucaire

(IN BRIEF) Logicor has acquired a 12,850 sqm logistics platform in Beaucaire, located within the Gard region’s Mediterranean logistics triangle. The development, set to begin in February 2025 and complete in early 2026, is part of the Domitia Business Park. … Read the full press release

Servier Reinforces Commitment to Cancer Research and Patient Care on World Cancer Day

(IN BRIEF) On World Cancer Day, Servier reaffirms its commitment to the fight against cancer by focusing on oncology as a central part of its Research & Development efforts. The company emphasizes the importance of understanding the personal experiences of … Read the full press release

HAROPA PORT Awards €183 Million Contract for Sustainable River Link to Port 2000 in Le Havre

(IN BRIEF) HAROPA PORT has awarded a €183 million contract to a consortium led by VINCI Construction and DEME to create a 1.8 km river channel linking Port 2000 in Le Havre directly to the Seine river basin. The project, … Read the full press release

Safran Electrical & Power Achieves World-First EASA Certification for ENGINeUS 100 Electric Motor

(IN BRIEF) Safran Electrical & Power has achieved a world-first certification for its ENGINeUS 100 electric motor by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), making it the first motor approved to power new air mobility solutions. Following extensive testing … Read the full press release

Natixis CIB Closes $612 Million Financing for MN8 Energy’s Solar Projects in the U.S.

(IN BRIEF) Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking (Natixis CIB) has closed a $612 million construction bridge financing deal to support MN8 Energy’s solar energy projects across North Carolina, Kentucky, and Illinois. The financing will aid the development of three photovoltaic … Read the full press release

New Observatory Launched to Address the Environmental Impact of Artificial Intelligence with Support from Capgemini

(IN BRIEF) Capgemini, the AI and Society Institute, the Ecole normale supérieure (ENS-PLS), and the ENS Foundation have launched a global Observatory focused on analyzing and mitigating the environmental impacts of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across its entire lifecycle. The initiative … Read the full press release

Sanofi Acquires 2.3% of Shares from L’Oréal as Part of Ongoing Buyback Program

(IN BRIEF) Sanofi has announced the acquisition of 2.3% of its shares from L’Oréal, a long-standing shareholder, as part of its ongoing share buyback program. The transaction, valued at €3 billion, reflects Sanofi’s commitment to creating sustainable value for shareholders. … Read the full press release

Sanofi’s Sarclisa Receives Approval in China for Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma Treatment

(IN BRIEF) Sarclisa (isatuximab) has been approved in China for use in combination with the VRd regimen to treat newly diagnosed multiple myeloma patients who are ineligible for autologous stem cell transplant. The approval is based on positive results from … Read the full press release

PNE Group Expands Global Reach with First Wind Farm Outside Germany in France

(IN BRIEF) The PNE Group has launched its first wind farm outside Germany, the Saint-Aubin-du-Plain wind farm in France, which entered trial operation in late 2024 and is set to begin its 20-year Contract for Difference on February 1, 2025. … Read the full press release

Julia Peyre Drives AI Strategy and Innovation at Schneider Electric, Boosting Diversity and Sustainability in AI

(IN BRIEF) Schneider Electric has featured Julia Peyre, the new Head of AI Strategy and Innovation, on the AI at Scale podcast, where she discusses her role in driving AI innovation and strategy. With a decade of experience in data … Read the full press release

Borealis Partners with Tegral Materials to Expand Polyolefin Distribution Across Key European Markets

(IN BRIEF) Borealis has signed a distribution agreement with Tegral Materials, a member of the Vinmar Group, to expand its polyolefin solutions across Belgium, France, Germany, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands. The agreement will include Borealis’ full portfolio of polyethylene and … Read the full press release

Thales Alenia Space Secures Major ESA Contract to Develop Lunar Descent Element for European Autonomous Access to the Moon

(IN BRIEF) Thales Alenia Space has secured an €862 million contract with the European Space Agency to develop the Lunar Descent Element for the Argonaut mission, aimed at enabling European autonomous access to the Moon. Planned for the 2030s, Argonaut … Read the full press release

Thales Sentinel Secures Eyedea’s AI Visual Recognition Software, Enabling Global Growth and Innovation

(IN BRIEF) Thales has partnered with Eyedea to secure its AI-powered visual recognition software using Thales Sentinel, ensuring the software is protected and can be scaled efficiently. Eyedea’s software, which recognizes objects such as vehicles and train carriages, is used … Read the full press release

Thales Deploys Enrollment Kiosks to Enhance Customer Experience for Georgia DDS

(IN BRIEF) Thales has partnered with the Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) to deploy 30 self-service enrollment kiosks across 23 locations, improving the customer experience by offering quicker and more efficient services for tasks such as license renewals and … Read the full press release