Category Archives: France

Press Releases & News from France distributed via EuropaWire

VINCI Appoints Pierre Anjolras as Chief Operating Officer in Strategic Succession Plan

(IN BRIEF) On May 3, 2024, VINCI’s Board of Directors, chaired by Xavier Huillard, unanimously approved the appointment of Pierre Anjolras as Chief Operating Officer (COO) of VINCI. Anjolras, who brings extensive experience in motorway concessions and executive leadership within … Read the full press release

Paris 2024 Unveils Stunning Design for Olympic and Paralympic Torch Relay Cauldron by Mathieu Lehanneur

(IN BRIEF) Paris 2024, in anticipation of the Torch Relay’s arrival in Marseille on 8 May, reveals the striking design of the Olympic and Paralympic Torch Relay cauldron, crafted by renowned designer Mathieu Lehanneur and manufactured by ArcelorMittal. The cauldron, … Read the full press release

GTT and PipeChina Innovation Forge Partnership for Onshore LNG Storage Solutions

(IN BRIEF) GTT and PipeChina Engineering Technology Innovation Co. Ltd (PipeChina Innovation) have signed a License Agreement for the utilization of GTT membrane containment technology in onshore LNG storage. This collaboration aims to facilitate the construction of onshore LNG storage … Read the full press release

Eviden Launches BullSequana AI: A Next-Generation AI Computing Solution

(IN BRIEF) Eviden, a leading business within the Atos Group specializing in advanced computing, introduces its new product line, “BullSequana AI.” This comprehensive offering comprises five AI server ranges tailored for various AI workloads, catering to different needs from edge … Read the full press release

Eviden, NVIDIA, and UMBC Launch Center for Applied AI Training

(IN BRIEF) Eviden, a digital, cloud, big data, and security business within the Atos Group, partners with NVIDIA and the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) Training Centers to establish a cutting-edge center for applied AI and edge AI training. … Read the full press release

VINCI’s OTW Joint-Venture Connects Offshore Wind Farms to UK’s National Grid

(IN BRIEF) Omexom UK & RoI and Taylor Woodrow, subsidiaries of VINCI Energies and VINCI Construction respectively, have formed a joint-venture named OTW in the UK. OTW has been selected as a delivery partner for the Great Grid Partnership program, … Read the full press release

Ocean Winds Secures Exclusive Development Rights for Australia’s First Offshore Wind Project

(IN BRIEF) The Australian Government has awarded Ocean Winds, a joint venture between ENGIE and EDP Renewables, exclusive development rights for the country’s inaugural offshore wind tender. This milestone grants Ocean Winds a feasibility license for a 150 km2 area … Read the full press release

Arkema to Expand Flexible Packaging Solutions with Acquisition of Dow’s Adhesives Business

(IN BRIEF) Arkema has announced its agreement to acquire Dow’s flexible packaging laminating adhesives business, a major player in the industry with annual sales of approximately US$250 million. This acquisition will significantly enhance Arkema’s portfolio in flexible packaging, positioning the … Read the full press release

Schneider Electric Partners with WageIndicator Foundation to Promote Global Living Wages

(IN BRIEF) Schneider Electric, a leader in energy management and automation, has forged a three-year partnership with the WageIndicator Foundation to advance its living wage approach. This collaboration aims to make living wage data accessible worldwide, with the Foundation releasing … Read the full press release

Wood Secures Contract with TotalEnergies for North Sea Flare Gas Recovery

(IN BRIEF) Wood, a prominent consulting and engineering firm, has secured a new 23-month contract from TotalEnergies (TEPUK) to support flare gas recovery in the North Sea as part of the Elgin-Franklin Flare Gas Recovery System Project. The contract, following … Read the full press release

Safran Helicopter Engines Secures Major Contract with DRF Luftrettung for H145 Fleet Support

(IN BRIEF) Safran Helicopter Engines has inked a substantial support-by-the-hour deal with DRF Luftrettung, encompassing maintenance and repair services for over 90 Arriel 2E engines powering its H145 helicopter fleet. The agreement, managed by Safran Helicopter Engines Germany, highlights the … Read the full press release

Euronext Receives S&P Rating Upgrade to BBB+ with Positive Outlook

(IN BRIEF) Euronext, the leading pan-European market infrastructure, celebrates a significant milestone as S&P upgrades its rating from ‘BBB+, Stable Outlook’ to ‘BBB+, Positive Outlook’. This decision reflects Euronext’s successful integration of the Borsa Italiana Group, expansion of Euronext Clearing, … Read the full press release

Ørsted Streamlines European Onshore Renewables Focus with ENGIE Deal

(IN BRIEF) Ørsted, a global leader in renewable energy, is divesting its French onshore operations to ENGIE as part of its strategic realignment towards key European markets for onshore renewables. The share purchase agreement includes the sale of OSTWIND International … Read the full press release

Airbus Unveils Pléiades Neo Next Program to Enhance Earth Observation Constellation

(IN BRIEF) Airbus has announced the launch of the Pléiades Neo Next program, aimed at expanding its high-resolution Earth observation constellation. This initiative will introduce new satellite assets and capabilities, including improved native resolution, to augment the existing Pléiades Neo … Read the full press release

Josée Ouellet Named Grand Ambassador of Université de Sherbrooke by Alstom

(IN BRIEF) Josée Ouellet, Vice President of Services for Alstom in North America, has been appointed as the Grand Ambassador of Université de Sherbrooke in Quebec, Canada. This prestigious recognition from the university acknowledges Ouellet’s exceptional career achievements and contributions … Read the full press release

Alstom Wins 2024 Hydrogen Mobility Award at Canadian Hydrogen Convention

(IN BRIEF) Alstom was honored with the 2024 Hydrogen Mobility Award at the 2024 Canadian Hydrogen Convention Award gala for its groundbreaking achievement of commissioning the first hydrogen train in the Americas. The Coradia iLint, Alstom’s hydrogen-powered train, carried over … Read the full press release

Alstom’s Innovation Station in Stockholm Embarks on Groundbreaking Partnership with TiB

(IN BRIEF) Alstom’s Innovation Station in Stockholm has initiated a pioneering two-year collaboration with Tåg i Bergslagen (TiB), a train operator in Sweden’s Bergslagen area, focusing on advancing railway technology. This unique partnership aims to develop innovative solutions to enhance … Read the full press release

Alstom Expands Manufacturing for Renfe’s High-Capacity Commuter Trains

(IN BRIEF) Alstom’s industrial site in Catalonia welcomed Spanish Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility, Oscar Puente, and Renfe President, Raül Blanco, for a tour showcasing the innovative manufacturing process for the 201 new Coradia high-capacity commuter trains being produced … Read the full press release

Michelin and Porsche Drive Innovation Forward with Bespoke Tires for the New Electric Macan

(IN BRIEF) Michelin and Porsche continue their longstanding partnership with the introduction of three tailored tire ranges for the all-electric Porsche Macan, marking another milestone in their collaborative journey of over half a century. Leveraging expertise gained from the World … Read the full press release

Schneider Electric Unveils Next-Gen Battery Energy Storage System for Microgrids

(IN BRIEF) Schneider Electric introduces its latest Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), designed to enhance energy resilience and sustainability within microgrid solutions. The BESS serves as a cornerstone technology, capturing and storing energy from various sources for later use, ensuring … Read the full press release