Category Archives: France

Press Releases & News from France distributed via EuropaWire

Vinci Invests €50 Million in NatPower SA, Expands Renewable Energy Portfolio

(IN BRIEF) VINCI, a leading infrastructure and construction company, has completed a €50 million investment in NatPower SA, a renewable energy platform operating in Italy, Great Britain, and the United States. This investment involves acquiring 10% of NatPower SA’s share … Read the full press release

Societe Generale Group Signs Divestment Deal with Saham Group, Eyes Strategic Partnership

(IN BRIEF) Societe Generale Group has finalized agreements with Saham Group to sell its shares in Société Générale Marocaine de Banques and La Marocaine Vie, pending regulatory approval. This divestment, aligned with Societe Generale’s strategic roadmap, aims to streamline operations … Read the full press release

Thales Collaborates with Google Cloud and Intel to Enhance Enterprise Data Security in the Cloud

(IN BRIEF) Thales, a leading technology and security provider, announces a collaboration with Google Cloud and Intel to bolster enterprise data security in the cloud through the CipherTrust Data Security Platform (CDSP). Leveraging Confidential Computing (CC) from Google Cloud and … Read the full press release

PUMA Launches “FOREVER. FASTER.” Campaign: Inviting All to Embrace Speed and Sporting Excellence

(IN BRIEF) PUMA unveils its first worldwide brand campaign in a decade, titled “FOREVER. FASTER. – See The Game Like We Do,” aiming to solidify its position as the fastest sports brand globally. Rooted in PUMA’s DNA, the campaign celebrates … Read the full press release

Google Cloud and Orange Collaborate to Deploy AI Solutions at the Edge with Google Distributed Cloud

(IN BRIEF) Google Cloud and Orange have expanded their collaboration to deploy artificial intelligence solutions closer to Orange’s operations and customers through the use of Google Distributed Cloud (GDC). This collaboration enables Orange to meet local requirements for cloud environments, … Read the full press release

Beyond Beauty: BASF Unveils Sustainable Solutions at in-cosmetics Global

(IN BRIEF) BASF, a leading ingredient supplier in the Personal Care industry, showcased innovative solutions at in-cosmetics Global in Paris, highlighting their commitment to sustainability and consumer-centric products. Gisela Pinheiro, Senior Vice President of BASF Personal Care Europe, emphasized the … Read the full press release

Digital Rail Germany Boosts Circuit Board Production for Green Rail Progress

(IN BRIEF) Digital Rail Germany announces a strategic initiative to enhance circuit board production at their Industrial Competence Center in Arnstadt/Thuringia, aiming to accelerate progress towards green rail infrastructure in Europe. Recognizing the critical role of circuit boards in digital … Read the full press release

Thales Australia Collaborates with Saildrone to Enhance Maritime Surveillance Capabilities

(IN BRIEF) Thales Australia has unveiled a partnership with Saildrone, integrating Thales’ Thin Line Towed Array with Saildrone’s Surveyor, the world’s largest unmanned autonomous vehicle. This collaboration aims to bolster surveillance and monitoring capabilities for open-ocean hydrographic surveys and maritime … Read the full press release

Digital Inclusion Initiative: Orange Digital Center Partners with Coursera to Provide Essential Digital Skills Training to Youth in Africa and the Middle East

(IN BRIEF) Orange Digital Center has partnered with Coursera to launch a free high-level certification training program for youth in Africa and the Middle East. The initiative aims to provide essential digital skills training, including areas such as AI, cybersecurity, … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies Expands U.S. Gas Production with Dorado Leases Acquisition

(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies has announced the acquisition of Lewis Energy Group’s 20% interest in the Dorado leases operated by EOG Resources in the Eagle Ford shale gas play, bolstering its natural gas production capacity in Texas. This move is set … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies and Papua New Guinea Prime Minister Discuss Progress of Papua LNG Project

(IN BRIEF) Prime Minister James Marape of Papua New Guinea and Patrick Pouyanné, Chairman and CEO of TotalEnergies, convened to review the status of the Papua LNG project. TotalEnergies affirmed its commitment, alongside project partners ExxonMobil, Santos, and JX Nippon, … Read the full press release

Alstom’s C-Series Electric Train Marks a Historic Milestone in Western Australia’s Rail Manufacturing

(IN BRIEF) Alstom celebrates a significant milestone in Western Australia’s transportation sector with the delivery of the first Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) C-Series train into passenger service. This achievement follows the award of a substantial contract in 2019 for the … Read the full press release

Ipsotek Unveils Game-Changing Natural Language Search Feature for VISuite AI Platform

(IN BRIEF) Ipsotek, a division of Eviden and a leader in AI-powered video analytics, introduces a groundbreaking advancement in its Artificial Intelligence Video Analytics (AIVA) engine. This development enables users of the VISuite platform to conduct object searches within videos … Read the full press release

Paris 2024 Torch Relay: Coca-Cola Concert Series to Ignite Festivities Across France

(IN BRIEF) The Paris 2024 Torch Relay, sponsored by Coca-Cola, Banque Populaire & Caisse d’Epargne, promises an electrifying celebration as it traverses France, starting from Marseille on 8 May. With the flame’s arrival, the festivities will kick off, featuring six … Read the full press release

Societe Generale Joins Leading Banks to Introduce Pegasus Guidelines for Measuring Aviation Portfolio Emissions

(IN BRIEF) Societe Generale, alongside BNP Paribas, Citi, Crédit Agricole CIB, and Standard Chartered, in collaboration with RMI (Rocky Mountain Institute), has developed the pioneering Pegasus Guidelines. These guidelines offer a voluntary climate-aligned finance framework tailored for the aviation sector, … Read the full press release

EIB Grants €45 Million Loan to CentraleSupélec for Campus Renovation

(IN BRIEF) CentraleSupélec, a renowned French engineering school, is set to undergo a transformative renovation of its historic Bréguet building, thanks to a €45 million loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB). This loan, part of the last stage of … Read the full press release

SunMind Expands Renewable Energy Reach with SunWave Subsidiary

(IN BRIEF) SunMind, a subsidiary of VINCI Concessions specializing in renewable electricity production through photovoltaic power plants since 2022, is expanding its scope. With a focus on large-scale projects in new markets globally and supporting the solarization of VINCI Concessions’ … Read the full press release

EQT Enters Exclusive Talks to Acquire Ocea Group, Advancing Environmental Solutions in Energy Sector

(IN BRIEF) EQT Active Core Infrastructure fund announces exclusive negotiations to acquire Ocea Group from ICG Infrastructure Equity I. Ocea, a leading provider of smart water and heat submetering devices, operates over four million submeters and serves over 7,000 customers … Read the full press release

EIB Provides €25 Million Financing to Wandercraft for Personal Exoskeleton Development

(IN BRIEF) French medtech company Wandercraft secures €25 million financing from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to advance the development of their groundbreaking Personal Exoskeleton. This innovative device, the first self-balancing exoskeleton designed for daily use by individuals with severe … Read the full press release

Eviden Partners with IGM Financial Inc. for Cloud Migration and Modernization

(IN BRIEF) Eviden, a business within the Atos Group specializing in digital, cloud, big data, and security solutions, has been chosen by IGM Financial Inc., a prominent wealth and asset management company in Canada, for a one-year contract to transition … Read the full press release