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Kering Partners with ICCF to Support Global Expansion of ICICLE and Strengthen Emerging Luxury Brand Strategy

(IN BRIEF) Kering has formed a strategic partnership with ICCF and acquired a minority stake in the fashion group to support the growth of its flagship brand ICICLE. The collaboration combines ICCF’s deep understanding of the Chinese luxury market with … Read the full press release

Metso Expands African Operations with New Cape Town Hub to Strengthen Bulk Material Handling Capabilities

(IN BRIEF) Metso has inaugurated a new bulk material handling hub in Cape Town, South Africa, expanding its regional presence and strengthening its ability to serve customers across Africa. The facility enhances engineering expertise, provides access to advanced automation technologies, … Read the full press release

UniCredit Introduces New Range of Equity and Bond ETFs to Strengthen Its Asset Management Offering

(IN BRIEF) UniCredit has launched its first onemarkets-branded ETFs, expanding its investment platform and strengthening its position in international asset management. Listed on major European exchanges, the new funds include a mix of equity and bond products developed in collaboration … Read the full press release

Symrise Strengthens Biotechnology Capabilities with Investment in Precision Fermentation Pet Nutrition Innovator Bond Pet Foods

(IN BRIEF) Symrise has taken a strategic step toward strengthening its position in sustainable pet nutrition by investing in Bond Pet Foods, a biotechnology company specializing in precision fermentation. The collaboration focuses on developing animal-identical proteins that can diversify traditional … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank Provides €100 Million Financing to Orion Pharma to Advance Oncology and Pain Treatments

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has provided €100 million in financing to Orion Pharma to support the development of new treatments for cancer, pain, and other conditions with limited therapeutic options. The funding will be used for research and … Read the full press release

ING and European Investment Bank Launch €800 Million Financing Programme to Support SME Sustainability in Netherlands and Belgium

(IN BRIEF) ING and the European Investment Bank have launched an €800 million financing initiative to support SMEs and mid-cap companies in the Netherlands and Belgium in becoming more sustainable and future-ready. The facility combines €400 million from the EIB … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank Launches Initiative to Accelerate Electric Mobility Across Six Spanish Cities

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank has launched a technical assistance programme to support six Spanish cities—Barcelona, Madrid, Seville, Valencia, Valladolid and Zaragoza—in expanding electric mobility infrastructure and advancing climate neutrality goals. Delivered in collaboration with the European Commission, the … Read the full press release

ABB Secures Major Contract to Support Eva Copper Mine Development and Strengthen Global Copper Supply

(IN BRIEF) ABB has been awarded a contract to supply gearless and ring-geared mill drive systems for the Eva Copper Mine Project in Queensland, Australia, developed by Harmony Gold. The project is expected to produce around 60,000 tonnes of copper … Read the full press release

AF Gruppen Expands Offshore Capabilities with Strategic Acquisition of Claxton Engineering Business

(IN BRIEF) AF Gruppen has agreed to acquire offshore engineering company Claxton in a deal valued at approximately NOK 800 million, strengthening its capabilities in offshore decommissioning, offshore wind, and conventional energy services. Claxton, a global provider with strong profitability … Read the full press release

AFRY Secures Key Design Role for Cavezzolo Viaduct in Lugano Tram Train Infrastructure Project

(IN BRIEF) AFRY has been awarded a contract, as part of a consortium with Bänziger Partner AG, to deliver the detailed design of the Cavezzolo Viaduct for the Lugano Tram-Train network in Switzerland. The project is a key element of … Read the full press release

Ahlstrom Material Validated for Innovative Dried Urine Testing Method for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea Detection

(IN BRIEF) Ahlstrom has announced that its Ahlstrom 226™ filter paper has been validated as a key component in a new dried urine strip testing method for chlamydia and gonorrhea, developed by the Public Health Agency of Canada. The method … Read the full press release

Ericsson Enables First Fully Digital Indoor 5G Deployment with Proptivity in Oslo Commercial Property

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson has enabled the first commercial deployment of its Host Management Control feature through Proptivity at a property in Oslo, marking a global milestone in fully digital indoor 5G connectivity. The solution allows mobile operators to connect their … Read the full press release

Vestas Secures Major Wind Turbine Supply Agreement with Tessa Green Energy for Strazhitsa Project in Bulgaria

(IN BRIEF) Vestas has been awarded a 70 MW contract by Tessa Green Energy to supply and service 11 EnVentus V162-6.4 MW wind turbines for the Strazhitsa wind project in Bulgaria. The agreement includes a long-term Active Output Management service … Read the full press release

Fortum Battery Recycling Expands Kirchardt Facility Capacity with New Environmental Permit in Germany

(IN BRIEF) Fortum Battery Recycling has secured a new environmental permit for its Kirchardt facility in Germany, significantly increasing its capacity to process end-of-life lithium-ion batteries from 10 to 25 tonnes per day and expanding storage capacity to 250 tonnes. … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ Secures Major Contract to Equip India’s Largest Pumped Storage Hydropower Facility

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ has been awarded a major contract to supply equipment for India’s largest pumped storage plant, the 3,000 MW Saidongar-1 Karjat project in Maharashtra, developed by Torrent Power. The project includes the delivery of ten pump turbines and … Read the full press release

EIF Expands JEREMIE Programme with €210 Million to Strengthen Bulgaria’s High-Tech Innovation and Investment Ecosystem

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund is expanding the JEREMIE programme in Bulgaria with approximately €210 million in funding to support innovative companies in sectors such as AI, microelectronics, and advanced technologies. Managed through 2035, the initiative combines reinvested funds … Read the full press release

Equinor Reduces Stake in Scatec Through NOK 1.6 Billion Share Sale While Maintaining Strategic Partnership

(IN BRIEF) Equinor has sold an 8.07 percent stake in Scatec for approximately NOK 1.6 billion, reducing its shareholding to 8.05 percent while agreeing to a 90-day lock-up period on its remaining shares. The company originally became a shareholder in … Read the full press release

DHL and IAG Cargo Expand Sustainable Aviation Fuel Partnership to Reduce Air Freight Emissions Through 2030

(IN BRIEF) DHL Group has expanded its partnership with IAG Cargo through a new five-year agreement to scale the use of sustainable aviation fuel, enabling the supply of approximately 240 million liters of SAF at London Heathrow Airport through 2030. … Read the full press release

Deutsche Telekom and Thüga Partner to Deliver Sovereign AI Solutions for Municipal Utilities Across Germany

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Telekom has partnered with Thüga AG to provide sovereign AI solutions tailored for municipal utilities, enabling secure and compliant data processing within Europe. The initiative introduces Enterprise GPT applications that automate routine tasks, support knowledge management, and … Read the full press release

Bilfinger Completes Large-Scale Insulation Project at Warsaw Waste-to-Energy Facility Supporting Poland’s Energy Transition

(IN BRIEF) Bilfinger has completed a major insulation contract at Poland’s largest waste-to-energy facility in Warsaw, working alongside POSCO E&C and Doosan Lentjes. The project included full-scope insulation services covering around 22,000 square meters and required significant material logistics. The … Read the full press release