(IN BRIEF) Encavis AG has secured €61 million in project financing for its 114 MW Borrentin solar park in Germany. The financing was provided by Bayerische Landesbank and will help complete the solar park by the end of September 2024. … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Vodafone Germany is launching an initiative to install solar panels at its mobile phone towers and regional data centers, aiming to achieve CO2e neutrality by 2025. The project will begin with 86 sites and expand to 200 by … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Takazuri and BASF have partnered to deliver sustainable construction solutions in Eastern Africa with a focus on climate resilience. Takazuri’s Climatile™ roofing and cladding system, made from locally sourced post-consumer recycled materials, offers improved insulation, solar reflectance, and … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Construction, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged BASF, Climate-Resilient, construction, Eastern Africa, partnership, sustainability, Takazuri, Takazuri’s Climatile™, UK
(IN BRIEF) The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has renewed its agreement with Bohemia Interactive Australia (BIA) for the twelfth year, continuing its use of VBS3 game-based simulation software for training purposes. This software allows ADF personnel to engage in virtual … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Siemens Mobility is investing $60 million to build North America’s first high-speed rail manufacturing facility in Horseheads, New York. The nearly 300,000 sq. ft. plant will create 300 jobs and produce the American Pioneer 220 trainsets for the … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Siemens has partnered with DMG MORI and Renishaw to enhance its Siemens Xcelerator platform, offering new scalable solutions for machine tools. Renishaw’s tool condition monitoring system, combined with Siemens software, automates tool wear detection and improves manufacturing traceability. … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Electronics & Machinery, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged digital transformation, DMG MORI, partnership, RENISHAW, Scalable Machine Tool Solutions, Siemens, sustainability, UK
(IN BRIEF) Volkswagen Passenger Cars and SEAT S.A. have announced a leadership change in their finance departments, effective October 1, 2024. Patrik Andreas Mayer will become SEAT’s new Chief Financial and IT Officer, while David Powels, currently in that role, … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Spain, Technology
Tagged appointment, David Powels, finance, IT Departments, leadership, Patrik Andreas Mayer, SEAT, Thomas Schäfer, Volkswagen, Wayne Griffiths
(IN BRIEF) ContourGlobal has selected AFRY to provide engineering services for the rehabilitation and efficiency improvement of 35 solar photovoltaic (PV) plants across nine regions in Italy, representing 60 MW of installed capacity. The project will enhance the performance of … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Italy, Management, News, Sweden, Technology
Tagged AFRY, Alessio Giuffra, ContourGlobal, Italy, Paola Agrati, partnership, solar plants, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) The Luxembourg Future Fund 2 (LFF 2) has invested an additional €5 million in the VIVES Inter-University Fund (IUF), raising the fund’s total to €75 million. VIVES IUF is an early-stage science-based fund that supports startups and spin-offs, … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Belgium, Business, Economy, Education, Environment, Financial, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Science, Technology
Tagged EIF, European Innovation, Eva Kremer, investment, Luxembourg Future Fund 2 (LFF 2), Marjut Falkstedt, partnership, Société Nationale de Crédit et d’Investissement (SNCI), Startup Ecosystem, sustainability, VIVES Inter-University Fund (IUF)
(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has relaunched its Risk-Sharing Facility (RSF) in partnership with AccessBank to boost financing for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Azerbaijan. Through this €15 million agreement, the EBRD will share … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Small Business, United Kingdom
Tagged AccessBank, Azerbaijan, David Tsiklauri, EBRD, Elisabetta Falcetti, partnership, risk sharing facility, SME
(IN BRIEF) Schneider Electric has partnered with GR3N to develop advanced plastic recycling technology using GR3N’s innovative MADE process, which breaks down hard-to-recycle PET into reusable materials with virgin-like quality. Schneider’s EcoStruxure Automation Expert platform enables modular, scalable, and efficient … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Chemicals, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged GR3N, Innovative Automation, MADE (Microwave Assisted DEpolymerization), partnership, plastic recycling, Schneider Electric, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) VINCI Highways has signed an agreement to acquire a 51% stake in HKR Roadways Limited, the operator of the SH1 highway concession in Telangana, India. The highway connects Hyderabad to the northeastern region of the state. The €40 … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged acquisition, highway, INDIA, partnership, SH1 highway, sustainability, VINCI, VINCI Highways
(IN BRIEF) To celebrate the 125th anniversary of the first Hague Peace Conference, The Hague will host the Just Peace Open Day on 22 September 2024. Eurojust will participate at the House of Europe, offering the public a chance to … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Law, Management, Media, Netherlands, News
Tagged Alexander Van Dam, Boštjan Škrlec, Eurojust, Interactive Sessions, Just Peace Open Day 2024, Presentations
(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has provided a $60 million loan to Borusan EnBW Enerji to support the development of 116 MW of onshore wind-energy capacity in Türkiye’s Sivas and Tekirdağ provinces. This investment is … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Turkey, United Kingdom
Tagged Aida Sitdikova, Borusan EnBW Enerji, EBRD, Germany, partnership, renewable energy, sustainability, Turkey
(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has extended its first sustainability-linked loan in Mongolia, providing US$ 51.7 million to MCS Coca-Cola, the country’s leading soft drink producer and distributor. This loan, supported by the FINTECC program … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Food & Beverage, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged EBRD, MCS Coca-Cola, Mongolia, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and venture capital firm LIFTT have announced a €100 million partnership to support innovation in Italy. Together, they will create LIFTT EuroInvest, a joint stock company aimed at making 20 to 30 equity … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Italy, Luxembourg, Management, News, Small Business, Technology
Tagged EIB, Gelsomina Vigliotti, INNOVATION, Italy, LIFTT, partnership, SMEs, Stefano Buono, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Iraq has awarded Airbus Helicopters a contract for 12 H225M helicopters, marking a significant upgrade to its Army Aviation fleet. The deal, signed in Baghdad by Defence Minister Thabet al-Abbassi and French Ambassador Patrick Durel, aims to replace … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Kering and the West Bund Museum are hosting the 3rd edition of Women In Motion at West Bund on September 21-22, 2024, celebrating female choreographers from China and France. This year’s festival, themed “Body Matters,” focuses on the … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Media, News, Retail, Society
Tagged Anda Chen, CHINA, Dew GE, Female Choreographers, France, Gu Jiani, Hou Ying, Jinqing Cai, Julie Nioche, Kering, partnership, West Bund Museum, Women In Motion Festival
(IN BRIEF) Schneider Electric has launched a new AI-powered feature for its Wiser Home app, enhancing energy management for homes. This feature optimizes the use of water heaters and electric vehicle chargers by learning from user habits, weather forecasts, and … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Austria, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, France, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Portugal, Spain, Technology
Tagged AI-Enhanced, Austria, Energy management, France, Germany, Michael Lotfy Gierges, PORTUGAL, Schneider Electric, Spain, sustainability, Wiser Home App
(IN BRIEF) Associated British Ports (ABP) has completed the strengthening of the West Wharf at Millbay Docks in Plymouth, a key project funded by the UK Government through the Plymouth and South Devon Freeport seed capital programme. The upgrade, which … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged ABP, Ashley Curnow, infrastructure, Millbay Docks, partnership, Richard May, Steve Lawrie, sustainability, West Wharf
(IN BRIEF) La Banque Atlantique, en collaboration avec la BEI et l’UE, a lancé un financement de 13 milliards de francs CFA (environ 20 millions d’euros) pour soutenir des entreprises sénégalaises dans les secteurs informatique, agroalimentaire et santé. Cette initiative … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Ericsson has renewed its partnership with Tekniska Museet, Sweden’s National Museum of Science and Technology, to celebrate Swedish innovations. The museum, located on Stockholm’s Djurgården island, attracts around 400,000 visitors annually and houses over 55,000 artifacts, including many … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Topsoe, a leader in carbon emission reduction technologies, has celebrated a successful year-long partnership with Nagarro, a digital engineering and technology solutions provider. Nagarro has delivered exceptional support for Topsoe’s SAP applications and Salesforce services, enhancing the scalability … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Denmark, innovative, Jakob Flyvholm, Michael Møller, Nagarro, partnership, Salesforce Solutions, SAP, sustainability, Topsoe
(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola’s Brazilian subsidiary, Neoenergia, has successfully trained over 1,000 women through its Electricians’ School, a pioneering program recognized globally by WeEmpower and other international organizations. The milestone was celebrated with notable attendees including Brazil’s Minister of Mines and … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Spain
Tagged Alexandre Silveira, Brazil, Eduardo Capelastegui, Electricians' School, gender equality, Iberdrola, NEOENERGIA, Rosângela Janja da Silva, women empowerment
(IN BRIEF) DNV has introduced SolarFarmer, a cutting-edge software designed to revolutionize solar project evaluations in the U.S. By completing six major due diligence projects totaling 1,195 MW, SolarFarmer has proven its ability to handle the expected surge in solar … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) SEB Asset Management has launched the SEB Montrusco Bolton Global Equity Fund in partnership with Canadian firm Montrusco Bolton. This new actively managed fund offers SEB clients access to a concentrated portfolio of global stocks selected through detailed … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Sweden
Tagged CANADA, Equity Fund, Gustaf Runius, Montrusco Bolton, partnership, SEB
(IN BRIEF) Transemel, a Chilean electric company owned by REN, has renewed the “HuellaChile” seal for the third year. This recognition, awarded by the Chilean Ministry of Environment, highlights Transemel’s ongoing efforts in managing greenhouse gas emissions. REN’s broader decarbonization … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) NAGRAVISION has introduced the NAGRA Insight Negotiation Agent on AWS Marketplace, an AI-powered customer care solution for telecom operators. This technology utilizes generative AI and digital twin models to enhance efficiency and reduce costs in call centers by … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) NAGRAVISION and Evercast have teamed up to integrate NexGuard forensic watermarking into Evercast’s real-time video collaboration platform. This partnership marks the first use of forensic watermarking in online video collaboration, adding a studio-approved layer of security for remote … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Government, Industrial, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, Media, News, Security & Safety, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Evercast, forensic watermarking, Ken Gerstein, Kudelski Group, NAGRAVISION, partnership, Tommy Snyder, USA, video
(IN BRIEF) Unilever and Accenture are enhancing their partnership to set a new benchmark in generative AI-driven productivity. Through a multi-year program, Unilever aims to build on its existing AI applications and leverage Accenture’s GenWizard platform to drive efficiencies, cost … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Commodities, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Ireland, Management, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Accenture, AI, GenWizard platform, Hein Schumacher, Julie Sweet, partnership, Unilever
(IN BRIEF) AFRY is collaborating with Fortum to modernize the Untra hydropower plant in Sweden, which has been in operation for over 100 years. The project involves replacing three of the plant’s five generators, which will increase its output from … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Finland, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Sweden
Tagged AFRY, Finland, Fortum, Miriam Mesquine, partnership, sustainability, Sweden, Untra Hydropower Plant
(IN BRIEF) ZEISS Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology (SMT) is acquiring the Lithography division of Beyond Gravity, based in Zurich, Switzerland, and Coswig, Germany. This acquisition aims to boost ZEISS SMT’s production and research capabilities to meet rising global demand for semiconductor … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Maersk has opened a new 402,000-square-foot warehouse in El Paso, Texas, to enhance cross-border logistics between the U.S. and Mexico. Located near the Ysleta-Zaragoza International Bridge, the facility features 73 dock doors, oversized cargo ramps, and 116 truck … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Ramboll has acquired SCC Scientific Consulting Company, enhancing its Health Sciences division. SCC, a leading European regulatory consultancy with expertise in agrochemicals, biocides, chemicals, and medical devices, brings 160 experts to Ramboll, expanding its team to over 340. … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology
Tagged acquisition, Dr Friedbert Pistel, Florian Pistel, Germany, Health Sciences, Martina Vosteen, partnership, Philippa Spence, Ramboll, SCC Scientific Consulting Company, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Arianespace successfully launched the Sentinel-2C satellite on September 4, 2024, marking the final flight of the Vega rocket. The Sentinel-2C, part of the European Copernicus Earth observation program, was deployed into a Sun-synchronous orbit to provide crucial environmental … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Arianespace, Giulio Ranzo, Sentinel-2C Satellite, Simonetta Cheli, Stéphane Israël, Vega Launch
(IN BRIEF) MAHLE SmartBike Systems has introduced a groundbreaking accessory, the Energy Hub, designed to enhance the eBike charging experience. This ultra-lightweight platform, weighing just 181 grams and measuring 90 millimeters in diameter, provides a streamlined solution for recharging the … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Spain, Technology
Tagged cyclists, Energy Hub, innovative, MAHLE, partnership, Spain, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) On 5 September 2024, the European Investment Fund (EIF) announced a €35 million investment in Adara Ventures’ newly launched Energy Fund. With a target size of €120 million, the fund aims to support early-stage companies specializing in technologies … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Spain, Technology
Tagged Adara Ventures, Alberto Echeverri, Alberto Gómez, EIF, Energy Fund, Marjut Falkstedt, partnership, Spain, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) The Herzegovina Bridge, a significant infrastructure project in Bosnia and Herzegovina, was inaugurated on September 5, 2024. Spanning nearly 1 kilometer across the Neretva River, this new bridge, part of the Corridor Vc route, aims to enhance connectivity, … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Business, Economy, Environment, European Union, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News
Tagged Borjana Krišto, Bosnia and Herzegovina, connectivity, economic, EIB, Herzegovina Bridge, Nermin Nikšić, partnership, Robert de Groot, Stefano Ellero, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) The Africa Venture Finance Programme (AVFP) will take place at Oxford University’s Saïd Business School from September 9 to 13, 2024. This event will bring together 44 leading African and Africa-focused venture capital fund managers to advance the … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, Media, News
Tagged Africa, Africa Venture Finance Programme (AVFP) Tech Innovation, Ambroise Fayolle, Aunnie Patton Power, EIB, gender diversity, Ido Sum from TLcom, Keet van Zyl from Knife Capital, Khaled Ben Jilani from AfricInvest, Martin Ewald, Oxford University, partnership
(IN BRIEF) Ramboll has acquired i3 Solutions Group, a UK and Singapore-based data centre consulting firm, strengthening its global presence in data centre consulting. This acquisition, following Ramboll’s 2022 purchase of EYP Mission Critical Facilities, expands its expertise in strategy, … Read the full press release
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