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SGS introduces automated soil disease testing to support Canadian farmers against clubroot and Aphanomyces

(IN BRIEF) SGS has strengthened its crop science testing services in Canada with automated DNA extraction and molecular diagnostics to combat soilborne diseases like clubroot and Aphanomyces, which can severely impact crop rotations and persist for decades. Automation has increased … Read the full press release

Stadler wins €94 million follow-up order from Stockholm Transport to expand Roslagsbanan fleet

(IN BRIEF) Stadler has secured a new order from Stockholm Transport (SL) for ten additional X15p electric multiple units worth 94 million Swiss francs, expanding the fleet on the Roslagsbanan railway. The narrow-gauge line, connecting Stockholm’s northeastern suburbs to the … Read the full press release

EIB finances €425 million to renovate 477 primary schools in Marseille under Marseille en Grand programme

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed two financing agreements worth €425 million to modernise 477 primary schools in Marseille, supporting France’s Marseille en Grand initiative. The funding includes a €340 million loan to the Société Publique des … Read the full press release

EIB Group introduces TechEU Platform with fast-track financing tools to strengthen Europe’s innovation ecosystem

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group has introduced the TechEU Platform, a new fast-track system aimed at accelerating financing access for start-ups, scale-ups, and innovative companies in Europe. Central to the platform is the “Investment Readiness Checker,” a … Read the full press release

Rolls-Royce SMR named finalist by Vattenfall to deliver nuclear power technology for Sweden’s future energy needs

(IN BRIEF) Rolls-Royce SMR has been selected by Vattenfall as one of only two finalists in Sweden’s nuclear technology procurement process. Following its shortlisting in 2024, Rolls-Royce SMR successfully completed detailed evaluation and will now work with Vattenfall on the … Read the full press release

RWE and Siemens Gamesa install recyclable blades at scale on Sofia Offshore Wind Farm in UK first

(IN BRIEF) RWE and Siemens Gamesa have begun the large-scale installation of recyclable rotor blades at the Sofia Offshore Wind Farm, marking a UK first and a milestone in offshore wind sustainability. A total of 150 blades will be deployed … Read the full press release

Covestro Taiwan names Annie Chen as new Managing Director to lead business transformation from September 2025

(IN BRIEF) Covestro has appointed Annie Chen as the new Managing Director of Covestro Taiwan, effective 1 September 2025. Currently Head of Supply Chain and Logistics for Taiwan, Korea, New Zealand, and Australia, Chen succeeds Dr. Carsten Wildebrand, who will … Read the full press release

ORLEN and partners confirm 134 million barrel discovery in Yggdrasil with record-breaking drilling campaign

(IN BRIEF) ORLEN Upstream Norway, with operator Aker BP and partners Equinor and Petoro, has confirmed the largest oil discovery on the Norwegian Continental Shelf in 2025, with estimated recoverable volumes of 96–134 million barrels of oil equivalent. The Omega … Read the full press release

Continental awarded Kalmar’s 2025 Sustainability Award for advancing greener supply chains and innovative tire solutions

(IN BRIEF) Continental has received the “Sustainability Award 2025” from Kalmar in recognition of its leadership in environmental responsibility, supply chain transparency, and sustainable product innovation. The award, presented at Kalmar’s Supplier Day in Szczecin, Poland, is based on Continental’s … Read the full press release

CapMan Real Estate funds 262-unit Handen residential project to boost sustainable rental housing in Greater Stockholm

(IN BRIEF) CapMan Real Estate, through its CapMan Nordic Real Estate III fund, has agreed to forward fund a 262-unit multifamily housing project in Handen, Haninge, developed by Reliwe and built by Consto. The project, offering 12,119 m² of lettable … Read the full press release

Landmark M&S supply chain investment brings 1.3m sq ft sustainable distribution hub to Northamptonshire

(IN BRIEF) Marks & Spencer (M&S) has announced a £340 million investment in a new automated National Distribution Centre (NDC) in Northamptonshire, marking the largest supply chain investment in its history. The 1.3 million sq ft facility, opening in 2029, … Read the full press release

STRABAG, Equitix and GLIL Infrastructure secure £3 billion Haweswater Aqueduct upgrade to protect water supply for North West England

(IN BRIEF) STRABAG SE, working with Equitix and GLIL Infrastructure, has achieved financial close on the £3 billion Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme (HARP). The project will upgrade the 110-kilometre aqueduct that carries water from the Lake District to Greater Manchester, … Read the full press release

Accenture invests in CLIKA to advance edge AI deployments with optimized and scalable model compression

(IN BRIEF) Accenture Ventures has invested in CLIKA, a startup focused on AI compression, to expand its edge AI and infrastructure engineering portfolio. The partnership will make it easier for enterprises to deploy efficient AI models on edge devices ranging … Read the full press release

Nokia and INX-ZA bring 400GE-ready internet exchange infrastructure to South Africa to boost resilience and digital growth

(IN BRIEF) Nokia has been selected by INX-ZA, the Internet Exchange Point division of the Internet Service Providers Association (ISPA), to modernize South Africa’s internet exchange infrastructure with its high-performance IP routing technology. The upgrade will bring 400GE-ready and expanded … Read the full press release

University of Helsinki joins Senate Square gathering to mark Ukraine’s Independence Day and raise humanitarian support

(IN BRIEF) The University of Helsinki will join the United for Ukraine event on August 24 at Senate Square, where Helsinki residents and dignitaries will gather to honor Ukraine’s independence and show solidarity. The program includes performances of Ukrainian music, … Read the full press release

Mistra-Autex selects ANDRITZ to deliver complete needlepunch line in Estonia to boost nonwoven production for automotive industry

(IN BRIEF) Mistra-Autex AS has placed an order with ANDRITZ for a complete needlepunch line at its Raasiku, Estonia, facility, with start-up scheduled for late 2026. The new line will be equipped with the patented ProWin™ web optimization system, enabling … Read the full press release

Webuild and Fisia Italimpianti complete Lot 2 of Riachuelo System, delivering Latin America’s largest wastewater treatment plant

(IN BRIEF) Webuild Group subsidiary Fisia Italimpianti and its partners have delivered Lot 2 of the Riachuelo System to AySA in Buenos Aires, completing the most advanced wastewater treatment plant in Latin America. Supported by the World Bank, the project … Read the full press release

RWE commissions Aldenhoven wind farm to power 24,000 households and invests in further turbines near Düren-Merken

(IN BRIEF) RWE has commissioned the Aldenhoven wind farm in North Rhine-Westphalia, featuring six 5.7 MW turbines on recultivated land at the Inden opencast mine, with the capacity to power 24,000 households. The project will provide up to €150,000 annually … Read the full press release

KWS and United Beet Seeds settle global disputes to focus on advancing sugarbeet resistance breeding

(IN BRIEF) KWS and United Beet Seeds have resolved all global patent and trade secret disputes concerning sugarbeet resistance traits for Cercospora and rhizomania. The settlement concludes all proceedings and enables both companies to concentrate on advancing their business priorities … Read the full press release

SFC Energy secures CAD 1.2 million follow-up order from Latium Technologies to power AI-driven CCTV surveillance across Canada

(IN BRIEF) SFC Energy AG has received a CAD 1.2 million follow-up order from Latium Technologies in Canada for EFOY Pro 2800 fuel cells and methanol cartridges to power AI-driven CCTV surveillance systems. Latium integrates SFC’s clean energy technology with … Read the full press release