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WACKER and Gearbox Biosciences Unite to Launch Antibiotic-Free, High-Throughput pDNA Manufacturing Platform

(IN BRIEF) WACKER and Gearbox Biosciences have launched a partnership to co-develop advanced, antibiotic-free pDNA manufacturing techniques aimed at improving scalability, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. Leveraging WACKER’s GMP biologics know-how and Gearbox’s Pop-Out-Plasmid® technology, the project will focus on streamlining workflows … Read the full press release

UK P&I Club Opens Newcastle Office to Tap Northeast Maritime Talent

(IN BRIEF) The UK P&I Club has opened a new office in Newcastle to leverage the area’s rich pool of maritime and insurance talent. The initial team includes Senior Underwriting Director Emma Liddell and Senior Claims Executives Julie Pichler and … Read the full press release

SCC and Freshworks Join Forces to Deliver AI-Driven IT and Enterprise Service Management Across Europe

(IN BRIEF) SCC and Freshworks have announced a strategic partnership to deliver Freshworks’ AI-powered ITSM and ESM solutions—such as Freshservice—through SCC’s enterprise delivery channels across the UK and Europe. The collaboration combines SCC’s implementation expertise with Freshworks’ modern, cloud-native platforms, … Read the full press release

New Isotope Fingerprinting Technique Flags Counterfeit Medicines by Factory Origin

(IN BRIEF) A collaborative study by the University of Copenhagen and Stanford University has revealed that pharmaceuticals possess unique isotopic signatures—based on stable isotopes of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen—that correspond to their manufacturing conditions. By profiling these δ²H, δ¹³C and … Read the full press release

Kuehne+Nagel and ABB Enhance Chilean Logistics Partnership with Last-Mile and Fulfillment Services

(IN BRIEF) Kuehne+Nagel and ABB have expanded their partnership in Chile to encompass last-mile delivery and fulfillment under contract logistics, building on more than ten years of joint air freight operations. Kuehne+Nagel will handle logistics for ABB’s Electrification, Motion and … Read the full press release

Accenture Ventures Backs Snorkel AI to Supercharge Data-Centric AI Solutions for Regulated Industries

(IN BRIEF) Accenture Ventures has invested in Snorkel AI to bolster enterprise AI adoption by improving dataset quality for model training and evaluation. Snorkel’s platform automates the conversion of siloed data and domain expertise into high-fidelity datasets, facilitating rapid, secure … Read the full press release

AFRY Partners with Colombia’s ISA and Swedfund to Map Techno-Economic Pathways for Large-Scale Renewable Integration

(IN BRIEF) AFRY has teamed up with ISA Interconexión Eléctrica S.A. E.S.P.—backed by Swedfund International—to conduct a detailed assessment of the technical and economic impacts of large-scale renewable energy integration in Colombia. The study will examine grid capacity, stability and … Read the full press release

Sanofi Acquires Vigil Neuroscience to Advance VG-3927 Alzheimer’s Program and Expand Neurodegeneration Research

(IN BRIEF) Sanofi has finalized its takeover of Vigil Neuroscience for roughly $470 million, acquiring all outstanding shares at $8 each and issuing a $2-per-share CVR tied to VG-3927’s first commercial sale. This deal, following Sanofi’s June 2024 strategic investment, … Read the full press release

Almirall and Absci Advance AI Drug Discovery with Second Dermatology Target Selection

(IN BRIEF) Almirall and Absci have expanded their AI-based drug discovery collaboration by selecting a second dermatological target, following the initial success of AI-designed antibody leads against a difficult-to-drug protein. Their partnership, active since November 2023, leverages Absci’s Integrated Drug … Read the full press release

EIB Global Powers €21.5 Million Equity in IHS Kenya Green Housing Fund to Deliver Hundreds of Affordable, Energy-Efficient Homes

(IN BRIEF) EIB Global has invested €21.5 million in the IHS Kenya Green Housing Fund to support the construction and acquisition of affordable, energy-efficient housing in Nairobi and Kiambu. Three projects—Tilisi, Garden City’s Muzi Stawi, and Mashiara Park—comprise 664 units, … Read the full press release

Bilfinger Wins FEED Contract for KNPC’s New North Oil Pier at Mina Al Ahmadi

(IN BRIEF) Bilfinger has been awarded a major FEED contract by KNPC to replace aging oil piers at the Mina Al Ahmadi Refinery with a new North Oil Pier and upgraded onshore facilities. This modernization will secure uninterrupted exports of … Read the full press release

Mutares Acquires inTime Group to Lead in Time-Critical and Battery Logistics

(IN BRIEF) Mutares SE & Co. KGaA has acquired inTime Group from Super Group Limited, adding a time-critical logistics leader to its Goods & Services segment. inTime Group, with €115 million in 2024 revenue and 450 employees, operates three divisions: … Read the full press release

Elmos Semiconductor SE Launches 2025 Apprenticeship and Dual-Study Programs in Dortmund

(IN BRIEF) Elmos Semiconductor SE welcomes eleven new apprentices and dual-study students to its Dortmund site in 2025, joining 31 individuals enrolled across technical and commercial training tracks. Technical pathways include IT, electronics, physics, and engineering degrees—both vocational and practice-integrated—while … Read the full press release

DICV Launches BharatBenz HX and Torqshift Series Trucks for Tough Construction Duties

(IN BRIEF) DICV has introduced two new BharatBenz HX models (2828C HX and 3532C HX) with 280 hp or 320 hp powertrains, advanced driver aids, and high-gradeability axles for demanding off-road use. The Torqshift series adds two automatic-transmission trucks (2832CM … Read the full press release

Rothesay Insures £900 Million More of National Grid Pension Liabilities, Protecting 7,130 Retirees

(IN BRIEF) In July 2025, Rothesay completed a £900 million buy-in with the National Grid UK Pension Scheme, covering 7,130 pensioners and dependants and bringing the Scheme’s total liabilities covered by Rothesay to £4.5 billion. Rothesay’s asset management team sourced … Read the full press release

Fresenius Kabi Secures Global Rights to PB016 Vedolizumab Biosimilar from Polpharma Biologics

(IN BRIEF) Fresenius Kabi has licensed rights from Polpharma Biologics to commercialize the vedolizumab biosimilar candidate PB016 globally—except in the Middle East and North Africa—once approved. Vedolizumab treats Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, and PB016 references Takeda’s Entyvio®. The transaction … Read the full press release

Salzgitter AG Launches Employee Bike Leasing for Healthier, Greener Commuting

(IN BRIEF) Salzgitter AG has introduced a bike-leasing program in collaboration with Lease a Bike (VW Financial Services), enabling employees to lease e-bikes, mountain bikes, or road bikes via salary conversion. Since its July launch, about 2,000 staff registered and … Read the full press release

Prosus and Dealroom.co Reveal How Agentic AI Is Becoming Digital Coworkers Today

(IN BRIEF) Prosus and Dealroom.co’s new report introduces “Agentic AI”—autonomous, decision-making systems poised to become digital coworkers. Mapping over 1,500 agents across sectors, it shows that coding agents have achieved early market fit and that fully autonomous AI employees are … Read the full press release

Colas Inc Strengthens Northeastern U.S. Presence with USD 450 Million Suit-Kote Acquisition

(IN BRIEF) On 4 August 2025, Colas Inc agreed to acquire Suit-Kote for over USD 450 million from the founding Suits family. Suit-Kote, established in 1921, specializes in liquid asphalt distribution, emulsion mixes, road construction, and pavement preservation in the … Read the full press release

Iqony Fernwärme Boosts Climate-Friendly Heating with Uniper Wärme Acquisition

(IN BRIEF) Iqony Fernwärme GmbH (Steag Iqony Group) has agreed to acquire Uniper Wärme GmbH from Uniper Kraftwerke GmbH, in compliance with EU state aid conditions tied to Uniper’s 2022 stabilization package. Uniper Wärme, founded in 1964, serves over 14,400 … Read the full press release