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Jewson Opens Croydon “Branch of the Future” with Expanded SKU Range and Optimized Layout

(IN BRIEF) Jewson has launched a cutting-edge Croydon branch designed on STARK Group’s “branch of the future” model, featuring an expanded product range and an optimized floorplan for quick selection and availability checks. This addition cements STARK’s UK growth strategy, … Read the full press release

Logicor’s Race’n’Raise Pedals 300 km to Raise 40,000 PLN for Student Scholarships

(IN BRIEF) Logicor’s fourth “Race’n’Raise” cycling event raised over 40,000 PLN for the Roman Czernecki Educational Foundation’s Horizons Scholarship Program. The 300 km route spanned from Kazimierz Dolny to the Świętokrzyski National Park. Since its inception, the initiative has donated … Read the full press release

CVC DIF and Tabreed Partner to Buy PAL Cooling Holding in AED 3.8 Billion Deal

(IN BRIEF) CVC DIF and Tabreed are set to acquire PAL Cooling Holding from Multiply Group for about AED 3.8 billion, consolidating eight long-term district cooling concessions across Abu Dhabi’s main island and Al Reem Island. Five existing plants provide … Read the full press release

ORLEN Completes Transition to 100% Non-Russian Crude, Securing Regional Energy Independence

(IN BRIEF) As of 1 July 2025, the ORLEN Group has fully phased out Russian crude oil following the expiry of its last Rosneft contract, marking a key milestone in regional energy security. Under CEO Ireneusz Fąfara’s leadership, ORLEN’s refineries … Read the full press release

FUCHS Unifies Swiss Operations with Launch of FUCHS SWISS LUBRICANTS AG in Reiden

(IN BRIEF) FUCHS Group has launched FUCHS SWISS LUBRICANTS AG in Reiden by merging the recently acquired Swiss arm of LUBCON Group and STRUB & Co. AG. This new subsidiary consolidates research, manufacturing, and sales operations under one roof, strengthening … Read the full press release

CapMan Real Estate Assumes Stewardship of Iconic Strøget Retail Portfolio in Copenhagen

(IN BRIEF) In May 2025, CapMan Real Estate took over management of six historic commercial buildings along Copenhagen’s Strøget, on behalf of two German pension funds. The properties span from 1760 to 1925 and comprise around 11,500 sqm, with retail … Read the full press release

19 Digital-Tech Specialists to Join Terna Through Redesigned Master’s Program in Energy Transition

(IN BRIEF) Terna and the University of Salerno have launched the fourth cycle of their 2nd-level Master’s in “Digitalisation of the Electricity System for the Energy Transition,” part of the Tyrrhenian Lab with Cagliari and Palermo. Applications are open until … Read the full press release

Third EIB-Italy Partnership Strengthens National Defence with Helicopter Procurement

(IN BRIEF) The EIB has signed its third joint agreement with Italy’s Economy and Finance Ministry and the Defence Ministry, providing a 20-year loan to finance new helicopters for the Italian Army. The funds will flow from the EIB to … Read the full press release

Clearway Energy Secures $918.9 Million U.S. Credit Facilities to Expand Wind, Solar, and Storage Pipeline

(IN BRIEF) Clearway Energy Group, Natixis CIB, and a consortium of 13 lenders have finalized a $918.9 million credit facility in the U.S., increasing and extending the previous $818.9 million arrangement. The package includes a $400 million revolver, $350 million … Read the full press release

Telia Estonia Powers 25% of Mobile Masts with Solar, Generating 1.5 GWh Annually

(IN BRIEF) Telia Estonia has equipped nearly a quarter of its mobile base stations with solar installations—10–20 kW arrays built and operated by Sunly under a 15-year contract—yielding an estimated 1.5 GWh of renewable power annually. This innovation powers network … Read the full press release

Telia Norway Completes Nationwide 5G Rollout, Boosting Data Traffic by 102% with 44% Less Energy

(IN BRIEF) Telia Norway has completed the nationwide rollout of its 5G network, reaching 99% population coverage by December 2024, four years after its initial launch. This expansion has spurred a 102% increase in data traffic while reducing energy consumption … Read the full press release

Gasum Launches Ninth Norwegian Liquefied Biogas Station at Moskog Business Park, Norway

(IN BRIEF) Gasum has opened its ninth LBG refueling station in Norway at Moskog Business Park, expanding its network along key highways (E39, E6, E18, RV3, RV7) and offering both compressed and liquefied biogas to commercial carriers and the public. … Read the full press release

Carmeuse Backs Bellona’s New Marine Restoration Hub to Revive Norway’s Blue Rainforest

(IN BRIEF) Carmeuse has joined the Bellona Foundation’s Center for Marine Restoration in Lofoten as a Founding Partner, contributing its limestone-based expertise to efforts to revive Norway’s decimated kelp forests. The partnership will explore lime-application methods to control invasive sea … Read the full press release

Lumene Automates Tube Packaging with Stora Enso’s Sustainable Wraparound System

(IN BRIEF) Lumene Group has implemented Stora Enso’s Österbergs W50 wraparound packaging machine to automate the boxing of its forty tube-based beauty products. This collaboration addresses Lumene’s sustainability targets by delivering recyclable, durable, and user-friendly packaging. Operational benefits include improved … Read the full press release

Verizon and Nokia Partner to Power Thames Freeport with Private 5G for Smarter Ports and Manufacturing

(IN BRIEF) Verizon Business and Nokia will deploy private 5G networks across the Thames Freeport’s main logistics and manufacturing sites—DP World London Gateway, Port of Tilbury, and Ford Dagenham—to support AI analytics, autonomous vehicle control, and real-time logistics orchestration. Backed … Read the full press release

FDA Grants Orphan Status to Sanofi’s Riliprubart for Preventing and Treating Transplant Rejection

(IN BRIEF) The FDA has awarded orphan drug designation to Sanofi’s riliprubart for the treatment of antibody-mediated rejection in solid organ transplants, highlighting the therapy’s potential in an area lacking approved options. Riliprubart, a humanized IgG4 antibody targeting activated C1s … Read the full press release

DNV and 20 Industry Leaders Complete Validation of Wind Farm Flow Control for Bankable Deployment

(IN BRIEF) After 18 months of collaboration with 20 leading energy companies, DNV has validated wind farm flow control (WFFC) technology using its LongSim CFD platform. The joint industry project generated the most comprehensive performance dataset to date and agreed … Read the full press release

Bang & Olufsen and Vollebak Unveil Spaceshop Structure and Sculptural Beosound 2 Edition

(IN BRIEF) Bang & Olufsen and Vollebak have unveiled two collaborative designs: the Vollebak Spaceshop, a 1,000 kg aluminium pop-up structure by SAGA, and the Beosound 2 Vollebak Edition speaker, featuring a novel “burnout” anodised finish. Both will launch at … Read the full press release

University of Southampton and Cambridge Warn That Responsible AI Is Crucial for Better UK Public Services

(IN BRIEF) A joint report from the University of Southampton and the University of Cambridge, funded by the Nuffield Foundation, explores artificial intelligence’s growing impact on UK public services. While AI-driven tools—such as council chatbots, GP booking systems, and hospital … Read the full press release

Femern Exhibition Debuts at LEGOLAND Billund to Showcase Fehmarnbelt Tunnel Construction

(IN BRIEF) On 23 June, a new 250 m² “Femern” exhibition opened in LEGOLAND® Billund’s Miniland, featuring a giant LEGO® model of the 18 km Fehmarnbelt immersed tunnel between Denmark and Germany. Inaugurated by Transport Ministers Thomas Danielsen and Claus … Read the full press release