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Industrial Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

Alfa Laval Leads Maritime Decarbonization with First Ammonia Waste Incineration Marine Boiler System

(IN BRIEF) Alfa Laval has secured an order for the world’s first ammonia waste incineration marine boiler system, set for installation on four vessels transporting LPG and ammonia for Trafigura. This innovation, developed in collaboration with key industry players, is … Read the full press release

Alfa Laval Unveils Groundbreaking Hybrid Boilers for Sustainable Shipping Operations

(IN BRIEF) Alfa Laval has introduced the first fuel-flexible hybrid boilers designed to support decarbonization in the maritime industry. These innovative boilers can be delivered as electric hybrid or hybrid-ready, offering shipowners flexibility in fuel use and the ability to … Read the full press release

EIB Grants €150 Million Loan to Acqua Novara.VCO for Water Infrastructure Upgrades in Piedmont

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has granted €150 million to Acqua Novara.VCO to help fund a €300 million investment plan for the modernization of water and wastewater services in the Italian provinces of Novara and Verbano-Cusio-Ossola. The project, … Read the full press release

Empa Unveils Synchronized Floating Potential HiPIMS Method for Advanced Piezoelectric Thin Films at Low Temperatures

(IN BRIEF) Researchers at Empa have developed a revolutionary process for producing high-quality piezoelectric thin films at low temperatures using the Synchronized Floating Potential HiPIMS (SFP-HiPIMS) method. This process enables the production of piezoelectric films on insulating substrates, which are … Read the full press release

Royal Thai Air Force Chooses Saab Gripen E/F for Future Fighter Aircraft

(IN BRIEF) The Royal Thai Air Force has confirmed its selection of the Saab Gripen E/F as its future multi-role fighter, with Saab and the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) set to proceed with the procurement process. This decision includes … Read the full press release

dsm-firmenich Invests in New Production Facility in Parma to Expand Global Flavor Operations

(IN BRIEF) dsm-firmenich has begun constructing a new state-of-the-art production facility in Parma, Italy, set to be completed by Q1 2027. The facility will enhance the company’s ability to produce concentrated powder flavors, reaction flavors, culinary blends, and functional blends. … Read the full press release

Nokia Leads €90 Million PROACTIF Consortium to Drive Innovation in Emergency Management and Critical Infrastructure

(IN BRIEF) Nokia will lead the PROACTIF consortium, a European project aimed at enhancing technology resilience and leadership in emergency management and critical infrastructure. The project, expected to generate €90 million in revenue by 2035, brings together 42 European companies … Read the full press release

Valio Announces Strategic Move to Consolidate Production in Joensuu, Enhancing Operational Efficiency

(IN BRIEF) Valio has announced the relocation of its Kauhava factory operations to Joensuu as part of a strategy to improve production efficiency and flexibility. The move, scheduled to be completed by the end of 2025, will transfer production lines … Read the full press release

Viessmann Foundation Donates €5.6 Million to DKFZ for Cancer Prevention and Pediatric Oncology Research

(IN BRIEF) The Viessmann Foundation has donated €5.6 million to the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) to advance research into cancer prevention through nutrition and the development of new treatments for pediatric oncology. This five-year funding will support vital research … Read the full press release

VARD Launches Cyber-Resilient Vessels and Wins Ship of the Year for Prysmian Mona Lisa

(IN BRIEF) VARD, a subsidiary of the Fincantieri Group, has made a significant impact on the maritime industry with the delivery of two Commissioning Service Operation Vessels (CSOVs), Grampian Kestrel and Purus Chinook, both equipped with advanced cyber resilience solutions. … Read the full press release

Visa Partners with Klarna to Launch the Klarna Card, Combining Debit Flexibility and Pay Later Options

(IN BRIEF) Visa has teamed up with Klarna to launch the Klarna Card, a flexible debit product that allows consumers to pay immediately or later at over 150 million Visa-accepting merchants worldwide. The card features Visa’s Flexible Credential, offering users … Read the full press release

TfL Relaunches Chatty Cabins on IFS Cloud Cable Car for Loneliness Awareness Week

(IN BRIEF) Transport for London (TfL) is relaunching its Chatty Cabins initiative on the IFS Cloud Cable Car during Loneliness Awareness Week (9-13 June), inviting Londoners and visitors to engage in conversation while taking a 20-minute round-trip across the River … Read the full press release

SGS Strengthens North American Presence in Emergency Management and Safety Solutions with H2Safety Acquisition

(IN BRIEF) SGS has acquired H2Safety, a leading Canadian provider of emergency management and operational safety solutions, to bolster its Health & Safety offering in North America. This acquisition expands SGS’s capabilities in key areas such as emergency management, business … Read the full press release

EY Launches EY Studio+ to Drive Customer Experience Transformation and Growth in the AI Era

(IN BRIEF) EY has launched EY Studio+, a new global offering designed to help organizations drive growth by transforming customer experience in the AI-driven era. The initiative combines EY’s broad expertise with leading talent in design, sales, marketing, and customer … Read the full press release

Sika Invests in Giatec to Advance AI-Driven Concrete Solutions and Sustainability in Construction

(IN BRIEF) Sika has made a strategic investment in Giatec™ Scientific Inc., a leader in digital concrete technology, to advance the adoption of AI-driven solutions in the construction industry. The collaboration aims to optimize concrete mix designs and reduce CO₂ … Read the full press release

Sika and Sulzer Launch Joint Venture to Revolutionize Plastics Recycling in the Construction Industry

(IN BRIEF) Sika and Sulzer have signed an MoU to establish a joint venture focused on plastics recycling in the construction industry. The venture aims to address the inefficiencies in current recycling methods by combining mechanical and chemical processes to … Read the full press release

Hexagon Strengthens Autonomous Drilling Capabilities with Purchase of Drill Assist Technology

(IN BRIEF) Hexagon’s Mining division has acquired Drill Assist from Phoenix Drill Control, LLC, a move that accelerates AI-driven drill automation. The technology improves drilling performance by optimizing penetration rates, providing precise downhole data, and enhancing machine availability. Drill Assist … Read the full press release

Borealis Appoints Key Commercial Leaders to Drive Innovation and Sustainability in Polyolefins and Circular Economy Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Borealis has announced the appointment of four senior leaders in its commercial division, all reporting directly to EVP Craig Arnold. The new executives are Thomas Reutter as Senior Vice President of Polyolefins, Christopher McArdle as Vice President of … Read the full press release

Safran’s New €108 Million Factory in Belgium to Revolutionize Compressor Blade Production for Aircraft Engines

(IN BRIEF) Safran Blades has opened a new state-of-the-art facility in Marchin, Belgium, designed to produce titanium compressor blades for aircraft engines. This €108 million investment strengthens Safran Aero Boosters’ position in the aeronautics sector, with the plant expected to … Read the full press release

EIB and Leyden Labs Secure €20 Million Financing to Advance Pandemic Preparedness with Innovative Nasal Spray

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a €20 million financing deal with Leyden Laboratories to support the development of its innovative pan-influenza nasal spray, which aims to protect against seasonal and pandemic viral infections. The funding, guaranteed … Read the full press release