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Industrial Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

Statkraft Strengthens Reliability of Norwegian Hydropower Assets With Vikfalli Investment

(IN BRIEF) Statkraft will invest approximately NOK 460 million in new control systems for the Vikfalli hydropower system in Vik municipality, Norway, covering the Målset, Refsdal and Hove power plants, which together produce around 860 GWh annually, equivalent to the … Read the full press release

Evonik Health Care Advances 2030 Sustainability Goals With Polymer LCA Data

(IN BRIEF) Evonik is now offering customers cradle-to-gate Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) data for selected EUDRAGIT® functional polymers, using its TÜV-certified LCA methodology to support pharmaceutical companies with transparent environmental data for Scope 3 emissions reporting. The data is currently … Read the full press release

MAHLE Celebrates Legacy and Future of St. Johns Piston Ring Operations

(IN BRIEF) MAHLE is marking the 80th anniversary of its piston ring plant in St. Johns, Michigan, a facility that has produced high-quality components for the automotive industry since 1946 and today employs more than 180 people forming and machining … Read the full press release

Hydro Secures Wind, Solar and Storage-Based Power Supply From Varberg Energi

(IN BRIEF) Hydro Energi AS and Varberg Energi have signed a pilot hybrid power purchase agreement under which Varberg Energi will supply 10 GWh of electricity in SE3 over an 18-month period, using power from its own wind and solar … Read the full press release

Continental Launches Wider Aero 111 Tire for Comfort and Aerodynamic Performance

(IN BRIEF) Continental has expanded its Aero 111 road tire range with a new 32mm variant designed for challenging road conditions, long-distance comfort and aerodynamic performance. Developed with Swiss Side and DT Swiss, the front-wheel-specific tire uses a patented tread … Read the full press release

Stadler Presents New KISS Double-Decker Trains for Vienna’s City Airport Train

(IN BRIEF) Stadler has presented three new KISS double-decker trains for the City Airport Train (CAT) service between Wien Mitte and Vienna Airport, with passenger operations scheduled to begin in autumn 2027 after completion of works linked to the Vienna … Read the full press release

Valio Dairy Farms Help Supply Feedstock for Finland’s New Liquefied Biogas Facility

(IN BRIEF) Valio’s participation in the Suomen Lantakaasu biogas ecosystem has helped support the launch of Finland’s first industrial-scale liquefied biogas production plant in Nurmo, developed by Nurmon Bioenergia Oy and majority-owned by Suomen Lantakaasu Oy, a joint venture between … Read the full press release

Salzgitter AG Strengthens HKM Leadership for Steel Transformation and New Construction Projects

(IN BRIEF) Salzgitter AG is systematically realigning the management structure of Hüttenwerke Krupp Mannesmann GmbH (HKM) following its acquisition, with the aim of strengthening the company’s focus on transformation, new construction projects and integration into the Salzgitter Group. Andreas Betzler … Read the full press release

ABB Technology to Support Long-Life Upgrade of Norway’s Vikfalli Hydropower Complex

(IN BRIEF) ABB has been selected by Statkraft AS to modernize the Vikfalli hydropower complex in Norway, covering three plants — Målset, Refsdal and Hove — with five generating units and annual production of 830 GWh, enough to supply around … Read the full press release

Novonesis Report Highlights JPY 4.748 Trillion Biosolutions Opportunity for Japan by 2035

(IN BRIEF) A new Novonesis-commissioned report, “The Value of Biosolutions: Growth and Prosperity to 2035 – Japan Edition,” finds that biosolutions could help Japan strengthen its position as a global biomanufacturing hub and support its ambition to realise one of … Read the full press release

Ericsson and MediaTek Achieve Decimeter-Level Accuracy With 3GPP-Based GNSS RTK on Commercial 5G Network

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson and MediaTek have completed a world-first end-to-end test of high-precision outdoor positioning using 3GPP-based GNSS Real-Time Kinematic (RTK) technology over a commercial 5G network, achieving stable sub-30 cm outdoor accuracy with a handset’s built-in antenna. The test … Read the full press release

Henkel Brings European Paper Packaging Recyclability Testing Capabilities Closer to Asia-Pacific Customers

(IN BRIEF) Henkel has announced that its Packaging Recyclab Shanghai has received cyclos-HTP Institute (CHI) accreditation, authorising the site to conduct EU paper packaging recyclability testing and issue EU-recognised external assessment reports for customers across Asia-Pacific. The accreditation supports packaging … Read the full press release

MAN Truck & Bus to Supply Up to 1,000 Passenger Transport Vans for Police Operations

(IN BRIEF) MAN Truck & Bus has secured a four-year framework contract from the German Federal Ministry of the Interior, tendered by the Ministry’s Procurement Office, for the delivery of up to 1,000 MAN TGE vans for the German Federal … Read the full press release

Bundeswehr Orders Further Mobile Medical Stations From Rheinmetall in €500 Million Deal

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall will supply the Bundeswehr with 149 additional mobile rescue stations in protected and unprotected versions under a framework contract awarded at the end of 2024, with the new call-off valued at more than €500 million. Booked in … Read the full press release

Empa, SUPSI and Bystronic Develop Self-Guiding Laser Cutting Method Using Cameras and Microphones

(IN BRIEF) Empa, SUPSI and Swiss machine manufacturer Bystronic have developed a self-guiding laser cutting method that uses cameras, microphones and machine learning to assess cut quality and adjust machine settings automatically. The project, supported by Innosuisse, addresses the challenge … Read the full press release

Alunorte Estimates Up to 120,000 Tonnes of Lost Alumina Production From Gas Disruption

(IN BRIEF) Alunorte has begun ramping up alumina production after Brazil’s oil, natural gas and biofuels regulator ANP approved the refinery to act as a self-importer of gas and the company reached a temporary agreement with its gas supplier CELBA … Read the full press release

Lloyds Reinforces Agriculture Support as Drought Conditions Affect Rural Businesses

(IN BRIEF) Lloyds is strengthening support for UK farmers as prolonged dry weather adds pressure to rural businesses by affecting yields, feed supplies, water use and cashflow. Through Lloyds and Bank of Scotland, specialist agriculture managers are working with farming … Read the full press release

National Grid Partners With HMJV, Laing O’Rourke, Siemens Energy and Hyundai Electric on NWLU

(IN BRIEF) National Grid has launched the North West London Upgrade, a major electricity transmission project designed to strengthen network resilience, increase capacity and support future economic growth across North West London and surrounding areas. The programme spans from Sundon … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ Supports Successful Commissioning of Xuong Giang Paper’s TM16 Tissue Line

(IN BRIEF) Xuong Giang Paper has successfully commissioned its new TM16 tissue production line at its mill in Bac Giang Province, Vietnam, supported by a complete stock preparation system supplied by ANDRITZ. The project strengthens Xuong Giang Paper’s production capacity … Read the full press release