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Nest Expands Private Equity Partnership with Schroders Capital to £1.5 Billion to Drive Innovation and Support UK Growth

(IN BRIEF) Nest has strengthened its partnership with Schroders Capital by adding £500 million to its private equity mandate, bringing the total to £1.5 billion. Schroders Capital will use the funding to invest in innovative businesses across key sectors like … Read the full press release

SAMS Enterprise Unveils Next-Generation SIMBA Technology to Advance Snow and Ice Monitoring for Climate, Safety, and Infrastructure Applications

(IN BRIEF) SAMS Enterprise has launched the latest version of its Snow Ice Mass Balance Apparatus (SIMBA), an advanced autonomous monitoring system designed to deliver precise, real-time data on snow and ice conditions in extreme environments. Originally built for polar … Read the full press release

ORLEN’s Amber Hydrogen Valley Project Receives Expert Support from the Clean Hydrogen Partnership’s PDA Plus Programme

(IN BRIEF) ORLEN’s Amber Hydrogen Valley project has been selected to receive advisory support through the Clean Hydrogen Partnership’s PDA Plus programme, strengthening its pathway toward commercial development and final investment decision. The initiative, developed with over 30 partners, aims … Read the full press release

European Defence Alliance Expands with 222 Schakal IFVs for Germany and the Netherlands, Strengthening Medium Force Capabilities

(IN BRIEF) OCCAR has commissioned Artec GmbH, a joint venture between Rheinmetall and KNDS Germany, to deliver 222 Schakal (Jackal) infantry fighting vehicles to Germany and the Netherlands under a €3.41 billion contract. Rheinmetall’s share amounts to nearly €3 billion. … Read the full press release

Saab Secures SEK 540 Million Contract from NATO Support and Procurement Agency to Upgrade Spain’s Arthur Radar Systems

(IN BRIEF) Saab has been awarded a SEK 540 million (EUR 49.4 million) contract by the NATO Support and Procurement Agency to extend the service life of the Spanish Army’s Arthur radar systems. The modernization will upgrade the systems with … Read the full press release

Kemira Secures NIB Financing to Accelerate Industrial-Scale Biomaterials Production with IFF Partnership

(IN BRIEF) The Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) has approved a EUR 50 million, 10-year loan to Kemira for constructing a new biomaterials production facility in Finland. The project, jointly developed with International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF), will produce bio-based alpha-glucans … Read the full press release

Strategic Partnership Between Fincantieri and Defcomm Aims to Position Italy as a Global Leader in Autonomous Maritime Systems

(IN BRIEF) Fincantieri has signed a strategic partnership with Defcomm, an Italian startup specializing in unmanned maritime technologies, to accelerate the development of autonomous surface drones for surveillance, patrol, and intelligence missions. The co-investment agreement will drive the industrialization of … Read the full press release

UK Government Selects Egis to Provide Expert Analysis for Next-Generation Nuclear and Net Zero Goals

(IN BRIEF) Egis in the UK has been appointed to the UK government’s Defra Nuclear Energy Regulatory Justification Services Framework, becoming an approved provider of technical expertise to assess the environmental and social impacts of new nuclear technologies. Leveraging decades … Read the full press release

New SGS DIGITAL TRUST Initiative Integrates Global Services to Support Safer, Smarter Digital Transformation

(IN BRIEF) SGS has launched SGS DIGITAL TRUST, a unified global framework that integrates its wide range of digital trust services into a single structured model. Built around four pillars—Connected Products & Technologies, Digital Services & Infrastructure, Data & Artificial … Read the full press release

EQT Foundation Supports Hong Kong Healthtech Innovator Syngular in Revolutionizing Surgical Precision with AI and XR

(IN BRIEF) EQT Foundation has invested €100,000 in Syngular Technology, a Hong Kong-based startup developing an AI- and AR-powered surgical guidance platform. The company’s system integrates extended reality and artificial intelligence to deliver real-time, spatially aware surgical support that enhances … Read the full press release

Roche Receives FDA Approval for Gazyva/Gazyvaro in Treating Lupus Nephritis, Marking a Milestone in Autoimmune Kidney Disease Care

(IN BRIEF) Roche has received FDA approval for Gazyva/Gazyvaro (obinutuzumab) as a treatment for adult patients with active lupus nephritis, supported by data from the NOBILITY and REGENCY trials that showed significantly improved renal response compared with standard therapy. The … Read the full press release

Holcim to Acquire Xella, Strengthening Its Leadership in Sustainable Building Solutions Across Europe

(IN BRIEF) Holcim has entered into a binding agreement to acquire Xella, a European leader in sustainable walling systems, in a deal valued at EUR 1.85 billion. Xella, which operates across 21 countries with more than 4,000 employees, offers premium … Read the full press release

Ahlstrom Strengthens Industrial Protection Line with Self-Extinguishing Flame-Gard™ Paper

(IN BRIEF) Ahlstrom has launched its Flame-Gard™ flame-retardant paper, an innovative material engineered for industrial environments such as spray booths and workshops. The paper provides self-extinguishing protection when exposed to fire while maintaining strong mechanical durability and low water absorption, … Read the full press release

New Gossau Hub Enhances FedEx Express Swiss Post’s Capacity and Sustainable Growth in Eastern Switzerland

(IN BRIEF) FedEx Express Swiss Post has officially opened its new logistics hub in Gossau, St. Gallen, consolidating operations from Wängi and Münchwilen into a single, more efficient site. The 14,500-square-meter facility, which increases handling capacity by more than 30 … Read the full press release

Rolls-Royce Introduces LessorCare+ with Avolon as Launch Customer to Advance Engine Lifecycle Management for Lessors

(IN BRIEF) Rolls-Royce has introduced LessorCare+, an upgraded support solution for aircraft lessors, with Avolon as its launch customer. Building on the success of the original LessorCare program, LessorCare+ enhances fleet management, technical advisory, and transactional support for lessors of … Read the full press release

Zurich Insurance Group Unveils Winners of Its 2025 Innovation Championship at the Inaugural Zurich Innovation Festival

(IN BRIEF) Zurich Insurance Group held its first Innovation Festival on October 16, 2025, celebrating global collaboration and technological progress in insurance. During the event, Zurich announced ten winners of the Zurich Innovation Championship 2025, recognizing startups and partners advancing … Read the full press release

Bentley Stuttgart Marks 15th Anniversary with the Launch of the Bespoke Black Forest Regional Collection by Mulliner

(IN BRIEF) Bentley Stuttgart has celebrated its 15th anniversary with the launch of the Black Forest Regional Collection, an exclusive series handcrafted by Mulliner that includes the Bentayga S Black Edition, Continental GT Speed, and Continental GTC Speed. Inspired by … Read the full press release

BASF and Xiaomi Collaborate on Bespoke Automotive Coatings, Showcasing Cutting-Edge Dual-Layer and High-Saturation Color Technologies

(IN BRIEF) BASF Coatings has expanded its partnership with Xiaomi to co-develop 100 exclusive automotive paint colors over the next three years, marking a major step toward greater innovation and customization in vehicle design. Since 2023, BASF Coatings has supplied … Read the full press release

Schaeffler Wins Red Dot Design Award for GraviKart, an AI-Driven Autonomous Transport System Revolutionizing Industrial Workspaces

(IN BRIEF) Schaeffler has received the Red Dot Design Award 2025 in the “Design Concept” category for its GraviKart, an autonomous robotic transport system designed to enhance human-machine collaboration in industrial and logistics settings. The AI-powered GraviKart combines haptic and … Read the full press release

DNV Strengthens Grenergy’s Renewable Ambitions in Chile with Key Role in Financing One of Latin America’s Largest Hybrid Plants

(IN BRIEF) DNV has acted as the market consultant for Grenergy’s $270 million financing of the Elena hybrid solar and storage project in Chile’s Antofagasta region. Combining 77 MW of solar PV with a 430 MW/3.5 GWh battery system, the … Read the full press release