(IN BRIEF) IKEA has opened its fifth South Korean store in Seoul’s Gangdong district, marking ten years of operation in the country. Located within the mixed-use Gangdong I-Park The River complex, IKEA Gangdong showcases 7,400 products, with over 3,700 available … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Netherlands, News, Retail, Technology
Tagged circular hub, EV delivery, furniture, Gangdong I-Park The River, geothermal energy, home furnishings, IKEA, IKEA expansion, IKEA Gangdong, IKEA Seoul, IKEA South Korea investment, IKEA store opening, Ingka Group, Oxford Street IKEA, partnership, retail innovation, Seoul, South Korea, sustainability, Tolga Öncu
(IN BRIEF) Uniper and Woodside have signed long-term LNG supply agreements totaling up to 2 Mtpa, with 1 Mtpa sourced from the upcoming Louisiana LNG project and up to 1 Mtpa from Woodside’s global portfolio. These deals aim to strengthen … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged delivered ex-ship, energy resilience, energy security, Europe energy supply, FID, free-on-board, gas demand, gas-fired power, Germany LNG imports, global LNG portfolio, industrial energy strategy, liquefied natural gas, LNG, LNG in Germany, LNG shipping, long-term energy contracts, Louisiana LNG LLC, Meg O’Neill, Michael Lewis, partnership, Renewable Transition, sustainability, Uniper, US gas export, Woodside
(IN BRIEF) ASSA ABLOY has acquired Pedestal PRO, a Utah-based manufacturer of access control pedestals and mounting solutions, further expanding its presence in mature markets and enhancing its electromechanical portfolio. With around 50 employees and 2024 sales of approximately USD … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Sweden, Technology
Tagged 2024 acquisitions, Access Control, access pedestals, acquisition, architectural design, ASSA ABLOY, bollards, electromechanical systems, EPS growth, Lindon Utah, Lucas Boselli, mature markets expansion, mounting solutions, Nico Delvaux, partnership, Pedestal PRO, security professionals, security solutions, smart building integration, system integrators, US manufacturing
(IN BRIEF) Logicor and Solo have launched construction on a Build-to-Suit logistics facility in Bràfim, Tarragona, aimed at boosting local employment and advancing sustainable logistics in Catalonia. Scheduled for completion in Q2 2026, the 28,000 sqm hub will serve as … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Real Estate, Spain, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged AP-2 highway, Barcelona logistics ring, Bràfim, BREEAM Excellent, BTS, Build-to-Suit, Catalonia, energy-efficient logistics, EV charging, Green Infrastructure, Industry 4.0, Logicor, logistics hub, logistics real estate, Mohammed Mohammed, partnership, photovoltaic panels, Pilar Valencia, promotional products, regional economy, Solo, Spain industrial development, sustainable real estate, Tarragona, textile printing, Xavier Rius
(IN BRIEF) A new research project at the University of St.Gallen, funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation, will investigate how changes in aviation taxation could help reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Switzerland. Running from 2025 to 2028, the study … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Education, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Law, Management, News, Politics, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged airline fuel tax, Andreas Wittmer, aviation emissions, aviation sector, climate change, climate policy, CO2 reduction, environmental taxation, fiscal policy, Giedre Lideikyte Huber, HSG, international tax law, OECD Model Tax Convention, Peter Huber, Pigouvian tax, SNSF, sustainable aviation, Swiss emissions, Swiss National Science Foundation, Switzerland, University of St.Gallen
(IN BRIEF) The Franco-German MGCS defense initiative has progressed with the official founding of the MGCS Project Company GmbH, a joint industrial entity formed by KNDS Deutschland, KNDS France, Rheinmetall Landsysteme, and Thales. Based in Cologne and led by Stefan … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Defence, Financial, France, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged 2040 defense program, armored systems, BAAINBw, Bundeswehr, Cologne Germany, defense interoperability, European land systems, Franco-German defense, German Federal Cartel Office, KNDS Deutschland, KNDS France, KNDS headquarters Amsterdam, Leclerc tank replacement, Leopard 2 replacement, Main Ground Combat System, MGCS Project Company, military innovation, multi-platform combat systems, NATO defense cooperation, partnership, Rheinmetall, Rheinmetall Landsysteme, Stefan Gramolla, Thales, Thales Group
(IN BRIEF) A new study by Roland Berger, commissioned by GasTerra and Gasunie, highlights the potential of e-methane as a viable and infrastructure-ready solution to support the Netherlands’ energy transition. Produced from green hydrogen and CO₂, e-methane can be fed … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Technology
Tagged ammonia, biomethane, carbon capture, CO2 emissions, CO2-neutral energy, DAC, Direct Air Capture, e-methane, electro-methane, energy policy collaboration, energy transition, future energy systems, gas network compatibility, GasTerra, Gasunie, GREEN HYDROGEN, Green Technologies, heating, hydrogen, Industrial Decarbonization, LOHC, methanol, Netherlands energy policy, partnership, power generation, renewable gas, Roland Berger, sustainability, sustainable infrastructure
(IN BRIEF) Garanti BBVA has enhanced its mobile smart assistant Ugi with generative AI technology, enabling more natural, context-aware, and personalized interactions for customers. Ugi now supports a broader range of banking services, anticipates user needs, and continues to evolve … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Spain, Technology, Turkey
Tagged AI Chatbot, AI in banking, AI upgrade, banking automation, biometric credit card, Bonus Platinum Biometric Card, Ceren Acer Kezik, customer experience, digital banking innovation, digital transformation, financial advisor AI, financial technology, fintech, Garanti BBVA, generative AI, hyperpersonalized banking, large language models, mobile banking, natural language processing, smart assistant, Türkiye, Ugi
(IN BRIEF) Scania has launched a new 6×2*4 battery-electric bus chassis variant, expanding its e-mobility platform to support city, suburban, and short intercity routes. Featuring an upgraded e-machine, rear axle system, and charging options, the three-axle design offers increased capacity, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Sweden, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged 6x2*4 chassis, battery electric vehicle, bus electrification, Carl-Johan Lööf, charging interface, e-machine, e-mobility expansion, electric buses, electric mobility, energy efficiency, intercity routes, LE BEV, noise reduction, public transport, rear axle, Scania, suburban transport, sustainable transport, transport innovation, tyre wear reduction
(IN BRIEF) Snam has introduced a revamped Sustainable Financing Framework built around two strategic pillars—Green Financing and Sustainability-Linked Financing. The Green pillar focuses on EU Taxonomy-aligned investments like pipeline retrofits, while the Sustainability-Linked pillar ties funding costs to ESG performance … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Italy, Management, News, Technology
Tagged carbon neutrality, decarbonization strategy, energy transition, ESG targets, EU Green Bond Standard, EU taxonomy, green financing, ICMA, infrastructure, ISS, methane emissions, Moody’s, net zero, Nicole Della Vedova, Scope 1 emissions, Scope 2, Scope 3, Snam, strategic finance, sustainability, Sustainability-Linked Bonds, Sustainable Finance Framework, sustainable investment
(IN BRIEF) Valio has announced plans to potentially close its Kauhava factory, acquired from Raisio in March 2025, and relocate production to either its Oulu or Joensuu sites to enhance efficiency and profitability. The company has initiated change negotiations involving … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Finland, Food & Beverage, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Beanit®, change negotiations, domestic food production, factory relocation, Finland dairy industry, Finnish cooperatives, Härkis®, Joensuu plant, Juha Penttilä, Kauhava factory, March 2025, Oulu plant, partnership, plant protein, plant-based protein, production efficiency, Raisio, Valio, Valio acquisition, Valio Polar, Valio Salaneuvos, Valio Viola, Workforce Transition
(IN BRIEF) Metso has announced a realignment of its U.S. distributor network through the acquisition of Compass Equipment by ICM Solutions. This strategic move expands ICM’s authorized sales and service territory for Metso to include Northern California and all of … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Finland, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Metals and Minerals, News, Technology
Tagged aftersales service, aggregates, Compass Equipment, construction equipment, distributor acquisition, equipment support, ICM acquisition, ICM Solutions, Metso, Metso Americas, Metso distributors, mining, Nevada, Northern California, partnership, regional expansion, Scott Gardner, Steve Cianci, strategic partnership, sustainability, U.S. distribution network
(IN BRIEF) CACEIS has been appointed to provide depositary and banking services for Vesper Infrastructure Partners’ inaugural fund, Vesper Next Generation Infrastructure Fund I SCSp, which is targeting €800 million and currently has €600 million in assets under management. Vesper, … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, France, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Italy, Management, News, Technology
Tagged AIFM, alternative investment funds, asset servicing, banking services, CACEIS, depositary services, European Infrastructure, financial services, Frédéric Ullens, fund launch, fund migration, fundraising, infrastructure investment, Livio Fenati, Luxembourg fund structure, partnership, PERES, Private Assets division, private equity, SCSp, Vesper Infrastructure Partners
(IN BRIEF) Marks & Spencer has transitioned to recyclable paper packaging across its men’s socks, woven pyjama sets, and nearly 40% of its underwear lines, eliminating around 5.5 million plastic units annually from its Clothing & Home business. The move … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Retail, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Clothing & Home, consumer goods packaging, eco-friendly fashion, FSC paper, Katharine Beacham, M&S, Marks & Spencer, men’s essentials, men’s socks, net zero 2040, Plan A, plastic reduction, pyjamas, recyclable packaging, sustainability, Sustainable packaging, sustainable retail, UK retail sustainability, underwear
(IN BRIEF) Heidelberg Materials has announced the acquisition of the ready-mixed concrete operations of Midway Concrete, a family-run company operating four plants in the Melbourne and Geelong areas. This move strengthens Heidelberg Materials’ integrated operations in Australia and extends its … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Australia construction market, Australian Capital Territory, Buckeridge Group, Cement Australia, concrete acquisition, concrete plants, core market expansion, Dominik von Achten, Elvin Group, Geelong, green building materials, Heidelberg Materials, infrastructure Australia, M&A construction sector, Melbourne, Midway Concrete, partnership, Perth, portfolio optimisation, quarry operations, ready-mixed concrete, sustainability, sustainable construction
(IN BRIEF) Stadler will supply eight hybrid battery-diesel multiple units to Chemins de fer de Provence under a contract with Région Sud, aiming to replace CP’s aging diesel fleet with more sustainable and efficient trains. Running between Nice and Digne-les-Bains, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged 2028 rail projects, Ansgar Brockmeyer, battery-diesel multiple units, BEMU Bem 4/8, Bussnang, Chemins de fer de Provence, CO2 reduction, CP, French infrastructure, French rail, Green mobility, hybrid trains, narrow-gauge trains, Nice to Digne, partnership, public transport, rail innovation, railway modernisation, Région Sud, regional rail France, Stadler, sustainability, sustainable transport, Swiss engineering
(IN BRIEF) CCRM Nordic is building a new ATMP production facility in GoCo Health Innovation City, Sweden, to support the development of next-generation gene, cell, and tissue-based therapies. AFRY will serve as engineering partner and project manager, leading the design, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Sweden, Technology
Tagged advanced therapy medicinal products, AFRY, ATMP, biotechnology innovation, CCRM Nordic, cell therapy, engineering partner, Fredrik Wessberg, future-proof lab design, gene therapy, GMP compliance, GoCo Health Innovation City, Martin Öman, Mölndal, partnership, personalised medicine, pharmaceutical manufacturing, project management, sustainability, sustainable pharmaceutical production, Sweden healthcare strategy
(IN BRIEF) The University of Liverpool and Sustainable Ventures have teamed up to launch the Sustainable Futures Accelerator, a two-month programme supporting four innovative climate tech spinouts. Designed to refine business models and connect founders with investors and industry leaders, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged academic enterprise, advanced manufacturing, AI in infrastructure, Andrew Wordsworth, Apoello, Atomik AM, climate tech, digital discovery tools, Dr Thomas Pugh, food preservation innovation, future materials, green jobs, Innovation Investment Fortnight, Liverpool City Region, partnership, Plasma Fresh, Robotiz3d, Sir Peter Rigby Centre for Enterprise, sustainability, Sustainable Futures Accelerator, Sustainable Ventures, UK spinouts, University of Liverpool
(IN BRIEF) Swisscom has been named the best mobile network in Switzerland by CHIP magazine for the tenth year in a row, scoring highest across all categories including mobile Internet, telephony, 5G availability, and long-distance train coverage. The award confirms … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Media, News, Switzerland, Technology, Telecom
Tagged 5G, 5G Switzerland, Awards, best mobile network, CHIP magazine, Connect magazine, customer service, Digital connectivity, infrastructure investment, leadership, Mark Düsener, mobile innovation, mobile internet, mobile telephony, network expansion, SBB train connectivity, Swiss IT investment, Swiss mobile coverage, Swiss telecommunications, Swisscom, Swisscom 2025, telecom awards Switzerland
(IN BRIEF) KUKA has launched iiQKA.OS2, a new AI-ready, web-based robot operating system designed to streamline industrial automation. It features full simulation capabilities, support for personal devices, compatibility with multiple kinematics, and future-proof standards such as ISO 10218:2025 readiness and … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Electronics & Machinery, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged AI in robotics, cyber-resilient robotics, digital manufacturing, future-ready automation, IEC 62443, iiQKA.OS2, iiQWorks, industrial automation, ISO 10218:2025, KR C5, KR C5 micro, KUKA, NVIDIA expansion, offline programming, Robot Operating System, robotic software solutions, simulation, smart manufacturing, smartPLUG, teach pendant alternatives, virtual robot controller, web-based robot control
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