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voestalpine invests in future talent with state-of-the-art training campus and apprentice residences in Austria

(IN BRIEF) voestalpine has inaugurated the voestalpine BÖHLER CAMPUS in Kapfenberg, creating a combined training and living environment for the next generation of technical specialists. The new facility supports apprentices in 12 future-oriented disciplines and features modern digital training systems, … Read the full press release

RWE retains control as joint venture with Apollo advances major national grid investment

(IN BRIEF) RWE and Apollo Global Management have finalized their joint venture agreement involving RWE’s 25.1% stake in Amprion, one of Germany’s major electricity transmission system operators. Apollo has invested €3.2 billion for an equity position in the JV, with … Read the full press release

Hiab strengthens South American footprint with strategic purchase of ING Cranes

(IN BRIEF) Hiab has signed an agreement to acquire Brazilian crane manufacturer ING Cranes, a deal that significantly reinforces its presence in the Brazilian loader crane market. ING Cranes, founded in 2010 and generating about EUR 50 million in 2024 … Read the full press release

Industry alliance advances recyclable boat composites with recognition at METSTRADE and Paris Boat Show

(IN BRIEF) The Circular Alliance for Composite Recycling — comprising Arkema, Groupe Beneteau, Veolia, Composite Recycling, Owens Corning and Chomarat — has won the Sustainability Project of the Year award at METSTRADE 2025. Central to the project is Arkema’s Elium® … Read the full press release

European freight electrification accelerates with new megawatt-enabled HDV charging rollout

(IN BRIEF) E.ON, Voltix and GreenWay will deploy one of Europe’s largest megawatt-charging networks for electric trucks following approval of a €70.3 million EU grant. The HDV-E project will see around 330 MCS-compatible charging points installed across 55 logistics hubs … Read the full press release

BASF boosts coatings innovation, efficiency and CO₂ savings with fully digital Lean Lab concept in Germany

(IN BRIEF) BASF Coatings has inaugurated its new Lean Lab in Wuerzburg, Germany, bringing a digitally optimized laboratory model to one of its key European coating facilities. The new setup focuses on waterborne basecoat development for automotive OEM clients and … Read the full press release

BASF enhances coatings performance market with localized production of high-end CFRP dispersants in Nanjing, China

(IN BRIEF) BASF has begun commercial operation of a new dispersants production line at its Nanjing site, enabling domestic manufacturing of high-performance CFRP-based dispersants used in advanced coatings, inks and composite applications. The investment increases global capacity in coordination with … Read the full press release

German-funded 6G-TakeOff initiative strengthens groundwork for non-terrestrial network standardization and roll-out

(IN BRIEF) The 6G-TakeOff research programme has concluded after three years, presenting breakthroughs in 3D networking — future architectures that integrate ground-based, aerial and satellite systems within a unified 6G framework. Funded by the German Federal Ministry of Research, Technology … Read the full press release

ENCS strengthens EU energy resilience with addition of Slovenia’s ELES

(IN BRIEF) ENCS has welcomed ELES, Slovenia’s national transmission system operator, into its membership network, strengthening a collaborative approach to securing Europe’s electricity grid. The partnership provides ELES with access to ENCS’s shared cyber intelligence, technical expertise, training and operational … Read the full press release

Continued In-Service Support by HENSOLDT reinforces European COBRA radar readiness

(IN BRIEF) HENSOLDT has been awarded a follow-on In-Service Support contract by OCCAR to maintain and sustain the COBRA artillery radar system until 2028, following a renewed defence cooperation agreement between Germany and France. As the designated System Design Authority, … Read the full press release

CANCOM Enhances Multi-Cloud Offering with STACKIT, Providing High-Security European Cloud Infrastructure for Sensitive Data

(IN BRIEF) CANCOM has expanded its Cloud Marketplace by adding STACKIT, a fully European cloud platform hosted in Germany and Austria that delivers high levels of data sovereignty, security and regulatory compliance. STACKIT provides a genuine alternative to global hyperscalers … Read the full press release

Bilfinger to Support Emarat and Emdad with End-to-End Engineering for Critical Jet-Fuel Link to the World’s Future Largest Airport

(IN BRIEF) Bilfinger has been appointed by Emdad Aviation Fuel Storage FZCO, an affiliate of Emarat, to deliver complete engineering and design services for a new jet-fuel pipeline that will connect Dubai’s harbor-based Emdad terminal with the expanding Al Maktoum … Read the full press release

GEA Strengthens Freeze-Drying Efficiency with Independently Validated ECO Mode and Resource-Saving Technologies

(IN BRIEF) GEA has launched the LYOVAC®ECO mode to significantly reduce the energy consumption of pharmaceutical freeze-drying systems, achieving validated savings of about 20 percent. The feature improves efficiency by dynamically adjusting condenser temperature and plate valve settings without affecting … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz Trucks Supports Ebeling’s Expansion as the German Logistics Leader Embraces Modern and Electric Transport

(IN BRIEF) Ebeling, one of northern Germany’s long-established logistics companies, has grown from a small regional hauler into a major European transport provider while maintaining a decades-long partnership with Mercedes-Benz Trucks. Since purchasing its first Mercedes-Benz truck in 1969, the … Read the full press release

Schroders Appoints Dan Morris as Head of Investment to Accelerate Innovation and Scalable Client Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Schroders has appointed Dan Morris as its new Head of Investment, marking a strategic move to strengthen its innovation efforts and expand tailored client solutions across Public Markets. Morris, who previously worked at Schroders and most recently served … Read the full press release

Alfa Laval and Hanwha Ocean Ecotech Strengthen Collaboration to Advance Ammonia Fuel Systems for Dual-Fuel Vessels

(IN BRIEF) Alfa Laval Korea Ltd. has signed an MOU with Hanwha Ocean Ecotech to advance the development of safe and reliable ammonia fuel system solutions for dual-fuel vessels, reinforcing their shared commitment to low-carbon marine technologies. The partnership combines … Read the full press release

Acquisition of The English Cheesecake Company Boosts Emmi’s Retail Reach and International Growth Potential

(IN BRIEF) Emmi Group is set to acquire The English Cheesecake Company Ltd., a leading UK premium cheesecake producer widely recognised across major British retailers. The move aims to strengthen Emmi’s desserts portfolio by tapping into the rapidly expanding global … Read the full press release

Scania strengthens global strategy and commercial focus with senior leadership changes

(IN BRIEF) Scania has announced three new Executive Vice Presidents as part of a major organisational transformation aimed at increasing agility, strengthening customer focus and ensuring long-term competitiveness in a fast-changing global transport industry. The company will unify Sales and … Read the full press release

RockSol acquisition strengthens Egis’ growth strategy across the Mountain States and Western United States

(IN BRIEF) Egis has acquired RockSol Consulting Group, a Colorado-based transportation infrastructure specialist with more than 240 employees, expanding its presence across the Mountain States and the Western United States. The move aligns with Egis’ strategic priority to grow in … Read the full press release

EACVI 2025 strengthens multi-modality imaging expertise with advanced training, guideline updates and AI-driven insights

(IN BRIEF) The European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging will host EACVI 2025 in Vienna from 11–13 December, bringing together echocardiography, CMR, CT and nuclear cardiology within a unified multi-modality congress. The event will highlight advances in individual imaging techniques as … Read the full press release