Category Archives: Industrial

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ISS Strengthens Long Term European Outsourcing Agreement with Financial Services Customer

(IN BRIEF) ISS has secured an expansion of its partnership with a key European financial services customer, adding around DKK 100 million in annual contract value and bringing total yearly revenue from the client to more than DKK 300 million. … Read the full press release

Airbus Helicopters Secures Landmark Spanish Defence Order for 100 Military Aircraft

(IN BRIEF) Spain has awarded Airbus Helicopters four contracts covering the purchase of 100 helicopters under the National Helicopter Plan, representing the largest helicopter acquisition ever managed by the Ministry of Defence’s DGAM. The order includes H135, H145M, H175M, and … Read the full press release

Airbus Secures Additional A350 1000 Order from China Airlines to Support Long Haul Growth

(IN BRIEF) Airbus has confirmed a follow-on order from China Airlines for five additional A350-1000 aircraft, bringing the airline’s total order for the type to 15 and complementing its existing fleet of 15 A350-900s. The deal supports China Airlines’ long-term … Read the full press release

Fortum Launches Initial Hydrogen Production as Kalla Test Center Moves Toward Full Operation

(IN BRIEF) Fortum has successfully produced its first hydrogen at the Kalla Test Center in Loviisa during the early commissioning phase of the facility’s electrolyser systems. Scheduled to become fully operational in spring 2026, the test center plays a key … Read the full press release

Outokumpu Supports Stronger Carbon Border Measures to Safeguard Europe’s Low Carbon Steel Industry

(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu has welcomed the European Commission’s proposal for the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, describing it as a vital policy tool for preventing carbon leakage and supporting Europe’s climate goals. With CBAM set to begin in 2026, the company … Read the full press release

METLEN Expands Industrial Defense Footprint with KNDS Agreement for Next Generation Leopard Platform

(IN BRIEF) METLEN, acting through its M Technologies Sector, has signed a multi-year agreement with KNDS Deutschland to manufacture 200 assemblies for the LEOPARD 2A8 main battle tank. Production will take place at the company’s Defence Hub in Volos through … Read the full press release

Deutsche Bank and Postbank Expand Digital Payments with Pan-European Wero App

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Bank and Postbank have made the full functionality of the Wero digital payment app available to their clients, enabling instant peer-to-peer transfers and online payments across Europe. Postbank customers now gain access to e-commerce payments, while Deutsche … Read the full press release

Eni and ILO Strengthen Agri-Business Worker Protection with Project Expansion in Congo

(IN BRIEF) Eni and the International Labour Organization are extending their joint programme to improve occupational safety and health and expand social protection for agricultural workers to the Republic of Congo, building on positive results achieved in Kenya and Côte … Read the full press release

Vietnam Advances High-Speed Rail Ambitions Through Strategic Partnership with Siemens Mobility

(IN BRIEF) Siemens Mobility and VinSpeed, a member of Vingroup, have signed a comprehensive strategic partnership to support the development of Vietnam’s first high-speed rail network. Siemens Mobility will act as technology partner, delivering Velaro Novo high-speed trains along with … Read the full press release

ERAA 2025 Highlights Capacity Risks and Investment Needs Across Europe’s Electricity System

(IN BRIEF) The European Resource Adequacy Assessment 2025 warns of potential electricity supply risks in Europe over the coming decade, driven by the possible decommissioning of 6 to 8 GW of capacity between 2028 and 2030 and uncertainty around future … Read the full press release

EBRD Backs OTP Bank Moldova with New Facility to Strengthen SME Competitiveness and EU Alignment

(IN BRIEF) The EBRD, in cooperation with the European Union, is providing a €10 million financing package to OTP Bank Moldova under the EU4Business–EBRD Credit Line to support lending to micro, small and medium-sized enterprises. The programme will help Moldovan … Read the full press release

EBRD Supports Farmalogist with €14 Million Loan for Energy-Efficient Logistics Expansion in Serbia

(IN BRIEF) The EBRD is providing a €14 million loan to Farmalogist to build a new, energy-efficient logistics centre in Belgrade, with €1.2 million in concessional financing from the Global Environment Fund. The project will centralise and automate operations, significantly … Read the full press release

Tegeta Motors Secures EBRD Financing to Strengthen Automotive Infrastructure and Training in Georgia

(IN BRIEF) The EBRD is providing a €25 million loan to Tegeta Motors to support the expansion of its new service centre near the GEZI customs zone in Tbilisi, enhancing capacity along a key transport corridor in Georgia. The project, … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies Sells Half of Greek Wind and Solar Portfolio to Asterion While Retaining Operational Control

(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies has sold a 50 percent stake in its 424 MW wind and solar portfolio in Greece to Asterion Industrial Partners in a transaction valuing the assets at €508 million. The company retains the remaining 50 percent, continues … Read the full press release

Power Portfolio 2025 Advances Hexagon’s Geospatial Software Capabilities for Data-Driven Decisions

(IN BRIEF) Hexagon has released Power Portfolio 2025, the latest version of its geospatial software suite within the Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial division. The update delivers performance gains, improved interoperability, and expanded cloud integration across tools such as GeoMedia, ERDAS … Read the full press release

Mutares Places Minority Stake in Terranor to Expand Free Float and Strengthen Capital Markets Profile

(IN BRIEF) Mutares has placed 2.5 million shares in Terranor Group AB with qualified investors, increasing the free float and significantly improving liquidity in the stock. The transaction generated gross proceeds of approximately EUR 6 million and reflects strong investor … Read the full press release

GEA Earns Fifth Consecutive CDP A-List Recognition for Climate Leadership

(IN BRIEF) GEA has been named to CDP’s Climate Action A-List for the fifth consecutive year, placing it among the top performers globally for climate transparency and emissions reduction efforts. The company achieved above-average scores across all CDP assessment categories, … Read the full press release

Family-Owned Omnibus Weidachstein Introduces Locally CO₂-Free Buses with eCitaro Handover

(IN BRIEF) Omnibus Weidachstein GmbH & Co. KG has taken delivery of five Mercedes-Benz eCitaro electric buses from Daimler Buses in Neu-Ulm, marking the family-owned company’s first move toward locally CO₂-free public transport. The buses will replace existing vehicles on … Read the full press release

Nagarro Adds Specialized Quality Engineering Expertise Through Charles Hudson Technology Solutions Deal

(IN BRIEF) Nagarro has acquired Charles Hudson Technology Solutions, a Cambridge-based technology services firm with a strong focus on quality engineering for digital commerce and retail enterprises. The acquisition strengthens Nagarro’s presence in the U.S. retail and consumer packaged goods … Read the full press release

Holcim Expands Latin America Platform with Majority Acquisition of Peru’s Cementos Pacasmayo

(IN BRIEF) Holcim is acquiring a majority stake in Cementos Pacasmayo, a leading Peruvian building materials producer, to accelerate growth in Latin America under its NextGen Growth 2030 strategy. With projected 2025 net sales of USD 630 million and strong … Read the full press release