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Industrial Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

50Hertz and Elia Group Open Source High-Performance Grid Congestion Software to Support Europe’s Energy Transition

(IN BRIEF) 50Hertz has released its ToOp (Topology Optimizer) software as an open-source tool to support more efficient management of electricity grid congestion across Europe. Developed together with Elia Group and several European transmission system operators, the software uses GPU-based … Read the full press release

ECF Pro Boulogne-sur-Mer Introduces Battery-Electric Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 for Next-Generation Driver Education

(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz Trucks has supplied France’s first battery-electric driver training truck, the eActros 600, to the ECF Pro Boulogne-sur-Mer training centre in Isques, northern France. The vehicle will be used to help train drivers and logistics companies in operating … Read the full press release

New Zárate Plant Enhances Daimler Truck’s Manufacturing, Logistics and Sustainable Mobility Capabilities in Argentina

(IN BRIEF) Daimler Truck has inaugurated a new USD 110 million industrial production facility in Zárate, Argentina, through its subsidiary Mercedes-Benz Camiones y Buses Argentina. The 20-hectare complex will produce Mercedes-Benz Atego and Accelo trucks along with OF and OH … Read the full press release

DNV Forecasts Major Expansion of Clean Hydrogen as Energy Security and Chinese Investment Drive Global Growth

(IN BRIEF) DNV’s latest Energy Transition Outlook Hydrogen to 2060 forecasts a major expansion in the global clean hydrogen industry, with production expected to increase 100-fold and cumulative investments reaching USD 3.2 trillion by 2060. The report identifies China as … Read the full press release

Rheinmetall to Showcase Lynx KF41, Air Defence Systems and Advanced Ammunition Capabilities at BSDA 2026 in Bucharest

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall will participate in the BSDA 2026 defence exhibition in Bucharest from 13 to 15 May, where the company will showcase a wide range of military technologies and defence solutions at stand C309. Key highlights include the Lynx … Read the full press release

Aston University and STFC Hartree Centre Establish National Neuromorphic Computing Hub to Advance AI Innovation

(IN BRIEF) Aston University and the STFC Hartree Centre have launched a new partnership to establish the Aston-Hartree Neuromorphic Centre of Competence, aimed at accelerating the UK’s development and adoption of neuromorphic or brain-inspired computing technologies. The collaboration combines expertise … Read the full press release

VanContact Camper Tire Range from Continental Designed to Improve Stability and Reliability for Motorhome Owners

(IN BRIEF) Continental has showcased its VanContact Camper tire family ahead of the 2026 camper season, offering dedicated summer and all-season tires designed specifically for motorhomes. The portfolio includes the VanContact Ultra Camper and the VanContact A/S Ultra Camper, both … Read the full press release

Strong Reputation Performance Places Henkel Among Top-Ranked Global Companies Again

(IN BRIEF) Henkel has improved its performance in two internationally recognized corporate reputation rankings. The company ranked seventh in the 2025 Caliber DAX 40 Ranking, remaining in the top quartile for the fourth consecutive year, and climbed from 66th to … Read the full press release

Nefco-Managed Infrastructure Project Improves Water Supply Reliability for Thousands in Ukraine

(IN BRIEF) Nefco has supported the launch of a new water treatment line in Pervomaisk through a European Union-financed infrastructure modernization project aimed at improving reliable access to clean drinking water. The upgraded system improves water quality for around 35,000 … Read the full press release

Lloyds Reports Sharp Increase in Football Ticket Scams Before Upcoming World Cup Tournament

(IN BRIEF) Lloyds and the UK Home Office are warning football fans about rising ticket scams ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Lloyds data shows football-related ticket fraud increased by 36 percent during the current Premier League season, with … Read the full press release

Titanion MR Marks Philips’ Push Toward AI-Driven Quantitative MRI and Advanced Microstructural Imaging

(IN BRIEF) Philips has introduced Titanion MR, a new ultra-high-gradient 3.0T MRI system designed to support advanced quantitative imaging and biomarker development across the body. Unveiled at ISMRM 2026, the system combines ultra-high gradient performance with AI-powered software to improve … Read the full press release

Science Based Targets Initiative Confirms Husqvarna Group Climate Goals Align with Net-Zero Standards

(IN BRIEF) Husqvarna Group has secured validation from the Science Based Targets initiative for its greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets, confirming alignment with recognized net-zero criteria. The company has committed to achieving net-zero emissions across its value chain by 2050 … Read the full press release

Empa and PSI Researchers Advance Scientific Workflow Automation with AiiDAlab Platform

(IN BRIEF) Empa and Paul Scherrer Institute researchers have expanded the capabilities of the AiiDAlab software platform beyond materials science into fields including battery research, atmospheric science, and experimental data analysis. Originally designed to simplify scientific simulations through an intuitive … Read the full press release

New Saab Camouflage System Targets Thermal and Multispectral Battlefield Detection Threats

(IN BRIEF) Saab has introduced the Barracuda Poncho, a lightweight personal camouflage system designed to protect soldiers from thermal, visual, and ultraviolet sensor detection across multiple operational environments. The wearable camouflage solution expands Saab’s Barracuda signature management portfolio and responds … Read the full press release

Heart Failure Study Links Low BMI and High Abdominal Fat Distribution to Increased Mortality Risk

(IN BRIEF) Heart Failure 2026 researchers have identified a high-risk “lemon-on-sticks” body composition phenotype in patients with chronic heart failure. The phenotype, characterized by low body mass index combined with high waist-to-hip ratio, was associated with stronger signs of congestion, … Read the full press release

Sertion Partners with Altor for Next Phase of Growth Across Nordic Infrastructure and Industrial Markets

(IN BRIEF) Altor has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Nordic pipework services group Sertion through Altor Fund VI. The transaction includes shares acquired from Consolid Equity and existing shareholders, while Sertion’s entrepreneurs and management team will retain significant … Read the full press release

Ørsted and PGE Begin Offshore Construction of Poland’s Largest Wind Farm Project

(IN BRIEF) Ørsted and PGE Polska Grupa Energetyczna have launched offshore construction activities for the Baltica 2 offshore wind farm in the Baltic Sea, beginning with the installation of the first monopile foundations. The 1.5 GW project, located off the … Read the full press release

Marks and Spencer Strengthens Supply Chain Network Through Acquisition of Former ASOS Logistics Site

(IN BRIEF) Marks and Spencer has agreed to acquire a fully automated 437,000 square foot fashion distribution hub in Lichfield, Staffordshire, as part of its strategy to double online Fashion, Home and Beauty sales over the long term. The former … Read the full press release

STRABAG and ZÜBLIN Secure Major German Rail Infrastructure Contract for Pfaffensteig Tunnel Project

(IN BRIEF) STRABAG and ZÜBLIN have been awarded a major contract for the Pfaffensteig Tunnel project in Germany, a significant rail infrastructure scheme designed to improve connections between Stuttgart and Switzerland. The approximately 11-kilometre twin-bore tunnel will link Stuttgart Airport’s … Read the full press release

ABB Expands Medium-Voltage Production Capacity Across Europe to Support Power Grid Modernization

(IN BRIEF) ABB will invest approximately $200 million across Europe over the next three years to expand medium-voltage manufacturing capacity and support the modernization of electricity grids. The investment program includes a major new $100 million facility in Italy focused … Read the full press release