(IN BRIEF) Marel has unified its Retail and Food Service Solutions (RFS) and Fish divisions under the leadership of Jesper Hjortshoj to streamline operations and enhance customer value. Jesper, who has been with Marel for 18 years, will also continue … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Food & Beverage, Iceland, Industrial, Management, News, Retail
Tagged appointment, Arni Sigurdsson, Fish Divisions, Food Service Solutions, Jesper Hjortshoj, leadership, Marel, Olafur Sigurdarson, retail
(IN BRIEF) Wood is advancing three major carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects on the Norwegian Continental Shelf, capable of storing up to 21 million tonnes of CO2 annually—nearly half of Norway’s 2023 CO2 emissions. The company has completed essential … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Norway, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Azad Hessamodini, carbon capture and storage (CCS) project, Continental Shelf, Havstjernet, Luna, Norway, sustainability, Trudvang, Wood
(IN BRIEF) The Technical University of Munich (TUM) offers a variety of vocational training programs, allowing individuals to pursue impactful careers in science and technology without a traditional university degree. This year, 30 new apprentices are joining TUM, where they … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology
Tagged Monika Partsch-Schwaiger, Prof. Thomas F. Hofmann, RESEARCH, technology, TUM, vocational training
(IN BRIEF) ZEISS has launched the VersaXRM 730, a new 3D X-ray microscope that offers enhanced resolution, faster imaging, and improved user accessibility. The system features the award-winning ZEN navx control system, which simplifies operation for users of all skill … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Financial, Germany, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology
Tagged 3D X-Ray Microscope, accessibility, VersaXRM 730, ZEISS
(IN BRIEF) The MAN eTGX electric truck claimed first place in the world’s first major comparison test of heavy-duty electric trucks, conducted by the German magazine ‘Trucker’. It outperformed five competitors, earning praise for its low unladen weight, smooth driving … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Awards, Comparison Test, electric truck, Friedrich Baumann, leadership, MAN eTGX, MAN Truck & Bus
(IN BRIEF) MOL Group has updated its long-term strategy, “SHAPE TOMORROW,” aiming for carbon neutrality by 2050. The plan includes over $4 billion in green investments by 2030, focusing on renewable energy, efficiency improvements, and waste management. The company also … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Hungary, Industrial, Investment, Management, News
Tagged MOL Group, sustainability, Zsolt Hernádi
(IN BRIEF) Stora Enso has initiated immediate actions following an environmental violation at one of its harvesting sites in Kainuu, Finland. The company has suspended all harvesting in sensitive areas until operational guidelines and risks are reassessed. Additionally, Stora Enso … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Finland, Government, Industrial, Investment, Law, Management, News
Tagged Environmental Violation, Finland, Hans Sohlström, Stora Enso, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Researchers from ETH Zurich and The Chinese University of Hong Kong have successfully performed the first remote-controlled magnetic endoscopy on a live pig, with the procedure being operated from Zurich while the animal was in Hong Kong. This … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The Italian railway operator SSIF has ordered additional narrow-gauge trains from Stadler, bringing the total to four as part of a framework agreement supported by €35.7 million in European funding. These new trains will operate on the Domodossola-Locarno … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, European Union, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Italy, Management, News, Switzerland, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Daniele Corti, Dr. Ansgar Brockmeyer, EU, Italy, Matteo Corti, partnership, SSIF, Stadler, sustainability, trains
(IN BRIEF) Henkel Adhesive Technologies will showcase its sustainable pressure-sensitive adhesives at LabelExpo 2024 in Chicago. These adhesives, certified by the Tag and Label Manufacturers Institute (TLMI) as compatible with post-consumer recycling processes, highlight Henkel’s commitment to advancing sustainability in … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Metso has initiated union negotiations regarding potential temporary layoffs of up to 90 days in its Aggregates business area in Finland. This decision comes in response to low demand, high inventory levels, and a decrease in orders at … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Financial, Finland, Industrial, Investment, Management, Metals and Minerals, News
Tagged Aggregates Business, economy, Financial, Metso, Temporary Layoffs
(IN BRIEF) BBVA is reinforcing its commitment to LGTBIQ+ inclusion by promoting the importance of role models and implementing various initiatives across its global operations. The bank has encouraged the use of preferred pronouns, introduced anti-harassment protocols, and earned recognition … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Society, Spain
Tagged BBVA, diversity, Global Initiatives, LGTBIQ+ Inclusion, Role Models, society
(IN BRIEF) Two apprentice physics laboratory technicians at Empa, Silvio Müller and Yanis Strüby, created a Tesla coil that not only generates lightning but also plays music. Their innovative project won both the jury and participant awards at the «Züri-Oberland» … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Apprenticehip, Dominik Bachmann, Empa, Musical Tesla Coil, Silvio Müller, Yanis Strüby
(IN BRIEF) Norges Bank is continuing formal discussions with the European Central Bank (ECB) to integrate Norwegian instant payments into the Eurosystem’s TARGET Instant Payment Settlement (TIPS) service. After evaluating various factors, Norges Bank concluded that participating in TIPS would … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Adyen has appointed Tom Adams as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO), succeeding Alexander Matthey. Adams, formerly Head of Engineering at Cash App, will oversee the strategic and technological vision of Adyen’s unified platform. His appointment has been … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Industrial, Management, Netherlands, News, Technology
Tagged Adyen, Alexander Matthey, appointment, Chief Technology Officer, INNOVATION, leadership, Pieter van der Does, Tom Adams
(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies has announced key leadership appointments within its Executive Committee, effective September 1, 2024. Bernard Pinatel will become President Downstream and President Marketing & Services, while Vincent Stoquart will take over as President Refining & Chemicals. These changes … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, France, Industrial, Investment, Management, News
Tagged appointment, Aurélien Hamelle, Bernard Pinatel, Executive Committee, Helle Kristoffersen, Jean-Pierre Sbraire, leadership, Namita Shah, Nicolas Terraz, Patrick Pouyanné, Stéphane Michel, TotalEnergies, Vincent Stoquart
(IN BRIEF) TOBEA and Siemens have partnered to create the SEATRAC system, an innovative solution that allows people with disabilities to independently access and enjoy the beach. The system, now installed on over 250 beaches worldwide, uses Siemens’ advanced technology … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Greece, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Society, Technology
Tagged Beach Accessibility, Gerhard Gleitsmann, Ignatios Fotiou, Inclusion, partnership, people with disabilities, SEATRAC System, Siemens, sustainability, TOBEA, wellbeing
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has committed €150 million to support the Keliber lithium project in Finland, operated by Sibanye-Stillwater. This investment is part of a €500 million package aimed at establishing the EU’s first integrated battery-grade lithium … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, European Union, Finland, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, Metals and Minerals, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged EIB, electric vehicles, EU, Finland, Keliber Project, Lithium Supply, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Eni has received approval from Indonesian authorities for the development of the Geng North, Gehem, and Gendalo&Gandang gas fields, which will lead to the creation of a new production hub, the Northern Hub, in the Kutei Basin, East … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Italy, Management, News
Tagged Claudio Descalzi, Eni, Gas Projects, Indonesia, Kutei Basin, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Telefónica’s Chairman, José María Álvarez-Pallete, met with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to reaffirm the company’s strong commitment to Brazil, one of its key markets. Telefónica, which leads the Brazilian telecommunications market through its Vivo brand … Read the full press release
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