Category Archives: Industrial

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Eni Foundation Launches Mobile Clinics Initiative to Enhance Healthcare in Remote Algerian Regions

(IN BRIEF) Eni Foundation, in collaboration with the Algerian Ministry of Health, Population and Hospital Reform, has initiated a project aimed at bolstering healthcare services in remote regions of Algeria. The endeavor, unveiled during a ceremony in Algiers, saw the … Read the full press release

Eni, Plenitude, and Energy Infrastructure Partners Finalize Investment Agreement

(IN BRIEF) Eni, Plenitude, and Energy Infrastructure Partners (EIP) have concluded their investment agreement, with EIP acquiring a 7.6% stake in Plenitude through a capital increase of €588 million. This transaction, initially announced in December 2023, marks a significant milestone … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz Champions Diversity with “Be one of many” Campaign on International Women’s Day

(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz launches its “Be one of many” campaign on International Women’s Day, showcasing three inspirational women from diverse backgrounds who have excelled in traditionally male-dominated fields. Aya Jaff, Dalad Kambhu, and Alexandra Straßburger share their stories of perseverance … Read the full press release

EIB and Ukrainian Government Collaborate on Reconstruction Efforts Amid Conflict

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the Ukrainian government join forces to advance reconstruction efforts in war-torn regions, allocating funds for critical infrastructure projects under the Ukraine Recovery Programme (URP) and the Ukraine Early Recovery Programme (UERP). With … Read the full press release

EIB President Nadia Calviño Meets Romanian Leadership to Discuss Future Investment Priorities

(IN BRIEF) President Nadia Calviño of the European Investment Bank (EIB) engages with Romanian President Klaus Iohannis, Prime Minister Ion-Marcel Ciolacu, and Minister of Finance Marcel-Ioan Boloş to explore strategic investment opportunities. The discussions, following a record year of EIB … Read the full press release

FI Mortgage Report Highlights Strain on Households Amidst Economic Recession

(IN BRIEF) The Finansinspektionen (FI) mortgage report released reveals the ongoing pressure faced by Swedish households, exacerbated by rising interest rates and other expenses amidst a recessionary economy. The report indicates a significant decline in new mortgagors compared to previous … Read the full press release

MacGregor Secures Major Crane Order for State-of-the-Art Cable Layer from VARD

(IN BRIEF) MacGregor, a part of Cargotec, has clinched a significant order to supply three cranes for installation on a cutting-edge cable layer from global shipbuilder VARD. The contract encompasses a 100-tonne active heave-compensated (AHC) crane, a 20-tonne offshore crane, … Read the full press release

Airbus Unveils CityAirbus NextGen Prototype, Paving the Way for Advanced Air Mobility

(IN BRIEF) Airbus has revealed its latest innovation, the CityAirbus NextGen prototype, signaling a significant advancement in the realm of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM). The fully electric aircraft, designed for urban operations, boasts a two-tonne class and an impressive 80 … Read the full press release

ESET Reveals Cyberespionage Campaign Exploiting Monlam Festival to Target Tibetans

(IN BRIEF) ESET researchers have uncovered a sophisticated cyberespionage campaign targeting Tibetans across various countries and territories, leveraging the Monlam Festival, a significant religious event. The operation, attributed to the China-aligned Evasive Panda Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) group, utilized a … Read the full press release

Webuild S.p.A. Responds to Shareholder Demand, Calls for Extraordinary Shareholder Meeting

(IN BRIEF) Webuild S.p.A., in response to a request from shareholder Salini S.p.A., has resolved to convene an Extraordinary Shareholder Meeting alongside the forthcoming Ordinary Shareholder’s Meeting on April 24, 2024. The decision, made during a Board of Directors Meeting, … Read the full press release

HP Awards Bechtle Highest Partnership Status, Recognizing Exceptional Collaboration

(IN BRIEF) Bechtle achieves HP Global Power Elite Partner status, the highest partnership recognition, solidifying its position among top HP partners worldwide. The status applies globally, highlighting the longstanding collaboration between the two companies. HP’s designation recognizes exceptional sales, international … Read the full press release

ABP Strengthens Property Team, Welcomes Ben St-Quintin as Lead Development Manager for Wales & Short Sea Ports

(IN BRIEF) Associated British Ports (ABP) enhances its property team with the appointment of Ben St-Quintin as the new Lead Property Development Manager for the Wales & Short Sea Ports region. Ben, a Chartered Surveyor with extensive experience in property … Read the full press release

Vattenfall’s Women Lead the Charge: Progress and Promises for Gender Diversity in Energy

(IN BRIEF) In the midst of International Women’s Day celebrations, Vattenfall, a key player in the energy market, showcases its commitment to gender diversity and equality. With women outnumbering men in top-level management, including the CFO Kerstin Ahlfont, Vattenfall highlights … Read the full press release

Continuity and Strategy: Fresenius Management SE Proactively Extends CFO Sara Hennicken’s Mandate

(IN BRIEF) Fresenius Management SE has extended Sara Hennicken’s term as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) until 2027, two years earlier than planned, to ensure continuity in advancing the #FutureFresenius strategy. Hennicken, who joined Fresenius in 2019, has been instrumental in … Read the full press release

Hexcel and Arkema Collaborate to Advance Aerospace-grade Thermoplastic Composites

(IN BRIEF) Hexcel and Arkema have achieved a significant milestone in aerospace innovation through their strategic partnership, resulting in the successful development of a high-performance thermoplastic composite structure. Utilizing HexPly® thermoplastic tapes made from Arkema’s Kepstan® PEKK resin and Hexcel … Read the full press release

E.ON Secures €2.3 Million Funding for Hydrogen Filling Station in Essen, Germany

(IN BRIEF) E.ON has received a funding commitment of €2.3 million from the state of North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) in Germany for the construction of a hydrogen filling station in Essen’s city harbor. This milestone project aims to strengthen hydrogen mobility … Read the full press release

Vertiv and Telefónica Extend Collaboration to Enhance Energy Efficiency Across Spain’s Telecom Network

(IN BRIEF) Vertiv and Telefónica are extending their collaboration agreement to enhance energy efficiency across Telefónica’s network core sites in Spain. Building upon the success of their pilot project, which reduced energy consumption by 20% at one of Telefónica’s key … Read the full press release

Telefónica Tech and Teradata Forge Alliance to Drive AI Innovation in Spain

(IN BRIEF) Telefónica Tech has partnered with Teradata to enhance its services portfolio, offering Teradata’s cloud analytics and data platform alongside its advanced professional services. With products like ClearScape Analytics and VantageCloud, the alliance aims to simplify AI model development, … Read the full press release

BASF Monomers Division Achieves Global Sustainability Certification Milestone

(IN BRIEF) BASF’s Monomers division celebrates a significant milestone with the global certification of its production sites in all regions, including the USA, under ISCC PLUS and REDcert2 standards. This achievement enables BASF to offer regionally produced certified isocyanates and … Read the full press release

Deutsche Telekom Expands Netflix Partnership Across Europe, Starting with Croatia and Hungary

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Telekom Group announces an expanded partnership with Netflix, offering customers in multiple European countries an enhanced entertainment experience. Beginning with Hrvatski Telekom in Croatia and Magyar Telekom in Hungary, Deutsche Telekom’s subsidiaries will integrate Netflix into their … Read the full press release