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Industrial Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

Digital Rail Germany Boosts Circuit Board Production for Green Rail Progress

(IN BRIEF) Digital Rail Germany announces a strategic initiative to enhance circuit board production at their Industrial Competence Center in Arnstadt/Thuringia, aiming to accelerate progress towards green rail infrastructure in Europe. Recognizing the critical role of circuit boards in digital … Read the full press release

Leadec Reaches Milestone: 500,000th Wheel Assembled for MAN Truck Plant

(IN BRIEF) Leadec, a service specialist, has celebrated a significant milestone by assembling its 500,000th wheel for the MAN truck plant in Niepołomice, Poland. This achievement, marked by a ceremony, underscores Leadec’s seamless collaboration with MAN in operations, quality, and … Read the full press release

Thales Australia Collaborates with Saildrone to Enhance Maritime Surveillance Capabilities

(IN BRIEF) Thales Australia has unveiled a partnership with Saildrone, integrating Thales’ Thin Line Towed Array with Saildrone’s Surveyor, the world’s largest unmanned autonomous vehicle. This collaboration aims to bolster surveillance and monitoring capabilities for open-ocean hydrographic surveys and maritime … Read the full press release

Thales Alenia Space Secures €522m Contract for ExoMars 2028 Mission

(IN BRIEF) Thales Alenia Space, a joint venture between Thales and Leonardo, has clinched a significant framework contract with the European Space Agency (ESA) worth €522m for the continuation of crucial activities towards the ExoMars 2028 mission. The mission, slated … Read the full press release

Massy Wood Secures Three-Year Agreement to Enhance Operational Efficiency at Atlantic LNG Facility in Trinidad

(IN BRIEF) Wood’s joint venture company, Massy Wood, has inked a significant three-year deal with Atlantic LNG Company of Trinidad and Tobago (Atlantic) to provide project management and engineering expertise at Atlantic’s liquefaction facility in Point Fortin, Trinidad. As Trinidad’s … Read the full press release

Accenture Strengthens European Foothold with Acquisition of Axis Corporate in Spain

(IN BRIEF) Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has bolstered its European presence with the acquisition of Axis Corporate, a renowned Spanish management and technology consulting firm specializing in financial services. With a focus on strategy and technology, Axis Corporate brings expertise in … Read the full press release

NIB Partners with Latvian Air Transport Infrastructure Company LGS to Advance Air Navigation Technologies

(IN BRIEF) Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) has entered a nine-year loan agreement with Latvijas Gaisa Satiksme (LGS) to co-finance its investment program for air navigation advancements from 2024 to 2026. The EUR 25 million loan will support the modernization and … Read the full press release

Henkel Launches ‘Climate Connect’ Program to Drive Supplier Engagement in Emissions Reduction

(IN BRIEF) Henkel has initiated the “Climate Connect” program, aiming to enhance supplier engagement in reducing Scope 3 emissions across its global supply chain. Partnering with “Manufacture 2030,” the program focuses on gathering emissions data from raw material and packaging … Read the full press release

Rheinmetall Secures Major Contract to Introduce Autonomous Ground Vehicles in Japan

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall has clinched a significant multimillion-dollar contract from the Japanese Ministry of Defence, paving the way for the introduction of autonomous Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs) in Japan. The contract entails the delivery of Rheinmetall Mission Master SP UGVs … Read the full press release

AIXTRON Honored with Gold Supplier Award for Micro LED Collaboration with BOE HC SemiTek

(IN BRIEF) AIXTRON, a leading provider of deposition equipment, has been awarded the prestigious Gold Supplier Award by BOE HC SemiTek for their exceptional collaboration in the field of Micro LED technology. The partnership, spanning over 19 years, has evolved … Read the full press release

Adyen Research Reveals Alarming Global Retail Fraud Losses, Urges Enhanced Prevention Strategies

(IN BRIEF) Adyen, in collaboration with Cebr, has unveiled concerning statistics indicating a staggering $429 billion loss to payments fraud in the retail sector in 2023. The report exposes an average loss of $2.98 million per enterprise, with luxury fashion … Read the full press release

Melodies of Milan: IKEA’s “1st” Exhibition Unites Music and Design

(IN BRIEF) During Milan Design Week, IKEA’s “1st” exhibition at Padiglione Visconti becomes a haven for the city’s music scene, celebrating individual journeys towards independence through the fusion of music and design. Featuring nightly performances from various artists like Lorenzo … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies Expands U.S. Gas Production with Dorado Leases Acquisition

(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies has announced the acquisition of Lewis Energy Group’s 20% interest in the Dorado leases operated by EOG Resources in the Eagle Ford shale gas play, bolstering its natural gas production capacity in Texas. This move is set … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies and Papua New Guinea Prime Minister Discuss Progress of Papua LNG Project

(IN BRIEF) Prime Minister James Marape of Papua New Guinea and Patrick Pouyanné, Chairman and CEO of TotalEnergies, convened to review the status of the Papua LNG project. TotalEnergies affirmed its commitment, alongside project partners ExxonMobil, Santos, and JX Nippon, … Read the full press release

Rolls-Royce Secures Funding for Space Nuclear Power Research

(IN BRIEF) Rolls-Royce has been awarded £1.18 million from Phase 2 of the UK Space Agency’s International Bilateral Fund (IBF) to advance strategic research partnerships within the UK space sector and with emerging space nations. This funding will support collaborative … Read the full press release

Aviva Joins Partnership to Finance 250 Zero Emission Buses Across UK

(IN BRIEF) Rock Rail, the UK Infrastructure Bank, and Aviva Capital Partners have collaborated to establish a funding platform for zero emission bus financier, ‘Rock Road,’ committing an initial £100 million to fund up to 250 zero emission buses and … Read the full press release

Accenture to Bolster Technology Expertise with Acquisition of CLIMB in Gunma Prefecture

(IN BRIEF) Accenture, a global technology services provider, has announced its agreement to acquire CLIMB, a technology services provider specializing in system integration and IT infrastructure management primarily in Gunma Prefecture, Japan. This acquisition aims to enhance Accenture’s capabilities in … Read the full press release

AFRY Selected as Owner’s Engineer for 65MWp Solar PV Plant in Bacolod, Philippines

(IN BRIEF) Amatera Renewable Energy Corporation (ARECO) has appointed AFRY as the owner’s engineer for the construction of a 65MWp solar photovoltaic (PV) plant in Bacolod, Philippines. The project, known as The Vista Alegre, aims to provide clean energy to … Read the full press release

Study Reveals High Rates of Repeat Antibiotic Prescriptions for Respiratory Tract Infections in UK Primary Care

(IN BRIEF) A recent study conducted by researchers from the Universities of Bristol and Bath, King’s College London, and University Medical Center Utrecht highlights the concerning prevalence of repeat antibiotic prescriptions for respiratory tract infections (RTIs) within the same episode … Read the full press release

SSAB CEO Martin Lindqvist Steps Down After 26 Years for New Board Career

(IN BRIEF) After 26 years with SSAB, Martin Lindqvist, the President and CEO for the past 13 years, has announced his decision to step down to focus on his board career. During his tenure, Lindqvist led SSAB through significant transformations, … Read the full press release