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Industrial Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

Kazakhstan set to host Orzax Türkiye’s first international food supplement plant with EBRD support

(IN BRIEF) The EBRD has agreed to lend up to €25 million to Orzax Central Asia to finance the construction of a greenfield food supplement manufacturing facility in Kazakhstan’s Turkestan region. The project marks Orzax Türkiye’s first international production base … Read the full press release

EBRD strengthens Croatian bakery sector with strategic investment in Mlinar

(IN BRIEF) The EBRD has approved an equity investment of up to €50 million in SEE Bakery International, the parent company of Mlinar, to support the bakery group’s expansion and operational upgrades across Croatia and the wider CSEE region. Delivered … Read the full press release

Deka Immobilien Adds Prime Office and Hotel Assets in Cologne to Deka-ImmobilienEuropa Fund

(IN BRIEF) Deka Immobilien has acquired the Gerling Garden building complex in Cologne for its Deka-ImmobilienEuropa fund, purchasing the assets from a Quantum and Proximus joint venture. The complex includes two modernised office buildings with around 18,800 square metres of … Read the full press release

Iberdrola Acquires Ararat Wind Farm to Establish Renewable Generation Presence in Victoria

(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola has agreed to acquire 100% of the 242 MW Ararat Wind Farm in Victoria, Australia, marking its entry into the state’s renewable generation market. Operational since 2017, the wind farm supplies most of its output under long-term … Read the full press release

Potsdam Launches Stadler TRAMLINK Trams in Regular Service to Strengthen Sustainable Urban Mobility

(IN BRIEF) ViP Verkehrsbetrieb Potsdam has introduced Stadler’s new TRAMLINK trams into regular passenger service after successful testing and approval, with the first two vehicles now operating from a total order of 13. The new trams offer increased capacity, improved … Read the full press release

Voith Delivers Early Fault Detection and Reliability Gains at Philippine Hydropower Facility

(IN BRIEF) Voith has completed a proactive preventive maintenance program at the Lake Mainit hydropower plant in the Philippines under a long-term service agreement. The 24.9 MW facility, commissioned in 2023 and powered by three vertical Francis turbines, benefited from … Read the full press release

Ocean Yield and NYK Line Agree to Co-Invest in New LNG Carrier Fleet with Long-Term Charters

(IN BRIEF) Ocean Yield AS has agreed to co-invest with NYK Line in four new LNG carriers to be constructed in South Korea, with delivery expected in 2028 and 2029. Each company will hold an ownership interest of around 50 … Read the full press release

Skanska Awarded Major Bridge Replacement Project in Riverside County California

(IN BRIEF) Skanska has been awarded a USD 59 million contract by the County of Riverside Transportation Department to replace the Mission Boulevard Bridge in Jurupa Valley, California. The project involves constructing a new bridge over the Santa Ana River … Read the full press release

Skanska to Deliver Modern City Hall Complex for the City of Franklin in Tennessee

(IN BRIEF) Skanska has been awarded a USD 53 million contract by the City of Franklin, Tennessee, to construct a new City Hall building that will support the city’s long-term development. The three-storey facility will replace the former municipal building … Read the full press release

AFRY Chosen to Deliver Engineering Services for Future-Focused Heating Infrastructure in Czechia

(IN BRIEF) AFRY has been appointed by Teplárny Brno to deliver engineering, permitting, and design services for a major district heating project that will connect the Dukovany nuclear power plant with Brno and surrounding municipalities. The initiative aims to provide … Read the full press release

Stora Enso to Support 2027 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in Falun, Sweden with Renewable Solutions as Premium Partner

(IN BRIEF) Stora Enso has announced that it will continue its long-running collaboration with the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships by becoming a Premium Partner for the 2027 event in Falun, Sweden. Marking the company’s seventh involvement with the championships, … Read the full press release

Thales Strengthens Panama’s Air Traffic Management Capabilities with Comprehensive Upgrade

(IN BRIEF) Thales will modernise the Air Traffic Control Centre of Panama’s Civil Aviation Authority by delivering a full suite of advanced air traffic management solutions designed to improve safety, efficiency, and sustainability. Implemented in partnership with SOFRATESA, the project … Read the full press release

RWE Transfers Baltic II Offshore Wind Development to PGE While Reaffirming Polish Energy Commitment

(IN BRIEF) RWE has agreed to sell its 350-megawatt F.E.W. Baltic II offshore wind development project in the Polish Baltic Sea to PGE, with transaction completion targeted for the first quarter of 2026. The deal includes the transfer of an … Read the full press release

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