(IN BRIEF) Chicony Power Technology has awarded Infineon Technologies AG the prestigious title of “GaN Strategic Partner of the Year” for 2023. This recognition highlights Infineon’s outstanding contributions as a top partner in gallium nitride (GaN)-based power supplies, particularly in … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Germany, Industrial, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Adam White, Awards, Chicony Power, GaN Strategic Partner of the Year, Infineon, partnership, Peter Tseng, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Citycon Oyj’s Board of Directors has approved the launch of a new stock option plan and restricted share unit plan aimed at the Chief Executive Officer, aiming to enhance alignment between shareholder objectives and CEO incentives while bolstering … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Finland, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Real Estate, Retail
Tagged CEO Objectives, Citycon, Financial, Incentive Plans, investment, Shareholder Value
(IN BRIEF) Citycon introduces Spotlight, a dynamic suite of flexible solutions designed to enhance retailer visibility in its Nordic region centres, catering to the evolving retail landscape. Spotlight extends beyond traditional leasing, offering retailers prime exposure in high-traffic areas through … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Finland, Industrial, Management, News, Real Estate, Retail, Technology
Tagged Citycon, Jussi Vyyryläinen, Nordic Centres, retailers, Spotlight Solutions
(IN BRIEF) AFRY played a pivotal role as the technical advisor to EnfraGen in its acquisition of a 188 MW renewable energy portfolio in Panama and Costa Rica, earning the esteemed “Acquisition Deal of the Year” award. EnfraGen, a key … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Sweden
Tagged acquisition, AFRY, Angel Arancibia, Costa Rica, EnfraGen, Latin America, Panama, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) A leading Chilean iron ore miner has entrusted FLSmidth with a multi-year contract to service its five High Pressure Grinding Rolls (HPGRs) across three mines in Chile, aiming to boost productivity and extend equipment lifespan. Despite the HPGRs … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The European Union’s Western Balkans Enterprise Development and Innovation Facility (WB EDIF) launches the Guarantee for SME Resilience Initiative, injecting €60 million to enhance access to finance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the region. Through partnerships … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, European Union, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Small Business
Tagged EIB, EIF, EU, European Union's Western Balkans Enterprise Development and Innovation Facility (WB EDIF), Marjut Falkstedt, Olivér Várhelyi, partnership, SMEs, sustainability, Western Balkans
(IN BRIEF) A collaborative study involving researchers from the Technical University of Munich, Bielefeld University, and the Leibniz Institute of Plant Genetics and Crop Plant Research sheds light on the genetic mechanisms underlying the detrimental effects of boron deficiency on … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology
Tagged Bielefeld University, Boron Deficiency, Genetic, Leibniz Institute of Plant Genetics and Crop Plant Research, Oilseed Rape Plants, partnership, Prof. Gerd Patrick Bienert, sustainability, Technical University of Munich
(IN BRIEF) RWE, a key player in renewable energy, has commenced the construction of a new wind farm in the Rhenish lignite region, marking another milestone in the area’s energy transition. Set on recultivated land in the Inden opencast mine, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Claus Valentin Hemmingsen, a prominent figure in the Danish business realm, has been appointed as the new Chair of the Board of Directors at Ramboll Group, succeeding Jeff Gravenhorst. Hemmingsen brings a wealth of experience, including his tenure … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Alun Griffiths, Anne Broeng, appointment, Board of Directors, Chairman, Claus Valentin Hemmingsen, Helene Bekker, Helle Østergaard Kristiansen, Jeff Gravenhorst, Joan Hee Roldsgaard, leadership, Lieve Declercq, Michael Uhrlund Staunstrup, Ramboll Group, Robert Arpe, Thomas Gregers Honore
(IN BRIEF) On April 24, 2024, ANDRITZ, a global leader in technology solutions, will host a webinar titled “Competitive Edge in Tissue: Utilizing Digitalization and AI.” The event promises to delve into the transformative potential of digital trends in tissue … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Austria, Business, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Technology
Tagged AI Integration, Andritz, digitalization, Georg Krogger, Neeraj Nagpal, tissue production, webinar
(IN BRIEF) Holcim has announced the agenda for its 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM), scheduled for May 8th at Bossard Arena in Zug, Switzerland. The Board of Directors proposes a dividend increase of 12% to CHF 2.80 per registered share … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland
Tagged 2024 AGM, appointment, Catrin Hinkel, Financial, holcim, investment, Jan Jenisch, leadership, Michael H. McGarry, Miljan Gutovic
(IN BRIEF) Dr. Ivano Malavolta, associate professor at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, has been awarded the prestigious Dutch Prize for ICT Research 2024 for his groundbreaking work in energy-efficient robotics software. Presented during NWO ICT.OPEN2024 by Professor Ad Ijzerman and Professor … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Awards, Business, Electronics & Machinery, Financial, Industrial, Management, Netherlands, News, Science, Technology
Tagged Awards, Dr. Ivano Malavolta, Dutch ICT Research Prize 2024, Energy-Efficient Robotics Software, NWO, Professor Ad Ijzerman, Professor Han La Poutré
(IN BRIEF) Norsk Hydro ASA has scheduled its Annual General Meeting for May 7, 2024, at 10:00 CEST, offering a hybrid format allowing shareholders to attend either in person or digitally, with options for advance voting or proxy participation. While … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, Metals and Minerals, News, Norway
Tagged Financial, Hybrid Annual General Meeting, investment, Norsk Hydro ASA
(IN BRIEF) Saab’s CEO Micael Johansson and CFO Christian Luiga are set to present the company’s interim report for January-March 2024 on April 26th at 10:00 a.m. CET. The report will be published at 07:30 a.m. CET on the same … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Defence, Economy, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Sweden, Technology
Tagged Christian Luiga, Financial, investment, Micael Johansson, Q1 2024 Interim Report, Saab
(IN BRIEF) Societe Generale Group has finalized agreements with Saham Group to sell its shares in Société Générale Marocaine de Banques and La Marocaine Vie, pending regulatory approval. This divestment, aligned with Societe Generale’s strategic roadmap, aims to streamline operations … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, France, Industrial, Investment, Management, News
Tagged Divestment Deal, Lorenzo Bini Smaghi, partnership, Saham Group, Slawomir Krupa, Societe Generale Group, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) VARTA AG, amidst economic challenges exacerbated by a cyberattack on its IT systems, is reassessing its restructuring program agreed upon in July 2023. The current economic situation, marked by volatile customer purchase volumes, decreased demand for energy storage … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Economy, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged AuxilPartner, cyberattack, VARTA AG
(IN BRIEF) RWE, a leading renewable energy company, has successfully issued its first green US dollar bond, totaling US$2 billion, with maturities of 10 and 30 years and yields ranging from 5.926% to 6.261%. The bond, oversubscribed 3.8 times, signifies … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News
Tagged expansion, Financial, investment, Michael Müller, renewable energy, RWE, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved a €400 million loan tranche to Estonia, marking the second installment of a larger €700 million loan aimed at bolstering the Estonian economy. This financing, focused on green and digital investments, … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Estonia, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Technology
Tagged digital, EIB, Estonia, Jean-Christophe Laloux, Mart Võrklaev, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Barclays reinforces its commitment to supporting clients in transitioning to a low-carbon economy by appointing Rafael Abati as Co-Head of the Energy Transition Group (ETG) in EMEA, alongside Marie Freier. With almost two decades of experience from UBS … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged appointment, Barclays, Cathal Deasy, energy transition, leadership, Marie Freier, Mike Cormier, Rafael Abati, sustainability, Tim Main
(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems has bolstered its Modeling & Simulation Solutions (M&SS) portfolio by integrating Topaz Intelligence, LLC, acquired as part of the Ball Aerospace acquisition earlier this year. This move enhances BAE Systems’ ability to provide intelligence-as-a-service, driving agile … Read the full press release
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