Category Archives: Industrial

Industrial Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

Replacing Sitting with Short Bouts of Exercise Improves Heart Health, Study Finds

(IN BRIEF) A study conducted by researchers from UCL, the University of Sydney, and the University of East Anglia has found that replacing sedentary behavior with even short periods of moderate to vigorous exercise can significantly improve heart health. The … Read the full press release

Lightning-Induced Wildfires Pose Growing Threat to Boreal Forests, New Study Finds

(IN BRIEF) A study led by researchers from the University of East Anglia, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, the University of Leeds, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences (China), and BeZero Carbon Ltd. reveals that lightning is the primary cause of wildfires in … Read the full press release

Skanska Invests EUR 100 Million in Sustainable Office Complex in Warsaw’s Thriving District

(IN BRIEF) Skanska is investing EUR 100 million in the second phase of the Studio office complex in Warsaw, Poland. The 27-storey building, known as Studio A, will offer around 26,600 square meters of leasable space and is situated in … Read the full press release

Fincantieri Commits to Gender Equality with Endorsement of UN Women’s Empowerment Principles

(IN BRIEF) Fincantieri, a global shipbuilding company, has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting gender equality at work by endorsing the seven United Nations Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs). These principles include fostering a corporate culture focused on gender equality, ensuring the … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank Anchors Portland Caribbean Fund III with $35 Million Investment

(IN BRIEF) The Portland Caribbean Fund III has achieved its first close, with the European Investment Bank (EIB) contributing $35 million as a cornerstone investor. This fund, targeting a total size of $350 million, aims to support promising small and … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank and Antibiotice Collaborate to Boost Medicine Production in Romania

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Romania’s leading pharmaceutical manufacturer, Antibiotice, have partnered to support the production of medicines in Romania. Through a €25 million loan agreement, the EIB will finance the construction of a modern production, packaging, … Read the full press release

Largest Cooling Supply Site in Germany: E.ON’s Commitment to Heidelberg University

(IN BRIEF) E.ON and Heidelberg University Hospital have officially opened a new cooling center in Heidelberg, Germany, in response to a significant increase in cooling needs on the Heidelberg University campus. The facility, designed for a maximum capacity of 48 … Read the full press release

MOL Group Reports Q3 2023 Financial Results, Raises Full-Year EBITDA Guidance to $2.8 Billion

(IN BRIEF) MOL Group has announced its financial results for Q3 2023, reporting a clean CCS EBITDA of USD 976 million, a 33% decrease compared to the same period last year. Windfall taxes in the CEE region significantly impacted results, … Read the full press release

Volvo Group to Acquire Proterra’s Battery-Electric Business for $210M in Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Auction

(IN BRIEF) Proterra Inc. and Proterra Operating Company Inc. have initiated a voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy process in the United States, and Volvo Group has emerged as the winning bidder in an auction to acquire the assets of the Proterra … Read the full press release

Covestro and Xinquan Forge Global Partnership to Drive Automotive Innovation and Sustainability

(IN BRIEF) German materials manufacturer Covestro has announced a global partnership with Chinese automotive trim company Xinquan Automotive during the China International Import Expo in Shanghai. This strategic alliance aims to strengthen Xinquan’s presence in North America, Europe, and ASEAN … Read the full press release

University of Liverpool Joins Liverpool Arts and Culture Race Equality Manifesto to Promote Inclusion and Diversity

(IN BRIEF) The University of Liverpool has officially signed the Liverpool Arts and Culture Race Equality Manifesto, an initiative aimed at fostering inclusion and equality within the arts and culture sector in the Liverpool City Region. The manifesto, developed by … Read the full press release

DHL Freight Demonstrates Commitment to Sustainability with Berlin Terminal Upgrade

(IN BRIEF) DHL Freight is building a new terminal in Berlin-Marienfelde, aiming to enhance its network and sustainability. This 20,000-square-meter facility will replace an existing one in Berlin, offering better freight distribution in the area. The new terminal will operate … Read the full press release

Novo Nordisk Announces Landmark Investment to Expand Kalundborg Manufacturing Facilities for Chronic Disease Therapies

(IN BRIEF) Novo Nordisk has unveiled plans to invest more than 42 billion Danish kroner starting in 2023 to expand its existing manufacturing facilities in Kalundborg, Denmark. This significant investment coincides with the company’s 100th anniversary and underscores Novo Nordisk’s … Read the full press release

EIB Provides €20 Million Loan to Xnext for Food Safety and Sustainability Innovation

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has extended a €20 million venture debt loan to Xnext, an Italian start-up specializing in X-ray inspection systems. The loan aims to bolster food safety, support innovation, and promote environmental sustainability. Xnext’s patented … Read the full press release

Abidjan’s Public Transport Goes Green with Scania’s Biodiesel Pilot in Côte d’Ivoire

(IN BRIEF) Scania West Africa, in partnership with TotalEnergies Marketing Côte d’Ivoire, ANADER, and LA SIR, has inaugurated a biodiesel pilot project in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. This initiative aims to significantly reduce emissions from public transport and create local jobs … Read the full press release

Henkel Partners with Nanoprecise to Revolutionize Industrial Operations with Predictive Maintenance Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Henkel Adhesive Technologies, a global leader in adhesives and coatings, has forged a strategic partnership with Nanoprecise Sci Corp, a Canadian predictive maintenance solutions provider. This collaboration emphasizes their joint commitment to digitizing industrial operations and harnessing advanced … Read the full press release

EQT and Benesse Holdings to Partner for Privatization and Growth in Japan’s Education and Nursing Care Sectors

(IN BRIEF) EQT, in collaboration with the founding family of Benesse Holdings, Inc., a leading education and nursing care provider in Japan, is set to initiate a Tender Offer to privatize the company, which is listed on the Tokyo Stock … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz Unveils Its Roadmap to a 100% Digital Enterprise with Free and Open Source Software (FOSS)

(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz is actively embracing Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) as a crucial element in its digital transformation journey. The company aims to lead in automotive digitalization under the banner of “Enterprise Transformation – 100% Digital.” FOSS plays … Read the full press release

Logicor Expands European Logistics Real Estate Presence in Rheine with Sustainable Development

(IN BRIEF) Logicor, a prominent player in European logistics real estate, is increasing its footprint in Rheine, a strategic business location. Currently, a logistics property with two units covering approximately 20,000 square meters (Rheine II) is under construction on Sandkampstrasse … Read the full press release

Cargotec Appoints Sami Niiranen as President of Kalmar and Potential CEO in Planned Separation and Listing Readiness

(IN BRIEF) In a significant leadership change at Cargotec, Sami Niiranen has been appointed as the new President of Kalmar, effective by May 2024 at the latest. During this transition, Casimir Lindholm, Cargotec’s current President and CEO, will serve as … Read the full press release