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Industrial Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

DNV Calls for Urgent Policy Changes and Tech Advancements in Net Zero Emissions Report

(IN BRIEF) DNV’s “Pathway to Net Zero Emissions” report emphasizes the need for immediate and lasting emissions reductions to limit global warming to 1.5°C. The report acknowledges that achieving a fully fossil-free energy system by 2050 is unrealistic and instead … Read the full press release

Amey Marks 15 Years of Partnership with Royal British Legion Industries, Contributing Over £730k in Social Value

(IN BRIEF) Amey is celebrating 15 years of partnership with the Royal British Legion Industries (RBLI), a charity that supports veterans and individuals with disabilities through employment and training. Over this period, Amey has invested more than £4.3 million in … Read the full press release

Philips Earns Red Dot Best-of-the-Best Awards for Innovative Design Excellence and Sustainability

(IN BRIEF) Philips, a renowned health technology company, has earned prestigious recognition from the Red Dot Design Awards in 2023. The company was honored with two Best-of-the-Best awards, demonstrating its commitment to high-quality design and innovation. The first award was … Read the full press release

Leading Tire Companies Bridgestone and Michelin Collaborate on Recovered Carbon Black Guidelines for Sustainable Tire Production

(IN BRIEF) Bridgestone Corporation and Michelin Group, the world’s two largest tire companies, have jointly published a technical white paper titled “Bridgestone & Michelin: Recovered Carbon Black Guidelines.” This collaborative effort follows a position paper released earlier in 2022, in … Read the full press release

Lilium Partners with Michelin to Develop Custom Tires for Its All-Electric Vertical Take-Off Jet

(IN BRIEF) Lilium N.V., the developer of the groundbreaking all-electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) jet, has announced a strategic partnership with Michelin for the development and production of custom tires designed specifically for the Lilium Jet. This collaboration, which … Read the full press release

SEAT and Volkswagen Prioritize Spanish Suppliers for Electric Vehicle Project

(IN BRIEF) SEAT S.A. and the Volkswagen Group have taken a significant step towards localizing the production of electric vehicles by allocating over 75% of the material costs for the Small BEV project to suppliers based in Spain. This move … Read the full press release

Bosch Introduces Smart Logistics Solution ‘Track and Trace’ for Transparent Load Carrier Management

(IN BRIEF) Bosch has unveiled a new smart logistics solution called “Track and Trace,” designed to enhance load carrier management and transparency in the manufacturing industry. Load carrier management often becomes a challenge when load carriers go missing or are … Read the full press release

Green Finance Facility Launches in North Macedonia to Promote Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Investments

(IN BRIEF) A new Green Finance Facility (GFF), valued at €30 million, has been introduced in North Macedonia to provide small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and creditworthy underserved individuals and households with loans for renewable energy and energy efficiency projects. … Read the full press release

EIB and Erste Bank Finance €79.2 Million for Engelhartstetten Wind Farm, Aiding Austria’s Green Energy Transition

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Erste Bank Austria have jointly provided loans of up to €79.2 million to WLK energy for the construction of the new Engelhartstetten wind farm in Lower Austria. This wind farm will consist … Read the full press release

EIB Grants €30.5 Million Loan to DOMINION for Technological Advancements and Innovation Across Europe

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has recently entered into a €30.5 million loan agreement with DOMINION, a multi-technology services and integrated projects company, to fund the development of cutting-edge technology aimed at designing innovative engineering and computing solutions. … Read the full press release

EIB Group Champions European Start-Ups at 2023 Web Summit

(IN BRIEF) The EIB Group, represented by EIB Vice-President Ricardo Mourinho Félix and a team of finance and innovation experts, is set to spotlight its support for innovation and start-ups in Europe at the 2023 Web Summit in Lisbon from … Read the full press release

Danish Wind Farm Cultivates Climate-Friendly Foods to Combat the Climate Crisis

(IN BRIEF) The Anholt Offshore Wind Farm in Denmark has launched a research project to cultivate low-carbon foods like seaweed and mussels while protecting the marine environment. The project aims to address both the climate crisis and marine conservation by … Read the full press release

Kapsch TrafficCom Embraces Exeger’s Solar Cell Technology for Sustainable Transport

(IN BRIEF) Kapsch TrafficCom is entering a strategic partnership with Exeger to develop eco-friendly communication solutions with self-charging capabilities. They will utilize Exeger’s solar cell technology, Powerfoyle™, which converts various light sources into renewable energy. This collaboration aims to reduce … Read the full press release

Defense Giant Rheinmetall Achieves Double-Digit Growth in Q3 2023

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall AG, a German defense company, reported strong financial results for the third quarter of 2023, driven by robust sales growth in its military business. The company’s operating result significantly exceeded market expectations, reflecting the high demand for … Read the full press release

AstraZeneca’s Imfinzi Combination Therapy Shows Promise in Phase III Trial for Liver Cancer Treatment

(IN BRIEF) AstraZeneca has reported positive high-level results from the EMERALD-1 Phase III trial, demonstrating that its drug Imfinzi (durvalumab), in combination with transarterial chemoembolisation (TACE) and bevacizumab, significantly improves progression-free survival (PFS) in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) eligible … Read the full press release

AstraZeneca Secures Exclusive License for ECC5004, Promising Oral GLP-1RA for Cardiometabolic Conditions

(IN BRIEF) AstraZeneca and Eccogene have signed an exclusive license agreement for ECC5004, an investigational oral once-daily glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist (GLP-1RA) designed for the treatment of obesity, type-2 diabetes, and other cardiometabolic conditions. Initial results from the Phase … Read the full press release

Unilever Grants Ice Cream Industry Free Access to Energy-Efficient Reformulation Patents

(IN BRIEF) Unilever has made a significant move towards reducing energy consumption in the ice cream industry by offering a free non-exclusive license for 12 reformulation patents. These patents are aimed at enabling ice cream products to remain stable at … Read the full press release

Hiab Launches Environmentally Friendly MULTILIFT Hooklifts to Help Customers Reduce Carbon Emissions

(IN BRIEF) Hiab, a division of Cargotec, has introduced two new MULTILIFT hooklifts, the MULTILIFT Ultima 28Z and MULTILIFT Ultima ZERO, designed with a focus on sustainability and reduced carbon emissions. The heavy-duty MULTILIFT Ultima 28Z offers a lifting capacity … Read the full press release

Roche’s Elecsys NfL Test for Multiple Sclerosis Earns Breakthrough Device Designation from FDA

(IN BRIEF) Roche, a leading healthcare company, has announced that its Elecsys Neurofilament Light Chain (NfL) test for Multiple Sclerosis (MS) has received Breakthrough Device Designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The Elecsys NfL test is designed … Read the full press release

Aegon Nominates Albert Benchimol, Industry Veteran, for Non-Executive Board Role

(IN BRIEF) Aegon has announced its intention to propose Albert Benchimol as a non-executive member of the Board of Directors at its 2024 Annual General Meeting, with a proposed four-year term. Mr. Benchimol, boasting over 40 years of experience in … Read the full press release