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voestalpine Unveils Cutting-Edge Special Steel Plant in Kapfenberg, Austria, Enhancing Regional Economy and Sustainability

(IN BRIEF) voestalpine has officially opened an advanced special steel plant in Kapfenberg, Austria, marking a significant technological advancement in high-performance materials for automotive, energy, and aerospace industries. The plant, known for its high degree of digitalization and sustainability, is … Read the full press release

Nominees for Brick Award 24 Unveiled: Celebrating Innovative Brick Architecture Worldwide

(IN BRIEF) The nominees for the Brick Award 24, an international prize for brick architecture, have been announced, with 50 projects selected from 743 submissions across 54 countries. These projects showcase innovative and sustainable uses of brick as a building … Read the full press release

ORLEN Group Enhances Energy Security with ‘Saint Barbara’ and ‘Ignacy Łukasiewicz’ LNG Vessels

(IN BRIEF) The ORLEN Group has added two new liquefied natural gas (LNG) vessels, ‘Saint Barbara’ and ‘Ignacy Łukasiewicz,’ to its fleet. These vessels, constructed by Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries, will commence sea service by the end of the year, … Read the full press release

Rheinmetall-Led FEDERATES Consortium Gains €30 Million EU Funding to Transform European Simulation Resources

(IN BRIEF) The FEDERATES consortium, led by Rheinmetall, has secured €30 million in funding from the European Union for an innovative training and decision support project. FEDERATES aims to create a “distributed synthetic simulation environment” that connects various simulation resources … Read the full press release

Accenture Expands Insurance Operations Capabilities with ON Service GROUP Acquisition in Germany

(IN BRIEF) Accenture has acquired ON Service GROUP, a prominent provider of business process services specialized in insurance operations in Germany. This strategic acquisition aims to enhance Accenture’s capabilities in insurance operations, allowing it to offer a wider range of … Read the full press release

Ricoh Introduces World’s First B2 Aqueous-Based Inkjet Press for Digital Printing

(IN BRIEF) Ricoh has unveiled the RICOH Pro Z75 digital press, the world’s first B2 perfecting sheetfed aqueous-based inkjet platform. This innovative press aims to accelerate the shift from offset to digital printing, offering higher print quality, faster turnaround times, … Read the full press release

MYTILINEOS Earns ‘AA’ Rating for ESG Excellence in MSCI Index

(IN BRIEF) MYTILINEOS Energy & Metals has achieved an “AA” excellent rating for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices in the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) index. This recognition comes just one year after MYTILINEOS entered the MSCI ESG index … Read the full press release

Outokumpu Appoints Key Leaders for Feasibility Study in the Americas

(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu has appointed Michael Tecza as Project Director and Hugh Embrey as Technical Project Director to lead an ongoing feasibility study in the Americas. The study aims to increase cold-rolling capacity and explore options for hot-rolling arrangements in … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ to Boost Renewable Energy Capacity at French Waste-to-Energy Center

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ, an international technology group, has received an order from Idex, a leading energy services company in France, to supply a third waste treatment line to a waste-to-energy center in Villers-Saint-Paul, near Paris. This extension will increase the … Read the full press release

Shell Completes Sale of 35% Stake in Indonesia’s Masela Block and Abadi Gas Project

(IN BRIEF) Shell Upstream Overseas Services (SUOS) has successfully completed the sale of its 35% participating interest in Indonesia’s Masela Production Sharing Contract (Masela PSC) to PT Pertamina Hulu Energi and PETRONAS Masela Sdn. Bhd (Petronas Masela). This divestment includes … Read the full press release

Investor Conference: Neste’s Q3 2023 Earnings Report Date Revealed

(IN BRIEF) Neste, a leader in renewable and sustainable solutions, will release its financial results for the third quarter of 2023 on October 26, 2023, at 9 a.m. (EET) on its website. Additionally, Neste will host an investor conference call … Read the full press release

Škoda Auto Expands Production and Export Capabilities with New Parts Expedition Centre in India

(IN BRIEF) Škoda Auto has inaugurated a new Parts Expedition Centre in Pune, India, with a 16,000-square-meter facility dedicated to packaging completely-knocked-down (CKD) kits of the Kushaq and Slavia models produced in India. These kits will be exported to Vietnam … Read the full press release

BASF Announces Sustainable Beauty Days 2023 to Explore Eco-Friendly Practices in Personal Care

(IN BRIEF) BASF is hosting Sustainable Beauty Days 2023 on November 15 and 16, offering interactive sessions on sustainability topics. Thought leaders, scientists, and industry professionals will discuss sustainability trends, the intersection of sustainability and digitalization, new ingredient developments, and … Read the full press release

UK SMEs Report Modest Decline in Business Activity but Maintain Employment Growth in Q3 2023, NatWest SME PMI® Tracker

NatWest Survey: UK Regional Business Activity Slows in July 2023, Employment Holds Steady while Inflation Trends Vary

(IN BRIEF) The NatWest SME PMI® Tracker for Q3 2023 indicates a modest reduction in business activity among UK small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in September. Despite this decline, SMEs reported marginal employment gains, while large enterprises saw a renewed … Read the full press release

Orange Launches AMITIE Subsea Cable, Strengthening Transatlantic Connectivity

(IN BRIEF) Orange has launched the “AMITIE” mega submarine telecommunications cable, providing a transatlantic route connecting the United States and France. With a length of 6,800 km, 16 fiber pairs, and a capacity of 400 Tbps, AMITIE connects Lynn near … Read the full press release

Vattenfall to Unveil Q3 2023 Interim Report – Insights from CEO Anna Borg and CFO Kerstin Ahlfont

(IN BRIEF) In the forthcoming event, Vattenfall, a prominent energy company, will unveil its interim report for the period spanning January to September 2023. The report is scheduled to be published on October 26 at 08:00 CEST on the group’s … Read the full press release

Yueyang Forest & Paper to Achieve Sustainability Goals with ANDRITZ Fiberline Project

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ, a global technology group, is relocating and upgrading a fiberline for Yueyang Forest & Paper to produce premium-quality fibers for its advanced paper machine. Originally supplied in 2011, the fiberline will now be moved to Yueyang city, … Read the full press release

Scania Unveils Next-Generation Electric Trucks with Impressive Power and Range

(IN BRIEF) Scania has launched the production of its next-generation battery-electric regional trucks, which offer impressive power, range, and charging capacity. These electric trucks, equipped with green battery cells from Northvolt, can handle gross train weights of up to 64 … Read the full press release

Julien Bras of Grenoble INP-UGA Receives Arkema-Académie des sciences Prize for Sustainable Materials Innovation in Chemistry

(IN BRIEF) Julien Bras, a professor at Grenoble INP-UGA, has been awarded the Arkema-Académie des sciences prize for innovation in chemistry for sustainable materials. This prestigious award, financed by Arkema, recognizes exceptional research contributing to innovative chemistry for sustainable and … Read the full press release

Kapsch TrafficCom Receives Inclusion Award for ‘Responsible Annotation’ Project Supporting People with Disabilities

(IN BRIEF) Kapsch TrafficCom has received an award at the Austria’s Leading Companies ceremony for its “Responsible Annotation” project, which focuses on integrating people with disabilities into the workforce. The project, initiated in 2019, provides opportunities for young individuals at … Read the full press release