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Industrial Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

Google Cloud and Unilever Launch ‘My Unilever’ App to Digitally Connect Factory-Based Employees Worldwide

(IN BRIEF) Google Cloud and Unilever have jointly launched the “My Unilever” app, designed to digitally connect Unilever’s factory-based employees globally. The app, built on Google Cloud and delivered in partnership with Accenture, provides factory-based colleagues with secure access to … Read the full press release

Ericsson’s Microwave Outlook 2023 Report Emphasizes E-Band Spectrum for 5G Backhaul and Innovations in Antenna Designs

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson has released its 10th edition of the Microwave Outlook report, highlighting the role of E-band spectrum (71 GHz to 86 GHz) in meeting the backhaul capacity needs of most 5G deployments beyond 2030. The report emphasizes that … Read the full press release

Ericsson Announces Executive Team Changes to Drive Business Transformation

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson has made changes to its Executive Team, appointing Chris Houghton as Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Åsa Tamsons as Head of Business Area Enterprise Wireless Solutions. These appointments signal Ericsson’s commitment to accelerating its business transformation. Houghton, … Read the full press release

Merck’s Evobrutinib Shows Long-Term Efficacy and Improved Quality of Life in Multiple Sclerosis Patients, Revealing Potential RMS Treatment Advancements

(IN BRIEF) Merck has presented new data on evobrutinib, an investigational BTK inhibitor, at the 9th Joint ECTRIMS-ACTRIMS congress. The data from an ongoing Phase II open-label extension study of evobrutinib in patients with relapsing multiple sclerosis (RMS) show sustained … Read the full press release

GSK Resolves California Zantac Litigation Through Confidential Settlements

(IN BRIEF) GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) has announced a confidential settlement in the Cantlay/Harper case filed in California state court, which was scheduled for trial in November 2023. Additionally, GSK has settled the three remaining breast cancer bellwether cases in California, effectively … Read the full press release

AXA Adopts New Accounting Standards for 9M22 Activity Indicators Reporting

(IN BRIEF) AXA has released its 9M22 activity indicators in accordance with the new accounting standards IFRS 17 and IFRS 9, which came into effect on January 1, 2023. These indicators include Gross Written Premiums & Other Revenues, New Business … Read the full press release

Vodafone Boosts Business Connectivity and Security with 5G Mobile Private Networks

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone is leveraging 5G Mobile Private Networks (MPN) to enhance connectivity, speed, reliability, and security for business customers. These networks are especially beneficial for the manufacturing industry, where connected machines, autonomous vehicles, and robots play a significant role. … Read the full press release

BASF Partners with Asahi Kasei’s ROICA Division to Produce Sustainable Stretch Fibers for Apparel

(IN BRIEF) BASF is supplying its biomass balanced tetrahydrofuran (THF BMB) to Asahi Kasei’s ROICA Division to produce sustainable stretch fibers under the ROICA™ brand. This collaboration aims to support the launch of a new sustainable apparel collection and achieve … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies Responds to Accusations Over Mozambique LNG Terrorist Attacks, Details Emergency Assistance Efforts

(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies rejects accusations of “manslaughter and a failure to assist people in danger” during the 2021 terrorist attacks in northern Mozambique. The company outlines its emergency response, which included evacuating over 2,500 people from the Mozambique LNG project … Read the full press release

Intesa Sanpaolo’s ‘Italian Excellences 2023’ Highlights Italian Mid Corporates to International Investors in Paris

(IN BRIEF) The second edition of Intesa Sanpaolo’s “Italian Excellences 2023, Mid Corporate Conference” in Paris saw around 50 companies, primarily listed on the Euronext STAR Milan segment of Borsa Italiana, participating. The event, in collaboration with Borsa Italiana, attracted … Read the full press release

DNV Report: Energy Transition Slow to Replace Fossil Fuels, CO2 Emissions Peak Expected in 2024

(IN BRIEF) Despite record-high sales of electric vehicles, increased solar and battery installations, and the rapid expansion of renewables, fossil fuels are still growing in absolute terms and meeting half of the world’s new energy demand, according to DNV’s Energy … Read the full press release

Digitalization Reshapes Insurance: Balancing Efficiency Gains and Emerging Risks

(IN BRIEF) The insurance industry is leveraging digitalization to monitor, mitigate, and price risks more efficiently, leading to tailored insurance solutions and increased protection. Swiss Re’s report highlights the potential for 3-8% improvements in loss ratios and 10-20% savings in … Read the full press release

Saab Secures SEK 970 Million Order to Enhance CV90 Combat Vehicle’s Targeting Capabilities

(IN BRIEF) Saab has secured an order worth SEK 970 million from BAE Systems Hägglunds to provide sight- and fire control capability for the CV90 combat vehicle. The contract, spanning from 2023 to 2029, involves supplying this capability for CV90s … Read the full press release

Rio Tinto Boosts Australia-Japan Collaboration with $1.7 Million Investment in Innovation Fund

(IN BRIEF) Rio Tinto has pledged an additional A$1.7 million to the Australia-Japan Innovation Fund (AJIF) during the 60th Australia-Japan Annual Joint Business Conference in Melbourne. This funding will support research projects and strengthen collaboration between Australia and Japan in … Read the full press release

Thales Partners with Zambia Airports to Upgrade Air Traffic Control Systems for Enhanced Safety

(IN BRIEF) Thales is collaborating with Zambia Airports Corporation Limited (ZACL) to modernize the air traffic control (ATC) systems at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport in Lusaka and Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport in Livingstone. This upgrade will introduce Datalink CPDLC … Read the full press release

FIGO Honors Global Women’s Health Champions at XXIII World Congress

(IN BRIEF) During the Welcome Ceremony of the XXIII FIGO World Congress of Gynecology and Obstetrics in Paris, FIGO (International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics) celebrated the contributions of five exceptional professionals dedicated to improving women’s health worldwide. The FIGO … Read the full press release

Škoda Auto Set to Re-enter Kazakhstan Market with New Partner Allur Company

(IN BRIEF) Škoda Auto, the Czech car manufacturer, is making a strategic return to the Kazakhstan market by partnering with Allur Company for sales and production. They have signed a partnership agreement, and starting in early 2024, four Škoda models … Read the full press release

Merck’s MAVENCLAD Shows Sustained Reduction in Neuronal Injury for Multiple Sclerosis Patients

(IN BRIEF) Merck, a prominent science and technology company, has revealed new findings from the MAVENCLAD® (cladribine tablets) MAGNIFY-MS study at the 9th Joint ECTRIMS-ACTRIMS meeting in Milan. The study demonstrated that patients with relapsing multiple sclerosis (RMS) experienced a … Read the full press release

Wandering Albatrosses May Use Infrasound for Navigation on Long Ocean Journeys, University of Liverpool Study Finds

(IN BRIEF) A recent study conducted by the University of Liverpool suggests that wandering albatrosses, known for their extensive seabound journeys, may rely on infrasound for navigation during their long and featureless foraging trips that span thousands of miles. The … Read the full press release

Skanska Secures £158 Million Contract with Telehouse for London Data Centre Project

(IN BRIEF) Skanska, a construction and development company, has announced a GBP 158 million contract with Telehouse for a data center project in Docklands, London, UK. The project encompasses mechanical and electrical fit-outs for two floors, additional plant and infrastructure … Read the full press release