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Industrial Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

Switzerland’s First Proton Radiotherapy for Oesophageal Cancer Conducted in Landmark Clinical Trial

(IN BRIEF) The Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) has administered proton radiotherapy to a 67-year-old patient with oesophageal cancer, marking the first time this treatment has been used in Switzerland for such a case. The treatment is part of a collaborative … Read the full press release

Neste’s Singapore Refinery Expansion Resumes Renewable Diesel Production After Repairs

(IN BRIEF) Neste has announced the resumption of renewable diesel production at its Singapore refinery expansion in early August, following an equipment-related shutdown in June. The company is working to ramp up production at the expanded facility, with plans to … Read the full press release

Neste and ScanOcean Introduce Lower-Emission Marine Fuel to Swedish Market

(IN BRIEF) Neste, in collaboration with ScanOcean, has launched its Neste Marine™ 0.1 Co-processed marine fuel in the Swedish market. This lower-emission fuel, with both fossil and renewable content, aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the marine sector. The … Read the full press release

Wintershall Dea Receives New Licence for Carbon Capture and Storage Project in the Southern North Sea

(IN BRIEF) Wintershall Dea, a prominent player in the UK North Sea, has been granted a new licence by the North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) to store CO2 beneath the seabed in the Camelot area. With an annual storage potential … Read the full press release

Tibnor, Subsidiary of SSAB, Plans Cost-saving Measures Including Staff Reduction to Improve Profitability

(IN BRIEF) Tibnor, a subsidiary of SSAB, has announced plans to adjust its operations in response to lower demand and profitability. The measures, intended to achieve annual cost savings of around SEK 150 million, will encompass all Tibnor business areas … Read the full press release

Ericsson Recognized as Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion in The Disability Equality Index®

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson, a global telecommunications company, has been named a “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion” in The Disability Equality Index® (DEI), a benchmarking tool measuring disability workplace inclusion. The DEI is a collaboration between the American Association … Read the full press release

University of York’s Biorenewables Centre Receives £5 Million Funding to Lead Biohydrogen Development for Transport Sector

(IN BRIEF) The Biorenewables Development Centre (BDC), a subsidiary of the University of York, has secured £5 million in funding from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. This funding will support the BDC in leading the second phase … Read the full press release

LEGO Unveils The Insect Collection with ASMR Soundtrack of Nature-Inspired LEGO Clicks

(IN BRIEF) The LEGO Group has introduced the LEGO Ideas The Insect Collection, a set originally conceived by LEGO enthusiast José María Pérez Suero. To mark the launch, the company has collaborated with Foley artist Sanaa Kelley to create a … Read the full press release

Wood Secures Contract Extension and FEED Project with Woodside Energy for North West Shelf Project

(IN BRIEF) Wood, a leading global engineering and consulting company, has been granted a contract extension until October 2025 for brownfield engineering, procurement, and construction management (EPCm) by Woodside Energy. The contract will continue to support the North West Shelf … Read the full press release

Vestas Secures 140 MW Order for Halkirk II Wind Project in Alberta, Canada

(IN BRIEF) Vestas, a global leader in wind energy solutions, has been awarded a 140 MW order to provide wind turbines for the Halkirk II wind project in Alberta, Canada, owned by Capital Power. The order includes 31 V150-4.5 MW … Read the full press release

Finnish Company Outokumpu Leads Industry in Sustainability with First-Ever Environmental Product Declaration for Ferrochrome Production

(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu, possessing the EU’s largest chromite reserves, sets a new sustainability benchmark by becoming the first ferrochrome producer to release an environmental product declaration (EPD) for its ferrochrome production process. The EPD, a verified and comprehensive assessment, showcases … Read the full press release

BevZero Introduces State-of-the-Art Mobile Flash Pasteurization Unit to Enhance Non-Alcoholic Beverage Stability at South Africa Facility

(IN BRIEF) BevZero, a major player in the non-alcoholic beverage industry, is set to launch an advanced mobile flash pasteurization unit at its South African facility in Q4 2023. The unit, a TMCI PADOVAN, will enhance the safety and longevity … Read the full press release

ELKO Partners with Alta Labs, a New Player in Enterprise WiFi and Network Solutions

(IN BRIEF) ELKO, a prominent distributor of IT and CE products in Europe, has officially become a distributor for Alta Labs, a new but experienced enterprise WiFi and network switching manufacturer. Although Alta Labs is a recent brand, its team … Read the full press release

TPG Telecom Collaborates with Ericsson to Boost Network Performance Using AI-Powered Analytics Solution

(IN BRIEF) TPG Telecom and Ericsson have entered into a multi-year agreement to introduce an innovative cloud-native and AI-powered analytics solution for enhancing mobile network performance. This solution is designed to offer TPG Telecom’s teams an in-depth understanding of individual … Read the full press release

Ericsson Introduces Eco-Friendly Packaging to Cut Plastic Use in Supply Chain

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson, in partnership with Deutsche Telekom and Swisscom, has developed a sustainable packaging solution for shipping its Remote Radio products. The packaging materials, designed to reduce the environmental impact and plastic content, are fully recyclable and made from … Read the full press release

Enea Completes Share Buybacks to Enhance Capital Structure and Shareholder Value

(IN BRIEF) Enea AB (publ) conducted share buybacks between August 7-11, 2023, repurchasing a total of 25,289 own shares under the authorization from the Annual General Meeting 2023. The purpose of the repurchase program is to adjust the company’s capital … Read the full press release

University of Dundee: Dental Students Collaborate with Local Organization to Enhance Oral Health Education and Support Vulnerable Communities

(IN BRIEF) As part of the Dental Public Health Engagement Project, 4th-year dental students collaborated with Wellbeing Works, a local organization in Dundee, to support vulnerable communities. The students spent a week engaging with the organization, participating in various activities … Read the full press release

Malawian Experts to Deliver Public Lectures in University of Dundee’s Africa Lecture Series, Addressing Research, Innovation, and Agri-Food Transformation

(IN BRIEF) Malawian experts, Professors Aggrey Ambali and Richard Mkandawire, will deliver public lectures as part of the University of Dundee’s Africa Lecture Series. The lectures will focus on research and innovation, as well as transforming agri-food systems. These lectures … Read the full press release

Exor Becomes 15% Shareholder in Philips, Supporting Health Technology and Innovation Strategy

(IN BRIEF) Health technology leader Royal Philips and diversified holding company Exor N.V. announce a relationship agreement where Exor acquires a 15% shareholding in Philips. This investment supports Philips’ strategy and value creation plan focused on health and well-being through … Read the full press release

Savills Foresees Normalcy Returning to Global Industrial Investment Market by Year-End, Office Markets Showing Stabilization Signs

(IN BRIEF) Savills predicts a return to normalcy in the global industrial investment market by the end of 2023, as the interest rate cycle stabilizes and inflation cools. Despite suppressed global office investment volumes, some areas are showing signs of … Read the full press release