Category Archives: Industrial

Industrial Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

Yara Strengthens Leadership Team with Executive Appointments to Drive Strategic Initiatives

(IN BRIEF) Yara, an international agricultural company, has announced executive appointments to its leadership team. Magnus Krogh Ankarstrand has been named EVP Corporate Development. Ankarstrand, who previously held roles as CEO of Yara Clean Ammonia, SVP Yara North America, and … Read the full press release

Yara, Bindewald & Gutting, and Harry-Brot Collaborate to Decarbonize German Cereal Cultivation with Green Fertilizers

(IN BRIEF) Yara Germany, the Bindewald & Gutting Milling Group, and Harry-Brot have formed a partnership to decarbonize cereal cultivation in Germany by using green fertilizers produced with renewable energy sources. Norwegian ammonia generated through hydropower will be processed into … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ Chosen for Major Modernization Project at ENGIE’s Brazilian Hydropower Plant

(IN BRIEF) ENGIE Brasil Energia has awarded a contract to international technology group ANDRITZ for the modernization of the Jaguara hydropower plant in Brazil. The 424 MW plant, operating since 1971, will have its four Francis turbine generator units, governors, … Read the full press release

University of Bristol Leads £1.8 Million Initiative to Boost Innovation in Small Financial Services Firms

(IN BRIEF) The University of Bristol is spearheading a pioneering £1.8 million program, called Future Finance for All, aimed at accelerating innovation adoption in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and mid-tier financial services firms. Backed by Innovate UK and the … Read the full press release

AMAG Austria Metall Achieves Top Sustainability Ranking, Named World’s Most Sustainable Aluminum Company by Sustainalytics

(IN BRIEF) AMAG Austria Metall AG has received the highest ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) rating from Sustainalytics, indicating the company’s strong performance in environmental, social, and responsible corporate governance aspects. AMAG’s ESG program was recognized as comprehensive and effective, … Read the full press release

University of Leeds Researchers Inspire Children with Robot Doctors and AI at Child Friendly Leeds Live Event

(IN BRIEF) University of Leeds researchers participated in the Child Friendly Leeds Live event held at Millennium Square. The researchers engaged with children and parents through interactive games and educational stalls, showcasing the potential of robot doctors in transforming healthcare … Read the full press release

MAHLE Secures Future Viability with Labor Agreement for German Locations

(IN BRIEF) MAHLE, a German automotive parts manufacturer, has reached a labor agreement with management and employee representatives to enhance the future sustainability of its German facilities. The agreement emphasizes the development of future concepts for individual locations through a … Read the full press release

Cutting-Edge Sensing Technology Aids Study on Coastal Erosion and Cliff Collapse

(IN BRIEF) The University of East Anglia’s School of Environmental Sciences has acquired cutting-edge fibre optic ground sensing equipment, funded by a £460k grant from the National Environment Research Council (NERC). This technology will be used to detect coastal erosion … Read the full press release

Italian Dentist Revolutionizes Hygiene Practices with Robotic Instrument Sterilization

(IN BRIEF) Italian dentist and entrepreneur Giorgio Castagno has embraced automation to improve efficiency and hygiene in his dental practice. Recognizing the challenges of manual sterilization processes, he partnered with industry expert Marco Galvan to establish the startup Robota. Together, … Read the full press release

UScellular and Ericsson Forge Partnership to Deliver Private 5G Network Solutions Across Industries

(IN BRIEF) UScellular and Ericsson have partnered to offer private wireless network solutions for various industry sectors, starting with a focus on Industry 4.0 manufacturing, logistics, distribution, and warehousing. The collaboration combines Ericsson’s Private 5G network portfolio with UScellular’s connectivity … Read the full press release

Former Voith Paper CEO Dr. Hans-Peter Sollinger Celebrates 70th Birthday, Reflecting on Transformative Leadership Journey

(IN BRIEF) Dr. Hans-Peter Sollinger, former CEO of Voith Paper from 2005 to 2014, celebrates his 70th birthday. Over his 30-year tenure at Voith, he played a significant role in shaping the company’s success. Sollinger started as a project planning … Read the full press release

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan and Accenture Partner for Data-Driven Transformation through Joint Venture

(IN BRIEF) Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. and Accenture have entered into a joint venture set to commence in January 2024. The venture is aimed at supporting Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Group’s goal of becoming a data-driven organization with streamlined administrative and … Read the full press release

Iberdrola’s Alto Tâmega Hydroelectric Power Plant Nears Completion, Marking Milestone in Portugal’s Energy Landscape

(IN BRIEF) The Alto Tâmega Hydroelectric Power Plant construction is progressing well, with civil works almost complete and electromechanical assemblies set to finish by the end of 2023. Part of the Tâmega complex, Alto Tâmega has 160 MW capacity, being … Read the full press release

Team Sonnenwagen Presents Efficient Solar Car ‘Adelie’ with Covestro’s Support Ahead of Australian Solar Challenge

(IN BRIEF) Team Sonnenwagen, a group of students from RWTH Aachen University and Aachen University of Applied Sciences, has developed a highly efficient solar car named “Adelie” to participate in the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge, a challenging solar race across … Read the full press release

Ströer Reports Resilient H1 2023 Results with Strong OOH and Digital Growth Amid Challenging Market

(IN BRIEF) Ströer SE & Co. KGaA has reported its first-half 2023 results, showcasing a 7% increase in consolidated revenue to EUR 865 million amidst challenging market conditions. The company outperformed the contracting German advertising market by more than 10 … Read the full press release

Valio and St1’s Biogas Plant in Finland Advances Construction Preparations for Renewable Energy Production

(IN BRIEF) Suomen Lantakaasu Oy, a joint venture between Valio and St1, is making progress with the construction preparations for a biogas production plant in Kiuruvesi, Finland. The company has finalized the site location through consultations with residents and agreement … Read the full press release

Novozymes Reports Resilient First-Half Performance Amidst Market Volatility, Adjusts 2023 Outlook

(IN BRIEF) Novozymes, a global biosolutions company, has reported its first-half 2023 financial results. The company achieved 3% organic sales growth, an EBIT margin of 25% before special items, and a return on invested capital (ROIC) including goodwill of 17% … Read the full press release

E.ON Reports Strong First-Half Growth and Raises 2023 Earnings Forecast Amidst Calming Energy Markets

(IN BRIEF) E.ON, a leading energy company, has reported positive first-half results for 2023, attributed to a more stable energy market environment. Both of its segments, Energy Networks and Customer Solutions, showed strong operating performances. This has led E.ON to … Read the full press release

Towards-Zero Stainless Steel: Outokumpu, thyssenkrupp, and Purem Drive Green Transformation in Auto Sector

(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu, a leader in sustainable stainless steel, is partnering with thyssenkrupp Materials Processing Europe and Purem by Eberspaecher to drive emissions reduction in the automotive sector. Together, they are developing towards-zero stainless steel under the Circle Green initiative, … Read the full press release

New Inhalable RNA Drug Shows Promise in Curbing Severe Lung Inflammation

(IN BRIEF) Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have developed an inhalable RNA-based drug that targets macrophages, overactive immune cells often responsible for lung damage in diseases like Covid-19. The drug, RCS-21, inhibits the activity of microRNA 21, … Read the full press release