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Industrial Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

Michelin’s Road-Approved Car Tire with Sustainable Materials Wins AutomotiveINNOVATIONS Award

(IN BRIEF) Michelin has been honored with the AutomotiveINNOVATIONS Award 2023 in Frankfurt for its road-approved car tires containing 45% sustainable materials. The award recognizes Michelin’s commitment to producing tires made entirely from sustainable materials by 2050, with an interim … Read the full press release

Michelin Introduces Expanded CROSSGRIP Range with Enhanced Versatility and Performance

(IN BRIEF) Michelin is expanding its CROSSGRIP range with the addition of two new dimensions: 480/70R20 and 480/80R26. Designed for various vehicles, including industrial, agricultural, and handling equipment, the CROSSGRIP range offers exceptional versatility on roads, grass, and snow. The … Read the full press release

SEAT S.A. Announces Battery Cell Assembly Plant in Martorell, Advancing Electrification Plan

(IN BRIEF) SEAT S.A., under the leadership of President Wayne Griffiths, has confirmed plans to construct a battery cell assembly plant in Martorell. The company has applied to the new Battery PERTE VEC and intends to invest an additional 300 … Read the full press release

Barclays Strengthens M&A Franchise with Key Appointments

(IN BRIEF) Barclays has announced the expansion of its M&A franchise through the appointment of Dan Grabos as Co-Head of Americas M&A, alongside Larry Hamdan. In addition to his new role, Grabos will continue serving as Co-Head of Industrials M&A. … Read the full press release

Aegon Announces Coupon Rate Determination for USD Perpetual Capital Securities

(IN BRIEF) Aegon has disclosed that a coupon rate of 3.93894% has been established for the USD Perpetual Capital Securities. Due to the discontinuation of USD LIBOR, the calculation agent was unable to determine the necessary swap rates. As a … Read the full press release

Nathalie Bricker and Stéphane Morin Assume Key Financial Roles within Groupe BPCE

(IN BRIEF) Nathalie Bricker has been appointed Global Head of Finance & Strategy at Natixis Investment Managers, the asset management arm of Groupe BPCE. Currently serving as Chief Financial Officer for Groupe BPCE’s global businesses, Bricker will report to Tim … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank Boosts Energy Efficiency and Renewable Hydrogen Initiatives in Chile

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has taken significant steps to promote sustainable development in Chile during the EU-CELAC Summit of Heads of State and Government. The EIB announced its first-ever residential mortgage-based loan outside the EU, providing €200 … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank and Banco Santander Partner to Boost Renewable Energy in Brazil

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Banco Santander (Brasil) have signed a €300 million loan agreement to promote the use of renewable energy in Brazil. The loan will support the installation of small-scale solar photovoltaic plants, primarily on … Read the full press release

Siemens Unveils Next-Gen Sentron 3WA Circuit Breakers for Critical Infrastructure Protection

SENTRON 3WA UL air circuit breaker

(IN BRIEF) Siemens has introduced two new versions of its Sentron 3WA Power Circuit Breakers to improve electrical distribution capabilities. The 3WA3 series meets both UL 1066 and IEC 60947-2 standards, allowing worldwide use and benefiting manufacturers operating in IEC … Read the full press release

Holcim Advances Net-Zero Agenda with EU Innovation Fund Support for CCUS Projects

(IN BRIEF) Holcim, a global building materials leader, has secured three grants from the EU Innovation Fund for its breakthrough Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage (CCUS) projects in Belgium, France, and Croatia. These grants support Holcim’s efforts to advance the … Read the full press release

Vodafone Implements Network Slicing for Business and Public Sector Critical Applications

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone is leveraging network slicing technology to provide business customers with dedicated slices of the network to support on-demand, secure, and reliable connectivity. Network slicing allows the creation of virtual networks that can be isolated and optimized for … Read the full press release

Terna’s Driving Energy Award 2023 Sees Record Participation in Contemporary Photography

(IN BRIEF) Terna’s Driving Energy Award 2023 – Contemporary Photography has received a record number of participants, with 2,800 photographs submitted from all regions and provinces of Italy. The second edition of the award focuses on the theme “In praise … Read the full press release

UAE and Spain Collaborate on Boosting Renewable Energy Capacity

(IN BRIEF) Dr Sultan Al Jaber, Chairman of Masdar, and Ignacio Galán, Executive Chairman of Iberdrola, met in Madrid to discuss increasing renewable energy capacity and supporting global net-zero goals. The meeting took place ahead of the UAE hosting the … Read the full press release

VINCI Consortium Secures First Design-Build Contract for Grand Paris Express Line 15 West

(IN BRIEF) Société du Grand Paris has awarded a €2.71 billion design-build contract to a consortium led by VINCI Construction and VINCI Energies for the first section of Line 15 West of the Grand Paris Express. The project includes the … Read the full press release

MICHELIN Guide 2023 Announces Culinary Stars in Guangzhou, Introducing Special Awards

(IN BRIEF) The MICHELIN Guide Guangzhou 2023 has revealed its latest selection of culinary establishments in the city. The sixth edition features a total of 119 recommended restaurants, including 3 Two MICHELIN Star, 16 One MICHELIN Star, 42 Bib Gourmand, … Read the full press release

Bosch Commences Volume Production of Fuel-Cell Power Module, Investing €2.5 Billion in Hydrogen Technology

(IN BRIEF) Bosch has announced the start of volume production of its fuel-cell power module, marking its entry into the hydrogen age of mobility. The module will be used in Nikola Corporation’s Class 8 hydrogen fuel cell electric trucks, scheduled … Read the full press release

Hexagon to Present Interim Report for Second Quarter 2023 on July 26

(IN BRIEF) Hexagon, the global leader in digital reality solutions, will be releasing its Interim Report for the second quarter of 2023 on July 26. The report will be made available at approximately 08:00 CET. Hexagon’s President and CEO, Paolo … Read the full press release

NatWest Enables Tap to Pay on iPhone for Businesses Across the UK

(IN BRIEF) NatWest has announced the availability of Tap to Pay on iPhone for eligible businesses across the UK. Through the NatWest Tap to Pay iOS app, businesses can seamlessly accept contactless payments using their iPhone, without the need for … Read the full press release

Arkema, Polymem, and Tergys Collaborate on Innovative Autonomous Filtration Systems for Clean Drinking Water Supply

(IN BRIEF) Arkema, Polymem, and Tergys have partnered to develop innovative autonomous filtration systems that address the challenge of supplying drinking water to remote and disaster-stricken areas. The collaboration builds on the expertise of Arkema and Polymem in the development … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies and Partners Make Final Investment Decision for Rio Grande LNG Project in South Texas

(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies, in collaboration with Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), NextDecade Corporation, GIC, and Mubadala, has reached the final investment decision (FID) to develop phase 1 of the Rio Grande LNG (RGLNG) project in South Texas. The initial phase includes … Read the full press release