(IN BRIEF) Thales Alenia Space’s Tres Cantos facility in Spain has successfully integrated the SPAINSAT NG satellite communication payloads, marking a significant milestone for the Spanish space industry. The Communications Module of the SpainSat NG-I satellite has been transported to … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, France, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Science, Spain, Technology, Telecom
Tagged clean rooms, Hisdesat Servicios Estratégicos S.A., Leonardo, satellite, satellite communication payloads, SPAINSAT NG, SpainSat NG-I, Spanish space industry, telecommunications satellite, Thales, Thales Alenia Space, Tres Cantos
(IN BRIEF) Kuehne+Nagel, a global logistics and supply chain solutions provider, has announced its agreement to acquire Morgan Cargo, a prominent freight forwarder specializing in perishable goods transportation in South Africa, the UK, and Kenya. Morgan Cargo managed over 40,000 … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Construction company Skanska has been awarded a contract worth NOK 4.6 billion by the Norwegian Road Authority (NPRA) to build the new E18 highway between Fornebukrysset and Strand near Oslo, Norway. The project includes the construction of a … Read the full press release
Posted in Construction, Industrial, Norway, Sweden, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged BREEAM Infrastructure, E18 highway, Fornebu, Fornebukrysset, Gjønnes Tunnel, Høvik Tunnel, Norway, Norwegian Road Authority, NPRA, Oslo, Skanska, Strand
(IN BRIEF) Automaker Stellantis and metals recycler Galloo have signed an MoU to enter exclusive negotiations for a joint venture focused on End-of-Life Vehicle (ELV) recycling. The joint venture will collaborate with selected Authorized Treatment Facilities to collect ELVs, recover … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Steel manufacturer SSAB and energy company Fortum are collaborating on a FEED (Front-End Engineering Design) study to investigate the potential for producing hydrogen-reduced sponge iron on an industrial scale in Raahe, Finland. This initiative is an extension of … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) MAN Truck & Bus is driving the transition to sustainable mobility with its popular all-electric city buses, the MAN Lion’s City E. These buses have gained popularity across Europe for their reliability, range, and comfort. More public transport … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Syngenta Crop Protection has introduced EQUENTO®, a novel seed treatment that offers effective control of soil pests while promoting farm sustainability. EQUENTO® is based on Syngenta’s PLINAZOLIN® technology and provides precise control of a broad range of pests, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The Gjilan wastewater development project in Kosovo, co-financed by the EBRD and EIB, has received a €2.5 million grant from bilateral donors through the WBIF. The funds will be used for constructing a wastewater treatment plant and extending … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, United Kingdom
Tagged EBRD, EIB, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, European Investment Bank, Gjilan wastewater, Hekuran Murati, Hidromorava, Johannes Stenbaek Madsen, Kosovo, Sergiy Maslichenko, sewerage network, wastewater, wastewater treatment plant, WBIF, Western Balkans Investment Framework
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a €6.7 million EU grant agreement with JSC Ukrainian Railways (Ukrzaliznytsia) to support the railway company during Russia’s war against Ukraine. The grant will address the immediate needs of Ukrzaliznytsia as … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, European Union, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Luxembourg, Transportation & Logistics, Ukraine
Tagged Anton Mishyn, Chloe Allio, diplomatic delegations, EIB, European Union, food shipments, humanitarian aid, Jean-Erik de Zagon, JSC Ukrainian Railways, Rafal Rybacki, railway, Russian invasion, The European Investment Bank, transporting refugees, Ukrzaliznytsia
(IN BRIEF) SSAB, a leading steel producer, has made an investment decision for the green transformation of its Oxelösund mill in Sweden. This decision marks a significant step towards SSAB’s goal of producing steel without carbon emissions. The investment will … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Ahlstrom and Terre de Couleur have partnered to introduce a biodegradable and reusable hair cap made from fiber-based materials as an eco-friendly alternative to traditional plastic caps. The cap, utilizing Ahlstrom’s Genuine Vegetable Parchment (GVP) paper, is composed … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Environment, Finland, Industrial
Tagged Ahlstrom, biodegradable, cosmetics, Dr. Clothilde Manzano, fiber-based, Genuine Vegetable Parchment, GVP paper, hair cap, Nazish Munchenbach, professional hair salons, reusable, sustainable specialty materials, Terre de Couleur
(IN BRIEF) Alstom has appointed Laurent Bazin as the General Director for EKZ (Electric Locomotives Assembly Plant) in Astana, Kazakhstan. With extensive experience in supply chain and procurement roles, Laurent has contributed significantly to Alstom over the years. In his … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Alstom has unveiled the first of 106 new trainsets for Singapore’s MRT system upgrade. The trains, part of a major renewal program, will replace older trains that have been in service for nearly 30 years. Manufactured in China … Read the full press release
Posted in France, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Alstom, Bukit Panjang Light Rapid Transit, Chairman LTA, Chairman SMRT, Chief Executive, LTA, Mass Rapid Transit, Movia™, Mr. Alan Chan Heng Loon, Mr. Ng Lang, Mr. Seah Moon Ming, MRT lines, Ms. Ling Fang, rolling stock, S. Iswaran, Singapore’s MRT system, smart mobility, sustainable mobility, trains, trainsets, Yann Maixandeau
(IN BRIEF) Alstom, a leading provider of sustainable mobility solutions, has secured a contract with the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) to deliver 130 fully customized low-floor electric streetcars. The contract is valued at over €667 million ($718.2 million) and … Read the full press release
Posted in France, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Alstom, Citadis, electric streetcars, full low floor electric streetcars, light rail vehicles, Michael Keroullé, SEPTA, smart mobility, Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority, sustainable mobility
(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu, a leading stainless steel manufacturer, has launched a groundbreaking initiative called Outokumpu Inner Circle to strengthen the circular economy in Europe. The program, unveiled at the World Circular Economy event in Helsinki, aims to create a closed … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Finland, Industrial, Management, Metals and Minerals
Tagged circular economy, circularity initiative, ESG, Juha Erkkilä, Max Menzel, Nico Krueger, Outokumpu, Outokumpu Inner Circle, recycling, Stainless Steel, steel scrap, steel scrap suppliers, supply chains, sustainable stainless steel, transparency, World Circular Economy
(IN BRIEF) Vaisala Xweather is celebrating the 40th anniversary of its U.S. National Lightning Detection Network (NLDN), which has been instrumental in protecting Americans from lightning hazards. Over the past four decades, lightning-related deaths in the United States have decreased … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Yara International ASA, a global crop nutrition company, has announced an executive management change. Johan Labby will take on the role of EVP Global Plants & Operational Excellence starting from July 1, 2023. Pål Hestad will step down … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Industrial, Management, Norway, Science, Technology
Tagged Chrystel Monthean, crop nutrition, executive management, Fernanda Lopes Larsen, Johan Labby, Kristine Ryssdal, Lars Røsæg, Mónica Andrés Enríquez, Pål Hestad, Solveig Hellebust, Svein Tore Holsether, Thor Giæver, Yara
(IN BRIEF) MAHLE GmbH has undergone a rotation of its 20-member Supervisory Board, with newly elected representatives joining the board. Professor Dr.-Ing. Achim Kampker, founder and chair of Production Engineering of E-Mobility Components (PEM) at RWTH Aachen University, was elected … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Germany, Industrial, Management
Tagged Annette Szegfü, appointment, Boris Schwürz, Claudia Diem, David Schmidt, Dietmar Bichler, Dr. Bernhard Volkmann, Dr. Michael Macht, Dr. Rolf Breidenbach, Dr.-Ing. Heinz K. Junker, Georg Weiberg, Klaus Güntert, Liane Papaioannou, Ljiljana Culjak, MAHLE GmbH, Nektaria Christidou, Prof. Dr. jur. Wolfgang Fritzemeyer, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Achim Kampker, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Heinz K. Junker, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Jörg Zürn, Professor Dr.-Ing. Achim Kampker, Rolf Berkemann, RWTH Aachen University, shareholders, Supervisory Board, Thomas Raupach, Udo Abelmann
(IN BRIEF) Volvo Penta and FTMH have expanded their partnership to include the development of electric forklifts. FTMH, an Italian heavy equipment manufacturer, will work closely with Volvo Penta to electrify various forklift models. The collaboration demonstrates the success of … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Industrial, Italy, Sweden, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged D11 diesel engines, e-forklifts, electric forklifts, electromobility, Eugenio Ponzini, Fantuzzi Team Material Handling, forklift, FTF 26-12 EL, FTMH, heavy equipment, Ilenia Procicchiani, reach stackers, Volvo Group, Volvo Penta, Volvo Penta D8, Zeyd Okutan
(IN BRIEF) Kalmar, a subsidiary of Cargotec, is introducing a collision warning system for its manually operated straddle carrier portfolio. The system, available as an optional add-on for new machines and as a retrofit upgrade for existing ones, enhances safety … Read the full press release
Posted in Finland, Industrial, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Cargotec, collision warning system, Jeroka Alanko, Kalmar, retrofit upgrade, straddle carrier
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