Category Archives: Industrial

Industrial Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

BAE Systems Inc. signs $6.5 million contract with DARPA for semi-autonomous, multi-domain mission planning software

(PRESS RELEASE) FARNBOROUGH, 31-Aug-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — BAE Systems Inc. (LON: BA), a British multinational defence, security, and aerospace company, has announced it signed a $6.5 million Phase 2 contract with the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) for … Read the full press release

Siemens Mobility’s advanced hybrid streetcars operated by Charlotte Area Transit system enter revenue service

Innovative battery technology allows for hybrid operation on or off-wire Sustainable technology preserves city’s historic district S700s were manufactured in Sacramento, CA (PRESS RELEASE) MUNICH, 31-Aug-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Siemens Mobility, redefining mobility with intelligent infrastructure, sustainability, passenger experience and … Read the full press release

Royal Dutch Shell’s subsidiary Sarawak Shell Berhad takes final investment decision on the Timi gas development project, powered by a solar and wind hybrid power system

(PRESS RELEASE) THE HAGUE, 30-Aug-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Royal Dutch Shell plc (AMS: RDSA), a Dutch-British multinational oil and gas company, has announced that its subsidiary Sarawak Shell Berhad (SSB) has taken a final investment decision (FID) on the Timi … Read the full press release

Sports car manufacturer Porsche expands capacity across Southeast Asia

(PRESS RELEASE) STUTTGART, 30-Aug-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Porsche AG, a German high-performance sports cars manufacturer, has announced it is expanding its engineering and assembly capacity across Southeast Asia.  The development work of the sports car manufacturer has a long tradition … Read the full press release

Covestro / Hesse study: Waterborne 2K PU systems based on Bayhydur® quix 306-70 emit up to 25 percent less CO₂ emissions

Bayhydur® quix makes particularly sustainable water-based PU wood coatings possible (PRESS RELEASE) LEVERKUSEN, 27-Aug-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Covestro (ETR: 1COV), a German company leader in polymer materials, and Hesse, a coatings manufacturer, have announced a life cycle assessment study focused on … Read the full press release

Equinor, Hydro and Panasonic explore options for a potential joint European battery business

(PRESS RELEASE) OSLO, 26-Aug-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Equinor ASA (OSE:EQNR, NYSE:EQNR), an oil, gas, wind and solar energy company active in more than 30 markets globally, Hydro (OTCMKTS: NHYDY), a Norwegian aluminium and renewable energy company committed to a sustainable … Read the full press release

DNV-ST-0119 standard for floating wind turbine structures updated

The main change is a completely revised section on floating stability. (PRESS RELEASE) HAMBURG, 25-Aug-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, has announced the update of the DNV-ST-0119 standard for floating wind turbine structures. What’s … Read the full press release

SGS in the Netherlands expands capabilities to include trace gas analyses

(PRESS RELEASE) GENEVA, 25-Aug-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — SGS, the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company, announces that its laboratory in Vlissingen (Flushing), Netherlands has expanded its capabilities and is now capable of conducting trace gas analyses to support … Read the full press release

Deutsche Telekom to build a 5G campus network for the Werner-von-Siemens-Centre in Berlin

Campus network for industry-related development in Berlin Network for industrial innovation (PRESS RELEASE) BONN, 24-Aug-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Deutsche Telekom (ETR: DTE), one of the world’s leading integrated telecommunications companies and the largest telecommunications provider in Europe by revenue, has … Read the full press release

BASF to build a new pilot Catalyst Development and Solids Processing Center at its Ludwigshafen site

New center strengthens innovation leadership of chemical catalysts portfolio Sustainable setup with all necessary solids processing capabilities in one place Customers benefit from joint development and faster access to new catalyst technologies (PRESS RELEASE) LUDWIGSHAFEN, 24-Aug-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — BASF … Read the full press release

Fully automated tram depot with a self-driving tram demonstrated by Siemens Mobility and ViP Verkehrsbetrieb Potsdam GmbH

(PRESS RELEASE) BERLIN, 23-Aug-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Siemens Mobility, redefining mobility with intelligent infrastructure, sustainability, passenger experience and availability, has announced, together with its partner ViP Verkehrsbetrieb Potsdam GmbH a successful demonstration of a test of the mFUND’s AStriD (“Autonomous … Read the full press release

AFRY to become a global partner for implementation and integrations of OptiCept Technologies’ systems and technology

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 20-Aug-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — AFRY (STO: AF-B), Swedish-Finnish engineering, consulting and design company active in energy, industry, infrastructure and IT and OptiCept Technologies (FRA: 725), Lund based provider of technological solutions for the food and plant industry, … Read the full press release

Advanced analytics company Novetta with focus on defense, intelligence, and law enforcement markets acquired by Accenture Federal Services (AFS)

AFS Launches National Security Portfolio  (PRESS RELEASE) ARLINGTON, VA, United States, 20-Aug-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Accenture (NYSE: ACN), a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security, has announced that its subsidiary Accenture Federal Services (AFS) … Read the full press release

Savills: European office space demand shifts away from the tech sector; advanced manufacturing and pharmaceutical sectors step in

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 19-Aug-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Savills (LON: SVS), one of the world’s leading property advisors, has released its latest research on the European office space market. According to the study there has been a shift in demand for … Read the full press release

Infineon Technologies led group of partrners in the industry, research and academia join forces to develop a holistic security concept for the Internet of Things (IoT)

(PRESS RELEASE) MUNICH, 19-Aug-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Infineon Technologies AG (FSE: IFX / OTCQX: IFNNY), a German semiconductor manufacturer, has announced it will coordinate the research project called VE-VIDES which stands for “Design methods and hardware/software co-verification for the unique … Read the full press release

Austrian Action Composites GmbH takes over thyssenkrupp Carbon Components GmbH

thyssenkrupp group posts further success in focusing portfolio Change of ownership gives thyssenkrupp Carbon Components GmbH positive prospects for continuation Closing expected within the coming weeks Michael Höllermann, CHRO Multi Tracks: “Carbon Components stands for highly innovative products. Under the … Read the full press release

Hafslund Eco to supply 680 GWh of hydropower to Hydro as part of new 6 year contract

(PRESS RELEASE) OSLO, 19-Aug-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Hafslund Eco, Nordic region’s largest power company that only operates renewable energy, has announced it signed a long-term agreement with Hydro for the supply of 680 GWh of hydropower as part of a … Read the full press release

Westinghouse Electric Sweden AB to dismantle reactor tanks, internal parts and fuel racks at Ringhals 1 and 2 in southern Sweden for Vattenfall

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 18-Aug-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Vattenfall, a European energy company with a mission to enable fossil free living within one generation, has announced it has signed an agreement with Westinghouse Electric Sweden AB for the dismantlement of reactor … Read the full press release

Chinese and South American customers order back pressure valves from Rheinmetall worth €37 million

(PRESS RELEASE) DÜSSELDORF, 17-Aug-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Rheinmetall AG (ETR: RHM), active in the automotive and defence industries, has announced it has secured two important orders for back pressure valves for commercial vehicles. A well-known engine manufacturer from China has … Read the full press release

Australian National Renewable Network (NRN) to rely on Lightsource Labs’ smart home energy management technology

National Renewable Network (NRN) will use Tribe, Lightsource Labs’ smart home energy management technology, to control solar, battery and other key appliances to maximise solar self-consumption Tribe allows energy retailers to increase revenues, as they can provide cheaper, cleaner energy … Read the full press release