Category Archives: Industrial

Industrial Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

ARCHION Sets Governance Framework and Names Key Leaders from Daimler Truck and Toyota

(IN BRIEF) ARCHION Group, a strategic collaboration between Daimler Truck, Toyota, Hino Motors, and Mitsubishi Fuso, has announced its leadership structure ahead of its April 2026 operational launch. The new governance model features a nine-member board with four independent directors … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 Sets New Standards in Safety and Sustainability for Electric Long-Haul Transport

(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz Trucks has demonstrated the exceptional safety and structural integrity of its eActros 600 electric long-haul truck through rigorous real-world crash testing. Developed with extensive accident research data, the eActros 600 maintained the integrity of its high-voltage battery … Read the full press release

Sandvik Expands U.S. Digital Manufacturing Presence with Acquisition of QTE Manufacturing Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Sandvik has strengthened its digital manufacturing portfolio with the acquisition of QTE Manufacturing Solutions, a U.S. reseller of Mastercam software and related products from Verisurf and Vericut. The Missouri-based company, which serves manufacturers across the Midwest, will join … Read the full press release

Expro deploys new ELITE Composition™ service for first time offshore Cyprus, transforming onsite fluid analysis in oil exploration

(IN BRIEF) Expro has achieved the first deployment of its ELITE Composition™ service in an exploration well offshore Cyprus, allowing laboratory-standard hydrocarbon analysis directly at the rig site within eight hours. This innovation replaces traditional months-long laboratory testing, significantly cutting … Read the full press release

Evonik sells Indonesian betaines business to Aekyung Chemical, advancing shift toward sustainable specialty chemicals

(IN BRIEF) Evonik has sold its betaines production site in Bekasi, Indonesia, to Aekyung Chemical Co., Ltd., furthering its transformation into a sustainable specialty chemicals provider. The sale includes the entire PT Evonik Sumi Asih joint venture and its 60 … Read the full press release

Giga PtX: Rheinmetall’s vision for decentralized e-fuel production strengthens European defence independence

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall has presented the “Giga PtX” project, a forward-looking plan to enable European armed forces to produce their own e-fuels locally and independently of global fossil fuel supply chains. Partnering with Greenlyte Carbon Technologies, Sunfire, and INERATEC, Rheinmetall … Read the full press release

Alfa Laval unveils compact once-through steam generator to advance renewable heat storage technology

(IN BRIEF) Alfa Laval has launched a new once-through steam generator designed for molten salt energy storage systems, integrating economizer, evaporator, superheater, and steam drum functions into a compact, all-in-one unit. The system enables efficient steam generation in small-scale power-to-heat … Read the full press release

Saab strengthens UAE partnership with GlobalEye, Gripen E, and new defence systems showcased in Dubai

(IN BRIEF) Saab will participate in the Dubai Airshow 2025 at Dubai World Central from 17–21 November, showcasing its latest defence and security systems. Key highlights include the Gripen E fighter jet, GlobalEye AEW&C aircraft, Giraffe 1X radar, and Deployable … Read the full press release

Empa-developed technology enables new European satellites to map greenhouse gas emissions with unprecedented precision

(IN BRIEF) Empa researchers have developed advanced emission-mapping technologies that will power the EU’s upcoming CO2M satellite mission, enabling detailed monitoring of greenhouse gases and air pollutants from space. Launching in 2027, the mission will use three satellites equipped with … Read the full press release

Lloyds study finds majority of UK adults use AI to budget, save, and plan finances—but trust concerns persist

(IN BRIEF) Lloyds Banking Group’s latest Consumer Digital Index reveals that personal finance is now the leading use of artificial intelligence in the UK, with 28.8 million adults using AI tools to manage money, save, and learn about financial planning. … Read the full press release

Egis strengthens 10N Collective’s global design network through new leadership at U+A and Omrania

(IN BRIEF) Egis Group’s 10N Collective has strengthened its international design network with new leadership appointments at U+A and Omrania. At U+A, Tiago Sampaio takes on the role of Design Principal, Ahmad Chouman becomes Principal – Project Operations, and Eugine … Read the full press release

EIB grants €100 million loan to Holmen to expand wind power and strengthen Sweden’s clean-energy transition

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank is lending €100 million to Swedish forest-industry group Holmen to finance the expansion of its onshore wind projects in northern Sweden. The investment will increase renewable energy production to meet rising demand from energy-intensive … Read the full press release

Partnership between Nokia and OneLayer strengthens cybersecurity for next-generation utility networks

(IN BRIEF) Nokia has teamed up with OneLayer to strengthen the cybersecurity and asset visibility of private 5G and LTE networks for utility grid modernization. The partnership merges Nokia’s mission-critical private networking and NetGuard security suite with OneLayer’s OT asset … Read the full press release

Industry veteran Steven Polmans joins Swissport to lead global cargo operations and strategic expansion

(IN BRIEF) Swissport has appointed Steven Polmans as its new Global Senior Vice President Cargo, effective 15 November 2025, to lead the company’s international cargo operations and strengthen its global strategy. With over two decades of experience, Polmans brings extensive … Read the full press release

Global Rail Leader Alstom Expands Plattsburgh Workforce with Full-Time Roles and Competitive Benefits

(IN BRIEF) Alstom is hiring nearly 120 new full-time employees at its Plattsburgh, NY manufacturing site to support production of 374 advanced commuter railcars for NJ TRANSIT. The company will hold a job fair on November 6, offering immediate interviews … Read the full press release

Ports of Rotterdam and Duisburg Strengthen Partnership with New Agreement to Advance Green Corridors and Industrial Decarbonisation

(IN BRIEF)  The ports of Rotterdam and Duisburg have signed a new Letter of Intent to expand their cooperation in building sustainable waterway corridors and supporting Europe’s energy transition. The agreement focuses on strengthening the Rhine corridor as a major … Read the full press release

Harvard Scholar Naomi Oreskes Awarded 2025 Volvo Environment Prize for Groundbreaking Work on Science, Climate Change, and Public Trust

(IN BRIEF) Naomi Oreskes, Harvard University professor and internationally recognized historian of science, has been named the 2025 Volvo Environment Prize laureate for her influential research on climate change, scientific consensus, and public trust in science. Known for co-authoring Merchants … Read the full press release

EIB Group and Santander Partner in €569.5 Million Securitisation to Boost Green Construction and SME Competitiveness in Spain

(IN BRIEF) The EIB Group, comprising the European Investment Bank and the European Investment Fund, has signed a €569.5 million securitisation deal with Santander to support Spanish SMEs and mid-caps. The transaction will unlock approximately €1.08 billion in financing, including … Read the full press release

Netherlands’ Major Operators Lead European Effort in API Standardization and Online Fraud Prevention

(IN BRIEF) KPN, Odido, and Vodafone have launched CAMARA-based API security services in collaboration with the COIN association and GSMA Open Gateway, setting a new national standard for digital security in the Netherlands. These solutions — Number Verification and KYC … Read the full press release

Hellenic Ministry of National Defence Inaugurates METLEN’s Landmark Bioclimatic Façade Symbolizing Modernization and National Pride

(IN BRIEF) METLEN has completed and inaugurated the new bioclimatic façade of the Hellenic Ministry of National Defence at the “Papagos” military camp in Athens, designed by artist and professor Kostas Varotsos. The 13,500 m² façade, constructed with Greek aluminum … Read the full press release