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Industrial Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

DNV seeks partners for the launch of new joint industry project for floating offshore substations

(PRESS RELEASE) BÆRUM, 11-Nov-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, has announced a call for partners for a new joint industry project (JIP) for floating offshore substations. The objective is to align industry best-practice allowing … Read the full press release

Sweco wins two contracts as part of Svenska kraftnät’s plan to strengthen the electricity grids in Stockholm and Uppsala regions

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 11-Nov-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Sweco (STO: SWEC-B), a European engineering consultancy company, has announced that the company has won two new contracts as part of the comprehensive work for the upgrade and future-proof of the electricity grids … Read the full press release

ENGIE and Crédit Agricole Assurances buy 97.33% stake of Eolia Renovables from Alberta Investment Management Corporation

(PRESS RELEASE) LA DÈFENSE, 11-Nov-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — ENGIE (EPA: ENGI), a French multinational utility company active in  electricity, natural gas and energy markets, and Crédit Agricole Assurances, Europe’s leading bancassurer, have announced the acquisition of 97.33% stake of Eolia … Read the full press release

Sustainable transport: Scania and SCA to electrify very heavy transport with the introduction of world’s first battery electric 80 tonnes timber truck

(PRESS RELEASE) SÖDERTÄLJE, Sweden, 10-Nov-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Scania, a leading Swedish supplier of sustainable transport solutions and services, engines for industrial and marine applications, and power generation, has announced that together with its partner Svenska Cellulosa AB (SCA), a … Read the full press release

BMT’s fuel-efficient and economical Service Accommodation Transfer Vessel (SATV) design recognised at the ASEAN Wind Energy Innovation Excellence Awards

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 10-Nov-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — BMT Group Ltd (BMT), a leading international multi-disciplinary engineering, science, and technology company, has announced that it has been named as the finalist of ASEAN Wind Energy Innovation Excellence Awards for Smart Technology … Read the full press release

Norwegian farmers cooperative Nortura will work with Capgemini in support of its ambitions for a more innovative value chain

The 10-year agreement covers all Nortura IT services, including cloud and data transformation, affirming Capgemini’s expertise in consumer-packaged goods (CPG) and the agri-cooperative sector (PRESS RELEASE) PARIS, 9-Nov-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Capgemini (EPA: CAP), a Global leader in consulting, technology … Read the full press release

Rexel announces the completion of Mayer acquisition in the United States

(PRESS RELEASE) PARIS, 9-Nov-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Rexel (EPA: RXL), a French company active in the multichannel distribution for the energy world, has announced the completion of the acquisition of 100% of Mayer, one of the largest wholesale distributors of … Read the full press release

Solvay teams up with 9T Labs to mass produce additively manufactured carbon fiber-reinforced materials

High-performance composite materials plus the hybrid additive fusion solution process lower production costs for advanced composite parts (PRESS RELEASE) BRUSSELS, 9-Nov-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Solvay (EBR:SOLB), an international chemical company, announces its collaboration with advanced manufacturing solution OEM 9T Labs … Read the full press release

Newly formed ARBURGadditive GmbH + Co KG to house all of ARBURG’s additive manufacturing activities

ARBURG combines additive manufacturing activities under one roof Dr Victor Roman to assume the role of Managing Director from 1 December 2021 Strong product range (PRESS RELEASE) LOSSBURG, 8-Nov-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — ARBURG, one of the leading global manufacturers of … Read the full press release

Alstom lands EUR 876 million French Gov funded contract for the upgrade of Cairo Metro Line 1 in Egypt

An 876 million euro[1] contract by National Authority for Tunnels, for Cairo Line 1 upgrades 55 Metropolis trains: brings state-of-the-art technology and 8-year maintenance programme (PRESS RELEASE) SAINT-OUEN, 8-Nov-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Alstom (EPA: ALO), a French multinational rolling stock manufacturer, … Read the full press release

ZEISS and EOS partner over powder bed monitoring system for 3D printing

The joint goal is to develop and market a powder bed monitoring system for 3D printing. A trained neuronal network will automate analysis procedures and reduce costs. (PRESS RELEASE) OBERKOCHEN, 8-Nov-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — ZEISS, a German optical systems and … Read the full press release

Stagecoach and renewable energy company SSE to trial a new community electric vehicle charging hub

Trial scheme would maximise efficiency of EV charging infrastructure by making it available to fleet users and local community during the day when buses are out of depots (PRESS RELEASE) PERTH, Scotland, UK, 8-Nov-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Stagecoach (LON: SGC), … Read the full press release

Henkel in Q3 FY2021: Group sales up by 3.5% mainly driven by emerging markets

Henkel: Company is currently not capable to predict with sufficient reliability the impact COVID-19 will have on its business performance in 2020

Group sales grow organically by +3.5% to around 5.1 billion euros, nominal +1.9%: Adhesive Technologies achieves very strong organic sales growth of +7.0%, nominal +7.1% Beauty Care records negative organic sales development of -3.0%, nominal -6.5% Laundry & Home Care … Read the full press release

Arkema invests in a French start-up specialized in high performance batteries

(PRESS RELEASE) COLOMBES, 5-Nov-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Arkema (EPA: AKE), a French specialty chemicals and advanced materials company, has announced it took part of Verkor’s recent €100 million round thus becoming a shareholder and technological partner of the startup. The … Read the full press release

voestalpine Stahl GmbH orders chemical process equipment from ANDRITZ as part of the BETA 3 project

(PRESS RELEASE) GRAZ, 5-Nov-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — ANDRITZ GROUP, Austria-based international technology group active in the supplies of plants, equipment, systems and services across multiple industries, has announced it will supply chemical process equipment for continuous pickling, acid regeneration, silicon … Read the full press release

VINCI Construction subsidiary Ringway signs EUR 710 million contract for the maintenance of the roads in Surrey, UK

To improve the road network and public realm for 1 million people near London A 10-year contract worth £600 million (€710 million), with a 11-year extension possibility (PRESS RELEASE) RUEIL-MALMAISON, 4-Nov-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — VINCI Construction, a global leader in … Read the full press release

Eco Rating, the new labelling scheme that rates the environmental impact of new smartphones, sees more manufacturers joining its scheme and expands globally

Consumer mobile phone labelling scheme launched in 24 European countries by Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Telefónica, Telia Company and Vodafone now set to expand globally Fairphone, Realme and vivo join Eco Rating, now 15 manufacturers in total More than 150 mobile … Read the full press release

Digital solutions by Deutsche Telekom and divirod to help municipalities combat water disasters

Sensors continuously collect water data on coasts, lakes, rivers and on roofs Water level measurements provide citizens, emergency services, and decision-makers with a real-time assessment of the situation Strengthening resilience against water risks: today, tomorrow and the day after tomorrow … Read the full press release

EIT InnoEnergy welcomes Volkswagen as its new shareholder

(PRESS RELEASE) BERLIN, 3-Nov-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Volkswagen AG (ETR: VOW3), one of the world’s leading manufacturers of automobiles and commercial vehicles, has announced it will become a new shareholder of EIT InnoEnergy, the world’s leading innovation engine for sustainable energy. … Read the full press release

Orange strengthens its European infrastructure strategy with the operational launch of its European TowerCo TOTEM

(PRESS RELEASE) PARIS, 2-Nov-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Orange S.A. (EPA: ORA), a French multinational telecommunications group, has announced it will transfer all of its key passive mobile infrastructure assets such as sites, land, leases and leases to third parties, to … Read the full press release