Category Archives: Industrial

Industrial Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

Wärtsilä signed MoU with Iran’s largest industrial corporation for the development of decentralized power generation in Iran

HELSINKI, 04-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Wärtsilä and Industrial Development & Renovation Organization of Iran (IDRO), the largest industrial corporation in Iran have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on October 29th. The MoU was signed in connection to the President of … Read the full press release

Wärtsilä to supply 135 MW Flexicycle (combined cycle) power plant to the Indonesian state utility PT PLN

HELSINKI, 04-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — A consortium consisting of Wärtsilä and an Indonesian construction company PT PP (Persero) Tbk has been selected to supply a 135 MW Flexicycle (combined cycle) power plant to PT PLN, the Indonesian state utility. The … Read the full press release

INEOS Styrolution expands its SBC product portfolio with the acquisition of K-Resin® styrene-butadiene copolymers Business

INEOS Styrolution’s first acquisition substantiates its Triple Shift growth strategy Enhanced global footprint with SBC manufacturing sites in all regions Customers across the globe will benefit from the broadest selection of SBC specialty grades and development capabilities in the industry … Read the full press release

thyssenkrupp Steel Europe site in Duisburg begins construction of new Technical Center

Contribution to climate protection and the transition to renewables, BMBF provides funding of more than €60 million for Carbon2Chem ESSEN, 03-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — At the thyssenkrupp Steel Europe site in Duisburg the construction of a new Technical Center has begun. … Read the full press release

thyssenkrupp wins “2016 Project of the Year” award by Elevator World for its iwalk moving walks at Madinah Airport in Saudi Arabia

The moving walks installed include 22 units of thyssenkrupp’s innovative concept iwalk With a traffic close to 6 million passengers during 2015, Madinah Airport serves as a main gateway to pilgrims during the Hajj and Umrah seasons ESSEN, 03-Nov-2016 — … Read the full press release

Leonardo-Finmeccanica to supply four new radar systems for Air Traffic Control in China

Leonardo-Finmeccanica will supply four primary surveillance radar systems based on Gallium Nitride (GaN), the latest frontier in radar technology, improving power and reliability With more than 60 radar systems installed in-country, Leonardo is among the leading Air Traffic Control (ATC) … Read the full press release

EQT Infrastructure II to acquire global leader in pooling, management, maintenance and repair of ULDs for the aviation industry

Existing leadership team to remain in place and CHEP Aerospace Solutions to be rebranded to have its own unique identity EQT Infrastructure committed to actively support the development of CHEP Aerospace Solutions through an industrial board of directors including senior … Read the full press release

Vivergo Fuels chosen as one of the Government’s partner to help North of England reach its full potential

East Yorkshire, UK, 02-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Vivergo Fuels, the UK’s largest producer of bioethanol and high protein animal feed, has been chosen as one of the Government’s new official Northern Powerhouse partners and is the only Humberside-headquartered private business to … Read the full press release

PwC: Record-breaking decarbonisation levels in China due to rapid growth in less carbon-intensive services

Major economies decarbonising at 2.8% – the highest rate since 2000, more than double the business as usual average, and in line with targets set in the Paris Agreement last year China, the UK and the US top the league … Read the full press release

Outotec to continue Employee Share Savings Plan for the calendar year 2017

ESPOO, 01-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Outotec’s Board of Directors has decided to continue Outotec’s Employee Share Savings Plan (announced on September 25, 2012) for the calendar year 2017. The Plan commenced on January 1, 2013 and has continued for four saving … Read the full press release

NORMA Group to sponsor Frankfurt School of Finance & Management’s 2016 Manufacturing Management Award

FRANKFURT/MAINTAL, 01-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — NORMA Group, a global market leader in engineered joining technology, is sponsoring the 2016 Manufacturing Management Award from Frankfurt School of Finance & Management (“Frankfurt School”). The state-approved Business School awards this prize for the three … Read the full press release

NORMA Group to display hose clamps and exhaust clamping technology at SEMA & AAPEX automotive aftermarket shows in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS, NV, U.S.A., 01-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — NORMA Group, a global market leader in engineered joining technology, will display products from the Breeze and Torca brands, such as hose clamps and exhaust clamping technology, at the annual SEMA & AAPEX … Read the full press release

Jean-François Claver and Thierry Materne appointed to the Imerys Group Executive Committee

PARIS, 31-Oct-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Imerys, the leader in mineral-based specialty solutions for industry, announces the appointment of Jean-François Claver and Thierry Materne to the Imerys Group Executive Committee. Jean-François Claver is appointed Chief Industrial Officer. He graduated as Industrial Engineer … Read the full press release

Alfa Laval first nine months: Order intake down by 14 percent; Net sales decreased by 9 percent

LUND, 27-Oct-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — “Order intake for the third quarter was sequen­tially somewhat weaker.  The development origi­nated from a low activity level within the marine sector and generally longer decision processes for larger investment projects among our custom­ers. We estimate … Read the full press release

Alfa Laval CEO Tom Erixon: We must adjust the size of our organization to existing market conditions

LUND, 27-Oct-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Alfa Laval – a world leader in heat transfer, centrifugal separation and fluid handling – today announces a restructuring programme, as a result of the strategic review. The new organizational structure, in combination with prevailing market … Read the full press release

Covestro Q3-2016: EBITDA rose by 21.9%; Net income increased by 61.9%

Core volumes up 9.1% year-on-year / Adjusted EBITDA rose by 21.9% to EUR 574 million / Net income increased by 61.9% to EUR 259 million / Free Operating Cash Flow more than doubled / Forecast for full-year 2016 again raised … Read the full press release

GTT to equip two new LNG carriers for Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME)

PARIS, 26-Oct-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — GTT has received an order from Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) to equip two new LNG carriers. The vessels will be built at DSME’s shipyard in Geoje, Korea, on behalf of Maran Gas Maritime, a … Read the full press release

1,000 guests at the launch of the Volkswagen automotive plant for the production of the new Crafter in Września, Poland

Opening gala with 1,000 guests from state authorities, business, employees,  the Volkswagen Group and unions About 3,000 employees will produce 100,000 vehicles annually Approx. 800 million Euros were invested WRZESNIA, Poland, 25-Oct-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Festive plant opening in Września, Poland: … Read the full press release

Series production of ŠKODA’s new large SUV model KODIAQ begins in Kvasiny plant

Extensive expansion and modernization of manufacturing facilities for production launch in Kvasiny Seventh series expands ŠKODA’s portfolio in a strongly growing segment Michael Oeljeklaus: “Production launch is an emotional moment for the entire company.” Mladá Boleslav/Kvasiny, 21-Oct-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Launch … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ SEPARATION won gold at the 2016 Cannes Corporate Media & TV Awards

GRAZ, 18-Oct-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — ANDRITZ SEPARATION, part of international technology group ANDRITZ, has won gold at the 2016 Cannes Corporate Media & TV Awards for its series of eight videos that target establishing ANDRITZ SEPARATION as the world’s specialist for … Read the full press release