Category Archives: Industrial

Industrial Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

ThyssenKrupp to convert process gases from steel production into base chemicals

ThyssenKrupp initiates project to convert process gases from steel production into base chemicals Essen, Germany, 14-1-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — In collaboration with partners from research and industry, ThyssenKrupp AG is initiating a cross-sector technology transfer project focusing on converting process gases from … Read the full press release

Herrenknecht AG used Henkel adhesives to construct giant tunnel boring machine (TBM)

Düsseldorf, Germany, 10-1-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — It is a machine of superlatives: four floors high, 82 meters long or the length a high-rise building of 20 floors lying on its side. This monster is heavier than a dozen 747 jumbo jets … Read the full press release

BMT Group subsidiary BMT Nigel Gee and Ares Shipyard to collaborate in the design of eight luxury passenger ferries for Qatar

Southampton, UK, 8-1-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — BMT Nigel Gee, a subsidiary of BMT Group Ltd, has announced further collaboration with Ares Shipyard in the design of a series of eight luxury passenger ferries, destined for Qatar. At 18m long with a beam of 6.7m, … Read the full press release

NORMA Group launched new range of thermoplastic push-fit compression fittings

Maintal, Germany, 8-1-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — NORMA Group, a global market and technology leader for engineered joining technology, has launched a new range of thermoplastic push-fit compression fittings. These innovative products rapidly and safely join polyethylene pipes which are typically used in the … Read the full press release

Schindler’s Chinese division awarded major contract for China’s tallest building under construction in Shenzhen

Ebikon, Switzerland, 8-1-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Schindler China, the Chinese division of the Schindler Group, has been awarded a major contract for a 115-story megatall skyscraper currently under construction in Shenzhen, Guangdong province. Tallest in China When complete, Shenzhen’s Ping An Finance Center will … Read the full press release

Sika announced it now owns 100% of Dyflex HD Co Japan

Baar, Switzerland, 7-1-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Sika has acquired the remaining 24.5% of Dyflex HD Co., Ltd. as of January 7, 2014 and achieves 100% ownership. The complete takeover further strengthens Sika’s position in the Japanese construction market. Sika has been … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz sets new production record with over 1.49 million passenger cars in 2013

New production record set with over 1.49 million passenger cars Model initiative for compact, high-end and luxury segment well under way smart electric drive is market leader in Germany ‘Mercedes-Benz 2020 – Best Customer Experience’ marketing and sales initiative launched … Read the full press release

Daimler Northeast Asia Parts Trading and Services Co., Ltd to open new custom-built Shanghai warehouse

DPTS celebrates its 5th anniversary, representing a consolidated one-stop after sales parts logistics solution for all Daimler divisions in China. Jan Fischer: “Our infrastructure has grown rapidly over the past five years, and will continue to grow. In 2014 we … Read the full press release

Maintpartner to sell its engineering workshop business in Kouvola, Finland to Dust Control Systems Oy

Espoo, Finland, 27-12-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Maintpartner Finland sells its engineering workshop business in Kouvola, Finland to Dust Control Systems Oy, based in Loviisa, Finland. The deal includes the workshop machinery and related inventory. Nine employees transfer to the new owner … Read the full press release

Dmitry Osipov appointed new CEO of Uralkali

Berezniki, Russia, 27-12-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — At the meeting held on 23 December 2013, the Board of Directors of Uralkali (LSE: URKA; the Company) took the decision to appoint Dmitry Osipov as the new General Director (CEO) of the Company, effective … Read the full press release

Rolls-Royce and Istanbul Technical University to collaborate over Turkey’s plans for civil nuclear power

London, UK, 26-12-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Rolls-Royce has announced that it will collaborate with Istanbul Technical University to assess the capability and development needs of the Turkish supply chain to deliver the country’s planned fleet of civil nuclear reactors. A … Read the full press release

ArcelorMittal announced its financial calendar for 2014

Luxembourg, 20-12-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — ArcelorMittal today announces its financial calendar for 2014. Earnings results announcements: 7 February 2014 Earnings Release Q4 2013 + FY 2013 9 May 2014 Earnings Release Q1 2014 1 August 2014 Earnings Release Q2 2014 7 November … Read the full press release

Repsol ha celebrado durante tres días su Congreso Técnico de Exploración y Producción en su sede corporativa de Madrid

El Congreso Internacional Técnico de Exploración y Producción ha contado con la participación de más de 600 expertos de Repsol, procedentes de más de 30 países. Este congreso, llevado a cabo en el Campus Repsol, ha permitido al equipo de … Read the full press release

Vattenfall announced all 80 foundations at DanTysk offshore wind farm are now installed

After nine months of construction, the last of the 80 foundations for the DanTysk offshore wind farm has been installed.  Stockholm, Sweden, 13-12-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — After nine months of construction, the last of the 80 foundations for the DanTysk offshore wind … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ announced it achieved 40% less power consumption for its new series of decanter centrifuges for the environment industry

International technology Group ANDRITZ has launched a new series of decanter centrifuges for the environment industry, achieving up to 40% less power consumption, while maintaining throughput and efficiency. Graz, Austria, 13-12-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — This innovative new series was developed in the … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ announced Europe’s largest new paper machine installed at Zellstoff Pöls, Austria

International technology Group ANDRITZ successfully started up Europe’s largest new paper machine for specialty papers, supplied to Zellstoff Pöls, Austria. Graz, Austria, 13-12-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The PrimeLine paper machine produces very high-strength paper grades used primarily for carrier bags, high-grade medical … Read the full press release

The deed of merger of Salini S.p.A. into Impregilo S.p.A. registered with the Companies Register of Rome and Milan

Milan / Rome, Italy, 11-12-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Impregilo S.p.A., a company managed and coordinated by Salini S.p.A., wishes to announce that the deed of merger by incorporation of Salini S.p.A. into Impregilo S.p.A., filed on 3 December 2013 at the Companies … Read the full press release

Vestas to delivery, install and commission four wind power plants for long-time customer Eolus in southern Sweden

VESTAS AND LONG-TIME CUSTOMER EOLUS TODAY SIGNED CONTRACTS FOR FOUR PROJECTS FURTHER SOLIDIFYING VESTAS’ LEADING ROLE IN SWEDEN AND THE STRONG RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE TWO COMPANIES. Aarhus, Denmark, 10-12-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The four projects will be located in southern Sweden using … Read the full press release

Cargotec to raise EUR 74 million in equity to refinance existing debt

NOT FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IN OR INTO THE UNITED STATES, AUSTRALIA, CANADA, HONG KONG OR JAPAN. Helsinki, Finland, 10-12-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Cargotec Corporation announced on 3 December 2013 that the company intends to offer up to … Read the full press release

The prototype nacelle for the world’s most powerful wind turbine Vestas’ V164-8.0 MW completed at Lindø Industrial Park, Denmark

Aarhus, Denmark, 10-12-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The prototype nacelle for the world’s most powerful wind turbine, Vestas’ V164-8.0 MW, has been completed at Lindø Industrial Park, Denmark. The nacelle is now en route to installation at the Danish national test centre … Read the full press release