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Investment Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

IKEA confirms December 2025 opening of first New Zealand store at Sylvia Park with nationwide Pick-Up Points

Posted on 4, September 2025 by

(IN BRIEF) IKEA is preparing to open its first store in New Zealand on December 4, 2025, at Sylvia Park in Auckland. Operated by Ingka Group, the 34,000 m² store will offer more than 7,500 products from day one and … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Economy, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Ireland, Management, Marketing, News, Retail, Technology

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Beiersdorf names Pierre Kröning as new CIO to lead global IT and digitalization strategy

Posted on 4, September 2025 by

(IN BRIEF) Beiersdorf has appointed Pierre Kröning as its new Chief Information Officer and Managing Director of Beiersdorf IT within Beiersdorf Shared Services, effective September 1, 2025. With more than 20 years at Beiersdorf, Kröning has extensive experience in IT, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Security & Safety, Technology

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BAE Systems partners with GM Defense and NP Aerospace as Team LionStrike to deliver next-generation mobility for UK Army

Posted on 4, September 2025 by

(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems has joined forces with GM Defense and NP Aerospace to form Team LionStrike, which will compete for the UK Ministry of Defence’s Land Mobility Programme aimed at replacing its aging fleet of vehicles. The partnership will … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Defence, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Security & Safety, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom

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Siemens launches 2025 training year with 1,700 new apprentices focusing on AI, digital skills, and social responsibility

Posted on 4, September 2025 by

(IN BRIEF) Siemens is welcoming more than 1,700 young talents to its 2025 training programs across 18 centers in Germany, with a strong focus on AI-supported didactics, digital skills, and value-oriented education. The company’s approach combines advanced technologies such as … Read the full press release →

Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Education, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Technology

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Shell halts Rotterdam biofuels plant construction after review but reinforces €6.5 billion investment in Dutch energy transition

Posted on 4, September 2025 by

(IN BRIEF) Shell has decided not to proceed with the construction of its biofuels plant at the Energy and Chemicals Park Rotterdam after a review determined the project would not be competitive enough to meet customer needs. According to Machteld … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, Netherlands, News, Technology, United Kingdom

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European Investment Bank Group appoints Aimilia Pistrika to lead Nicosia Office and strengthen operations in Cyprus

Posted on 4, September 2025 by

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group has appointed Aimilia Pistrika as Head of its Nicosia Office, effective September 1. She succeeds Antonis Papageorgiou, who had served on an interim basis since the office’s inauguration in November by President … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Cyprus, Economy, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, Marketing, News, Technology

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JOST strengthens Quicke brand with Easymass integration to expand global agricultural solutions

Posted on 4, September 2025 by

(IN BRIEF) JOST, through its Quicke brand, has strengthened its partnership with Easymass by incorporating agricultural weight systems and bumpers into Quicke’s global portfolio. Farmers will now have access to the patented SO EASY wheel weight system, several Q-Bloq front … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, Business, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics

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Energiekontor reaches financial close on Haberloh and Heidkrug wind parks in Lower Saxony with construction to begin soon

Posted on 4, September 2025 by

(IN BRIEF) Energiekontor AG has secured financial close for its Haberloh and Heidkrug wind parks in Lower Saxony, clearing the way for construction to begin. Together, the projects will deliver around 94 megawatts of capacity through 13 Vestas turbines and … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Construction, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Technology

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Schaeffler brings EMR4 e-axle, hybrid solutions, and software-defined vehicle innovations to IAA MOBILITY 2025

Posted on 4, September 2025 by

(IN BRIEF) Schaeffler will present its expanded portfolio at IAA MOBILITY 2025 in Munich, focusing on electrified powertrains, chassis systems, and software-defined vehicles. Highlights include the EMR4 electric axle drive, modular hybrid solutions, advanced thermal management, and steer-by-wire technologies featuring … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Media, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics

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Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Truck proves readiness in first customer trials with over 225,000 km driven on hydrogen

Posted on 4, September 2025 by

(IN BRIEF) Daimler Truck has concluded the first year of customer trials for the Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Truck, with five prototypes covering more than 225,000 kilometers across Germany in operations with Air Products, Amazon, Holcim, INEOS Inovyn, and Wiedmann & Winz. … Read the full press release →

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Wiener Börse confirms ATX reshuffle with new entrants STRABAG and PORR, effective September 2025

Posted on 3, September 2025 by

(IN BRIEF) Wiener Börse AG has announced the outcome of its semi-annual index review, confirming that STRABAG SE and PORR AG will be added to Austria’s leading ATX index, replacing Telekom Austria AG and Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG. Alongside these changes, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Austria, Banks, Business, Construction, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology

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Evonik Oxeno and OMP bring Unison Planning to the cloud to strengthen decision-centric supply chain strategies

Posted on 2, September 2025 by

(IN BRIEF) OMP and Evonik Oxeno have completed the cloud deployment of OMP’s Unison Planning system across Oxeno’s production sites in Marl and Antwerp. Building on four years of daily scenario-based planning and nearly 10,000 simulations since 2021, the upgraded … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Chemicals, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Science, Technology

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Evonik launches Next Markets Program to drive growth in recycling, packaging, and aerospace innovation

Posted on 2, September 2025 by

(IN BRIEF) Evonik has launched the Next Markets Program, a cross-company initiative designed to capture growth opportunities in adjacent sectors, beginning with circular packaging, plastics recycling, and defense and aerospace. Led by Patrick Gloeckner, the program builds on Evonik’s broad … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Chemicals, Defence, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Science, Technology

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Centrica extends Heysham 1 and Hartlepool lifetimes to 2028, boosting UK energy security and low-carbon supply

Posted on 2, September 2025 by

(IN BRIEF) Centrica has announced that Heysham 1 and Hartlepool nuclear power stations will continue generating until March 2028, extending their operational lifetimes by one year and reinforcing the UK’s energy security. The stations, which provide low-carbon electricity to over … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Technology, United Kingdom

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Empa and partners release world’s largest open battery dataset with Aurora robot to accelerate energy storage research

Posted on 2, September 2025 by

(IN BRIEF) Empa, in collaboration with the Battery Data Alliance and international partners, has published the largest open battery dataset ever created, using its Aurora robotic platform to test nearly 200 cells across more than 1,000 cycles each. Released in … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Science, Switzerland, Technology

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Nokia partners with Extreme Broadband and Open DC to modernize Malaysia’s AI data centers with secure and scalable networks

Posted on 2, September 2025 by

(IN BRIEF) Nokia has partnered with Extreme Broadband (EBB) and its subsidiary Open DC to upgrade six AI data centers in Malaysia using its Data Center Gateway, Data Center Fabric, and quantum-safe networking technologies. The deployment will enhance network performance, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Financial, Finland, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Technology, Telecom

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CapMan Real Estate reinvents Hagastrand as a sustainable and wellness-focused destination for modern work life

Posted on 2, September 2025 by

(IN BRIEF) CapMan Real Estate is transforming Hagastrand in Frösundavik into a hub for sustainable, wellness-driven, and modern work life. Located in Stockholm’s Royal National City Park, the project combines heritage architecture with smart systems, health-focused design, and circular principles … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Finland, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Real Estate, Sweden, Technology

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dsm-firmenich launches emotiOn™ social connection, a fragrance innovation scientifically proven to foster human closeness

Posted on 2, September 2025 by

(IN BRIEF) dsm-firmenich has launched emotiOn™ social connection, a groundbreaking fragrance innovation proven to encourage real-life human interactions. Drawing on decades of neuroscience, proprietary AI-driven fragrance design, and behavioral testing, the technology decodes olfactive cues that foster closeness and belonging. … Read the full press release →

Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Financial, Food & Beverage, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Netherlands, News, Technology

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Garanti BBVA Crypto adds Tether trading and transfers to expand stablecoin offerings in Türkiye

Posted on 2, September 2025 by

(IN BRIEF) Garanti BBVA Crypto, Türkiye’s first bank-backed cryptocurrency platform, has introduced trading and transfers in Tether (USDT) via the Ethereum network. The addition of the world’s largest stablecoin enables users to trade USDT pairs and benefit from the stability … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Technology, Turkey

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BBVA partners with SAP Spain to enhance global corporate banking with integrated Multibank Connectivity

Posted on 2, September 2025 by

(IN BRIEF) BBVA has partnered with SAP Spain to integrate the SAP Multibank Connectivity solution into its corporate banking services via the BBVA Pivot platform. The agreement will roll out across all BBVA markets, enabling companies to manage payments, collections, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Spain, Technology

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