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ZF Group Unveils ZF LIFETEC: Rebranding of Passive Safety Systems Division

(IN BRIEF) ZF Group has introduced “ZF LIFETEC” as the new brand identity for its Passive Safety Systems division, reflecting its independent positioning within the ZF Group. With sales of €4.7 billion in 2023, ZF LIFETEC aims to enhance sales … Read the full press release

CBI Northern Ireland Annual Lunch: Business Leaders and Politicians Gather for Economic Discussion

(IN BRIEF) Approximately 400 business leaders and political figures convened at the CBI Northern Ireland Annual Lunch, marking the first such event since the restoration of the Executive. Hosted at Titanic Belfast and sponsored by Spirit AeroSystems and MCS Group, … Read the full press release

Norwegian People’s Aid and Telia Test Portable Mobile Base Stations for Search and Rescue Missions

(IN BRIEF) Norwegian People’s Aid, in collaboration with Telia, is piloting the use of portable mobile base stations to extend cellular coverage in areas lacking network infrastructure. This initiative aims to enhance communication capabilities during critical search and rescue missions, … Read the full press release

ZÜBLIN Embarks on €450 Million Lock Replacement Project Amid Ongoing Shipping Operations

(IN BRIEF) ZÜBLIN, a subsidiary of STRABAG, has secured a contract from the Waterway Construction Office Aschaffenburg to replace the lock Kriegenbrunn. The €450 million project, slated to commence in April 2024 and expected to conclude by spring 2032, will … Read the full press release

Fueling Sustainability: Gasum and NLF Collaborate to Advance Biogas in Norway’s Transportation Industry

(IN BRIEF) Gasum, a leading Nordic energy company, and the Norwegian Road Transport Association (NLF) have joined forces to promote the use of biogas as a key component of Norway’s green energy transition. The collaboration aims to raise awareness about … Read the full press release

Yusen Logistics Leases Warehouse Space at CTPark Bucharest for Expansion

(IN BRIEF) CTP, Europe’s largest industrial and logistics properties developer, has secured a five-year lease agreement with Yusen Logistics, a global logistics provider, for 19,000 sqm of warehouse space at CTPark Bucharest in Romania. The strategic location of CTPark Bucharest, … Read the full press release

Aboitiz Solar Partners with AFRY for 172 MWp Solar PV Plant in the Philippines

(IN BRIEF) Aboitiz Solar Power, Inc., a subsidiary of Aboitiz Power Corporation, has enlisted AFRY as the owner’s engineer for the construction of a 172 MWp solar photovoltaic (PV) plant in Negros Occidental, Philippines. The project, part of AboitizPower’s extensive … Read the full press release

Dutch Government Grants Major Funding for Cybersecurity Research Project

(IN BRIEF) The Dutch government has allocated substantial funding to the ‘Challenges in Cyber Security’ project, recognizing the critical need for coordinated scientific research in cybersecurity. Led by Prof. Tanja Lange of TU/e, the project aims to address foundational issues … Read the full press release

Wienerberger Reports Strong Performance and Strategic Acquisitions in 2023

(IN BRIEF) Despite economic challenges, Wienerberger had a successful business year in 2023, boasting revenues of €4.2 billion and operating EBITDA of €811 million. The company’s resilience is attributed to its robust performance in infrastructure and renovation sectors, along with … Read the full press release

Approval Granted: Ammonia Bunkering Facility Paves the Way for Low-Emission Shipping in Norway

(IN BRIEF) The Norwegian Directorate for Civil Protection has approved the construction of an ammonia bunkering facility at Fjord Base in Florø, Norway, marking a pivotal moment in the push for low-emission shipping fuels. Yara Clean Ammonia, Azane, and Fjord … Read the full press release

Henkel and Adobe Forge New Path in Content Production with Generative AI Pilot

(IN BRIEF) Henkel and Adobe are embarking on an innovative pilot program utilizing generative AI to revolutionize content production. Through Henkel’s Custom Models in Adobe Firefly, teams can efficiently generate personalized, brand-compliant content, enhancing digital marketing campaigns. This partnership signifies … Read the full press release

Airbus Defence and Space to Bolster Cybersecurity Arm with INFODAS Acquisition

(IN BRIEF) Airbus Defence and Space has announced plans to acquire INFODAS, a Cologne-based cybersecurity and IT solutions provider specializing in the public sector, including defense and critical infrastructures. With the transaction awaiting regulatory approvals, Airbus aims to enhance its … Read the full press release

Fisia Italimpianti Diversifies into Oil&Gas with Saudi Arabia Water Treatment Plant Project

(IN BRIEF) Fisia Italimpianti, a subsidiary of the Webuild Group, has initiated the construction phase of a Water Treatment Plant in Saudi Arabia, marking its entry into the Oil&Gas sector. The project, part of the Zuluf onshore oil plant complex, … Read the full press release

REN’s Philanthropic Drive: Enhancing Social Services with Vehicle Donations

(IN BRIEF) REN – Redes Energéticas Nacionais, in adherence to its social responsibility policy, has contributed five vehicles to esteemed organizations within the social sector, aimed at bolstering service provision. The selected institutions include Associação Salvador, Centro Social Recreativo e … Read the full press release

Fundamentering AS Awarded Contract for Ramfjord Bridge Foundation Work in Troms

(IN BRIEF) Fundamentering AS (FAS), a subsidiary of AF Gruppen, has secured a contract with Metrostav Norge AS for foundation work on the Ramfjord Bridge in Troms, commissioned by the Norwegian Public Roads Administration. Valued at approximately NOK 100 million … Read the full press release

Strøm Gundersen AS Awarded Contracts for Hotel and Office Building Construction in Drammen

(IN BRIEF) Strøm Gundersen AS, a company within AF Gruppen, has secured two turnkey contracts totaling NOK 516 million excluding VAT for the construction of a hotel and an office building in Brakerøya, Drammen. The first contract, valued at NOK … Read the full press release

UniCredit Joins WWF Earth Hour Initiative, Reinforcing Commitment to Sustainability

(IN BRIEF) UniCredit, a prominent banking institution, is set to participate in the “WWF Earth Hour” initiative on March 23, 20.30 local time, for the 18th consecutive year. The bank will switch off lights in 33 of its buildings across … Read the full press release

Arriva Secures Government Funding for New Zero-Emission Buses in Five UK Regions

(IN BRIEF) Arriva, in collaboration with local authorities, has successfully secured funding from the UK Government’s ‘ZEBRA’ scheme for the introduction of new zero-emission buses across several regions, including Leicester, Tamworth, Redcar, Durham, and Darlington. The funding, aimed at accelerating … Read the full press release

Annual Charity Netball Tournament Raises Over £32,000 for Look Good Feel Better Cancer Support Charity

(IN BRIEF) Look Good Feel Better, in partnership with England Netball, organized its Annual Charity Netball Tournament at the University of Warwick, raising over £32,000 for individuals undergoing cancer treatment. The event, attended by 240 netball players, featured 26 teams … Read the full press release

Volvo Group and Renault Group Launch Flexis SAS for Next-Gen Electric Vehicles

(IN BRIEF) After obtaining all necessary regulatory approvals, Volvo Group and Renault Group have officially launched Flexis SAS, a new company based in France dedicated to developing the next generation of fully electric and software-defined vehicles for urban logistics. With … Read the full press release