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Yuen Foong Yu Enhances Global Competitiveness with State-of-the-Art Tissue Production Line

(IN BRIEF) Taiwanese tissue producer Yuen Foong Yu Consumer Products Co., Ltd. has successfully launched a cutting-edge ANDRITZ PrimeLineCOMPACT tissue production line at its Chingshui mill. This achievement, overseen by Mr. Tang Mingfa, Vice General Manager of Yuen Foong Yu, … Read the full press release

Logicor Expands Its Presence in Italy with Sustainable Warehouse Development in Rolo

(IN BRIEF) Logicor, a prominent player in European logistics real estate, has commenced the construction of a new environmentally conscious warehouse spanning approximately 13,600 sqm at its logistics park in Rolo (RE), Italy. The project, set to be finished by … Read the full press release

Škoda Auto Enhances Scala and Kamiq Models with New Features and Sustainability Focus

(IN BRIEF) Škoda Auto has commenced production of the updated Scala compact car and Kamiq city SUV at its Mladá Boleslav plant, introducing new equipment features and advanced assistant systems usually reserved for higher vehicle classes. Notably, sustainable materials are … Read the full press release

Eni Confirms Construction of Italy’s Third Bio-Refinery in Livorno

(IN BRIEF) Eni has officially confirmed its plan to build Italy’s third bio-refinery in Livorno, as part of its decarbonization strategy aiming for carbon neutrality by 2050. The project includes the construction of three new facilities for the production of … Read the full press release

INTERCHIP Accelerates High-Precision Crystal Oscillator Development with Siemens’ EDA Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Siemens Digital Industries Software has announced that INTERCHIP CORPORATION, a leading fabless semiconductor company specializing in high-precision, low-power oscillator products, utilized Siemens’ Analog FastSPICE platform and Symphony™ platform to verify its latest Voltage-Controlled Crystal Oscillator (VCXO) integrated circuit … Read the full press release

BASF Process Catalysts and Envision Energy Collaborate on Sustainable E-Methanol Production

(IN BRIEF) BASF Process Catalysts has announced a strategic partnership with Envision Energy to advance the conversion of green hydrogen and CO2 into e-methanol through an innovative process design. Leveraging BASF’s cutting-edge SYNSPIRETM catalyst technology, the collaboration aims to optimize … Read the full press release

Beijer Byggmaterial Inaugurates Phase One of State-of-the-Art Builders’ Merchants Facility in Gothenburg

(IN BRIEF) Beijer Byggmaterial, part of STARK Group, has unveiled the first phase of construction for one of Sweden’s most modern builders’ merchants, representing a substantial investment in the growth region around Gothenburg. Located strategically in Hisings Backa, near central … Read the full press release

TenneT Transmits Record Amount of Wind Energy from North Sea, Covering Needs of 9 Million Households

(IN BRIEF) In 2023, TenneT, the transmission system operator, transmitted approximately 19.24 terawatt hours (TWh) of wind energy from the German North Sea to land, while in the Netherlands, it was 4.17 TWh. This energy could theoretically fulfill the annual … Read the full press release

Rheinmetall Secures Multi-Million Euro Order for Fuchs 2 Armoured Vehicles and Kits

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall has received a substantial order from an international partner to supply components for the production of Fuchs 2 wheeled armoured vehicles at a factory in the partner country. The order, valued at a figure in the three-digit … Read the full press release

Imerys Confirms Key Locations for EMILI Lithium Project in France

(IN BRIEF) Imerys, the world leader in specialty minerals for industry, has confirmed the locations for its EMILI project, aimed at lithium extraction and production for batteries. The company has chosen La Loue, in the city of Saint-Victor near Montluçon, … Read the full press release

INEOS Launches Senior Secured Notes Offering to Raise €2 Billion for Strategic Purposes

(IN BRIEF) INEOS Holdings Limited’s subsidiary, INEOS Finance plc, has initiated an offering of euro and U.S. dollar-denominated senior secured notes due 2029, aiming to raise approximately €2 billion. The proceeds from this financing will serve various purposes, including refinancing … Read the full press release

Wacker Chemie Reports Significant Decline in Sales and Earnings for 2023 Amid Weak Market Conditions

(IN BRIEF) Wacker Chemie AG has announced a substantial year-over-year decline in its 2023 sales and earnings due to a persistently weak market environment. Preliminary figures show the company’s sales dropped by 22 percent to approximately €6.40 billion, primarily attributed … Read the full press release

GSK’s Omjjara Receives EU Approval for Myelofibrosis Treatment

(IN BRIEF) GSK has received marketing authorization from the European Commission for Omjjara (momelotinib), an oral inhibitor targeting JAK1/JAK2 and activin A receptor type 1 (ACVR1). Omjjara is the first approved treatment in the EU for disease-related splenomegaly (enlarged spleen) … Read the full press release

GSK Seeks Regulatory Approval to Extend RSV Vaccination to At-Risk Adults Aged 50-59

(IN BRIEF) GSK has submitted a regulatory application to the European Medicines Agency (EMA) to expand the use of its adjuvanted recombinant respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine to adults aged 50-59 who are at increased risk for RSV disease. The … Read the full press release

Capgemini Facilitates Auto Club Group’s Successful Migration to Google Cloud, Unlocking Cost Savings and Enhanced Efficiency

(IN BRIEF) Paris-based Capgemini has announced its successful collaboration with the Auto Club Group (ACG) in migrating its core insurance processing applications to Google Cloud. This strategic move enables ACG to simplify its IT infrastructure, optimize operations, and improve application … Read the full press release

Merck Launches Digital Hub in Singapore to Drive Healthcare and Semiconductor Innovation

(IN BRIEF) Merck, a leading science and technology company, has inaugurated the Merck Digital Hub in Singapore, its first digital hub outside of the US and Europe. Supported by the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), the hub aims to accelerate … Read the full press release

Holcim Announces Intent to List North American Business, Creating Leading Building Solutions Company

(IN BRIEF) Holcim plans to list its North American business in the US, creating a leading pure-play building solutions company. The listed business aims to focus on long-term growth in the North American market and unlock value for stakeholders. Jan … Read the full press release

AFRY and WSP Collaborate on Transformative North Bothnia Line Railway Plan in Sweden

(IN BRIEF) The Swedish Transport Administration has enlisted the services of AFRY and WSP to develop a railway plan for the Skellefteå – Degerbyn section of the North Bothnia Line, a significant 270-kilometer coastal railway project connecting Umeå and Luleå. … Read the full press release

ABN AMRO Secures €250 Million Financing from EIB to Boost Sustainable Investments for Dutch Businesses

(IN BRIEF) ABN AMRO has successfully secured €250 million in financing from the European Investment Bank (EIB), which will be matched by the bank itself, resulting in a total of €500 million in new loans available to Dutch businesses. This … Read the full press release

LEGO House Introduces Interactive ‘Build the Change’ Experience Promoting Sustainability Through Play

(IN BRIEF) LEGO House in Billund, Denmark, has launched a new experience in collaboration with the LEGO Group’s ‘Build the Change’ initiative, commencing the 2024 season with an innovative twist. This interactive activity, developed over a year, aims to engage … Read the full press release