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Bundeswehr Awards Rheinmetall €50 Million Contract for Aircraft Decoy Flares

(IN BRIEF) The German military, Bundeswehr, has awarded Rheinmetall a significant contract worth nearly €50 million for over 470,000 decoy flares from Rheinmetall’s Birdie product line. These infrared decoy flares are used to distract incoming infrared-homing guided missiles and simulate … Read the full press release

BT Extends Sponsorship of Welsh Rugby Union Sides for Record 10 Consecutive Years

(IN BRIEF) BT has confirmed its commitment to sponsor all four Welsh professional rugby union teams, including Ospreys, Cardiff Rugby, Scarlets, and Dragons, until the conclusion of the 2023-24 season. This marks a decade of continuous sponsorship, making it one … Read the full press release

Business Leaders Optimistic for 2024 Despite Global Headwinds, Focusing on Technology and Sustainability Investments, Finds Capgemini Report

(IN BRIEF) According to the latest report by the Capgemini Research Institute, business leaders are entering 2024 with a heightened sense of optimism compared to the previous year, with 56% expressing confidence in their organization’s future growth despite ongoing global … Read the full press release

Thuraya and Ericsson Successfully Upgrade Billing and Charging Systems, Enhancing Service Experience

(IN BRIEF) Thuraya, the mobile satellite services operator based in the United Arab Emirates, has completed a successful migration and upgrade of its monetization systems with Ericsson. The upgrade involved deploying the latest Ericsson Billing and Ericsson Charging solutions, resulting … Read the full press release

Saint-Gobain Expands Digital Solutions Portfolio with Glass Service Acquisition

(IN BRIEF) Saint-Gobain, a global leader in sustainable building materials, is set to acquire Glass Service a.s., a provider of digital solutions for glass furnaces. This acquisition will enhance Saint-Gobain’s digital services by incorporating advanced control systems and simulation software … Read the full press release

Schmalz Introduces Vacuum Blocks as a Robust Alternative for CNC Machine Clamping Equipment

(IN BRIEF) Holzmanufaktur Dittus GmbH, a woodworking company, has found a cost-effective and efficient solution for its CNC machining center, the Rover C6 from Biesse. They have adopted Schmalz’s VCBL-B vacuum blocks as a replacement for the original clamping equipment, … Read the full press release

Basilea Pharmaceutica Acquires Novel Antibiotics Program Targeting Multidrug-Resistant Gram-Negative Bacteria

(IN BRIEF) Basilea Pharmaceutica Ltd (SIX: BSLN), a biopharmaceutical company specializing in severe bacterial and fungal infection treatments, has announced an asset purchase agreement with Spexis AG (SIX: SPEX) for a preclinical antibiotics program aimed at combating Gram-negative bacteria, including … Read the full press release

Outokumpu Completes Share Repurchase Program, Acquiring Over 144,000 Shares

(IN BRIEF) On January 12, 2024, Outokumpu successfully concluded its share repurchase program, acquiring a total of 144,091 of its own shares from various trading venues at an average price of EUR 4.09 per share, totaling EUR 588,853.23. This buyback … Read the full press release

Outokumpu Completes Share Repurchases, Totaling 223,307 Shares and Nearing Program Limit

(IN BRIEF) On January 11, 2024, Outokumpu announced the successful completion of its share repurchase program, buying back a total of 223,307 of its own shares across various trading venues at a weighted average price of EUR 4.04 per share, … Read the full press release

Siemens and Voltaiq’s Synergy for Battery Industry Advancement

(IN BRIEF) Siemens Digital Industries Software has joined forces with Voltaiq to revolutionize battery manufacturing, addressing the increasing demand for battery-powered products. The collaboration combines Siemens’ Insights Hub™ and Voltaiq’s Enterprise Battery Intelligence™ to offer unmatched capabilities for battery-focused companies. … Read the full press release

Rheinmetall’s Skyranger 30 Air Defence System Progresses Towards Series Production

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall’s mobile Skyranger 30 air defence system has achieved a significant milestone as it moves closer to series production. The successful testing and live-fire campaign of the Skyranger 30 A1 configuration in December 2023 marked an important step … Read the full press release

Losinger Marazzi Secures Four Sustainable Building Projects Worth €410 Million in Switzerland

(IN BRIEF) Bouygues Construction’s Swiss subsidiary, Losinger Marazzi, has been awarded four building projects in Switzerland with a combined value of 401 million Swiss francs (€410 million). These projects are dedicated to sustainability and low-carbon solutions, aligning with the country’s … Read the full press release

Prudential Announces Exclusive 10-Year Bancassurance Partnership with CIMB Thai Bank in Thailand

(IN BRIEF) Prudential plc has revealed that Prudential Life Assurance (Thailand) Public Company Ltd (PLT) has entered into a decade-long bancassurance partnership with CIMB Thai Bank Public Company Limited (CIMB Thai), establishing PLT as the exclusive life insurance partner for … Read the full press release

Leadec Expands Operations to Spain and Portugal, Offering Integrated Facility Management Services

(IN BRIEF) Leadec, a global service specialist for factories throughout their life cycle, is extending its presence to Spain and Portugal, increasing its reach to 16 countries. The expansion allows industrial companies in the Iberian Peninsula to access Leadec’s technical … Read the full press release

Siemens Enhances eMobility Portfolio with Acquisition of Heliox, a Leader in DC Fast Charging Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Siemens AG has successfully acquired Heliox, a renowned provider of DC fast charging solutions for eBus, eTruck fleets, and passenger vehicles. The Netherlands-based Heliox, with around 330 employees, brings a range of charging products from 40 kW to … Read the full press release

EU’s Defence Equity Facility to Mobilize €500 Million for Dual-Use Innovations

(IN BRIEF) The European Commission and the European Investment Fund (EIF) are collaborating to launch a €175 million Defence Equity Facility, aimed at supporting innovation in the defence sector. The EIF will provide equity funding to venture capital and private … Read the full press release

EBRD Achieves Record Investments of €13.1 Billion in 2023, Focusing on Green Economy and Crisis Response

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) announced a significant milestone by delivering a record €13.1 billion in investments in 2023, marking a year of achievements and challenges. The bank reported record levels of investments, green financing, … Read the full press release

EBRD Launches Innovative Guarantee for Growth Facility with Raiffeisen Bank to Boost SME Financing in Kosovo

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has introduced its first Guarantee for Growth (G4G) facility, providing Raiffeisen Bank in Kosovo with a guarantee of up to €20 million over three years, linked to the bank’s domestic … Read the full press release

EIB Provides €150 Million Guarantee to novobanco for €300 Million in New Loans to Boost Portuguese Mid-Caps and Public Sector

(IN BRIEF) novobanco has entered into a contract with the European Investment Bank (EIB) for a €150 million guarantee, significantly enhancing its financing capabilities. This guarantee enables novobanco to share 50% of the risk for new loans provided to Portuguese … Read the full press release

Groupe BPCE and EIB Join Forces to Provide €300 Million for Green Transition of SMEs and Mid-Caps

(IN BRIEF) Groupe BPCE and the European Investment Bank (EIB) have collaborated to offer a €300 million package aimed at facilitating the green transition of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and mid-cap companies. This partnership enables Groupe BPCE to provide … Read the full press release