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DHL Slides into Role as Official Logistics Partner for International Luge Federation

(IN BRIEF) DHL has become the Official Logistics Partner of the International Luge Federation (FIL), entering a multi-year agreement that involves providing logistical support for athletes’ equipment, marketing, and hospitality materials. The partnership commences in the winter season of 2023/2024, … Read the full press release

EIF and Leading Romanian Banks Join Forces to Provide €1 Billion in Guarantees for SMEs in Romania

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) has partnered with five leading Romanian banks to provide €1 billion in guarantees to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Romania. These guarantees, backed by the InvestEU Member State Compartment and the … Read the full press release

EBRD Commits €250 Million Recovery Package to Assist Morocco After Devastating Earthquake

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is providing Morocco with an initial earthquake response package of up to €250 million from 2023 to 2025 to aid recovery efforts in regions of the Atlas Mountains affected by … Read the full press release

EIF and Millennium bcp Partner to Provide €405 Million in InvestEU Financing to Portuguese SMEs

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Fund (EIF) and Millennium bcp (BCP) have signed a €405 million InvestEU-backed guarantee agreement to support investment in Portugal. The financing will focus on key EU priorities, including sustainability, innovation, digitalization, social entrepreneurship, and more. … Read the full press release

Expansion Milestone: SGL Carbon Boosts Production Capacities for High-Quality Carbon Ceramic Brakes

(IN BRIEF) The foundation stone was ceremonially laid for the expansion of production capacities at Brembo SGL Carbon Ceramic Brakes (BSCCB) at the SGL Carbon site in Meitingen. The expansion involves the construction of two new production halls with a … Read the full press release

MAN Truck & Bus Achieves Strong Sales Growth and Profitability in First Nine Months of 2023

(IN BRIEF) MAN Truck & Bus has reported strong performance in the first nine months of 2023, with unit sales increasing by 51% to 84,244 new vehicles. The company’s sales revenue reached €10.6 billion, up 36% year-on-year, attributed to higher … Read the full press release

ARBURG Shines at Fakuma 2023 with Innovations in Plastics Processing and Sustainability

(IN BRIEF) ARBURG demonstrated its capabilities in plastics processing and innovative solutions at Fakuma 2023 in Friedrichshafen. The exhibition featured 20 exhibits showcasing sustainability, digitalization, and automation in plastics processing. The world premiere of the ALLROUNDER 520 H with the … Read the full press release

SSAB Launches SEK 2.5 Billion (EUR 212.5 Million) Share Buyback Program to Optimize Capital Structure

(IN BRIEF) The Board of Directors of SSAB AB (publ) has decided to initiate a share buyback program with a maximum amount of SEK 2.5 billion (~EUR 212.5 Million). The program aims to optimize the company’s capital structure to enhance … Read the full press release

Norsk Hydro ASA Reports Share Buyback Program Transactions Totaling NOK 312.8 Million (~ EUR 26.5 Million)

(IN BRIEF) Norsk Hydro ASA has provided details of transactions made under its share buyback program, which commenced on September 22, 2023, and is set to conclude on February 29, 2024. The program has involved multiple transactions, with varying daily … Read the full press release

Siemens Energy Advances Digital Transformation with SAP Digital Manufacturing Implementation

(IN BRIEF) Siemens Energy, a global energy technology leader, has initiated the implementation of SAP Digital Manufacturing at five of its lighthouse plants across Germany, the United Kingdom, and Mexico. This milestone, carried out in partnership with Syntax Systems GmbH … Read the full press release

Siemens Healthineers Partners with SAP to Drive Digital Transformation with RISE Solution

(IN BRIEF) Siemens Healthineers, a global medical technology company, has chosen SAP’s RISE with SAP solution for its digital transformation journey. This strategic collaboration involves migrating business systems to the cloud, utilizing SAP S/4HANA Cloud, SAP Business Technology Platform, SAP … Read the full press release

Enel’s Strategic Divestment: Arcadia Generación Solar Now in Sonnedix’s Hands

(IN BRIEF) Enel and its subsidiary, Enel Chile, have successfully completed the sale of their equity interests in Arcadia Generación Solar to renewable energy producer Sonnedix. This transaction, valued at 556 million US dollars, includes four operational PV plants in … Read the full press release

Azane Fuel Solutions Receives 5.4 Million EUR Investment for Ammonia Bunkering Units

(IN BRIEF) Yara Growth Ventures and Navigator Holdings have invested 5.4 million EUR in Azane Fuel Solutions, a Norwegian ammonia bunkering startup. Azane aims to construct the world’s first ammonia bunkering network, starting with its first bunkering unit in Norway, … Read the full press release

Benin and Côte d’Ivoire Gain Approval to Join European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has received shareholder approval to admit Benin and Côte d’Ivoire as members of the multilateral financial institution. The applications from Benin and Côte d’Ivoire for EBRD membership, submitted in July … Read the full press release

Vodafone’s m-mama Initiative Expands to Zanzibar, Aiding Expectant Mothers in Rural Tanzania

(IN BRIEF) In Tanzania, where over 40 million people reside in rural areas with limited access to healthcare, Vodafone’s m-mama initiative is making a significant impact by providing affordable emergency transport services for expectant mothers in need. The challenges of … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies Commences Commercial Operations at 380 MWp Myrtle Solar Farm in Texas

(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies has announced the commencement of commercial operations at the Myrtle Solar farm, a utility-scale solar facility located south of Houston, Texas. With a peak capacity of 380 MWp and 225 MWh of co-located batteries, the solar farm … Read the full press release

Lindner Group’s Sustainable Raised Floors Shape Škoda Auto’s New Headquarters

(IN BRIEF) In Mladá Boleslav, Czech Republic, Škoda Auto is constructing its new Laurin & Klement Campus, set to be the company’s headquarters. The campus, covering 44,000 square meters, will accommodate 1,700 employees and features modern office spaces, a company … Read the full press release

OLAF Hosts 10th Annual Meeting of EU Member States’ Anti-Fraud Coordination Services (AFCOS) in Lithuania

(IN BRIEF) The European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) convened the 10th gathering of national Anti-Fraud Coordination Services (AFCOS) from all European Union (EU) Member States on October 18-19, 2023, in Vilnius, Lithuania. The annual conference, organized in collaboration with AFCOS Lithuania … Read the full press release

Ericsson and Ooredoo Qatar Enhance Network Efficiency with Adaptive Inventory Upgrade

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson, in collaboration with Ooredoo Qatar, has successfully upgraded the Ericsson Adaptive Inventory (EAI), a cutting-edge network inventory management solution deployed in Ooredoo Qatar’s communication service provider networks. This upgrade, covering various network generations, including 5G, harnesses the … Read the full press release

Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison and Ericsson Successfully Unify CS Core Networks, Boosting Efficiency and Customer Satisfaction

(IN BRIEF) Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (Indosat or IOH) and Ericsson have achieved a significant milestone by successfully completing the CS Core Transformation project ahead of schedule. This project, initiated in November 2022 and completed in September 2023, consolidated two separate … Read the full press release