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Investment Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

UK SMEs Report Modest Decline in Business Activity but Maintain Employment Growth in Q3 2023, NatWest SME PMI® Tracker

NatWest Survey: UK Regional Business Activity Slows in July 2023, Employment Holds Steady while Inflation Trends Vary

(IN BRIEF) The NatWest SME PMI® Tracker for Q3 2023 indicates a modest reduction in business activity among UK small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in September. Despite this decline, SMEs reported marginal employment gains, while large enterprises saw a renewed … Read the full press release

Orange Launches AMITIE Subsea Cable, Strengthening Transatlantic Connectivity

(IN BRIEF) Orange has launched the “AMITIE” mega submarine telecommunications cable, providing a transatlantic route connecting the United States and France. With a length of 6,800 km, 16 fiber pairs, and a capacity of 400 Tbps, AMITIE connects Lynn near … Read the full press release

Continental Bolsters Mobile Robotics Expertise with Acquisition of KINEXON’s ‘Brain’ Division

(IN BRIEF) Continental has acquired KINEXON’s specialist division for on-board operating systems used in autonomous mobile robots (AMR). This acquisition strengthens Continental’s position in the field of mobile robotics and expands its expertise in software and hardware for AMRs. The … Read the full press release

Servier and Owkin Join Forces to Harness AI for Targeted Therapies in Disease Treatment

(IN BRIEF) Servier, a global pharmaceutical group, has partnered with Owkin, a biotech company specializing in AI-driven drug discovery and diagnostics, to accelerate the development of better-targeted therapies in various disease areas, including oncology. The collaboration aims to leverage AI … Read the full press release

British Gas and Dimplex Launch Innovative 5G-Enabled Electric Storage Heating Tariff

(IN BRIEF) British Gas and Dimplex have collaborated to introduce the British Gas Dimplex Quantum Tariff, a groundbreaking electric storage heating tariff designed for use with the Dimplex Quantum Storage Heater. This advanced heating solution offers lower rates than typical … Read the full press release

Vodafone Business and Snam Forge Italy’s First Hybrid 5G Mobile Private Network for Energy Sector

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone Business and Snam, a leading natural gas infrastructure company in Europe, have entered into an agreement to establish a private 5G hybrid network infrastructure integrated into the Vodafone network, covering Snam’s 23 plants across Italy. This marks … Read the full press release

NIB and Stockholm Exergi Partner for SEK 1.3 Billion Green Energy Investment

(IN BRIEF) The Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) and Stockholm Exergi Holding AB (Publ) have signed a 10-year SEK 1,300 million loan agreement to support critical energy infrastructure projects in Stockholm. This partnership aims to upgrade the district heating network, modernize … Read the full press release

Zinnwald Lithium and Metso Advance Lithium Hydroxide Project in Germany

(IN BRIEF) Zinnwald Lithium Plc (“Zinnwald Lithium”) and Metso are making significant progress in developing a beneficiation plant concept for the Zinnwald Lithium Project, located near Dresden, Germany. This project aims to supply battery-grade lithium hydroxide (LiOH) to the European … Read the full press release

Safran Secures 5-Year Contract with Wizz Air for A320 Family Landing Gear Maintenance

(IN BRIEF) Safran Landing Systems has entered into a five-year agreement with Wizz Air to perform Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) operations on 57 aircraft from its A320 family fleet. The MRO services will be conducted at Safran Landing Systems’ … Read the full press release

CFM Enhances Durability of CFM56 Engines with Upgraded High-Pressure Turbine Blade

(IN BRIEF) CFM has introduced an upgraded High-Pressure Turbine (HPT) blade designed to enhance the durability of its CFM56-5B and CFM56-7B engines. This new blade design incorporates insights from millions of engine field hours and includes improvements like increased wall … Read the full press release

Vitesco Technologies and Infineon Deepen Partnership to Boost E-Mobility Efficiency with Billion-Euro Deal

(IN BRIEF) Vitesco Technologies and Infineon Technologies are deepening their longstanding partnership to enhance efficiency and system costs in electrified vehicles. Under a multi-year agreement set to commence in 2027, Vitesco Technologies will integrate Infineon’s AURIX™ TC4x microcontroller family into … Read the full press release

Kuehne+Nagel and SATS Forge Strategic Partnership to Elevate Air Logistics Efficiency and Sustainability

(IN BRIEF) Kuehne+Nagel and SATS Ltd have formalized a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a strategic collaboration aimed at enhancing value chain efficiencies and sustainability within the air logistics industry. This partnership builds on their successful joint efforts in … Read the full press release

FLSmidth Expands Global Service Network to Boost Mining Industry Support

(IN BRIEF) FLSmidth Mining is strengthening its worldwide service network by expanding service centers in Karaganda, Kazakhstan, and Tucson, USA. In Karaganda, the existing service center will grow significantly, providing enhanced service capabilities for heavy mining products. In Tucson, a … Read the full press release

wpd Secures Grid Access for 740 MW Wind Farms in Sweden, Boosting Green Energy Production

(IN BRIEF) wpd, a leading global developer and operator of wind and solar farms, has secured grid access for two wind farms, Broboberget and Lannaberget, in Sweden. The grid connection agreement with Ellevio allows for up to 740 MW of … Read the full press release

EIB and Commerzbank Collaborate to Offer €400 Million in Loan Guarantees to Medium-Sized Businesses

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Commerzbank have established a guarantee program to support medium-sized businesses in Germany and the EU. Companies with 250 to 3,000 employees can apply for long-term loans through Commerzbank, with a total of … Read the full press release

Ericsson Tops Juniper Research’s Rankings as the Leading Digital Wallet Platform Provider

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson’s Wallet Platform has been ranked as the number one digital wallet platform vendor by Juniper Research. Additionally, it received the ‘Best Digital Wallet Platform’ award at the Future Digital Awards for Fintech & Payments 2023 by Juniper … Read the full press release

Ericsson Partners with Appalachian Wireless to Bring 5G Connectivity to Rural Eastern Kentucky

(IN BRIEF) Appalachian Wireless, an East Kentucky Network (EKN) company, has selected Ericsson for a multi-year Radio Access Network (RAN) modernization project to bring 5G technology to underserved communities in eastern Kentucky. This partnership aims to bridge the digital divide … Read the full press release

Multilateral Development Banks Collaborate to Simplify Procurement for Ukraine’s Reconstruction

(IN BRIEF) Four multilateral development banks, including the Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB), the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), the European Investment Bank (EIB), and the World Bank, have agreed to harmonize their procurement practices for public … Read the full press release

EBRD’s Support Transforms Mongolian Leather Brand Maris into a Sustainable Success Story

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has supported the growth and sustainability of Mongolian leather producer Maris through its advisory services. Maris, founded by Enkhnasan Tumen-Ulzii, focuses on sustainable leather production and uses innovative vegetable tanning … Read the full press release

EBRD and EU Support Revival of Albanian Railways, Easing Traffic Congestion and Pollution

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the European Union (EU) are supporting the reconstruction of a 34 km stretch of railway between Durres and Tirana in Albania, marking the first major investment in the country’s … Read the full press release