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Samaritans plans 24/7 online chat and remote volunteering to strengthen its suicide prevention service

(IN BRIEF) Samaritans has announced a major programme of change to strengthen its suicide prevention service, focusing on reshaping its branch network, expanding its online chat to 24/7 availability, and piloting remote volunteering opportunities. The charity, whose 23,000 volunteers answered … Read the full press release

Stellantis launches Innovation Lab and Transformation Academy with Mistral AI to accelerate enterprise-wide AI adoption

(IN BRIEF) Stellantis has expanded its partnership with Mistral AI, transitioning from pilots to a company-wide integration of artificial intelligence across its operations. Announced at Italian Tech Week in Turin, the collaboration includes the launch of an Innovation Lab to … Read the full press release

Leadership change at Renault Trucks as Volvo Group transitions from Bruno Blin to Antoine Duclaux

(IN BRIEF) Volvo Group has announced that Bruno Blin will step down as President of Renault Trucks and member of the Group Executive Board after ten years, effective November 1, 2025. Blin, who played a central role in strengthening Renault … Read the full press release

New Schmalz vacuum area gripping systems enhance energy efficiency and process reliability in industry

(IN BRIEF) Schmalz has unveiled its new FA-X and FA-M vacuum area gripping systems, offering companies in logistics, packaging, and wood processing a highly adaptable solution for handling a wide range of materials, including porous and irregularly shaped workpieces. With … Read the full press release

How KRONE and KUKA are modernizing German production with smart factories and mobile robotics

(IN BRIEF) KRONE, in collaboration with KUKA, is reshaping its manufacturing approach by combining established production sites with advanced smart factory concepts. At its Werlte facility, stationary and mobile robots like the KMP 1500P and KMP 3000P are modernizing truck … Read the full press release

Repsol to build €300 million Cartagena electrolyzer producing 15,000 tonnes of renewable hydrogen annually

(IN BRIEF) Repsol, in collaboration with Enagás Renovable, will invest over €300 million in a 100 MW electrolyzer at its Cartagena complex, marking the company’s first major electrolyzer project. Scheduled to begin operations in 2029, the facility will produce 15,000 … Read the full press release

Financial institutions gain faster onboarding and reduced false positives with LSEG’s new World-Check On Demand platform

(IN BRIEF) LSEG Risk Intelligence has launched World-Check On Demand, a platform delivering real-time sanctions, PEPs, adverse media, and enforcement actions data through flexible APIs. The service aims to cut false positives, speed up onboarding, and reduce operational costs while … Read the full press release

DHL Group strengthens regulatory and advocacy leadership with appointment of Maike Asmussen

(IN BRIEF) DHL Group has appointed Maike Asmussen as Executive Vice President for Corporate Public Affairs, effective January 1, 2026. She joins from Merck, where she was Chief Political Officer, and brings over two decades of political and advocacy experience, … Read the full press release

EBRD backs Scandagra’s sustainable farming strategy with InvestEU-supported loan in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has extended a €30 million sustainability-linked loan to Scandagra Group, backed by an InvestEU guarantee, to support the agribusiness company’s operations in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. The financing will fund … Read the full press release

Kazakhstan’s maritime gateway set for major upgrade through €45 million EBRD-EU financing package

(IN BRIEF) The EBRD is providing €35 million in financing to modernise Kazakhstan’s port of Aktau, with up to €10 million in additional support expected from the EU, creating a total package of €45 million. The funds will extend berths … Read the full press release

District heating leader Statkraft Varme joins PATRIZIA to advance low-carbon energy transition in the Nordics

(IN BRIEF) PATRIZIA has agreed to acquire Statkraft Varme, the district heating business of Statkraft AS, in a deal worth up to EUR 312 million. Statkraft Varme operates 13 plants in Norway and Sweden, supplying low-carbon heating to households, businesses, … Read the full press release

Early closing of Megawork deal strengthens GFT’s SAP services and expands reach in Brazil

(IN BRIEF) GFT Technologies SE has completed its acquisition of Brazilian SAP specialist Megawork earlier than planned, closing the deal in September instead of the fourth quarter of 2025. The move strengthens GFT’s SAP Cloud ERP business, adding more than … Read the full press release

Energiekontor sells repowered Würselen wind park to SachsenEnergie, boosting renewable capacity in North Rhine-Westphalia

(IN BRIEF) Energiekontor AG has sold the repowered Würselen wind park in North Rhine-Westphalia to SachsenEnergie NaturKraft GmbH, a subsidiary of Dresden-based SachsenEnergie AG. The project, located on a former coalfield, replaced three older 1.5 MW turbines with three Vestas … Read the full press release

Sensor specialist HENSOLDT commits €1 billion investment as part of ‘Made for Germany’ business alliance

(IN BRIEF) HENSOLDT has joined the “Made for Germany” initiative, a coalition of more than 100 companies working to strengthen Germany’s competitiveness through investment and dialogue with policymakers. The sensor specialist has already invested in supply chain security, product digitalization, … Read the full press release

From shredder residue to steering wheels: Porsche and BASF show how unrecyclable car waste can be reused

(IN BRIEF) Porsche AG and BASF SE, with partner BEST Bioenergy and Sustainable Technologies GmbH, have shown that automotive shredder residue — once considered unrecyclable waste — can be turned into high-quality raw materials through chemical recycling. Using gasification, the … Read the full press release

SZU Invests CHF 7.3 Million in Daimler Buses’ Electric Charging Infrastructure and eCitaro Fleet

(IN BRIEF) Sihltal Zürich Uetliberg Bahn SZU AG has selected Daimler Buses Schweiz AG to provide a turnkey charging infrastructure for its Rütihof bus depot in Wädenswil, supporting the region’s shift to electric mobility. The project, valued at CHF 7.3 … Read the full press release

Enablon ESG Excellence and TeamMate+ Recognized for Cloud Innovation by Business Intelligence Group

(IN BRIEF) Wolters Kluwer has earned major recognition at the 2025 Stratus Awards for Cloud Computing, with Enablon ESG Excellence named SaaS Product of the Year and its TeamMate+ audit platform named a Cloud Innovator to Watch. Enablon ESG Excellence, … Read the full press release

Index of Sovereignty from Bechtle to Provide Clear Framework for Building Resilient IT Architectures

(IN BRIEF) Bechtle AG is introducing the Bechtle Index of Sovereignty, a new software-based methodology to help organisations evaluate and improve their digital sovereignty. Launching in Q1 2026, the Index will measure three dimensions—data ownership, technological independence, and strategic autonomy—providing … Read the full press release

New COWI–ISS Partnership Consolidates Internal Services Across 44 Offices Worldwide

(IN BRIEF) COWI has signed a global agreement with ISS to become its single supplier of internal services, replacing over 200 different providers. Covering ten service areas, including cleaning, catering, maintenance, and security, the partnership will extend across 44 offices … Read the full press release

Independent Oversight by SGS to Guide the Building of Valencia CF’s Landmark Nou Mestalla Stadium

(IN BRIEF) Valencia CF has appointed SGS as the independent partner in charge of supervising quality, safety, and compliance for the Nou Mestalla stadium construction. SGS will oversee the entire process, from monitoring building standards to enforcing health and safety … Read the full press release