(IN BRIEF) Siemens Mobility, in partnership with Parklife Metro, has revealed a full-scale mockup of a train carriage for the Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport project, offering a preview of the future metro system. The mockup highlights the spacious, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged 900 million euros, accessibility, automated trains, Bradfield City Center, Cumberland Plain, digital services, driverless metro trains, economic growth, flexible seating, full-scale mockup, Greater Western Sydney, handrails, Léon Soulier, multifunctional areas, Parklife Metro, partnership, Public Private Partnership, public transport, Railigent X, Siemens Mobility, sustainability, Sydney Metro, train carriage, turnkey project, unique upholstery design, Western Sydney Airport Project, Western Sydney International Airport, wheelchair
(IN BRIEF) Equinor has awarded Tromsø-based Lufttransport RW AS the contract to operate five new Leonardo AW189 helicopters on the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS), enhancing its fleet for offshore transportation services. These helicopters, arriving in 2025 and 2026, will replace … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Norway, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged AW189 helicopters, Bell 525, Bristow, CHC, decarbonization, environmental considerations, Equinor, Florø, helicopter fleet, helicopter leasing, helicopter safety features, Leonardo AW189, Lufttransport, Lufttransport RW AS, Milestone Aviation Group, NCS, NCS shuttle services, Norwegian Continental Shelf, offshore operations, offshore personnel transport, partnership, safety, Sola, sustainability, trade unions
(IN BRIEF) Knorr-Bremse AG has announced that Marc Llistosella’s contract as CEO will be renewed for five additional years, extending his tenure until December 2030. This early renewal follows Llistosella’s successful leadership and the progress made under the BOOST 2026 … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged appointment, BOOST 2026 strategy, braking systems, CEO, commercial vehicle systems, early contract renewal, Employee Representatives, global market leader, Knorr-Bremse AG, leadership, Marc Llistosella, operational strength, profitability, rail systems, Reinhard Ploss, strategic transformation, Supervisory Board, sustainable growth
(IN BRIEF) Energiekontor AG, a leading German developer of wind and solar parks, has secured building permits for four significant wind park projects in Scotland and Germany in January 2025. The approved projects in Scotland include three wind parks with … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged battery storage, Bremen, building permits, Energiekontor AG, energy sector, financial year, General Standard, Germany, Lower Saxony, megawatts, partnership, Peter Szabo, project planning, renewable business expansion, renewable energy, Scotland, solar energy, sustainability, UK project pipeline, wind park projects, wind turbines
(IN BRIEF) The Gemini Cooperation, a collaboration between Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk, will launch on February 1, 2025, offering an innovative hub-and-spoke network aimed at improving global shipping’s service reliability and connectivity. With around 340 vessels and a target of over … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged 'Gemini Cooperation', booking services, Cape of Good Hope, connectivity, decarbonization, Global shipping, Hapag-Lloyd AG, hub-and-spoke network, inter-regional shuttles, Maersk A/S, partnership, Red Sea, Rolf Habben Jansen, schedule reliability, security situation, service reliability, shipping industry, shipping quality, sustainability, TEU capacity, vessels
(IN BRIEF) BayWa AG has reached an agreement with over 95% of its financial creditors on a long-term restructuring and financing plan, which will extend until 2027. However, a few dissenting creditors led BayWa to initiate restructuring proceedings under the … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Annual General Meeting, BayWa AG, capital increase, cro, debt waivers, Financial Creditors, financial statements, financing agreement, financing concept, legal certainty, long-term restructuring, Michael Baur, Munich Local Court, operational transformation, parent company, restructuring plan, restructuring proceedings, shareholders, StaRUG, StaRUG light, subsidiaries, €150 million
(IN BRIEF) Continental’s ContiTech division is set to implement structural changes at several German locations due to declining demand in industries such as automotive and lignite mining. Around 580 jobs will be affected, with plant closures at Bad Blankenburg, Stolzenau, … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged automotive industry, Bad Blankenburg, Continental, Continental Institute for Technology and Transformation, ContiTech, Employee Support, Frohburg, Geithain, Hamburg, Hanover-Vahrenwald, industry decline, job assistance, job cuts, job relocation, lignite mining, manufacturing adjustments, market changes, Moers, organizational changes, Original Equipment Solutions, Personnel changes, Philip Nelles, production closures, production relocation, Stolzenau, structural changes
(IN BRIEF) The University of St. Gallen has announced that Professor Björn Ambos will become the new Dean of the School of Management, starting February 1, 2025, succeeding Professor Reinhard Jung. Ambos, an expert in strategic management, brings significant academic … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Industrial, Management, News, Science, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged academic leadership, appointment, Björn Ambos, Bocconi, Dean of School of Management, global leadership, HSG, industry experience, INSEAD, international experience, leadership, leadership transition, management education, PhD, postdoctoral qualification, Professor Reinhard Jung, Queens University, School of Management, Singapore Management University, Strategic Management, University of Edinburgh, University of St. Gallen, WU Vienna
(IN BRIEF) Ørsted has announced Rasmus Errboe as its new Group President and CEO, effective February 1, 2025, following Mads Nipper’s decision to step down. The leadership change comes as Ørsted faces a rapidly evolving renewable energy market, particularly in … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged appointment, CEO, Chief Lene Skole, Copenhagen University, energy industry, green transition, IPO, leadership, leadership transition, Mads Nipper, Offshore wind, Rasmus Errboe, regulatory landscape, renewable capacity, renewable energy, supply chain bottlenecks, University of San Diego, Ørsted
(IN BRIEF) Schneider Electric has featured Julia Peyre, the new Head of AI Strategy and Innovation, on the AI at Scale podcast, where she discusses her role in driving AI innovation and strategy. With a decade of experience in data … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Environment, France, Industrial, Management, News, Technology
Tagged AI Adoption, AI at Scale podcast, AI expertise, AI Hub, AI innovation, AI scaling, AI strategy, AI technology, appointment, business goals, Computer Vision, data science, Diversity And Inclusion, female hiring rate, generative AI, Generative AI Task Force, in-house development, Julia Peyre, leadership, leadership team, off-the-shelf solutions, PhD, Philippe Rambach, Schneider Electric, strategic partnerships, sustainable solutions, Tractable
(IN BRIEF) Borealis has signed a distribution agreement with Tegral Materials, a member of the Vinmar Group, to expand its polyolefin solutions across Belgium, France, Germany, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands. The agreement will include Borealis’ full portfolio of polyethylene and … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Belgium, Business, Chemicals, Environment, Financial, France, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, Marketing, Netherlands, News, Technology
Tagged Borealis, Craig Arnold, distribution agreement, European distribution, Flexible Consumer Packaging, High Performance Solutions, partnership, polyethylene, polyolefin solutions, polyolefins, polypropylene, Rigid Consumer Packaging, sustainability, Tegral Materials, Vinmar Group, Vishal Goradia
(IN BRIEF) Zalando has announced IAMISIGO as the winner of the 2025 Zalando Visionary Award, recognizing the Nigerian brand for its innovative blend of African artisanal craftsmanship and modern textile design. Founded by Bubu Ogisi, IAMISIGO will showcase its collection … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Awards, Berlin, Business, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Retail, Technology
Tagged 000 prize, African craftsmanship, Anne Pascual, Awards, Bear Scouts, Bubu Ogisi, contemporary fashion, Copenhagen Fashion Week, Design Excellence, Dio Kurazawa, ethical sourcing, fashion transformation, FEBEN, gender norms, heritage, IAMISIGO, inclusivity, industry impact, leadership, local communities, mentorship, Rave Review, social impact, sustainability, textile innovation, Zalando, Zalando Visionary Award 2025, €50
(IN BRIEF) The EBRD has appointed Fatoumata Bouaré as Vice President and Chief Risk Officer, effective May 1, 2025. Ms. Bouaré, with extensive experience in both development and commercial banking, will oversee multiple departments and serve as a member of … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged appointment, banking leadership, Business Resilience, Chief Risk Officer, Cote d’Ivoire, David Coleman, digitalization, EBRD, environmental sustainability, Fatoumata Bouaré, impact reporting, leadership, Odile Renaud-Basso, Procurement Policy, risk management, sub-Saharan Africa, Vice President
(IN BRIEF) Dedalus, a leader in healthcare software, has enhanced its conference rooms across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland by installing Sony BRAVIA 4K Professional Displays. The displays provide high-quality visuals and cloud connectivity while supporting Dedalus’ sustainability efforts with energy-efficient … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged 4K displays, cloud connectivity, conference rooms, Dedalus, eco-friendly design, energy efficiency, healthcare software, healthcare technology, INNOVATION, partnership, professional displays, Sony BRAVIA, SORPLAS™, sustainability, sustainable technology, technology solutions, Vistafon
(IN BRIEF) BCS Telecom & ICT has successfully upgraded ten YAYA stores across Europe with Sony’s BRAVIA Professional Displays, incorporating custom frames to seamlessly integrate the technology with YAYA’s branding. The displays, chosen for their image quality and internal media … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Retail, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom
Tagged BCS Telecom & ICT, brand integration, BRAVIA Professional Displays, connectivity, custom frames, Deep Black Non-Glare technology, European retail, image quality, in-store experience, media player, partnership, retail displays, retail technology, Sony, workplace solutions, YAYA
(IN BRIEF) Infineon Technologies highlights the transformative potential of gallium nitride (GaN) in driving energy efficiency and decarbonization across industries such as AI, home appliances, electric vehicles, and robotics. The company anticipates rapid growth in GaN adoption, supported by its … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged 2025 predictions, AI data centers, decarbonization, digitalization, electric vehicles, energy efficiency, gallium nitride, GaN, home appliances, Infineon Technologies, Power Density, power semiconductors, robotics, semiconductor materials, Si, SIC, silicon carbide, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) wpd has signed a ten-year PPA with LyondellBasell for the Licata onshore wind project in Sicily. The project, featuring seven Vestas turbines, will generate 79,000 MWh annually, supporting LyondellBasell’s emissions reduction efforts. This partnership underscores LyondellBasell’s commitment to … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Italy, Management, Netherlands, News, Technology
Tagged clean energy, CO2-free energy, Emissions Reduction, Ferrara, global energy supply, Italy, Licata wind farm, LyondellBasell, net zero, partnership, Photovoltaic, Power Purchase Agreement, PPA, renewable energy, Sicily, sustainability, sustainable practices, Vestas V150, wind energy, WPD
(IN BRIEF) SGL Carbon reassures customers that its supply chain for natural graphite flakes remains robust despite new export restrictions imposed by China. With a diversified network of global suppliers and more than 50 years of experience in producing flexible … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, Metals and Minerals, News, Technology
Tagged China export regulations, dual-use goods, flexible graphite, global suppliers, graphite foil, graphite products, Manufacturing, natural graphite flakes, procurement, raw material supply, SGL Carbon, Sigraflex, supply chain, Supply Security, sustainable sourcing
(IN BRIEF) Lindner’s LMD-St 320 expanded metal canopy ceiling offers a flexible and elegant solution for architecturally demanding projects. With customizable colours and meshes, the system meets aesthetic and functional needs, while also delivering superior acoustic performance. Designed for easy … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Metals and Minerals, News, Technology
Tagged acoustic performance, ceiling system, COLOURline, Cradle to Cradle Certified® Gold, design flexibility, Emissions Class A+, environmental impact, expanded metal canopy ceiling, Lindner, Lindner Green Level Outstanding, LMD-St 320, maintenance, MESHdesign, MOODline, spatial design, sustainability, sustainable construction, tool-free access
(IN BRIEF) Telia Company has appointed Bjørn Ivar Moen as Senior Vice President and Head of Telia Norway, effective January 2026. Moen, with 25 years of experience in telecommunications, including his recent tenure as CEO of Telenor Sweden, will join … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Sweden, Technology, Telecom
Tagged acting Head of Telia Norway, Allente, appointment, Bjørn Ivar Moen, CEO, Group Executive Management, leadership, nationwide 5G coverage, Patrik Hofbauer, Senior Vice President, Stein-Erik Vellan, telecommunications, Telenor, Telenor Norway, Telenor Sweden, Telia Company, Telia Norway, Viaplay Group
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