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Bosch unveils new software platform for automation of service robots

(IN BRIEF) Bosch has developed a new software platform to simplify the development of service robots for commercial and industrial activities. According to the International Federation of Robotics, 121,000 smart machines for professional use were sold worldwide in 2021, a … Read the full press release

Stefan Grosch Joins Board of Management of Robert Bosch GmbH

(IN BRIEF) The board of management of Robert Bosch GmbH has announced a personnel change effective April 1, 2023. Filiz Albrecht, director of industrial relations, has decided not to extend her contract after 2024 and will step down from the … Read the full press release

Santander Private Banking Takes Home Multiple Awards at 2022 Euromoney Awards

(IN BRIEF) Santander Private Banking has been named the Best Private Bank in Latin America by Euromoney, which also recognized the bank in several other award categories including Best Bank for Family Office Services and for Wealth Transfer/Succession Planning. The … Read the full press release

CLAAS Group names Jan-Hendrik Mohr as successor to outgoing CEO Thomas Böck

(IN BRIEF) The CLAAS Group Shareholders’ Committee has appointed Jan-Hendrik Mohr as the new CEO with effect from 1 April 2023. Mohr, who has been with the CLAAS Group since 1984 and a member of the Group Executive Board since … Read the full press release

Fortescue Future Industries Signs PPA with Statkraft for Renewable Power at Holmaneset Green Energy Project

(IN BRIEF) Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) has signed a long-term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Statkraft for renewable power to support its proposed 300 megawatt green hydrogen and green ammonia facility at the Holmaneset Project site in Norway. FFI undertook … Read the full press release

ASSA ABLOY to Acquire Italian High-Security Residential Lock Manufacturer Mottura

(IN BRIEF) ASSA ABLOY, a leading Swedish lock and security company, has signed an agreement to acquire Mottura Serrature di sicurezza Spa, an Italian manufacturer of high-security residential armored lock cases and security cylinders. The acquisition will strengthen ASSA ABLOY’s … Read the full press release

Kuehne+Nagel atteint une électricité 100% renouvelable dans ses entrepôts de logistique contractuelle mondiale

(ACTUALITÉ EN BREF) Kuehne+Nagel a publié son septième rapport de développement durable, détaillant les performances ESG du Groupe en 2022 et son engagement en faveur de pratiques durables. Parmi les faits saillants, l’entreprise a investi dans les biocarburants maritimes et … Read the full press release

TenneT to build 40 GW of offshore wind energy to fulfill North Sea Energy Summit’s target

(IN BRIEF) Transmission System Operator (TSO) TenneT has collaborated with Hitachi Energy, Petrofac, GE/SMOP and GE/McDermott to develop a new global market standard for 2 GW HVDC systems, a crucial component of TenneT’s innovative 2GW Program. This program consists of … Read the full press release

Kuehne+Nagel Achieves 100% Renewable Electricity in Global Contract Logistics Warehouses

(IN BRIEF) Kuehne+Nagel has published its seventh Sustainability Report, detailing the Group’s ESG performance in 2022 and its commitment to sustainable practices. Among the highlights, the company invested in maritime biofuels and sustainable aviation fuels to reduce Scope 3 emissions, … Read the full press release

DNV Achieves Record Turnover in 2022, on Track to Hit Growth Targets

(IN BRIEF) DNV, a provider of assurance and risk management services, has achieved record turnover in 2022, posting revenues of 25,031 million Norwegian Kroner (NOK), a year-on-year growth of 16.6%. The company is well-positioned to achieve its 45% revenue growth … Read the full press release

Loughborough University secures funding to continue twinning initiative with Ukrainian university

(IN BRIEF) Loughborough University has been awarded additional funding from UKRI’s Research England to continue its twinning initiative with Beketov National University in Ukraine. The project aims to support academics, students, and university leaders during the conflict in the region. … Read the full press release

Loughborough University and ISH partner to offer new Master’s in Leadership in Sport

(IN BRIEF) Loughborough University London and the Institute of Sports Humanities have announced the launch of a new Master’s in Leadership in Sport, set to begin in Autumn 2023. The course is designed for professionals in the sports industry and … Read the full press release

Four Loughborough Sporting Alumnae Named in BBC Woman’s Hour Power List 2023

(IN BRIEF) Four women with links to Loughborough University have been named in the BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour Power List 2023: Women in Sport. Alice Dearing, a Loughborough alumna and the first black woman to swim for Great Britain … Read the full press release

Loughborough University’s world-leading gym space equipped with latest technology and training equipment

(IN BRIEF) Loughborough University has opened a brand new extension to its Powerbase gym, doubling its size to 3,200 m2, home to Loughborough’s elite strength and conditioning environment. The facility has been designed to be fully inclusive and accessible, with … Read the full press release

BBVA recognized for commitment to talent development and corporate culture by Gallup

(IN BRIEF) BBVA receives 2023 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award for commitment to corporate culture and talent development. The award recognizes companies that excel in creating exceptional work environments and developing their workforce. BBVA was chosen as one of the leading … Read the full press release

BBVA’s Global Trade Finance portal offers free access to import-export solutions and information from over 170 countries

(IN BRIEF) BBVA has launched the Global Trade Finance portal to help import export companies streamline their operations and access information to support their international transactions. The free platform provides users with information on BBVA’s trade finance solutions, as well … Read the full press release

NIB signs a EUR 49.2m loan agreement with Demant for hearing technology research and development

(IN BRIEF) The Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) has signed a new seven-year loan agreement with Danish global hearing healthcare company Demant A/S, providing DKK 375 million (EUR 49.2 million) to finance the company’s research and development programme for the 2021-2022 … Read the full press release

EY collaborates with Microsoft to develop Intelligent Payroll Chatbot using Azure OpenAI

(IN BRIEF) EY has announced a deepened collaboration with Microsoft to develop the EY Intelligent Payroll Chatbot as part of the Next Gen Payroll Platform. Using Azure OpenAI Service and EY payroll offerings, the generative AI chatbot is designed to … Read the full press release

Fincantieri and Naval Group joint venture Naviris appoints new Chairman and CEO

(IN BRIEF) Naviris, the joint venture between Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri and French defense company Naval Group, has announced the appointment of Pierroberto Folgiero as Chairman, Damien Raby as CEO, and Enrico Bonetti as COO. The bi-national team is split evenly … Read the full press release

Metso Outotec to divest two of its three Metals businesses

(IN BRIEF) Metso Outotec has announced the divestment of two of its three Metals businesses, Metals & Chemical Processing and Ferrous & Heat Transfer, following a strategic review. The company plans to focus on its Aggregates and Minerals businesses, while … Read the full press release