(IN BRIEF) LANXESS has once again demonstrated its leadership in sustainability by ranking first in Europe and fifth globally in the Dow Jones Best in Class Index for the chemicals sector. The company achieved strong ESG performance across areas such … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Germany, Industrial, Marketing, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged CDP, Chemical Industry, climate neutrality, Climate Strategy, corporate governance, Dow Jones Best in Class Index, EcoVadis, ESG performance, human rights, LANXESS, LANXESS advances sustainability strategy with strong global rankings and upgraded ESG performance ratings, Matthias Zachert, Product Stewardship, S&P Global, Specialty chemicals group LANXESS recognised for climate strategy and governance excellence in global index, sustainability, sustainability ratings, Sustainalytics, water management
(IN BRIEF) BPCE has completed the acquisition of novobanco, becoming its sole shareholder in a €6.7 billion deal that marks the largest cross-border banking transaction in the Eurozone in over a decade. The acquisition strengthens BPCE’s European expansion strategy and … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, Portugal, Technology
Tagged acquisition, BPCE Completes Strategic Acquisition of Novobanco to Expand European Banking Presence and Strengthen Position in Portugal, BPCE Strengthens European Growth Strategy with €6.7 Billion Acquisition of Portugal’s Novobanco, corporate banking, cross border transaction, digital transformation, European Banking, Eurozone banking, financial services, Groupe BPCE, Lone Star Funds, Mark Bourke, Nicolas Namias, novobanco, Portugal market, Portuguese State, Resolution Fund, Retail Banking, Sustainable Finance, Vision 2030
(IN BRIEF) Novartis has finalized its US manufacturing and research expansion plan with the announcement of a seventh new facility in Morrisville, North Carolina, dedicated to producing active pharmaceutical ingredients for solid-dose medicines and RNA therapies. The move is part … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged API production, biotechnology, Carlsbad California, Denton Texas, drug development, Healthcare Innovation, Indianapolis Indiana, Millburn New Jersey, Morrisville, North Carolina, Novartis, Novartis Finalizes $23 Billion US Expansion Program Enhancing Domestic Manufacturing and Research Infrastructure, Novartis Strengthens US Production Network with New Facility Supporting Advanced Therapies and Supply Chain Resilience, pharmaceutical manufacturing, radioligand therapy, RNA therapeutics, San Diego research center, supply chain resilience, US expansion, Vas Narasimhan, Winter Park Florida
(IN BRIEF) LPKF reported a solid start to 2026, with rising order intake and a strong book-to-bill ratio of 1.4, despite a decline in revenue to €17.1 million due to weakness in the Solar segment. The company’s North Star transformation … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, Technology
Tagged Advanced Semiconductor Packaging, book to bill ratio, electronics segment, Garbsen Germany, industrial technology, Klaus Fiedler, laser processing, LIDE technology, LPKF Laser & Electronics SE, LPKF Reports Strong Order Growth and Advances Transformation Strategy Despite Challenging Start to 2026, LPKF Strengthens Semiconductor Position and Cost Efficiency as Order Intake Rises in First Quarter 2026, North Star program, order intake, PCB manufacturing, perovskite solar cells, Q1 2026 results, Semiconductor industry, solar segment, surface mount technology, transformation strategy, welding restructuring
(IN BRIEF) PUMA reported a solid start to 2026 despite a slight decline in sales, with first-quarter revenue reaching €1.86 billion, down 1.0% on a currency-adjusted basis. The performance was supported by inventory clearance efforts, which also contributed to an … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Economy, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Retail, Sports, Technology
Tagged Americas, Arthur Hoeld, Asia Pacific, cost efficiency programme, direct-to-consumer, DTC, E-Commerce, EBIT growth, EMEA, FIFA World Cup 2026™, financial performance, Free cash flow, Greater China, gross profit margin, HYROX, inventory clearance, Net debt, NITRO footwear, PUMA Maintains 2026 Outlook Following Stable Start Driven by Operational Improvements and Cost Efficiency Measures, PUMA SE, PUMA Strengthens Financial Position in Early 2026 While Advancing Strategic Transition Toward Future Growth, Q1 2026 results, Retail Strategy, sportswear industry, wholesale, working capital
(IN BRIEF) PUMA has appointed Mark Langer as its new Chief Financial Officer and Member of the Management Board, effective May 1, 2026, succeeding Markus Neubrand, who will step down at the end of April and leave the company later … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Retail, Sports, Technology
Tagged Andreas Hubert, Arthur Hoeld, CFO appointment, corporate governance, Douglas AG, executive leadership, finance, global business, Héloïse Temple Boyer, HUGO BOSS AG, Investor Relations, Management Board, Maria Valdes, Mark Langer, Markus Neubrand, Matthias Baeumer, McKinsey & Company, Procter & Gamble, PUMA Appoints Mark Langer as Chief Financial Officer to Strengthen Financial Leadership and Growth Strategy, PUMA Names Experienced Finance Leader Mark Langer as CFO to Support Return to Profitable Growth, PUMA SE
(IN BRIEF) Schaeffler is strengthening its role in the transition to electrified mobility by offering a broad and flexible portfolio of powertrain technologies covering battery electric, hybrid, and range extender vehicles. At the 13th Schaeffler Automotive Symposium in Bühl, the … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Electronics & Machinery, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Media, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Automotive Innovation, Automotive Symposium Bühl, BEV, e axles, e-mobility, Electric Drive Units, electric vehicles, electrification, HEV, hybrid systems, inverter technology, Matthias Zink, mobility transition, PHEV, powertrain technologies, range extender, REEV, Schaeffler AG, Schaeffler Expands Electrified Powertrain Portfolio to Support Diverse Mobility Transition Strategies Across Global Automotive Markets, Schaeffler Strengthens Role in Electric and Hybrid Mobility with Scalable System Solutions and Advanced Powertrain Technologies, sustainable transport, Thomas Stierle
(IN BRIEF) TeamViewer has announced that the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team has upgraded its IT infrastructure from TeamViewer Tensor to the AI-powered TeamViewer ONE platform, designed for Autonomous Endpoint Management. The move enhances the team’s ability to monitor and manage … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Media, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged AI platform, AI support sessions, autonomous endpoint management, device management, digital workplace, endpoint management, enterprise IT, Formula 1, IT operations, Mercedes AMG PETRONAS F1 Team Adopts TeamViewer ONE to Strengthen Autonomous IT Operations Across Global Racing Infrastructure, Mercedes AMG PETRONAS F1 Team Enhances Real Time IT Performance with Deployment of TeamViewer ONE Platform, Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team, Miami Grand Prix, Michael Taylor, motorsport technology, Oliver Steil, remote connectivity, TeamViewer, TeamViewer ONE, telemetry systems, Toto Wolff
(IN BRIEF) Ingka Group has expanded IKEA’s presence in China with the opening of its first small-format store in eastern Beijing, located in the Wangfujing WellTown shopping centre in Tongzhou District. The 1,500 m² store offers over 3,000 products and … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, Netherlands, Retail, Technology
Tagged Beijing, Best Buy partnership, Cagliari Italy, China retail expansion, EUR 5 billion investment, Girona Spain, Global Expansion, home furnishing, Huntsville Alabama, IKEA, IKEA Expands Global Retail Network with Beijing Small Store and Over 20 New Locations in 2026, Ingka Group, Ingka Group Strengthens IKEA Presence in China with New Small Format Store Opening in Eastern Beijing, Javier Quinones, Los Angeles store, Phoenix Arizona, Pontus Erntell, Pula Croatia, Pune India, Retail Strategy, small format store, Tongzhou District, Visby Gotland, Wangfujing WellTown
(IN BRIEF) Prosus has been included in LinkedIn’s 2026 Top Companies ranking in Brazil, highlighting its position as an employer that supports strong career development and growth opportunities. The recognition is based on LinkedIn data evaluating factors such as skills … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Awards, Business, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Netherlands, Technology
Tagged AI, Brazil, career growth, Despegar, E-Commerce, ecosystem model, Employee Development, Europe, fintech, iFood, INDIA, INNOVATION, Latin America, LinkedIn, LinkedIn Top Companies, professional growth, Prosus, Prosus Earns Spot on LinkedIn Brazil Top Companies 2026 List for Advancing Talent and Skills Development, Prosus Recognised by LinkedIn Among Brazil’s Leading Employers Supporting Career Growth and Innovation, talent strategy, technology sector, workplace recognition
(IN BRIEF) Soiltech ASA has completed its transition from Euronext Expand Oslo to Euronext Oslo Børs, becoming the 20th company to list on Euronext markets in 2026. The Norwegian cleantech company, which specialises in on-site treatment and recycling of contaminated … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, International Trade, Investment, Management, Marketing, Norway, Technology
Tagged aquaculture, Dag Scherven, energy sector, environmental technology, Euronext, Euronext Expand Oslo, Euronext Oslo Børs, industrial waste, Jan Erik Tveteraas, Norwegian cleantech, offshore industry, Oslo listing, Recycling Solutions, Soiltech ASA, Soiltech ASA Enters Euronext Oslo Børs Main Market Expanding Access to Capital and Global Investment Community, Soiltech ASA Uplists to Euronext Oslo Børs Marking Key Growth Milestone in Environmental Technology Sector, STECH, stock market listing, sustainability, waste management, water treatment, Øivind Amundsen
(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall has completed a significant milestone in its naval shipbuilding programme with the christening of the fifth K130-class corvette, named LÜBECK, at its Hamburg shipyard. The vessel is part of a second batch designed for coastal operations, particularly … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Defence, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Security & Safety, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Armin Papperger, Blohm Voss, coastal defence, defence industry, German Naval Yards Kiel, German Navy, Hamburg, Jan Lindenau, K130 corvette, Lübeck, Maritime Security, NATO, naval shipbuilding, Rheinmetall AG, Rheinmetall Marks Completion of K130 Corvette Batch with Launch of LÜBECK in Hamburg, Rheinmetall Strengthens Naval Capabilities with Final K130 Corvette Christening, Tim Wagner, TKMS
(IN BRIEF) One New Zealand and Vodafone have formed a partnership to bring advanced Network APIs to New Zealand, enabling businesses and developers to build safer and more efficient digital services. The collaboration introduces tools such as SIM Swap and … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, Marketing, Security & Safety, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom
Tagged account takeover, API ecosystem, authentication, CAMARA, digital identity, digital security, fintech security, GSMA Open Gateway, mobile networks, Network APIs, New Zealand technology, Number Verification, One New Zealand, One New Zealand and Vodafone Enable Safer Digital Services Through Network API Integration and Global Standards, phishing prevention, SIM swap fraud, telecom innovation, vodafone, Vodafone and One New Zealand Introduce Advanced Network APIs to Combat Online Fraud and Enhance Customer Experience
(IN BRIEF) Indra is leading the European SHIMBAD programme to develop a 4D multiband AESA radar system designed to become a core sensor for future European warships, enhancing surveillance, tracking, and defence capabilities against advanced threats such as hypersonic missiles … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Defence, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, Security & Safety, Spain, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged 4D radar, AESA radar, defence innovation, Drones, European Defence Fund, European warships, hypersonic missiles, Indra, Indra Advances European Defence Technology with New Multiband Radar Development Initiative, Indra Coordinates Multinational Effort to Build 4D Radar System for Enhanced Naval Defence Capabilities, María del Mar Pomares, Maritime Security, military technology, NATO cooperation, naval defence, SHIMBAD programme, uncrewed vessels
(IN BRIEF) Empa and HOCH Health Ostschweiz have launched a research project to develop nanozyme-based therapies for treating aggressive brain tumors such as astrocytoma, using near-infrared light to activate the treatment directly at the tumor site. The approach aims to … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged astrocytoma, blood-brain barrier, brain tumors, cancer research, Empa, Empa and HOCH Health Ostschweiz Explore Innovative Nanotherapy to Improve Brain Cancer Outcomes, Giacomo Reina, Hedy Glor Meyer Foundation, HOCH Health Ostschweiz, Isabel Hostettler, nanomedicine, nanozymes, Near Infrared Activated Nanozymes Offer New Hope for Precision Brain Tumor Treatment, near infrared light therapy, oncology innovation, Swiss Cancer Foundation, targeted therapy
(IN BRIEF) Norsk Hydro has signed long-term power purchase agreements with Statkraft to secure 12.3 TWh of renewable electricity over a ten-year period for its aluminium production operations in Norway. The contracts provide stable and competitive energy supply across key … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, Metals and Minerals, Norway, Technology
Tagged aluminium production, Birgitte Vartdal, decarbonization, Eivind Kallevik, energy supply, Hydro Reinforces Industrial Competitiveness with New Renewable Power Agreements from Statkraft, Hydro Signs Long Term Energy Contracts to Support Low Carbon Aluminium Operations in Norway, industrial energy, low carbon aluminium, NO2 NO3 regions, Norsk Hydro, Norway industry, Power Purchase Agreement, PPA, renewable energy, Statkraft, sustainability strategy
(IN BRIEF) AFME has published a new paper outlining its vision for a DLT-based transformation of European capital markets, advocating for a shift from centralized and fragmented systems to a network-based, interoperable architecture driven by private-sector innovation. The proposed model … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged AFME, AFME Proposes Policy Framework to Enable Scalable DLT Adoption in Capital Markets, AFME Sets Out Roadmap for Future Distributed Finance Infrastructure in Europe, Association for Financial Markets in Europe, blockchain finance, central bank money, Coen ter Wal, commercial bank money, digital assets, distributed finance, distributed ledger technology, DLT, ECB Appia, European capital markets, financial regulation, interoperability standards, Pontes initiative
(IN BRIEF) EY US has formed an alliance with Rillet to deliver an AI-driven approach to finance transformation that integrates automation, accounting processes, and risk management into a single operating model. By combining EY’s consulting and risk expertise with Rillet’s … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged accounting automation, AI finance transformation, AI native platform, audit-readiness, digital transformation, enterprise software, Ernst and Young LLP, ERP and Compliance, ERP systems, EY, EY and Rillet Introduce Unified Finance Transformation Model Combining Automation, EY Expands Technology Ecosystem with Rillet Alliance to Enhance AI Driven Finance Modernization, finance modernization, financial controls, Michael Flynn, Nic Kopp, Rillet, risk management
(IN BRIEF) Fincantieri and KAYO have signed an agreement to establish a joint venture aimed at developing naval shipbuilding and maintenance capabilities in Albania, marking a significant step in industrial and defense cooperation between the two countries. The new entity, … Read the full press release
Posted in Albania, Business, Defence, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Italy, Management, Marketing, Security & Safety, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Albania, defense industry, Edi Rama, Ermal Nufi, Fincantieri, Fincantieri and KAYO Establish Joint Venture to Develop Naval Shipbuilding Capabilities in Albania, Fincantieri Signs Strategic Agreement to Build and Maintain Naval Vessels in Albania, industrial partnership, Italy Albania cooperation, joint venture, KAYO, Maritime Security, military vessels, naval shipbuilding, offshore patrol vessel, OPV, Pashaliman shipyard, Pierroberto Folgiero, Tirana
(IN BRIEF) SGS has introduced GMP-compliant NMR testing capabilities in China using a JEOL 400 MHz system, strengthening its pharmaceutical analytical services with advanced structural and quantitative analysis. The new offering supports the entire drug development and manufacturing lifecycle by … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Pharma & Biotech, Security & Safety, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Analytical Chemistry, API analysis, China laboratory services, drug development, GMP compliance, impurity profiling, JEOL 400 MHz, NMR testing, pharmaceutical manufacturing, Pharmaceutical Testing, polymorphism, quality control, quantitative NMR, regulatory compliance, SGS, SGS Expands Pharmaceutical Testing Capabilities in China with GMP Compliant NMR Technology, SGS Introduces Advanced NMR Testing Service to Strengthen Drug Quality Control in China
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