Category Archives: Netherlands

Press Releases & News from Netherlands distributed via EuropaWire

Stellantis Pro One Leads Commercial Vehicle Markets with Innovative Product Lineup and Global Growth

(IN BRIEF) Stellantis Pro One has become the market leader in commercial vehicles across Europe 30, South America, and the Middle East & Africa in the first half of 2024. The company achieved notable growth with new product launches like … Read the full press release

AkzoNobel Introduces Single-Spray Powder Coating to Boost Safety and Efficiency in EV Battery Systems

(IN BRIEF) AkzoNobel’s Resicoat brand has developed a new powder coating technology for electric vehicle (EV) battery systems that enhances electrical protection with a single spray application. This innovation meets the growing demand for higher dielectric strength in the EV … Read the full press release

Daniele Tonella Named ING’s New Chief Technology Officer

ING Repurchases Nearly 1.7 Million Shares, Demonstrating Progress in Buyback Initiative

(IN BRIEF) ING has appointed Daniele Tonella as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and member of the Management Board Banking, effective August 5, 2024. Tonella, who has over 20 years of experience in technology leadership roles within the financial … Read the full press release

INEOS Inovyn Partners with Daimler to Trial Hydrogen Trucks, Paving Way for Zero-Emission Transport

(IN BRIEF) INEOS Inovyn, Europe’s leading PVC producer, is partnering with Daimler to trial the Mercedes-Benz GenH2 hydrogen trucks, aiming to enhance heavy-duty transport’s sustainability. Over the next 12 months, INEOS will make around 250 deliveries using these trucks in … Read the full press release

Art Collective De Strakke Hand Completes Unique Mural on Eneco’s Heat Buffer in Utrecht

(IN BRIEF) Art collective De Strakke Hand has finished a unique mural on Eneco’s new heat buffer in Rijnsweerd, Utrecht. Inspired by a 19th-century watercolour by J.W. Wisselingh, the design was selected with input from local residents to help the … Read the full press release

DNV Supports European Commission in Updating Carbon Capture and Storage Guidance Documents

(IN BRIEF) DNV has supported the European Commission in updating guidance documents on geological carbon storage (CCS) under the CCS Directive to streamline permitting procedures and enhance sustainable CO2 storage in the European Economic Area (EEA). The updates integrate the … Read the full press release

Digi Communications N.V. Announces Rating Assigned by Fitch Ratings to Digi Communications N.V.

(IN BRIEF) On July 24, 2024, Digi Communications N.V., a leading European telecommunication services provider, announced that Fitch Ratings has assigned the company a Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) of ‘BB’ with a stable outlook. This rating reflects the company’s … Read the full press release

NWO Awards 800,000 Euros to Experienced Researchers in SSH Open Competition L

(IN BRIEF) The Dutch Research Council (NWO) has awarded up to 800,000 euros per project in the SSH Open Competition L, aimed at researchers who earned their PhD at least 15 years ago. With over 40 million euros in total … Read the full press release

Rolls-Royce to Deliver Major Battery Storage System for Dutch Energy Project

(IN BRIEF) Rolls-Royce Power Systems has been awarded a contract by Battery Park Zeewolde (BPZ) to supply a large-scale battery storage system in Zeewolde, Netherlands. The system, featuring a capacity of 32.6 MW and 65.2 MWh, will support energy trading … Read the full press release

University of Twente Researchers Secure ERC Proof of Concept Grants for Innovative Projects

(IN BRIEF) Three researchers from the University of Twente have secured Proof of Concept (PoC) grants from the European Research Council (ERC). Professors Mariëlle Stoelinga, David Fernandez Rivas, and Jeroen Leijten will receive €150,000 each to develop innovative ideas stemming … Read the full press release

University of Twente and Forschungszentrum Jülich Strengthen Collaboration with New Memorandum of Understanding

(IN BRIEF) The University of Twente (UT) and Forschungszentrum Jülich (FZJ) have formalized their longstanding collaboration with a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). Signed during a special event at Jülich, the MoU focuses on strategic areas such as education and … Read the full press release

Digi Communications N.V. announces significant agreements concluded by the Company’s subsidiaries in Spain

(IN BRIEF) Digi Spain Telecom S.L.U. (“DIGI Spain”) has signed a 16-year national roaming and RAN sharing agreement with Telefónica Móviles España, effective from 1 January 2025. Additionally, a 10-year fixed broadband bitstream wholesale agreement has been concluded. These deals, … Read the full press release

Eneco and Charged Partner to Trial Home Battery Integration for Grid Stability and Consumer Benefits

(IN BRIEF) Eneco and Charged have announced a collaborative initiative, ‘Gridease,’ aimed at leveraging home battery systems to enhance grid stability while offering financial rewards to consumers. The trial targets customers with Sessy home batteries and both fixed and variable … Read the full press release

APM Terminals Suape Advances Sustainable Port Operations with Major Investment in All-Electric Handling Equipment

(IN BRIEF) APM Terminals Suape in Brazil has completed a significant investment in sustainability by acquiring twenty-eight all-electric container handling units from SANY. This move underscores their commitment to becoming Latin America’s first fully electric terminal, set to commence operations … Read the full press release

Digi Communications N.V. announces the availability of the instruction regarding the payment of share dividend for the 2023 financial year

(IN BRIEF) Digi Communications N.V., a leading European telecommunication services provider, has released detailed instructions for the payment of a 1.25 lei per share dividend for the 2023 financial year. The dividend will be paid on 22 July 2024 to … Read the full press release

Ingka Investments Partners with Extell on Landmark Fifth Avenue Development

(IN BRIEF) Ingka Investments, the investment arm of Ingka Group, has announced a significant partnership with Extell Development Company to invest in 570 Fifth Avenue, a new mixed-use office and retail tower in New York City. This strategic move marks … Read the full press release

Stella International Implements CCH Tagetik CPM Platform for Financial Transformation

(IN BRIEF) Stella International Holdings Limited has partnered with Wolters Kluwer to implement the CCH Tagetik Corporate Performance Management (CPM) software, aiming to digitally transform its finance operations. This strategic move replaces manual financial processes with automated budgeting, forecasting, and … Read the full press release

Digi Communications N.V. announces the granting of conditional stock options to Executive Directors of the Company based on the general shareholders’ meeting approval from 25 June 2024

(IN BRIEF) Digi Communications N.V. has granted conditional stock options to its Executive Directors following the general shareholders’ meeting approval on 25 June 2024. The grants include 80,000 options for Mr. Serghei Bulgac and 60,000 for Mr. Valentin Popoviciu, subject … Read the full press release

Neste and Partners Introduce Neste MY Renewable Diesel™ for Sustainable River Cruises in the Netherlands

(IN BRIEF) Neste, in collaboration with OK Slurink and Scylla, has launched an initiative to enhance sustainability in the river cruise industry in the Netherlands. Since February 2024, OK Slurink has been supplying Neste MY Renewable Diesel™ to Scylla’s fleet … Read the full press release