(IN BRIEF) Siemens has issued a €300 million digital bond using blockchain technology, continuing its leadership in digital finance. This new bond, with a one-year maturity, was settled through SWIAT’s private blockchain and the Bundesbank Trigger Solution, significantly speeding up … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Blockchain Bond, financial innovation, Peter Rathgeb, Ralf P. Thomas, Siemens
(IN BRIEF) Logicor has expanded its UK Asset Management team with two new hires: Michaela Chidgey as Project Manager and Rachel Boorer as an Analyst. Chidgey, formerly with Savills, brings extensive project management experience in the industrial and logistics sector, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Logicor has announced the first major tenant for its new development in Příšovice: Plzeňský Prazdroj, the Czech Republic’s largest beer producer. The company has leased 7,500 square meters at the facility, which will serve as its regional distribution … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Czech Republic, Environment, Financial, Food & Beverage, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged Alžběta Pastrnková, Czech Republic, Logicor, partnership, Plzeňský Prazdroj, Příšovice Logistics Hub, sustainability, tenant
(IN BRIEF) Telefónica, Ericsson, and MATSUKO have successfully demonstrated the integration of holographic calls directly into smartphone dialer apps using IMS (IP Multimedia Subsystem) Data Channel technology. This Proof-of-Concept enables real-time holographic communication without the need for additional apps, showcasing … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Spain, Sweden, Technology, Telecom
Tagged Ericsson, holographic calls, IMS Integration, Japan, MATSUKO, partnership, smartphones, Sweden, Telefonica
(IN BRIEF) Germany’s Deutsche Post has honored Freddie Mercury, the legendary Queen frontman, with a commemorative postage stamp as part of its “Legends of Pop/Rock Music” series. The stamp, which features an iconic image of Mercury on stage with a … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Entertainment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Awards, Commemorative Postage Stamp, DHL, Freddie Mercury, Germany, Jimi Hendrix
(IN BRIEF) Scout24 SE, the company behind the digital real estate platform ImmoScout24, has appointed Gertrud Kolb as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). With over 20 years of experience in technology and product management, Kolb will be responsible for … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged AI, appointment, CTO, Gertrud Kolb, ImmoScout24, leadership, Ralf Weitz, Scout24, Tech Innovations, Tobias Hartmann
(IN BRIEF) At the Automechanika 2024 event, Knorr-Bremse TruckServices is unveiling an array of future-focused solutions to enhance the digitization of the commercial vehicle aftermarket. Key highlights include new dealer and workshop partnership concepts, an optimized diagnostics solution, and a … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) DEUTZ has welcomed 47 new apprentices at its Cologne, Ulm, and Herschbach sites, including the reintroduction of commercial apprenticeships after 14 years. The company has also launched a dual study program in partnership with FOM University and HSD … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Education, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged apprenticeship, DEUTZ, Dual Study Programs, Future Talent, Timo Krutoff
(IN BRIEF) Symrise has launched a sustainable sourcing initiative to ensure the long-term availability of natural ingredients for the food and beverage industry. In response to climate change, geopolitical challenges, and increasing demand for eco-friendly products, Symrise has implemented a … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Environment, Financial, Food & Beverage, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged innovative, Natural Ingredients, sustainability, Symrise
(IN BRIEF) ServiceNow and CANCOM have formed a strategic partnership to deliver AI-driven digital solutions for mid-sized businesses in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland (DACH region). The collaboration aims to enhance productivity, efficiency, and cost optimization for the Mittelstand by integrating … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Austria, Business, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged AI-Driven, Austria, CANCOM, DACH Mittelstand, digital transformation, Germany, Jochen Borenich, Markus Ehrle, partnership, ServiceNow, Switzerland
(IN BRIEF) Bechtle AG has acquired s.i.g. System Informations Gesellschaft mbH, an IT system house based in Neu-Ulm, Germany. The acquisition strengthens Bechtle’s position in the Ulm economic region and enhances its industrial IT capabilities for the manufacturing industry. With … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) CTS EVENTIM, a leading ticketing service and live entertainment provider, has partnered with Tink to introduce the Pay by Bank feature for a faster and more secure payment process. This service allows users to pay directly from their … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Banks, Business, Entertainment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, Media, Netherlands, News, Poland, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Austria, CTS EVENTIM, Europe, Germany, partnership, Pay by Bank Service, Payment, Poland, Sören Kuthning, the Netherlands, Tink, UK
(IN BRIEF) Volvo Trucks is set to launch a groundbreaking electric truck capable of driving up to 600 km on a single charge, marking a significant advancement in long-distance, zero-emission transport. This new model, the Volvo FH Electric, will be … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Bouygues UK has been awarded a £28.2 million contract by the Department for Education to build the new St John’s CE Academy secondary school in Grove, Oxfordshire. The school will serve 600 students and will be the first … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Renault Group has appointed Christian Stein as its new Chief Communications Officer, effective 16 September 2024. Stein will replace Stéphanie Cau and will report directly to CEO Luca de Meo. Stein brings extensive experience from his previous roles … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, France, Industrial, Management, News, Technology
Tagged appointment, Chief Communications Officer, Christian Stein, leadership, Luca de Meo, Renault Group, Stéphanie Cau
(IN BRIEF) Logicor, a major European logistics real estate company, and Kryalos SGR, an asset management firm, have acquired a 51,000 sqm site in Fara Gera D’Adda, near Milan, to develop a state-of-the-art 25,000 sqm logistics facility. This acquisition aligns … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Italy, Management, News, Real Estate, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged acquisition, Fara Gera D'Adda, Gianluca Vairani, Graeme Hepburn, Kryalos SGR, Logicor, logistics hub, Milan, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Evonik has upgraded the production of its ROHACELL® high-performance foams at the Darmstadt site to use 100% renewable energy. This transition is expected to reduce the company’s CO2 emissions by 3,400 metric tons annually. The move is part … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Evonik has opened a new production plant in Steinau, Germany, to increase its capacity for producing sustainable cosmetic emollients. The plant uses an enzymatic process that significantly reduces the climate footprint of these essential cosmetic ingredients. This expansion … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) MAHLE Aftermarket has launched the “MAHLE Workshop Heroes” campaign to honor auto mechanics as the unsung heroes of the automotive industry. The campaign, inspired by blockbuster movies, features cinematic-themed posters like “The Thermonator” and “The Filter and the … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) BII, FMO, and the UK Government’s Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office have partnered to expand the CASA technical assistance facility, aiming to address the significant financing gap faced by agribusinesses in developing countries, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. With … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, United Kingdom
Tagged British International Investment (BII), Commercial Agriculture for Smallholders and Agribusiness (CASA), FMO, partnership, sustainability, UK Government’s Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO)
(IN BRIEF) Kapsch TrafficCom has successfully completed the first phase of the Gothenburg Congestion Charging project, one of the largest urban congestion charging systems globally. The project involves upgrading 50 tolling stations and 91 charging points across the city, with … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Hudong Zhonghua Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. was awarded three Approval in Principle (AiP) certificates and one General Approval for Ship Application (GASA) certificate by DNV at the SMM trade fair in Hamburg. These awards recognize Hudong Zhonghua’s innovative designs … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Norway, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Awards, DNV, Energy Vessel Designs, Hudong Zhonghua, Norbert Kray, SMM, Song Wei
(IN BRIEF) Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding Company (HPWS) received approval in principle (AiP) certificates from DNV at the SMM trade fair for three innovative ship designs focused on sustainability. The designs include an ammonia-fueled midsize gas carrier, an ammonia-fueled container ship, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) ORLEN Group has started oil production at the Tyrving field on the Norwegian Continental Shelf, which has an estimated 25 million barrels of recoverable reserves. This new production site, added to ORLEN’s portfolio of 20 active fields in … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The iTEC Alliance, consisting of eight major air navigation service providers across Europe and Canada, has launched the build phase of the iTEC SkyNex Air Traffic Control system. This new system aims to enhance efficiency, interoperability, and sustainability … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Spain, Technology
Tagged air traffic control, Indra, iTEC Alliance, Marcel Bakker, partnership, Skynex
(IN BRIEF) Professor Derk Loorbach has been appointed as the scientific lead of the Climate Research Initiative Netherlands (KIN). Loorbach, an expert in socio-economic transitions, will guide the scientific direction of KIN, focusing on systemic transitions and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Marjolein van Wijngaarden has been appointed to the board of NWO’s Applied and Engineering Sciences (AES) domain, effective September 1, 2024. She brings over 25 years of experience in sustainability, innovation, and strategic partnerships, currently serving as the … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Industrial, Management, Netherlands, News, Science, Technology
Tagged AES Board, appointment, INNOVATION, leadership, Marjolein van Wijngaarden, NWO, sustainability, Thom Palstra
(IN BRIEF) Eviden, a digital and technology leader within the Atos Group, is participating in the European e-BEAT project, led by Ford, to optimize electric vehicle manufacturing. The project, supported by a consortium and partially funded by the CDTI, aims … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Scania has introduced its most advanced marine engine, the 13-litre DI13, at the SMM maritime trade fair. This engine offers improved fuel efficiency, reducing CO2 emissions by up to 8% compared to previous models, and is designed for … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) has provided a EUR 15 million loan to the City of Pärnu, Estonia, to fund key infrastructure projects, including the construction of a new city bridge, which will be the longest in the … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Construction, Environment, Estonia, Financial, Finland, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News
Tagged André Küüsvek, Infrastructure Project, Meelis Kukk, NIB, Pärnu, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) BBVA has received approval from the U.K.’s Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) to take indirect control of TSB Bank, a subsidiary of Banco Sabadell. This approval is a key step in BBVA’s plan to acquire Banco Sabadell, which will … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Spain, United Kingdom
Tagged acquisition, Banco Sabadell, BBVA, partnership, TSB Bank, UK
(IN BRIEF) Eurojust will participate in the 47th annual World Port Days in Rotterdam from September 6-8, 2024. The event, which highlights the importance of European ports like Rotterdam, will feature Eurojust in the European Pavilion. This space, organized by … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Law, Management, Media, Netherlands, News, Security & Safety
Tagged Eurojust, Port Security, Rotterdam, World Port Days 2024
(IN BRIEF) Resand Ltd, a Finnish company specializing in sand regeneration technology for foundries, has secured a EUR 3 million loan from Nefco, the Nordic Green Bank. This funding will help Resand expand its operations and meet the growing demand … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Environment, Financial, Finland, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged NEFCO, partnership, Resand Ltd, Sand Recycling Technology, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Burberry has launched the ‘Made in the UK’ series, highlighting its commitment to British manufacturing with a focus on the Heritage Trench and Car Coats. Crafted in Castleford, West Yorkshire, these coats use sustainably sourced materials like organically … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) NORMA Group has welcomed ten new apprentices to its Maintal headquarters, where they will undergo training in various fields such as tool mechanics, machine operation, warehouse logistics, industrial clerical work, and mechatronics. The company emphasizes the importance of … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Electronics & Machinery, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News
Tagged Apprenticeships, Dirk Fochler, Maintal Headquarters, Norma Group
(IN BRIEF) Roos Groep, in partnership with Leica Geosystems, has developed the world’s first fully electric slipform paver, enhanced with advanced 3D machine control technology. This innovation marks a significant step in sustainable construction, offering precise, fossil fuel-free paving solutions. … Read the full press release
Posted in Construction, Denmark, Electronics & Machinery, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Sweden, Technology
Tagged Electric Slipform, Hexagon, Leica Geosystems, partnership, Roos Groep, sustainability, Sweden, Tom Roos
(IN BRIEF) Henkel has launched Pattex No More Nails Stick & Peel, a new removable construction adhesive that holds up to 6 kilograms on various surfaces, including tile and glass, while being easily removable without damage. This innovative adhesive is … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Technology
Tagged Henkel, Home Decor, innovative, Pattex No More Nails Stick & Peel, Removable Adhesive
(IN BRIEF) GSK will present significant research at the 2024 European Respiratory Society (ERS) Congress, including data from phase III trials of its new biologic, depemokimab, for severe asthma. The presentations highlight GSK’s commitment to advancing respiratory medicine, with a … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) AstraZeneca will present significant cancer research at the 2024 World Conference on Lung Cancer (WCLC) and the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Congress. Highlights include new data on the effectiveness of Imfinzi in bladder cancer, a novel … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, Media, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged AstraZeneca, cancer research, European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO), Imfinzi, Susan Galbraith, World Conference on Lung Cancer (WCLC)
(IN BRIEF) Ørsted has secured Contracts for Difference (CfDs) from the UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero for significant portions of its Hornsea 3 and Hornsea 4 offshore wind farms. Hornsea 3, set to become the world’s largest … Read the full press release
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