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Nordic Paper Selects AFRY as Partner for Sustainable Investment Projects in Sweden

(IN BRIEF) Nordic Paper, a prominent specialty paper manufacturer based in Scandinavia, has enlisted AFRY as its engineering and project management collaborator for strategic investment initiatives at its Bäckhammar mill in Sweden. With an investment of approximately MSEK 850, Nordic … Read the full press release

Elkem Enhances Production Control and Safety with State-of-the-Art Control Center in Norway

(IN BRIEF) Elkem, a global leader in advanced materials based on silicon, is embarking on a digitalization initiative at its Bremanger plant in Norway. The company aims to improve production quality, safety, and efficiency by centralizing control rooms and production … Read the full press release

Lagardère Travel Retail to Elevate Food and Beverage Experience at Varna and Burgas Airports from 2025

(IN BRIEF) Lagardère Travel Retail is set to enhance the food and beverage offerings at Varna and Burgas international airports from 2025 as it takes on the management of the Foodservice Master Concession. This transformation will introduce new concepts from … Read the full press release

Infineon Introduces 4.5 kV XHP™ 3 IGBT Modules for Medium Voltage Drives and Transport

(IN BRIEF) Infineon Technologies AG unveils the 4.5 kV XHP™ 3 IGBT modules, marking a significant shift in medium voltage drives (MVD) and transportation applications. These innovative modules are set to simplify design, reduce component count, and enhance efficiency for … Read the full press release

Roche Achieves Top Sustainability Rankings in Pharmaceuticals Index for 15th Consecutive Year

(IN BRIEF) Roche (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY) has once again secured its position as one of the leading sustainable companies in the Pharmaceuticals sector within the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI). In the latest rankings, Roche secured the third … Read the full press release

Digi Communications N.V. announces share transaction made by a Non-Executive Director of the Company with class B shares

Digi Communications intends to propose to shareholders the distribution of dividends for the fiscal year 2023 at the upcoming General Meeting of Shareholders, which shall take place in June 2024

(IN BRIEF) Digi Communications N.V., a European telecommunications company, announced that its Non-Executive Director, Mr. Bogdan Ciobotaru, has conducted a share transaction. On December 14, 2023, Mr. Ciobotaru sold 30,000 class B shares of the company. This transaction was reported … Read the full press release

EIB Grants €20 Million Venture Debt Financing to The Akkermansia Company for Microbiome Health Research

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a €20 million venture debt financing agreement with The Akkermansia Company, a Belgian microbiome health specialist, supported by the European Commission’s InvestEU initiative. The Akkermansia Company, originating as a spin-off from … Read the full press release

EIB Provides €18 Million Financing to Novadip for Clinical Trials of Innovative Bone Repair Treatment

(IN BRIEF) Novadip, a Belgian biotech company, has secured €18 million in venture debt financing from the European Investment Bank (EIB) with support from the European Union’s InvestEU initiative. The funds will be utilized for clinical trials of NVD-003, an … Read the full press release

EIB Provides €46 Million Loan to Ingeteam for Renewable Energy Integration Research

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Ingeteam, a Spanish company specializing in electrical engineering and equipment development, have signed a €46 million loan agreement for a two-year investment plan. The plan focuses on research, development, and innovation (RDI) … Read the full press release

EIB and NIB Finance €85 Million Mažeikiai Onshore Wind Farm in Lithuania

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) have signed a financing agreement for the Mažeikiai onshore wind farm in Lithuania, developed by Ignitis Group, a leading energy company in the Baltics. Both EIB and NIB … Read the full press release

German Bundeswehr Orders Record-Breaking 82 Airbus H145M Multi-Role Helicopters

(IN BRIEF) The German Bundeswehr has signed a contract with Airbus Helicopters for the acquisition of up to 82 multi-role H145M helicopters, comprising 62 firm orders and 20 options. This order is not only the largest ever for the H145M … Read the full press release

Japan Airlines Receives First Airbus A350-1000 for International Routes

(IN BRIEF) Japan Airlines (JAL) has taken delivery of its first Airbus A350-1000 aircraft, marking a significant addition to the airline’s international fleet. The A350-1000 will initially operate on the Tokyo Haneda – New York JFK route. JAL’s A350-1000 is … Read the full press release

STMicroelectronics Unveils Advanced Time-of-Flight Ranging Sensor for Human Presence, Gesture Recognition, and Robotics

(IN BRIEF) STMicroelectronics has introduced the VL53L8CX, its latest-generation 8×8 multizone time-of-flight (ToF) ranging sensor, designed for various applications including human-presence sensing, gesture recognition, robotics, and industrial uses. The sensor features a 940nm vertical cavity surface emitting laser (VCSEL), a … Read the full press release

Linde Achieves 21st Consecutive Inclusion in Dow Jones Sustainability World Index

(IN BRIEF) Linde, a global industrial gas and engineering company, has announced its 21st consecutive inclusion in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World), along with its inclusion in the DJSI North America. The DJSI World represents sustainability leaders … Read the full press release

Outokumpu, ZWILLING, and STAHL KREBS Collaborate to Reduce Carbon Footprint of Stainless Steel Knives

(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu, a global leader in sustainable stainless steel, has partnered with ZWILLING, a leading supplier of high-quality kitchen products, and steel trading company STAHL KREBS to reduce the carbon footprint of stainless steel knives. The collaboration involves the … Read the full press release

Boliden’s Climate Targets Validated and Approved by Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi)

(IN BRIEF) Boliden, a pioneering mining and metals company, has achieved validation and approval for its climate targets from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), making it one of the first companies in the industry to do so. Boliden’s ambitious … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ Secures Major Conversion Project for Suzano’s Limeira Pulp Mill

(IN BRIEF) International technology group ANDRITZ has been awarded a significant follow-up order from Suzano, a leading Brazilian pulp and paper producer, to undertake a major conversion project at the Limeira pulp mill. The project aims to expand Suzano’s eucalyptus-based … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ Announces Resignation of Domenico Iacovelli from Executive Board

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ, a leading international technology group, has announced the amicable resignation of Domenico Iacovelli, effective December 31, 2023. Iacovelli, who played a crucial role in overseeing the Metals business area, will be stepping down from the Executive Board. … Read the full press release

Kapsch TrafficCom and OCTA Unveil Cutting-Edge I-405 Express Lanes System, Transforming Commuting in Southern California

(IN BRIEF) On December 1st, the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) celebrated the opening of the I-405 Express Lanes system, a pioneering infrastructure project designed and built by Kapsch TrafficCom. The state-of-the-art system, featuring FasTrak® transponder technology, offers commuters an … Read the full press release

DNV Continues to Lead Hydrogen Pipeline Research with NGT’s Expansion of FutureGrid

(IN BRIEF) DNV is at the forefront of advancing hydrogen pipeline research through its partnership with National Gas Transmission (NGT) in the expansion of the groundbreaking FutureGrid project. NGT, supported by DNV and other collaborators, secured two Strategic Innovation Funded … Read the full press release