(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) 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) 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) 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) 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) 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) UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has announced the first 36 projects to receive funding under its new cross-research council responsive mode (CRCRM) pilot scheme, distributing £32.4 million. These interdisciplinary projects address a variety of global challenges, including cancer … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
(IN BRIEF) ZF has launched the ZF 3000 NRD PTI, a new hybrid transmission designed for waterjet vessels, offering low-emission and low-noise operation with power outputs up to 1,940 kW. The transmission, which includes an electric power take-in (PTI) unit, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged eco-friendly, Hybrid Transmission, sustainablity, Waterjet Vessels, ZF, ZF 3000 NRD PTI
(IN BRIEF) Lise Fuhr, the Director General of ETNO, Europe’s leading telecom association, will step down in fall 2024 to become CEO of GÉANT, an organization supporting European research and education networks. During her nine-year tenure, Fuhr significantly strengthened ETNO’s … Read the full press release
Posted in Belgium, Business, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Management, News, Technology, Telecom
Tagged appointment, Director General, ETNO, Géant, leadership, Lise Fuhr Departs, Steven Tas, TELECOM
(IN BRIEF) Hannover Finanz, through its division HF Opportunities GmbH, has acquired Freeglass GmbH & Co. KG, a manufacturer of automotive plastic components, from Saint-Gobain. Freeglass, based in Schwaikheim, Germany, generated nearly €20 million in sales in 2023. The acquisition … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Safran has acquired Preligens, an AI company specializing in defense and aerospace analytics, for €220 million. Preligens will be rebranded as Safran.AI and integrated into Safran Electronics & Defense. This acquisition strengthens Safran’s AI capabilities, particularly in surveillance … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Experian has partnered with Paylink Solutions to launch a new debt consolidation tool, ReFi™, on the Experian Marketplace. This solution aims to make debt consolidation loans more accessible by directly paying off existing debts, which helps overcome affordability … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Debt Consolidation Solution, Experian, Financial Access, partnership, Paylink, Paylink's ReFi
(IN BRIEF) Škoda Auto is celebrating major anniversaries for its Kvasiny and Vrchlabí plants, marking 90 and 160 years of operation, respectively. The Vrchlabí plant, originally a carriage manufacturer, has evolved into a cutting-edge facility producing automatic transmissions, achieving carbon … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Alstom has sold its North American conventional signalling business to Knorr-Bremse AG for $690 million as part of a broader €2 billion financial restructuring plan. This sale is aimed at strengthening Alstom’s balance sheet and stabilizing its Investment … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, France, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Alstom, antitrust advisor, binding agreement, Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP, communication-based train control (CBTC), Crédit Agricole CIB, deleveraging plan, European train control systems (ETCS), financial advisor, financial due diligence, investment grade rating, Knorr-Bremse AG, legal advisor, North American conventional signalling business, sale, smart and sustainable mobility, U.S. mobility technology, White & Case LLP
(IN BRIEF) The University of Liverpool’s School of Architecture has received a £2.2 million grant from the Leverhulme Trust to establish a research center focused on the impact of climate change and urbanization on West African coastal cities. The five-year … Read the full press release
Posted in Education, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Architecture, climate change, heritage and coastal urbanism research Lab, Heritage and Urbanism in West Africa (AHUWA), Leverhulme Award, Leverhulme Trust, Masters Programme in Global Urbanism and Heritage, Professor Anthony Hollander, Professor Ola Uduku, Professor Taibat Lawanson, research cluster, School of Architecture, sustainability, UN Sustainable Development Goals, University of Lagos, University of Liverpool, West African Coast, £2.2m grant
(IN BRIEF) Voestalpine has welcomed 380 new apprentices across Austria as part of its commitment to training the next generation of skilled workers. With a total of 1,500 apprentices worldwide, including 1,040 in Austria, the company is one of the … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Vodafone has deployed the first 5G mobile private network (MPN) at Temelín Nuclear Power Plant in Czechia, marking a significant milestone in Europe. This new 5G connectivity will enhance communication within the plant, replacing traditional walkie-talkies and enabling … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom
Tagged 5G network, Bohdan Zronek, Czechia, digitalization, infrastructure, Temelín Nuclear Plant, Violeta Luca, vodafone
(IN BRIEF) DNV’s latest “Maritime Forecast to 2050” report emphasizes the critical role of technological advancements, particularly in energy efficiency and digitalization, in achieving the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) 2030 decarbonization goals. As carbon-neutral fuels remain scarce, the report stresses … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Thyssenkrupp Steel, E.ON, and König-Brauerei have launched an innovative project that repurposes waste heat from steel production to power the brewing processes at König-Brauerei. The initiative, which includes the construction of a steam transfer pipeline by E.ON, allows … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Eindhoven University of Technology has unveiled its expanded and renovated Student Sports Center, now the largest in the Netherlands. The center, which was opened by Olympic medalist Sander de Graaf, features a significant increase in space and new … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Education, Financial, Healthcare, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Science, Sports, Technology
Tagged Netherlands, Robert-Jan Smits, Sander de Graaf, sports center, TU/e
(IN BRIEF) Jos Keurentjes has been appointed as the new dean of the Department of Chemical Engineering & Chemistry at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), starting September 1, 2024. Keurentjes, who previously worked as a professor at TU/e for ten … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The University of Bristol is part of a pioneering national initiative called the Floods & Droughts Research Infrastructure (FDRI) project, aimed at improving the UK’s ability to predict and manage extreme weather events like floods and droughts. Supported … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Dr Gemma Coxon, drought, Flood, Floods & Droughts Research Infrastructure (FDRI) project, Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), partnership, Peter Kyle, predictions, RESEARCH, sustainability, UK, UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH), University of Bristol
(IN BRIEF) Telstra and Ericsson have successfully launched the world’s first deployment of Ericsson’s 4th generation Radio Access Network (RAN) Compute platform, marking a significant advancement in mobile connectivity. This new technology, which enhances speed, reliability, and efficiency, is a … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Sweden, Technology, Telecom
Tagged 5G technology, Australia, Emilio Romeo, Ericsson, mobile connectivity, partnership, Radio Access Network (RAN) Compute platform, Sri Amirthalingam, sustainability, Telstra
(IN BRIEF) MAN Truck & Bus has welcomed 511 new apprentices and 27 dual students for the 2024 training year across its German production sites in Munich, Nuremberg, Salzgitter, and its service operations. This intake brings the total number of … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Education, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Andreas Herthum, automation, e-mobility, Hubert Altschäffl, MAN Truck & Bus, trainees
(IN BRIEF) Schaeffler India has launched the second edition of its successful REPXPERT Mobile Training Van campaign, aimed at upskilling mechanics in the commercial vehicle sector. Following a highly successful initial tour that engaged over 2,600 mechanics across 42 cities, … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Education, Germany, Industrial, Technology
Tagged Arbind Singh, automotive, automotive aftermarket, automotive community, Central India, Commercial Vehicles, hands-on training, learning initiative, mechanics, product information, REPXPERT App, REPXPERT Mobile Training Van, Schaeffler India, Schaeffler products, skill development, Southern India, technical experts, training campaign, upskilling, vehicle maintenance
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