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Kapsch TrafficCom Nine-Month Results Reflect Market Slowdown but Show Stable Financial Position and Strong Order Backlog

(IN BRIEF) Kapsch TrafficCom reported a 25% decline in revenue to EUR 307 million for the first three quarters of the 2025/26 financial year due to weak global tolling market conditions, project delays, and the removal of major projects. Despite … Read the full press release

Kapsch Introduces OmniAir-Certified 6C Windshield Transponder Designed to Improve Toll Data Accuracy and System Interoperability

(IN BRIEF) Kapsch TrafficCom has earned OmniAir certification for its new 6C sticker windshield mount transponder, confirming interoperability with tolling systems and introducing advanced data reliability through parity-checking chip technology. The transponder automatically detects and mitigates bit-flip errors, ensuring accurate … Read the full press release

ABL Advances Electric Ferry Reliability Through Condition Monitoring and FMECA Analysis for Damen Shipyards

(IN BRIEF) ABL has successfully delivered a reliability and condition-monitoring program for Damen Shipyards’ next-generation electric ferries, helping to improve operational resilience and support the transition to zero-emission maritime transport. Using advanced FMECA analysis and condition-based maintenance principles, ABL developed … Read the full press release

Eviden Deploys SkyMon Satellite Spectrum Monitoring System for EETT EOS Monitoring Station in Greece

(IN BRIEF) Eviden has successfully deployed its SkyMon satellite spectrum monitoring solution for the Hellenic Telecommunications and Post Commission, creating the EOS Satellite Monitoring Station dedicated to supervising satellite communication frequencies in Greece. The project, financed through European and national … Read the full press release

Egis Participates in Landmark Somme Canal Aqueduct Infrastructure Project Supporting European Inland Waterways

(IN BRIEF) Egis and its design partners will participate in the development of the Somme Canal Aqueduct after the Canalieau consortium led by Bouygues Travaux Publics secured a €440 million contract from Société du Canal Seine-Nord Europe. The project includes … Read the full press release

Nokia Selected by Telefónica España as Exclusive Networking Partner for Nationwide Edge Data Center Deployment

(IN BRIEF) Nokia has been selected by Telefónica España as the exclusive provider of networking solutions for a nationwide rollout of 17 Edge data center networks designed to support AI-driven services and distributed cloud infrastructure across Spain. The multi-year agreement … Read the full press release

Henkel Expands Sustainable Packaging Portfolio with Cold Seal Technology for Paper-Based Flexible Packaging

(IN BRIEF) Henkel has launched Loctite Liofol CS 7106 RE, a cold seal coating specifically developed for barrier-coated paper packaging, enabling recyclable paper alternatives to plastic packaging for products such as snacks, confectionery and ice cream. The solution allows manufacturers … Read the full press release

New €100 Million EIB and ÖHT Financing Scheme Supports Sustainable Investment in Austria’s Tourism Sector

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank and the Austrian Hotel and Tourism Bank have launched a joint financing initiative worth up to €100 million to support small and medium-sized tourism businesses across Austria. The EIB will provide €50 million, matched … Read the full press release

EIB Group Expands Wartime Support for Ukraine Through Infrastructure Energy and SME Financing Programs

  (IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank Group provided almost €1.5 billion in financing to Ukraine in 2025, representing the largest annual support package since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion. The funding, delivered in cooperation with the Ukrainian government … Read the full press release

Schneider Electric Reports Strong Sustainability Performance as Schneider Sustainability Impact 2021–2025 Program Concludes

(IN BRIEF) Schneider Electric has published its 2025 extra-financial results, marking the completion of the Schneider Sustainability Impact 2021–2025 program with an overall score of 8.86 out of 10. Over the five-year period, the company demonstrated measurable progress across environmental, … Read the full press release

Hellas Sat CNES Thales Alenia Space and Safran Launch Joint Program to Develop Optical Communications for Hellas Sat 5

(IN BRIEF) Hellas Sat has signed a cooperation agreement with CNES, Thales Alenia Space and Safran to develop a laser-based optical communications system for the Hellas Sat 5 geostationary satellite and a corresponding ground station in Cyprus. The project will … Read the full press release

Fraunhofer IAO Demonstrates Industrial Metaverse Technologies and AI Avatars for Collaborative Engineering at Hannover Messe 2026

(IN BRIEF) Fraunhofer IAO is showcasing industrial metaverse technologies at Hannover Messe 2026, including photorealistic AI avatars, digital twins, and immersive collaboration systems designed to improve engineering and service development. Visitors can interact with virtual experts, including a digital twin … Read the full press release

ZF Surpasses 1.5 Million TraXon Transmissions and Advances Platform Toward Hybrid Commercial Vehicle Applications

(IN BRIEF) ZF has reached a production milestone with more than 1.5 million TraXon automated manual transmissions manufactured since the system was introduced in 2014. The transmission platform has become a global standard for heavy-duty commercial vehicles and is produced … Read the full press release

GSK Expands Cardiopulmonary Research Portfolio with Planned Acquisition of 35Pharma and HS235 Therapy

(IN BRIEF) GSK has entered an agreement to acquire Canadian biotechnology company 35Pharma for $950 million in order to strengthen its pipeline of therapies for pulmonary hypertension and related cardiopulmonary diseases. The acquisition includes HS235, an investigational activin signalling inhibitor … Read the full press release

Graphisoft Strengthens Regional Customer Support with Acquisition of Central Innovation Distribution Businesses

(IN BRIEF) Graphisoft has acquired its distributor partners Graphisoft Australia and Central Innovation New Zealand from Central Innovation in order to strengthen its direct presence in the Pacific region. The acquisition allows Graphisoft to provide services and support directly to … Read the full press release

Thales Data Threat Report Finds Artificial Intelligence Emerging as Leading Enterprise Security Risk

(IN BRIEF) Thales has published its 2026 Data Threat Report, warning that artificial intelligence has become the leading data security concern for organizations across multiple industries. The study finds that AI systems are increasingly granted broad access to enterprise data, … Read the full press release

AFRY Study Warns Grid Fee Changes Could Undermine Merchant Battery Storage Economics in Germany

(IN BRIEF) AFRY Management Consulting has published an analysis warning that the planned expiration of grid fee exemptions in Germany in 2029 could threaten the economic viability of battery energy storage projects. The study finds that battery storage investments can … Read the full press release

Gorenje Appoints Football Star Luka Modrić as Brand Ambassador for European Marketing Campaigns

(IN BRIEF) Gorenje has appointed football star Luka Modrić as its new brand ambassador in a partnership built around shared values of simplicity, family life, and everyday balance. The collaboration will feature Modrić in advertising and marketing campaigns across Europe, … Read the full press release

Inmarsat Maritime to Provide Always-On Satellite Connectivity for Vega Reederei Diesel Electric Cargo Vessels

(IN BRIEF) Inmarsat Maritime has signed a contract with Vega Reederei to install its NexusWave bonded connectivity solution on ten new diesel-electric cargo vessels scheduled for delivery in 2026. The system combines multiple communication networks to provide always-on connectivity, unlimited … Read the full press release

Alstom Foundation Backs Equipped to Work Initiative Supporting Indigenous Youth and Women Entering Edmonton Workforce

(IN BRIEF) Alstom announced that the Alstom Foundation is funding the Equipped to Work initiative run by the Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society in Edmonton, Canada. The program helps Indigenous job seekers, particularly youth and women, overcome barriers to employment … Read the full press release