Vaisala Expands Elements Portfolio with Real-Time Software Solution for Smarter, Safer Weather-Driven Decision Making

(IN BRIEF) Vaisala has introduced Elements Lite, an advanced, customizable software platform that delivers real-time, operation-specific weather intelligence to users across multiple industries. Showcased at Meteorological Technology World Expo 2025, the platform enables professionals in fields such as disaster response, … Read the full press release

Over One Million Children Benefit from LEGO Group’s Play-Based MRI Initiative Supporting Pediatric Care

(IN BRIEF) The LEGO Group has reached a major milestone with over one million children worldwide benefiting from its LEGO MRI Scanner set—a hands-on educational model designed to help young patients feel more comfortable during MRI procedures. Developed in collaboration … Read the full press release

Tony Hable Named Head of Infrastructure and Project Finance at Lloyds to Drive Innovation Across UK, US, and European Markets

(IN BRIEF) Lloyds Banking Group has appointed Tony Hable as Head of Infrastructure & Project Finance, reflecting its strategic focus on growth and innovation across the UK, USA, and Europe. Reporting to Managing Director James Ranger, Hable will lead the … Read the full press release

MAHLE Hosts RWTH Aachen University’s Hydrogen Fuel Cell Truck to Showcase Next-Generation Zero-Emission Mobility

(IN BRIEF) MAHLE hosted RWTH Aachen University’s hydrogen-powered fuel cell truck at its Stuttgart headquarters during the vehicle’s Germany-wide tour under the “SeLv” project funded by the Federal Ministry of Transport. The visit strengthened collaboration between the university’s PEM department … Read the full press release

HMS Agamemnon Completes First Trim Dive at BAE Systems’ Barrow Shipyard, Marking Major Milestone for UK’s Newest Nuclear Submarine

(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems has announced the successful completion of the first trim dive of HMS Agamemnon, the UK’s newest Astute-class nuclear submarine, at its Barrow shipyard in Cumbria. The three-day exercise verified the submarine’s stability, safety, and system performance, … Read the full press release

Airbus Expands Partnership with Siemens and Capgemini to Drive Decarbonization Across Key Manufacturing Facilities

(IN BRIEF) Siemens and Airbus have signed a strategic contract to decarbonize Airbus’ key industrial sites in the U.S. and U.K., supported by Capgemini. The initiative, part of Airbus’ broader effort to reduce its environmental footprint, targets a 20% reduction … Read the full press release

Siemens and Capgemini Partner with Airbus to Decarbonize Industrial Sites in the U.S. and UK by 2030

(IN BRIEF) Airbus has joined forces with Siemens and Capgemini to decarbonize four of its major industrial sites in the U.S. and UK as part of an ambitious program targeting a 20% reduction in energy use and an 85% reduction … Read the full press release

FCA Unveils Smart Data Accelerator and Two Open Finance TechSprints to Boost Financial Innovation and Inclusion

(IN BRIEF) The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has launched the Smart Data Accelerator, in collaboration with Raidiam, alongside two new TechSprints aimed at advancing open finance innovation in the UK. Building on the success of open banking, these initiatives will … Read the full press release

EDF to Acquire 40,000 Utilita Credit Customers in Strategic Agreement Supporting Growth of Smart Pay As You Go Energy Business

(IN BRIEF) Utilita Energy has reached an agreement for EDF to acquire over 40,000 of its credit customers, a transaction approved by Ofgem and set to take effect on 8 November 2025. The move aligns with Utilita’s strategy to focus … Read the full press release

LSEG and Microsoft Expand Strategic Partnership to Power Agentic AI and Transform Financial Data Access Through Model Context Protocol

(IN BRIEF) LSEG and Microsoft have deepened their strategic partnership to revolutionize how financial institutions access and utilize LSEG’s licensed financial data within Microsoft’s AI ecosystems. Through a managed Model Context Protocol (MCP) server, customers can securely integrate LSEG’s extensive … Read the full press release

BASF Expands NOR-HALS Platform with Launch of Tinuvin NOR 600, a Next-Generation Light Stabilizer for PVC and Polyolefin Applications

(IN BRIEF) BASF has introduced Tinuvin NOR 600, a new-generation NOR-HALS light stabilizer, at K2025 in Germany. The innovative additive expands BASF’s NOR-HALS platform and delivers exceptional UV and heat protection for PVC, PVC alloys, and polyolefin applications, especially in … Read the full press release

HENSOLDT and AVILUS Forge Strategic Partnership to Advance UAV Technologies and Sovereign ISR Capabilities in Germany

(IN BRIEF) HENSOLDT and AVILUS have entered into a strategic partnership to co-develop advanced UAV systems that combine HENSOLDT’s world-class sensor technology with AVILUS’s mission-ready aerial platforms. The collaboration aims to enhance Germany’s sovereign ISR capabilities through scalable, high-performance UAV … Read the full press release

Bechtle Achieves Science-Based Validation for Its 2050 Net-Zero Targets, Strengthening Long-Term Climate Commitment

(IN BRIEF) Bechtle AG has achieved validation from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for its long-term net-zero targets, confirming their alignment with recognised scientific standards. The approval builds on the company’s earlier validated near and mid-term goals and reflects … Read the full press release

HOCHTIEF to Lead £595 Million Infrastructure Framework Under Sellafield’s Long-Term Regeneration Partnership

(IN BRIEF) Sellafield Ltd has awarded HOCHTIEF (UK) Construction a framework contract worth up to £595 million under the £2.9 billion Infrastructure Delivery Partnership, a long-term programme designed to strengthen the UK’s nuclear and civil infrastructure. Spanning up to 15 … Read the full press release

DNV Launches First Public Tender Portal for E-Methanol Procurement Across EU and UK

(IN BRIEF) DNV has launched the first public tender portal for e-methanol procurement across the EU and UK, connecting a major e-methanol producer with industrial buyers to facilitate access to stable, RFNBO-certified fuel supplies. The initiative aims to meet the … Read the full press release

Co-op Strengthens Responsible Sourcing with Full Transition to ASC-Certified Aquaculture

(IN BRIEF) The Co-op has committed to ensuring that all its standard own-brand fresh and frozen farmed seafood becomes ASC-certified by 2027, marking a major milestone in its sustainability agenda. The ASC label, recognised worldwide for responsible aquaculture, guarantees high … Read the full press release

Energy Digital Twin and Renewable Initiatives Cut Emissions at Hexagon’s Italian Plants

(IN BRIEF) Hexagon is driving a comprehensive digital and energy transformation at its Moncalieri and Grugliasco plants in northern Italy as part of its global efficiency programme. Using Leica 3D scanning to develop an energy Digital Twin, the company has … Read the full press release

M&S Research Shows Retail as the Top Career Starting Point for UK Youth — Marks & Start Programme Hits Record Success

(IN BRIEF) Marks & Spencer (M&S) has revealed that retail is the leading first employer for young people in the UK, with one in four starting their careers in the industry. The company’s Marks & Start programme, developed with The … Read the full press release

EBRD Launches €10 Million Initiative to Support Sustainable Growth in Albania’s SME Sector

(IN BRIEF) The EBRD has launched a €10 million financial package for Tirana Bank, including a €5 million SME Reboot loan to help Albanian SMEs invest in green technologies and a €5 million trade finance facility to expand the bank’s … Read the full press release

A Milestone in Paper Manufacturing: Saica and Voith Celebrate 25 Years of PM 9 Leadership

(IN BRIEF) Voith and Saica Group are celebrating the 25th anniversary of PM 9, the high-speed containerboard production line at Saica’s El Burgo de Ebro mill in Zaragoza, Spain. Commissioned in 2000, PM 9 was groundbreaking for its time, achieving … Read the full press release