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UniCredit successfully completed seven of nine IPOs on Italian main market since the beginning of 2017 for a total market value of more than EUR 3.7bn

Posted on 22, October 2018 by

MILAN, 22-Oct-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Today (19 October 2018), Piovan, a leading automation solutions provider, started trading on the Milan Stock Exchange following the successful completion of its IPO. UniCredit acted as a Joint Global Coordinator in the transaction. The bank’s … Read the full press release →

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Schindler unveils its breakthrough Robotics Installation System for Elevators

Posted on 17, October 2018 by

Schindler forms robotics research collaboration with Council of Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat Ebikon, Switzerland, 17-Oct-2018 — /EuropaWire/ —  Today Schindler announced the debut of its breakthrough Robotics Installation System for Elevators (R.I.S.E), paving the way for greater automation and … Read the full press release →

Posted in Industrial, Switzerland, Technology

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Rolls-Royce will launch a range of completely integrated MTU hybrid ship propulsion systems by 2020

Posted on 11, September 2018 by

Completely integrated MTU hybrid propulsion systems as of 2020 Variable operational modes and power ranges between 1,000 and 4,000 kilowatts for yachts, work boats, ferries and patrol boats LONDON, 11-Sep-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — As of 2020, Rolls-Royce will launch a range … Read the full press release →

Posted in Industrial, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom

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MTU showcases its new integrated bridge concept at the leading maritime trade show SMM in Hamburg

Posted on 11, September 2018 by

Complete vessel monitoring solution Integrated bridge system provides for safe and efficient vessel management All key functions shown in standard visuals LONDON, 11-Sep-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — MTU showcases its new integrated bridge concept at the SMM in Hamburg, the leading maritime … Read the full press release →

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Ericsson inaugurates 5G Center of Excellence and Innovation Lab at the Indian Institute of Technology in Delhi

Posted on 4, July 2018 by

Inaugurated by the Hon’ble Minister of Communications (I/C) and Minister of State for Railways, Govt. of India – Shri Manoj Sinha CoE established to fast-track 5G deployments in the country by bringing together telecom ecosystems, academia, industry and start-ups Ericsson … Read the full press release →

Posted in Internet & Online, Investment, Sweden, Technology, Telecom

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Kalmar to deliver fully autonomous equipment, software and services for a unique, fully digitalised container handling solution at Yara’s Porsgrunn facility in Norway

Posted on 24, May 2018 by

HELSINKI, 24-May-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Kalmar, part of Cargotec, and Yara have entered into an agreement in which Kalmar will deliver fully autonomous equipment, software and services for a unique, fully digitalised container handling solution at Yara’s Porsgrunn facility in … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, Business, Electronics & Machinery, Finland, Industrial, Norway, Technology, Transportation & Logistics

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Cargotec: Kalmar to introduce an electric version of its popular Kalmar Ottawa T2 terminal tractor

Posted on 4, May 2018 by

HELSINKI, 04-May-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Kalmar, part of Cargotec, is introducing an electric version of its popular Kalmar Ottawa T2 terminal tractor. The Kalmar Ottawa Electric Terminal Tractor is designed for trailer-handling operations in dispersed warehouses, container terminals and other applications … Read the full press release →

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Voith opens new office in Sydney to tap the enormous potential offered by hydropower in this area

Posted on 20, April 2018 by

New office strengthens Voith’s presence in a promising and dynamic energy market  Demand for pumped storage is growing to increase grid stability Support of national initiatives such as “Snowy 2.0” and “Battery of the Nation” SYDNEY, Australia, 20-Apr-2018 — /EuropaWire/ … Read the full press release →

Posted in Energy, Gas & Oil, Germany, Industrial

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Volkswagen Group to invest EUR 34 billion in e-mobility, autonomous driving and digital networking of all road users by 2022

Posted on 6, March 2018 by

200 “Future Heads” from all over the Group are picturing urban mobility in the year 2030+ Cooperation with Kuka: “CarLa” is first mobile charging robot for electric automobiles Partnerships with cities are important incubator for individual mobility solutions MOIA shuttle … Read the full press release →

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ANDRITZ to supply direct-fired furnace to ArcelorMittal for its new continuous galvanizing line at the plant in Florange, France

Posted on 6, February 2018 by

GRAZ, 06-Feb-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — International technology group ANDRITZ has received an order from ArcelorMittal Atlantique & Lorraine S.A.S. to supply a direct-fired furnace for its new continuous galvanizing line at the plant in Florange, France. The ANDRITZ scope of supply … Read the full press release →

Posted in Austria, France, Industrial, Technology

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Thales and Vector to co-develop an integrated software platform for improved performance and cybersecurity for connected and autonomous cars

Posted on 25, January 2018 by

La Défense, France, 25-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Connected cars are a reality, most modern vehicles on the road nowadays have some form of connectivity to the open world. This raises important challenges on multiple software integration and cybersecurity. To address this … Read the full press release →

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Two articulated electric buses using ABB’s 20-second flash-charging technology went into service in Geneva

Posted on 7, December 2017 by

First e-buses with ABB’s world-record flash-charging technology go into commercial service ZURICH, 07-Dec-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — ABB’s 20-second flash-charging technology was a hot topic today as two articulated electric buses, the first of their kind in the world, went into service … Read the full press release →

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Indra installs its smart technology in the control center of the Chenani road tunnel in India

Posted on 5, July 2017 by

The company has equipped the Chenani road tunnel in India with its Horus solution, integrating different traffic control and security systems, automating processes and offering operators a unique, real-time vision for reducing the risk of incidents and speeding up response … Read the full press release →

Posted in Security & Safety, Spain, Technology

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Siemens sells its 500th electric Vectron locomotive to European Locomotive Leasing

Posted on 29, June 2017 by

Additional eight Vectron locomotives for European Locomotive Leasing (ELL) ELL is currently the biggest Vectron customer 507 locomotives have been ordered to date MUNICH, 29-Jun-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Siemens has sold its 500th electric Vectron locomotive. The jubilee locomotive was ordered … Read the full press release →

Posted in Germany, Technology, Transportation & Logistics

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Siemens signs with Pampa Energia S.A. for the maintenance two power plants in Argentina

Posted on 16, May 2017 by

Service, maintenance and performance upgrades for Genelba and Genelba 21 power plants Includes Power Diagnostics® and Remote Monitoring from Siemens Digital Services for Energy portfolio Orlando, Florida, U.S.A., 16-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Building on the continued success of its energy … Read the full press release →

Posted in Energy, Gas & Oil, Germany, Technology

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Siemens to review the geographical setup of its own IT activities and drive the digitalization of its own processes

Posted on 15, May 2017 by

Centralized storage facility planned for Digital Factory Division in Amberg region Company’s global enterprise IT activities to be modernized and digitalized Bundling of training expertise in Germany MUNICH, 15-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Siemens is rigorously pursuing further targeted efficiency improvements … Read the full press release →

Posted in Germany, Internet & Online, Technology, Telecom

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ABB opens new traction transformer production facility in Longmeadow, Johannesburg

Posted on 4, May 2017 by

ABB’s new factory in Johannesburg reinforces company’s Africa focus and supports growing need for sustainable transportation ZURICH, 04-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — ABB today (03 May 2017) inaugurated a new traction transformer production facility adjacent to its South African headquarters in Longmeadow, … Read the full press release →

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Siemens Offers A New Line of Compact Switches for Enhanced Environmental Conditions

Posted on 19, April 2017 by

Scalance XF-200BA product line for enhanced environmental conditions Selection of electrical and optical bus adapters for flexible use Integration of S2 devices in high availability R1 systems NAMUR/NE21 approval NUREMBERG, 19-Apr-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Siemens offers Scalance XF-200BA, a new line … Read the full press release →

Posted in Electronics & Machinery, Environment, Germany, Technology

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Siemens extends its power supply portfolio with 4th generation of Logo!Power series

Posted on 13, April 2017 by

New Logo!Power series in reduced width of 18 mm to 72 mm Scope for flexible installation using DIN rail or direct mounting Efficiency of up to 90% and no-load losses below 0.3 watts (W) Current monitor for real-time measurement of … Read the full press release →

Posted in Electronics & Machinery, Germany, Industrial, Technology

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£11 million allocation among 14 UK universities to develop research in robotics and artificial intelligence

Posted on 6, March 2017 by

LEICESTERSHIRE, 06-Mar-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Loughborough University will contribute to a new £11 million programme aimed at developing research into robotics and artificial intelligence. The project, funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), is split into two categories.The … Read the full press release →

Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Education, Science, Technology, United Kingdom

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CNH Industrial: Case IH and New Holland Agriculture included in the 2017 edition of the AE50 Awards

Posted on 21, December 2016 by

The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) have included five technologies from Case IH and four technologies from New Holland Agriculture in their annual AE50 Awards. This prestigious series acknowledges the year’s top 50 smart engineering product innovations … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, Awards, Industrial, United Kingdom

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ABB to supply 1600 traction transformers for 800 new electric freight locomotives in India

Posted on 21, November 2016 by

Compact and reliable traction transformers to boost railways and support economic growth ZURICH, 21-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — ABB has won an order from Alstom to supply 1600 traction transformers for 800 new electric freight locomotives in India. The new locomotives … Read the full press release →

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Rolls-Royce: This year’s yacht shows in Cannes, Genoa and Monaco will see MTU’s latest propulsion technology and service solutions

Posted on 13, September 2016 by

DERBY, 13-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Rolls-Royce is showcasing MTU’s latest propulsion technology and service solutions for sailing and motor yachts at this year’s yacht shows in Cannes, Genoa and Monaco. One of the highlights will be the new 10-cylinder version of … Read the full press release →

Posted in Marketing, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom

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Altran appoints Christopher Miles as Group Vice-President, Consulting Services

Posted on 2, September 2016 by

PARIS, 02-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Altran, a global leader in Engineering and R&D services, has appointed Christopher Miles as Group Vice-President, Consulting Services, effective September 1st, to lead the newly created Altran Consulting. Chris Miles will be reporting to Pascal Brier, … Read the full press release →

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ABB celebrates its 125th anniversary in 2016

Posted on 19, January 2016 by

One hundred and twenty-five years ago, Charles Brown and Walter Boveri founded BBC in Baden, Switzerland. The company developed into today’s global player ABB, with subsidiaries in 100 countries. Zürich, Switzerland, 19-Jan-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — This year ABB is celebrating its … Read the full press release →

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ZF Friedrichshafen AG recognizes 14 of its suppliers with the “ZF Supplier Awards”

Posted on 15, December 2015 by

During its Supplier Summit in Amsterdam, ZF honored its best suppliers with 14 different supplier awards Oil and lubricant supplier Fuchs Petrolub awarded as the best global supplier Friedrichshafen/Amsterdam, 15-12-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — ZF Friedrichshafen AG recognizes its outstanding suppliers with the … Read the full press release →

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Indra to deploy its smart technology in the longest tunnel in Southeast Asia, between Chenani and Nashri, and in the Navi Mumbai metro system

Posted on 1, December 2015 by

The multinational will deploy its Horus integrated management solution in the Chenani tunnel, the longest in Southeast Asia, and will implement its advanced ticketing and access control systems in the Navi Mumbai metro, the country’s financial capital Indra is already … Read the full press release →

Posted in Energy, Gas & Oil, Spain, Technology, Transportation & Logistics

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Roland Berger study: China’s magic GDP growth threshold of 7% is in danger

Posted on 14, October 2015 by

Chinese structural problems threaten the magic GDP growth threshold of 7% Effects on our growth are significant Stagnation, “credit-based stability”, “new normal” or “new growth” – companies should prepare for change MUNICH, 14-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The statistics currently being … Read the full press release →

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Alstom T&D India to supply transformers and shunt reactors to Powergrid Corporation of India Limited

Posted on 4, August 2015 by

Levallois-Perret, France, 4-8-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Alstom T&D India has been awarded three new contracts worth approximately €33 million (INR 2317 million) by Powergrid Corporation of India Limited (Power Grid) to supply transformers and shunt reactors for 765/400kV substation situated … Read the full press release →

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Bosch expects automated driving systems to generate sales of EUR 1 billion in 2016

Posted on 17, July 2015 by

Automated driving Future technologies driving current Bosch growth Booming market for driver assistance systems will usher in automated driving Bosch expects driver assistance systems to generate sales of one billion euros in 2016 In 2014, Bosch delivered more than 50 … Read the full press release →

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The Voith Group continues ahead in the course of its group-wide Voith 150+ success program

Posted on 3, February 2015 by

Worldwide administrative functions to be consolidated Additional capacity adjustments at Voith Paper Planned workforce reduction totaling up to 1,600 positions worldwide Future focus on technology and engineering expertise for the digital age: Value-preserving sale process for Voith Industrial Services kicks … Read the full press release →

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Alstom awarded €35 million contract by the Greek Transmission Utility Independent Power Transmission Operator for the supply of four gas-insulated substations in Greece

Posted on 19, September 2014 by

PARIS, 19-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Alstom has been awarded a contract of approximately €35 million by the Greek Transmission Utility Independent Power Transmission Operator (IPTO) for the turnkey supply of four gas-insulated substations (GIS) in Greece. The project will connect … Read the full press release →

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Infrastructure partnership to purchase APM Terminal’s container terminal located in Portsmouth, Virginia

Posted on 23, July 2014 by

Den Haag, Netherlands, 23-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — APM Terminals Virginia and a partnership comprising affiliates of investment funds managed by Alinda Capital Partners (Alinda) and Universities Superannuation Scheme Limited (USS) announced today that the partnership will purchase APM Terminal’s state-of-the-art container terminal located … Read the full press release →

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ABB reported strong order growth, stable revenues and significant increase in cash from operations in Q2 2014

Posted on 23, July 2014 by

Orders up 13%¹; book-to-bill ratio² of 1.04x Group operational EBITDA³ impacted by loss in Power Systems (PS) Decisive step change actions implemented in PS Cash from operations up by more than $300 million Successful execution of announced portfolio pruning Zurich, … Read the full press release →

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Aggregates producer Franzefoss upgrades its existing Steinskogen quarry in Norway with Metso’s fully automated new crushing and screening solution

Posted on 4, February 2014 by

Helsinki, Finland, 4-2-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Aggregates producer Franzefoss is upgrading capacity on its existing Steinskogen quarry site outside of Oslo, Norway to meet its long term growth targets. Metso’s fully automated crushing stages will allow flexible operations and scaling of the … Read the full press release →

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Schneider Electric acquisition of Invensys given green light under EU Merger Regulation by the European Commission

Posted on 30, November 2013 by

Brussels, Belgium, 29-11-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Commission has approved under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of Invensys of the UK by Schneider Electric of France. Both companies supply, in particular, automation and control systems. The Commission concluded that … Read the full press release →

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ABB reported its first-quarter 2013 results, highlighting revenue growth and improved operational profitability

Posted on 26, April 2013 by

Improved portfolio and geographic balance generates solid results in a mixed market Revenues steady to higher in all divisions1; Thomas & Betts on track Operational EBITDA2 and margin higher, continued solid execution on cost savings Zurich, Switzerland, 26-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — ABB … Read the full press release →

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Less stress during traffic jams – Bosch works on autonomous driving

Posted on 30, January 2013 by

Assistance systems autonomously guide vehicles traffic jams Bosch offers all the required components and sensors from a single source First steps on the way to fully autonomous driving 30-1-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — High-performance assistance systems already help drivers reach their destinations … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Electronics & Machinery, Germany, Technology, Transportation & Logistics

Mergers: Commission clears acquisition of German press manufacturer Schuler by rival Andritz

Posted on 19, October 2012 by

19-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of the German press manufacturer Schuler by the Austrian plants and equipment supplier Andritz. The Commission concluded that the transaction would not raise competition … Read the full press release →

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